The interior of your sauna should not be painted, varnished, or stained as it allows the wood to breathe and release heat and humidity. Door handles and floor boards can get dirty easily, so they can be treated with a good wood sealant or polyurethane finish. The best sauna cleaners and wood treatments are safe to use on sauna wood, effective in removing impurities, and easy to apply and rinse.
To enhance the interior of your sauna and prolong its lifespan, you can protect or treat the wood inside the room. Soft woods like cedar or Nordic white spruce allow the absorption of steam and handle swelling better than hardwoods. With minimal maintenance, you can keep your sauna room looking great for many years.
The type of wood you choose for your sauna will determine its durability, style, texture, longevity, and atmosphere. To maintain the sauna’s pristine condition, it is recommended to use a light mineral oil (paraffin oil) that works well with most sauna woods. Regularly treating all wooden components, elements, and frames of the sauna with a breathable wood preservative is recommended to prolong the life of your sauna.
Parrafin oil is a pure, completely color, fragrance, and toxin-free oil suitable for various wood surfaces, including sauna benches. Emulsified oils are ideal for treating saunas because they contain very few solvents or none at all, and produce little or no VOC. To make cleaning easier, you can treat the handles and floor boards with a good wood sealant or polyurethane finish. If any surfaces need to be cleaned, use a mild dish detergent with some water.
Overall, the look of your sauna room will change over time naturally, so it is essential to follow these routine care guidelines to ensure its longevity and beauty.
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What maintenance is required for a sauna?
To maintain a sauna, follow these after-use care guidelines:
Lightly scrub the sauna after each use using a hand brush in plain water. This 30-to-60 second ritual will keep the sauna looking great for years.
Allow the sauna to dry out completely after use, prop the duckboards off the floor, and leave the door open. The heat in the rocks and wood should dry the sauna completely.
Address dirt or stains as they appear by using a hand brush and warm water with a mild detergent.
Should I treat the wood in my sauna?
The maintenance of a sauna depends on its frequency of use. To protect wooden surfaces, it is crucial to protect them before using the sauna for the first time. Regular treatment with a breathable wood preservative is recommended to prolong the sauna’s life and improve its resistance to dirt and moisture. This also enhances the appearance of the wooden material, resulting in a deeper and more vivid tone. Before refreshing maintenance, clean all wooden surfaces with a soft brush or cloth, then use a special cleaner to dry them.
Disinfectants are not suitable for saunas, so use a special detergent like Supi Saunapesu sauna cleaning agent. Follow the instructions on the detergent and avoid using cleaning agents that are not suitable for wood, such as disinfectants, as they can bleach the wood and cause irreversible damage.
What do you clean the inside of a sauna with?
After removing dirt, clean the wood and sauna areas using damp cloths or sponges. Use soft detergent or natural products like bicarbonate paste or vinegar and warm water to ensure wetness for at least 3 minutes. Rub stains with a clean cloth, rinse, and dry. For stubborn stains, use grip sandpaper and water rinsing. Use towels when sitting to avoid sweat stains. Disinfect ventilation areas and the rest of the installation. This will help prevent stains and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
Should I seal the wood in my sauna?
A sauna sealant is a crucial component that protects the wood from moisture and heat damage, enhancing its durability and restoring its natural beauty. It forms a barrier that repels water, preventing damage to areas like benches and floors. It also regulates the sauna’s temperature by reflecting heat back into the room, preventing excessive drying and brittleness. The sealant extends the sauna’s lifespan and saves money in the long run.
It is essential to choose a product that is specifically formulated for saunas, heat-resistant, water-repellent, and non-toxic and food-safe. Regular wood sealants may not be able to withstand the high temperatures and humidity of a sauna environment. A water-repellent sealant absorbs water and prevents it from soaking into the wood.
Should you oil a sauna?
Sauna benches should be treated 1-2 times a year, allowing them to dry for 24 hours and then heated to +50°C degrees. The oil treatment dries to its final shade within a few days. New benches should be treated before use, and the treatment with paraffin oil should be renewed 1-2 times a year during cleaning. The frequency of treatment depends on the sauna’s utilization rate, with more frequent treatments needed for high usage. A neutral detergent like Pine Soap is suitable for cleaning the benches.
