The Potential Health Benefits Of Sweating It Out
As wellness practices go, sitting in a pool of your own perspiration lands somewhere between juice cleanses and going on a brisk walk. Though the sauna’s biggest claim of detoxification lacks much scientific basis, plenty of other benefits appear to hold water.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, research suggests that regularly getting your heart pumping and your pores dumping at the sauna can:
- Reduce muscle soreness.
- Increase blood flow, which can ease pain from some chronic conditions like arthritis.
- Reduce inflammation and improve heart and lung health.
- Improve sleep and reduce stress, possibly because of the general calming effect of the whole sauna experience.
At least one study has suggested a link between sauna visits and lower risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s, but doctors need more research to draw a solid conclusion.
Caution: Since one of the biggest risks is dehydration, hitting the sauna after boozing isn’t recommended. It’s also not advised if you’re recovering from a heart attack or stroke.—ML
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