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I Felt More Calm Than Usual
Despite being in such a hot room and sweating profusely, I felt extremely relaxed and calm during each sauna session. Those feelings continued even after I left the sauna. On multiple occasions during my sauna use, I was able to sit in silence and just focus on my breathing.
There’s a reason why people feel relaxed and calm after using a sauna, Mikhael said. It’s because as the body and muscles loosen up, heart rate and blood pressure go down.
Hydration Tip
I found I had to drink more water than usual because of how much I sweat in the sauna—at least 2 glasses more than usual each day. Because you can lose up to a pint of water from your body after a sauna session, experts say you should drink at least 2 to 4 glasses of water after you step out.
Risks
Overall, saunas are safe for most people. But if you have certain health conditions, you should avoid using saunas.
For example, individuals who have kidney disease, are pregnant, had a recent heart attack, have unstable angina (chest pain), or have severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the heart's major artery) should avoid the sauna.
Concerns about sauna use include:
- Dehydration: During a sauna session, an average person will expel a pint of sweat through their pores. This releases toxins, but requires replacing the water lost to avoid getting dehydrated.
- Changes in blood pressure: During a session in the sauna, blood pressure can increase and decrease, while pulse rate can jump by 30% or more. This doubles the amount of blood that the heart pumps by the minute. As such, it is important to talk to a healthcare professional before going to a sauna if you have a heart condition.
Does Sauna Use Kill Sperm?
Frequent sauna use may affect spermatogenesis, which is the origin and development of sperm cells. Therefore, people with testicles who are actively pursuing parenthood may want to refrain from regular sauna use.
My Skin Was Softer and Clearer
During colder months, my skin tends to get extremely dry, especially the areas around my face, neck, elbows, and hands. I was nervous to use the sauna at first because I thought sitting in a hot room would dry my skin out even more.
To my surprise, after using the sauna, my skin felt less dry, softer, and more hydrated. I left each session feeling warmed from the inside out, and my skin felt full and plump. I noticed that some acne on my face—particularly around my temples and forehead—had lightly cleared. Larger breakouts on my chin shrank in size.
Eric Ascher, DO, a family medicine physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, told Verywell that saunas help to open up pores, allowing them to expel toxins and waste that can lead to blemishes.
Mark Fierstein, MD, clinical assistant professor in the department of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, added that the dry heat from the sauna increases blood flow to the skin, which can improve conditions like psoriasis.
"This can make the skin firmer and more elastic, which makes the skin look better,” Fierstein told Verywell.
Other Possible Health Benefits
There are several other reasons related to general wellness that people use a sauna, including:
Although these are popular reasons for sauna use, some need more medical research to fully support them.
As far as more specific medical benefits, some studies have found that sauna use has heart-health benefits. For example, a study conducted on middle-age men concluded that frequent use of a sauna was associated with a high reduction of fatal cardiovascular outcomes.
Use High Temperature To Thwart The Spread Of Sauna Bacteria
Bacteria love moist and warm environments, but many microorganisms will die in high enough temperatures. You should always look for a sauna that is above 150°F. Most bacteria will die between 140°F and 158°F, so anything between those is perfect if you want to stay safe in the sauna. You will want to keep your eye on the hygrometer and thermometer in your sauna.
Although saunas can be breeding grounds for germs, they can easily be cleaned out. If you are sitting in a public sauna, you will want to ensure you wear the proper clothing, rinse off before and after the sauna, and sit on a towel to catch the sweat. If you feel comfortable, you should always wear flip-flops or foot covers because the floor tends to be the germiest. Having your own sauna means less risk, but you should still always clean regularly.
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