How do you seal the inside of a sauna?
A sauna should be sealed to prevent damage to the wood, especially wooden benches, due to the harsh environment and high heat. A special waterproof sauna sealant is recommended, as it has no off gas and does not discolor the wood like other stains. The sealant absorbs water quickly and repels water and perspiration, leaving the wood looking new. Wood without a sealant tends to stain the wood, as water dissolves natural tannin pigments and forms a permanent stain with no way to remove it other than hard sanding.
The ceiling and corners of a sauna room are also susceptible to water stains, especially in wet saunas, as steam condenses on the corners, ruining the wood’s appearance. Therefore, it is essential to apply a sealant to the sauna to prevent water stains and maintain the wood’s appearance.
Should I oil my sauna?
Sauna benches should be treated 1-2 times a year, allowing them to dry for 24 hours and then heated to +50°C degrees. The oil treatment dries to its final shade within a few days. New benches should be treated before use, and the treatment with paraffin oil should be renewed 1-2 times a year during cleaning. The frequency of treatment depends on the sauna’s utilization rate, with more frequent treatments needed for high usage. A neutral detergent like Pine Soap is suitable for cleaning the benches.
Can bacteria survive in sauna?
The arid, stifling environment is inhospitable to the majority of bacterial and viral species, which flourish in cooler, more humid ecosystems.
How do you prevent mold in a sauna?
After a sauna session, remove excess moisture by wiping down the wood and allowing the door to open for a few minutes to prevent mold and mildew growth. Between sessions, sweep or vacuum the sauna every other week, using filtered water only to avoid minerals affecting the wood. Scrub the wood monthly with a soft brush to release sweat residue, or use a paste of baking soda and water for water-resistant stains. If a stain persists, gently rub it with fine-grit sandpaper to express the residue.
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The benefits of sauna therapy: 1. It can help lower your resting heart rate 2. It can stimulate lymphatic flow 3. It can help lower blood pressure 4. It can decrease the risk and intensity of an asthmatic event 5. It increases circulation 6. It can strengthen the immune system 7. It can help decrease all-cause mortality 8. It can decrease pain 9. It can decrease inflammation 10. It may help improve psoriasis 11. It promotes recovery 12. It supports cognitive function 13. It increases insulin sensitivity 14. It decreases ROS (it has an antioxidant effect) 15. It has similar benefits to moderate aerobic exercise 16. It promotes better skin quality 17. It increases autophagy *It increases melatonin (when using a sauna with infrared light) Thank you Dr Berg! 🐱👍🏿
Doctor Eric, two questions for you : 1. What type of person should NOT use a sauna? We hear so often that it could be dangerous for some. 2. For the rest of us, how long should we use it? And are there any recommendations on how hot it should be? Would be great if you can do another episode on that. Thank you so much for your awesome insights! Love your articles!
I started Keto on June 24, 2022. As of this morning, I’m down 61 pounds!! Thank You Dr Berg and Dr Berry!!I was at 288, I weighed in at 227 this morning!! I started intermittent OMAD a couple of months ago, but I mostly do 2 Meals a Day. I keep my carbs under 50 grams. I use Heavy Whipping Cream and 2 Stevias in my coffee and I also intermittently have Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs to keep my sanity! Lol But, most importantly, I listen to and use as much of the medical advice that this man freely gives!! Dr Berg, you have made such an impact on my life. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!💜
Been using an infrared sauna daily for 4 years. My motivation was heavy metals and parasites detox. This combined with healthy keto and intermittent fasting has helped me to cut down high levels of inflammation, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Oh and I lost and maintained a 50 lbs weight loss but most importantly I learned it’s not about the weight and while I have been doing OMAD for 2 years I am at peace with food-no cravings. I am 60 and I feel better then in my 20th when I was working out 4 hours a day and on low fat diets. It’s fun to feel great and learn about the body, very causative. Thanks Dr.Bery for all the incredible data. ❤❤❤
I have been using the sauna after a workout regularly for the last 6 months now. I’m currently doing 25 minutes per session. I split the time in the sauna between lying flat and sitting down. What I find remarkable is the calming effect lying down has on my mental and emotional state. I’ve recently been experiencing high levels of anxiety and one thing that truly helps, where I feel an immediate tangible impact is lying flat in a sauna. Don’t know why exactly, but I highly recommend it. Take a towel to lie on and have a bottle of water with you.
