A portable sauna offers impressive health and recovery benefits, but improper use can quickly lead to risks like dehydration or heat stroke. Are you following the critical safety precautions necessary to ensure your sessions are both effective and safe? It's vital to control your time—limiting sessions to 20-30 minutes to avoid exhaustion. More importantly, hydration is non-negotiable;...

1. Deep Heat Relaxes Muscles   The high temperatures in a sauna (typically 50–70°C) raise the temperature of the skin and muscles.   The heat promotes the softening of collagen and elastin in muscle fibers, reducing stiffness.   The increased temperature also suppresses muscle spasm signals, allowing overcontracted muscles to relax.   Used after exercise, it helps...

You’ve got a cold, but no fever. Is a sauna session safe? The key to making the right choice is listening to your body. A sauna is only an option if your symptoms are mild and you are fever-free. The moment a fever or stomach issues like vomiting or diarrhea appear, a sauna is off-limits due to the high risk of dehydration and cardiac stress. If you do choose to use a sauna, keep the...

When you're feeling sick, the idea of a hot, relaxing sauna can be incredibly tempting. But is it a good idea? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. A sauna can temporarily relieve mild symptoms like nasal congestion or muscle aches, but it can also put dangerous stress on your body. If you have a fever, the last thing your body needs is more heat. Using a sauna in this state...

For most illnesses, there is a clear boundary that determines whether a sauna is safe: the fever line. Do you have a fever? If the answer is yes, you must strongly avoid the sauna. When your core body temperature is already elevated by a fever, exposing yourself to 65°C-90°C heat can dangerously overload your cardiovascular system and cause severe dehydration. Even with the flu or...