Research & Data Archives

Use a Sauna to Treat and Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease: Put Cardiovascular Disease in Your Rear View Mirror This Year

By Saunas.org - Kat | January 8, 2026January 10, 2026 | Cardiovascular Health, Health Benefits, Healthspan, Heart Health, Heat Shock Proteins, High Blood Pressure, Infrared Sauna, Longevity, Nrf2 Activation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Photobiomodulation, Radiant Heat Vs. Convection Heat, Research & Data, Wound Healing

For millennia humans have historically turned to a variety of heat therapy strategies to address critical health issues. As new studies pour into reputable peer reviewed journals it seems that this research only confirms what our ancestors have known for thousands of years that dose appropriate exposure to heat may cure a litany of diseases…. Read more

Are Infrared Saunas Safe? Ionizing Versus Non-Ionizing Radiation

By Saunas.org - Kat | December 19, 2025December 21, 2025 | Glucose Regulation, Health Benefits, Healthspan, Infrared Sauna, Mitochondrial Biogenesis, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Photobiomodulation, Radiant Heat Vs. Convection Heat, Research & Data

The word radiation can sound alarming for some folks, but the reality is that all natural light is a form of radiation. The entire light spectrum is radiation from the sun, and without life on earth as we know it would not be possible. What needs to be determined for safety is whether the radiation… Read more

Can Sauna Use Help to Reduce Bloating? Edema, Fluid Retention, and How Heat Therapy may Regulate Episodes of Bloating

By Saunas.org - Kat | December 12, 2025December 21, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions, Gut Health, Health Benefits, Hormones, Hydration, Lymphatic Health, Menstruation and Sauna, Research & Data, Sauna Sleep, Stress, Stress response, Vagus-Nerve

Waking up to a bloated body is not pleasant. Puffy under-eyes, engorged tummy, or swollen ankles are just some signs that your body may be retaining fluid. Many times a few simple lifestyle adjustments can help to manage abnormal fluid retention. Taking a sauna seems like a really good way of eliminating excessive fluid in… Read more

Reduce Your Stress Load This Holiday Season With Sauna Sessions: Relieve Your Allostatic Load With Infrared Light

By Saunas.org - Kat | December 5, 2025December 21, 2025 | Health Benefits, High Blood Pressure, Hormones, Mental Health, Research & Data, Sauna Sleep, Stress response, Winter Mood

The holidays should be a time of joy, comfort, and warm feelings, but the reality is that they can also be a time of high stress. Whether you are trying to make everything perfect for the family that you love and over-extending yourself, or perhaps you are spending time with a family that is triggering… Read more

Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Sauna Bathing: Can Sauna Use Lead to Better Hearing?

By Saunas.org - Kat | November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 | Dementia, Elderly, Health Benefits, Healthspan, Hearing, Heat Shock Proteins, Inflammation, Longevity, Lymphatic Health, Research & Data, saunas.org

Hearing loss has long since affected the aging population, but sadly hearing loss is on the rise among younger people with the advent of the widespread use of ear buds and headphones. Tinnitus affects 15-20 % of the American population. While most of this demographic are elderly, this is not always the case. Hearing loss… Read more

Lymphatic Health and Sauna Use: Lymphatic Drainage, Traditional Saunas, and Infrared Light

By Saunas.org - Kat | November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 | Cardiovascular Health, Dementia, Health Benefits, Heat Shock Proteins, Inflammation, Lymphatic Health, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Photobiomodulation, Research & Data

A puffy face, swollen legs, and bags under the eyes are just some signs that your lymphatic system may need a little extra love. Lymphatic drainage is discussed widely across media and wellness spaces with a particular emphasis on physical appearance. Most individuals will know of the lymphatic system due to having swollen lymph nodes… Read more

Part 6: Your Complete Guide on How to Sauna to Meet Your Health and Fitness Goals: Discover Your Personal ‘Why’ so That You Know ‘How’ to Sauna

By Saunas.org - Kat | November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 | Dental Care, Frequently Asked Questions, Healthspan, Heat Shock Proteins, High Performance, Hormesis, How To Use a Sauna, Insulin Sensitivity, Mitochondrial Biogenesis, Mitochondrial Metabolism, MS, Neurological Benefits Of Sauna use, Parkinson's Disease, Photobiomodulation, Research & Data, Wound Healing

Uncover your personal health goals so that you know what type of sauna will best serve your needs, and how to use your sauna. Every individual is different, and at different stages in life a variation of sauna protocols will be more or less helpful. This guide will help you to uncover and understand what… Read more

Part 3, 4, & 5 – Your Complete Guide on How to Sauna to Meet Your Health and Fitness Goals: Discover Your Personal ‘Why’ so That You Know ‘How’ to Sauna

By Saunas.org - Kat | November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 | Anemia, Cardiovascular Health, Cortisol, First Responders, Frequently Asked Questions, Health Benefits, Healthspan, High Performance, Hormones, How To Use a Sauna, Human Growth Hormones, Hydration, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Photobiomodulation, Radiant Heat Vs. Convection Heat, Research & Data, Sauna Sleep, saunas.org, Vagus-Nerve, Waon Method

Part 3,4,5: Nervous System Regulation – High Performance Athletes – Human Growth Hormone Uncover your personal health goals so that you know what type of sauna will best serve your needs, and how to use your sauna. Every individual is different, and at different stages in life a variation of sauna protocols will be more… Read more

Your Complete Guide on How to Sauna to Meet Your Health and Fitness Goals: Discover Your Personal ‘Why’ so That You Know ‘How’ to Sauna

By Saunas.org - Kat | October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 | Cardiovascular Health, Detoxification, First Responders, Frequently Asked Questions, Health Benefits, Heat Shock Proteins, High Performance, Inflammation, Insulin Sensitivity, Parkinson's Disease, Radiant Heat Vs. Convection Heat, Research & Data, Time of Day To Use Your Sauna, Type 2 Diabetes

High Performance Athletes Should Use an Infrared Sauna Instead of a Traditional Sauna For Explosive Power

By Saunas.org - Kat | October 24, 2025October 25, 2025 | Exercise, Health Benefits, High Performance, Inflammation, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Muscle Recovery, Radiant Heat Vs. Convection Heat, Research & Data, Time of Day To Use Your Sauna

As wellness trends surface and sink just as quickly as last week’s weather, it is important to closely examine any new protocols that survive the whirlwind of a social media fad. Sauna use as an ancient practice has stood the test of time and will be a part of human culture long after ‘bio-hacking’ fades… Read more