So I’ve been visiting an infrared sauna for the past month since my last comment. I’ve easily gone 4x or more per week every week. I can’t confirm all of what’s shared here but I can say my resting heart rate is lower, my blood pressure is better, and after a session I feel zen afterwards for hours. I enjoyed it so much I bought a monthly unlimited package to use the saunas at a local yoga studio. I’ve been using the full 45min session usually and i have the temp usually between 135-150. I’ve found it to be extremely relaxing and a great escape after a long workday. Seems the use of saunas is in a lot of articles lately or perhaps its just the algorithm pushing content to me but so far I am seeing a benefit. Oh and my skin is much smoother now too. When I first started I didn’t seem to sweat as much; now I sweat like CRAZY so I’m sure it’s been beneficial for my lymphatic system for sure. Thx for the vid doc.
Yes, I did this for 4 months 6 days a week for a candida cleanse. I did it for 20 minutes following my the first sweat on my brow. I built up to doing it longer. There was a local spa that had a nice steam, dry sauna etc. This is awesome for adverse effects of hysterectomy. I slept so much better and it helps with joints etc. It’s also excellent for skin. Love the article – this is very interesting and verifies my experience. The Native Americas had sweat lodges long ago too.
One of the fondest memories I have with my Dad was when we used to sauna together. Every year, my Dad, a suited business man, had a booth at the Kansas State Fair, and he would stay at the Holidome in the town where the fair was held. We would visit him, and the hotel and pool, specifically, was like a Polynesian Paradise. We would first sit in the sauna and my Dad would show me how to water the rocks so as to steam the sauna more…lol, then, we would soak our bones in the jacuzzi, and after that, we would hop out, run to the pool, and do the Polynesian Plunge, as he would call it, and cannonball into the ice cold water of their super cool pool. He would speak of the health benefits of such a ritual and I never saw it as such, just some chill time with my Father, who was always away on business, and I so enjoyed one of the few times that stress did not shade our moments in his life. I will revisit this health regimen, Doc, and thanks for reminding me of a wonderful memory with my Dad and also how he did know a thing or two about health, although I never really saw it that way, then. 🌻
Dr Berg you are amazing ! I just started using the dry sauna and it’s like you knew I needed to hear this. Btw I just bought your electrolyte powder and OMG what a difference it has made in my sleep at night. I used to wake up with horrible debilitating cramps in the wee hours of the night. Now I never get cramps anymore. God bless you Dr Berg!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 🌡️ Sauna for growth hormone release: For a significant growth hormone boost, sauna at 80-100°C (176-212°F) for 30 minutes once a week, with intervals of 5-10 minutes outside the sauna. 01:27 💓 Sauna frequency and cardiovascular benefits: Sauna use 1-7 times per week for 30 minutes each time reduces the likelihood of dying from cardiovascular events, with more frequent use showing greater reductions (e.g., 50% reduction with 4 or more times per week). 02:23 🛀 Alternatives to sauna: Hot water bath or hot tub if no sauna is available; caution against extreme measures like running in sweats to prevent hypothermia. 03:47 ❄️ Cold exposure benefits: Uncomfortably cold conditions trigger the release of dynorphin, inducing heat shock proteins repair and enhancing endorphin receptor binding, resulting in a feeling of well-being. 04:58 🌞 Infrared saunas: Emphasizes the importance of high heat (up to 200°F) in traditional saunas compared to infrared saunas, which may not provide the same heat stimulus. 06:50 🌐 Spa experiences: Different sauna experiences, from very hot saunas inducing breathlessness to milder steam rooms; mentions specific places in New York like Spa 88. 08:56 💦 Ice bath techniques: Suggests moving limbs in the cold water to prevent a thermal sheath, promoting increased metabolism; recommends staying in open air after exposure for the cold to stimulate metabolic responses. 10:05 🔄 The Soberg Principle: Advises ending a combination of ice and heat therapy with cold exposure to maximize the metabolic benefits, referencing research by Susannah Soberg.
