A sauna bath is a form of heat therapy that takes place in a room heated by burning wood, electricity, or special infrared light waves. It is a small wooden room designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these facilities. The steam and high heat make the bathers sweat, which is believed to have health benefits such as easing pain, reducing stress, and improving cardiovascular health. Saunas have been around for thousands of years and are still popular today. They are used for relaxation and general wellness, and experts believe that sauna bathing may offer benefits for arthritis, chronic fatigue, cold symptoms, muscle soreness, psoriasis, and stress.

Sauna bathing causes your blood vessels to open, increases circulation, and reduces stress levels, similar to the effects of low or moderate exercise. As a result, sitting in a sauna also benefits blood pressure. Evidence over the past few decades shows that sauna bathing has an immediate positive effect on blood pressure. Recent research finds that using the sauna for 15 minutes after a workout, three times a week, results in a more significant improvement in blood pressure than exercise alone30275-1/fulltext).

To avoid any unwanted health issues related to sauna use, it is important to drink a lot of water before, during, and after sauna use to avoid dehydration and replace the fluids lost. It is also important to limit sauna use to avoid any unwanted health issues related to sauna use.