Sauna Research
If you are looking for a way to justify this healthy habit or just want to geek-out look no further! There happens to be a lot of research on the benefits of sauna use. We thought you may appreciate these articles.
[Medical aspects on sauna bathing].
Olsson B.Lakartidningen. 2018 Dec 18;115:FDL7.PMID: 30561752
The literature describing medical aspects on sauna bathing is briefly reviewed. The circulatory effects of heating and subsequent cooling related to sauna bath differ with age, underlying medical condition and use of drugs. ...Medical conditions in which s …
Crinnion WJ.Altern Med Rev. 2011 Sep;16(3):215-25.PMID: 21951023
Sauna therapy has been used for hundreds of years in the Scandinavian region as a standard health activity. ...While far-infrared saunas have been used in many cardiovascular studies, all studies applying sauna for depuration have utilized saunas with …
Benefits and risks of sauna bathing.
Hannuksela ML, Ellahham S.Am J Med. 2001 Feb 1;110(2):118-26.
Sauna bathing may also alleviate pain and improve joint mobility in patients with rheumatic disease. ...Very few acute myocardial infarctions and sudden deaths occur in saunas, but alcohol consumption during sauna bathing increases the risk of hypotension, ar …
Effects of heat and cold on health, with special reference to Finnish sauna bathing.
Heinonen I, Laukkanen JA.Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2018 May 1;314(5):R629-R638.
Consequently, the aim of the present brief review is first to discuss general cardiovascular and other responses to acute heat stress, followed by a review of beneficial effects of Finnish sauna bathing on general and cardiovascular health and mortality as well as dementia …
Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan.
Patrick RP, Johnson TL.Exp Gerontol. 2021 Oct 15;154:111509. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111509. Epub 2021 Aug 5.PMID: 34363927
Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to high temperatures, typically ranging from 45 C to 100 C (113 F to 212 F), depending on modality. ...This review presents an overview of sauna practices; el …
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