People with heart conditions are cautioned about saunas… AND – I have actual experience of sauna treatments killing off Lyme disease. Have to hold your body temp to 102 or higher for 20 minutes or more, do a slow cool down. Twice a week for six weeks then weekly for 3 months. Repeat if you are still testing positive or showing symptoms…
Thank you so much Dr. Berg. I was about to buy a portable sauna because the positive effects. Watched or read a few articles how saunas are great. But perusal your article changed my mind. I struggle with low potassium to the point I went to the hospital a few times. Makes sense but didn’t realize the potassium losses during a sauna. A cold shower would be much better. Again. Thank you so much. God Bless You.
Thank you! I did cold showers for two weeks and despite the burst of energy I scaled those showers back to just burst of cold water during my regular showers to get the shock to my system. I Just couldn’t do it. Otherwise, I have the knowledge, maybe the summer time would be a better time to explore those.
Thanks, Dr Berg we’ve learned a lot from you. We stayed at resort for two weeks that had a steam room with real eucalyptus/rosemary essential oil I did the steam daily and my breathing was better and I felt amazing, plus slept better. Few of my friends and I, all bought the same low EMF, far-infrared sauna, with the non-toxic, non-reactive hemlock wood. It was nice, but we all agreed that Finnish sauna with the heated rocks was the best by far, Finnish style saunas can be wired so it will have low EMF. Before you buy, try out different types of saunas and find the one best suited for you. Wishing everyone good health .
Not sure how hot a sauna is exactly, but I’m staying in the tropics during the European winter. It’s 31C here, with a pretty high humidity. Feels almost like a continuous mild sauna to me… Oh, and taking a cold shower is not possible here. ‘cold’ water is coldest early in the morning, before sunrise, but even then it’s around 25C.
Daily sauna user here, years and years. I need the sauna to live. After having covid I didn’t sweat for over 2 months. This was my scariest post-covid symptom, above losing 60%+ of my hair. I had to work back up to my sauna sweats. I never understood why this happened. Metabolically, something changed at least for awhile. I would love to know what happened.
Great Topic Dr. Berg. I learn more perusal your website than I did in 4 years of Undergrad Biology. Heat Therapy is a *Cheat Code* to treat Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome/High Blood Sugar Metabolism booster before bed as I am noticeably leaner since implementing heat therapy. I like the traditional sauna as well but below is a home substitute if you can’t access standard sauna I have a nightly home routine: 1. 15 minutes in hot tub (hot bath will work just fine but add more hot water every 5 minutes) 10 minute break 2. Infrared Sauna Blanket -10 to 20 minutes while wearing a full sauna suit (top is long sleeve w/hood, and full length pants) Speeds my metabolism and enhances my sleep. I’ve tried to skip sessions and end up getting out of bed to complete the heat therapy as it helps my relaxation and sleep tremendously.
I did it for 6 years every day, it helped me with getting rid of excess toxic sodium in the body and was good for the skin. My skin appeared clearer and I looked younger when combined with fasting. Smooth skin + detox + fasting = really young looking apperance. The way I would time myself in the sauna after gym workout is, if I lick the water from my chest and I still taste sodium, I need more time in the sauna lol. Don’t gimme that ewww look I made sure I showered and flushed all the toxins off my skin with clean bottle water before I test taste myself lmao. The key thing is to do as much as you can 3=5 minutes or even 10min then break and come back to it, until you can no longer taste salt on your body or hardly any, the more faded salt you taste on your body the less sodium you have, then you know your detoxing is complete. Make sure you have a bottle of water/electrolytes to help in case you get too dehydrated. I usually do about 20-30 minutes on and off the most I ever did was close to 40 minutes and I almost passed out and cooked like a chicken in the oven, this is very dangerous and I fell asleep in the sauna. Don’t do that instead time yourself and get out when you can’t bare it anymore.
I do red light therapy every morning and I go in my steam tent every evening I know steam tents only get up to 110 degrees . I would love to get a red light sauna . I also drink one glass of Ice water with Dr bergs electrolytes before and after the steam sauna, I couldn’t believe how much sweat came out of me when I first got my sauna tent . Between clean keto and IF red light therapy and steam sauna my skin and my body looks and feels better except for this little thing called menapause . Doing my research as we speak on getting through this part of my life naturally . Anyone have any articles or research papers I could read about perimenapause would be greatly appreciated. Hope everyone has a wonderful day !!
