Can You “SWEAT OUT” a Hangover in the Sauna or Steam Room?
I don’t have to tell you what it’s like to have a hangover. If you’ve clicked on a link about hangovers, then you’ve had (or are in the midst of…
NEVER Use the Sauna AFTER Getting a Sunburn
Nobody likes getting a sunburn. Your skin turns red, burns and even feels hot to the touch. Intuitively, you know you want to cool down, not heat up. But you…
Why the Sauna is the BEST Way to Relieve Sore Muscles
You have probably had the experience of trying a new workout routine, only to have sore muscles a day or two later. Or you’ve gotten an acute muscle injury leaving…
3 Reasons You Might Feel Worse After Using the Sauna
Sometimes using the sauna isn’t all joy and relaxation. You might feel a range from mild discomfort to an outright need to get out. If you feel a need to…
The TRUTH About Chromotherapy
The topic of chromotherapy (also known as light therapy) comes up frequently in relation to sauna use. Installing colored chromotherapy lights in your sauna seems like a no brainer, considering…
The Steam Room Won’t Improve Your Acne
The internet is plastered with claims that hot steam can be used to treat acne. Growing up, my personal experience was that the more I sweated, the more pimples I…
NEVER Take Your New Tattoo Into the Sauna or Steam Room
You’ve developed a routine habit of using the sauna or steam room and are reaping the benefits. Does getting a brand new tattoo mean you will have to interrupt this…
Sauna and Steam Room Use May Help Depression
The dim lighting, the peace and quiet, the feeling of seclusion from the rest of the world—it is easy to understand why the sauna can be a relaxing respite from…