Find a way to sauna as if your life depended on it. That is the admonition of experts who have dutifully studied the lifespan of some people who took visiting a sauna as a passion.
A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a peer-reviewed medical journal, followed over 2,000 sauna users over 20 years and showed that those who sauna two or three times per week had a 24% lower risk of death!
Even more consistent users who took a sauna four to seven times per week had a whopping 40% reduction in death compared to the control group.
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Sauna therapy offers a range of benefits for both the body and mind, the experts say. Such benefits include:
Detoxification: Sweating aids in the elimination of toxins from the body, flushing out impurities, heavy metals, and pollutants, resulting in a cleaner and healthier system.
Improved circulation: Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, enhancing circulation throughout the body. Increased blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues, promoting overall cardiovascular health.
Relaxation and stress relief: Saunas provide a calming environment that helps reduce stress and tension. The heat stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” hormones, leading to relaxation, improved mood, and reduced anxiety.
Muscle recovery and pain relief: Saunas can aid in muscle recovery after exercise or injury. The heat helps relax muscles, reduces muscle soreness, and may alleviate joint pain associated with conditions such as arthritis.
Skin health and rejuvenation: Saunas can improve skin health by opening pores and promoting perspiration, which helps cleanse the skin. The increased circulation can also enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, giving it a healthier and more youthful appearance.