I started Keto a week ago, I don’t really need to lose weight. I have gut issues. After two ultra sounds this past year, I am only told I have inflammation in a bile duct. Sure doesn’t feel like this is it. Some days I experience pain all over the abdomen and some days I experienced acid reflux so bad I can’t function. In one weeks time, I feel better, the past three nights I have taken nothing for acid reflux. I don’t use meds for this. Just natural remedies. But they haven’t ever worked. Now I take nothing for reflux. Just my HCL which now works since doing Keto. I hope I didn’t jinx myself by mentioning this !! I guess my question is, how do I do keto as a new lifestyle without becoming skeletal?
I moved to Sweden about 8 months ago (from the US). I’ve been using the sauna and going for cold dips into the sea for the last 8 months 2-5 times a week. I swear this is a ritual I will keep up the rest of my life. I feel so excellent every time after a sauna and cold bathing session. I typically spend about 1 hour between the sauna and the sea.
I have excessive sugar intake. I started intermittent fasting 5 days ago and haven’t had any sugar at all in those 5 days. I eat one meal a day. Been drinking water and green tea only and have been eating raw whole organic foods. I have been feeling lightheaded dizzy. My arms and hands are weak are weak and I have been feeling pins and needles throughout my body. The bottom of my feet have felt hot. I didn’t feel like these symptoms before the fasting aside from being tired all the time and my bones and muscles constantly hurting.
Dr. Berg. Thanks for this article and all the articles of yours I watched since 2019 that helped me put my diabetes into remission! Something I am curious about: What do you know/think of a person putting some IR lamps near one’s desk so as to receive IR exposure for hours while working? What do you think the limits are?
A sauna can help you appreciate SILENCE and avoid conversations with toxic individuals who will incite disturbing topics when all you are focused on is reaching your target time. It can also expose health clubs that don’t bother to actually deliver real sauna services because one or a couple of users ended up using a “dry sauna” the wrong way. and you have to include your fluid water intake at least half an hour before using the sauna and five minutes after because it isn’t just silence… it is mediation… it is technically a workout you are only doing for a certain amount of time and you should never be distracted… get drawn into some dumb conversations and overstay your original time.
I absolutely love going to the sauna. I don’t know how anyone can miss out on saunas. I have been doing it for years. I have done it for 14 days + before too. It makes you feel amazing and the more you do it, the more you get used to the heat. I can stay in for quite a while. People are always shocked at how long I can stay there. I do go out for periods and take a cool shower, cool down, and then go back in again. I don’t want to overheat.
Just started using whirlpool followed by sauna to help my workout recovery. I’m 64 and slim… doing resistance training and interval training to put on muscle mass and reshape my body. I’ve really been pushing it and increasing my weight and reps. The effects of the whirlpool and sauna on my recovery are outstanding. It has relieved the pain and stiffness I normally have for the two days following a hard workout. I feel amazing!!! Highly recommend it. Didn’t know about all of the other benefits. Thank you Dr Berg!!!
Hi Dr., question – Are the effects as good for the portable one person “spas” you see online? Or does it have to be a traditional fancy wood enclosed spa? I’m seeing personal home zip-up spas on Amazon for like less than $300 which is piquing my interest but unsure if the benefit is as good? Thanks in advance for your reply.
In Russian villages, where people might not have showers or bathtubs, they’d have a “sauna day” once a week, where people spend hours going in and out of the sauna, drinking tea, and conversing with one another. If people lived in the city, they made it a part of their weekly routine to visit the banya for health benefits and socialization. A great practice and activity that people still do today (though maybe not as frequently) where we live in the Republic of Georgia is to go to the natural sulfur hot springs which seem to heal many ailments.
