health benfits of sauna

Boosts Mood and Improves Mental Health

Sauna has been shown to be an excellent mood booster.

Trials have shown improvement in anxiety, appetite & provided an anti-depressant effect on individuals who had been diagnosed with depression. (Janssen et al., 2016; Windsor et al., 2018; Zychowska et al., 2018).

Blood Pressure

Evidence shows sauna bathing can have a positive effect on blood pressure. (Laukkanen et al, 2018).

Relieves Pain

Sauna has been linked to pain reduction in musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia & people suffering from tension headaches. (Kanji et al, 2015).

Relaxation

Sauna bathing is an excellent method of relaxation & taking time out to soothe the mind & body.

Muscle & Joints Recovery

Sauna-bathing feels good for the muscles a study by Ahokas et al (2023) has show that sauna reduced muscle soreness & reduction in explosive power in athletes.