:hand-pink-waving:Thank you Dr. Berg, Always! Just a question, what if I use the inferred pad on my lower back on a regular basis for 30-40 minutes daily, does it also give me these benefits you mentioned? Appreciate and big thanks again to all your life-saving content!:hand-pink-waving::hand-pink-waving::hand-pink-waving::hand-pink-waving:
DR LARA LARZONO Says MAG OXIDE ABSORBS 60% AND ALL OTHER ELEMETO 17 TO 42 % and all other exp. But OXIDE gave me leg Cramps of the worse . makes no sense probably. Experienceing twise as it happened every time i took it and never again will i take Magnesium OXIDE. Reading a artical long ago it said oxide can break down like a Ceramics being weaker than bone or mucle then the MAGNESIUM OXIDE could Cause painful leg cramps a it did to me. lost the information and should have wrote it down.
Hello Dr Berg…I guess I missed this interesting article about the sauna…I had no idea that the sauna might have so many benefits,I didn’t like sauna because I thought it was too hot for me,but … after having several pain on my leg that seems to be sciatica, I decided to try the sauna just in case this worked for me ..and it worked out for me. After almost 2 months of using sauna,I can really notice a considerable decrease on my pain, sauna will be now on for me a fast routine after my daily training …thanks Dr Berg for make aware of all these wonderful benefits…I really love your articles.. greetings from Wales!
Dr Berg, Can you please talk about cold showers if there are health benefits pls.. I have been taking cold showers since June Of this yr still taking in winter and I love it.. Can’t explain how good it makes me feel good.I don’t feel cold anymore when I go out without a jacket.. But I read on line that cold showers put a stress on your heart and heart will have a miss heart beat but over all love the cold showers in the cold winter.. I’m from chicago
I have temporarily moved from Calgary, Canada to Chennai, India. Just checking out the place where I grew up. I was struggling with my mood and kind of feeling depressed in Calgary & when we moved to Pennsylvania for my wife’s work. Now I walk every day for about 2 hours in the hot sun. Morning routine includes walking barefoot in the sandy beach overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Even inside the apartment I sweat profusely if the air-conditioning is not on!! What Sauna? What infra red light? I get all the benefits and some from hanging out with friends in the hot tropical weather!! To top it all I spend less than $500 ( rent not included) for myself and my wife who is working out of Chennai ( temporarily) at least for now!!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:13 🧖♂️ Regular sauna bathing for 14 days can significantly improve overall health by inducing a hormetic effect, where the body adapts to mild stressors. 01:22 🌡️ Sauna use can increase growth hormone, noradrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, and prolactin levels, influencing various physiological functions and mood. 02:19 ❤️ Sauna sessions can lower resting heart rate, improve lymphatic system function, and mimic the cardiovascular benefits of moderate aerobic exercise. 03:15 🩺 Sauna therapy has numerous health benefits, including reducing all-cause mortality, pain, inflammation, and the severity of skin conditions like psoriasis. 04:24 💦 Sauna-induced sweating can lead to electrolyte imbalances, particularly sodium loss, emphasizing the importance of replenishing electrolytes during sauna sessions. Made with HARPA AI
I am finn. (Finland,Jyväskylä) I am 60 this year. I have my own little electric sauna. I have astma, blood pressure problems, back pain,migrain and athopic skin. When I moved to this home, where is own sauna, I went there every evening. And one by one I got rid of every medification I had. I don’t need medicines at all nowadays.
Now you have to be careful….I started my journey to better health by…first making the mistake, of doing infrared sauna 3x a week….with no knowledge of replacing electrolytes…..and I get messed up even more…..which lead me to vitamin drips, which lead me to this website which has lead to amazing health
I’m going to climb Kilimanjaro in the summer which means low oxygen content at high altitudes which risks acute mountain sickness. When I exercise full out my BP drops and I feel dizzy. Will regular saunas make any difference to how I react to altitudes and exhaustion? What else would help to combat ACM other than Diamox?
Nothing happens, LOL. I have been in sauna all of my life. At least three times per week or so. I mean a hot sauna, like 80C degrees. The best sauna is when the outside temperature is very cold like -20C or even colder. After a hot sauna, I will go out and stand there (naked), that’s the best! Couple of rounds of the same thing, and it feels great. You can try to get a cold shower after sauna, but it’s not the same thing. Feels great though. I agree with you, a lot of good things happening. For me, here is the top list: Stress relief, better breathing, pain relief and dopamine rush. Sauna is like dope indeed.
Dr. Berg, would a regular sauna help me to shrink a brain tumor? I’m on month 4 of chemotherapy, due to a brain tumor. I had 2 brain surgeries followed by radiation and chemotherapy. How often can I get into a sauna, and for how long? I know you’re busy, but I’d really appreciate it if you can give me your expert advice. Thank you. Have a blessed day.
Hello Doctor. I’m on vacation in Mexico going to a traditional Temescal. What are the benefits of going into a Temescal? The people who run it out in first about 10 volcanic hot rocks, at the end it’s about 35 hot rocks. They throw water on it while we are inside and the steam is wonderful. I feel like it’s medicine . I’m thinking it gets to be 120 degrees inside.
I built a wood burning in my backyard, totally addicted. I use an outfitter stove, (thin walls) it has crock pot with river rocks, heats up to 200 F in 10 minutes. Very little maintenance, stain the cedar every few years, not like a hot tub. Never buy wood, just keep an eye out for it. The steam from rocks is super hot, for something different, I’ll drop a large chunk of ice on the rocks and get the slow steam going.
I’ve been using saunas 4-5 times a week for over a year now. I feel like they’re a bit overrated and that lazy people will often use it as a substitute for cardio. It has its benefits for sure, but a good 30-45 minutes of moderate to high intensity cardio will do much more for your health. Gotta get the body moving.
I put in a tradional sauna after first having an IR. They will both make you sweat but the traditional sauna has made a huge difference in my BP. I try to get in it at least 4X a week for 30 minutes per session. Ours gets up to around 210 degrees. The IR struggled to hit 140. I highly recommend traditional sauna.
I started going into the sauna almost everyday for a month after jogging on the treadmil (not on the weekends). I drink water when I sit there. My VA took my blood pressure and it was 117 over 72 or 82. I don’t remember.. I am on blood pressure pills. She said if I return with this blood pressure, she will take me off of them.
Sadly in germany our policies killed many saunascompanies, cause of the lockdowns and the need of we “need to save the planet” over here. Had significant drop of wellbeing missing out on it for years. Gonna build such a thing as microversion in my cellar, maybe it wont be as comfortable as the real thing but at least i will be able to get the benefits on health again. The claim of enhancing serotonin reminded me of the metastudy and umbrellareview of serotonin having no scalable effect on depression, at least antidepressants (SSRI) dont do anything besides having a placebo-effect. Caused me to cancel my medication, these things are no candies so i dont swallow them on good behalf of a psychiatrist. I know by now that there is much more to mental health. For those with similar problems, much of Dr. Bergs content is golden. At least for me it helps to adjust myself to issues i have.
See Huberman…. He says research shows you shouldn’t do sauna every day for the greatest hgh boost. My question is if hot tub soaks will have similar results? Is it just raising the body’s internal temperature, or that with breathing the higher air temperature? Curious if the actual mechanism is understood.
When I get in the sauna before I go in, I drink plenty of water so I really don’t lose any water and it’s very very helpful. I was born with asthma and it works. It truly does. I haven’t used my spray every since I’ve been going to the sauna. I started 3 weeks ago, 4 days a week, 15 minutes each time😊👍
I switch between both at my local gym since I run and walk one day and elliptical 45 min the other and I work out at least 6 days a week. The sauna room is way hotter and dry and def generates more sweat, it feels like a extra workout at 175-180, but I detox my skin pores and sleep like a baby. On the otherhand, the steam room isn’t as hot, but more humid and makes my breathing soo much better and cleanses my sinus, even tho it’s more humid, i don’t feel as “cooked” and dehydrated.
Steam room wins hands down …most people pour water on the rocks of a dry sauna to get the steam room effect which lets you know the dry sauna doesnt feel as hot as a steam room and you dont need a steam room as long to get the results your looking for sauna are great for long time relaxing but steam room wins 🔥🔥🔥
Saunas use heated rocks to create steam, saunas are drier then a steam room but water poured over rocks are essential to a sauna. In contrast steam rooms are heated by piping steam into a tiled or water tight room. The temperature will be based on the steam and it cannot be hotter then steams maximum temperature. Steam rooms can add essential oils into the water before it’s steamed making a nice aromatherapy experience in the steam room. I think most of what you think a sauna is was based on North American hotel or gym hot rooms.