Wearing a hat during a sauna session seems like an absurd idea until you understand the ‘why’ behind its usage. Sometimes called Finnish sauna hats, or banya bonnets, these devices are a piece of headwear worn on the head during a traditional sauna session. Banya is a Russian word that refers to a Russian Steam… Read more
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Red Light Therapy Now Included In Select Sauna Models
We are excited to announce that we are now offering medical grade red light therapy included in select sauna models. Photobiomodulation, as it is known in the scientific community, has become a popular therapy over the course of the last few years. Typically, photobiomodulation, or red light therapy, uses a separate device and comes in… Read more
How to Maximize Your Sauna Sessions to Optimize Health and Personal Success
The collaboration of years of scientific research studies and published journals on sauna use ubiquitously agree that using a sauna 3-4 times a week will impact the body in clinically significant positive ways. Furthermore, the more you use your sauna the better the results will be for long term health. There are exceptions to this… Read more
July Sauna Sale: $400 Off All Summit Series Saunas
At saunas.org our goal is to make high quality saunas available year around at the most affordable prices possible. In celebration of summer, for the month of July, we are offering a rare opportunity for additional savings on our full spectrum saunas with Himalayan salt walls. Use the code summer2024 and save $400! During the… Read more
Recover Faster After Workouts: A New Study Reveals Infrared Saunas As Highly Effective Muscle Recovery Tools
Professional athletes who depend on the speed of recovery post workout for the purpose of peak performance will certainly benefit from incorporating infrared sauna use directly after training sessions. Even individuals who are not professional athletes, but are still lifting weights several times a week and engaging in cardiovascular training, will benefit from the use… Read more
What is the Best Type of Sauna For Detoxification?
As sauna bathing increases in popularity so do the many opinions of what is the best type of sauna to use. There are voices that are adamant for traditional saunas while others stand for far infrared or full spectrum infrared saunas. Ultimately when used appropriately all forms of heat therapy are very beneficial for health…. Read more
Is it Possible to Rid the Body of Microplastics With Sauna Use?
Why Is The Consumption of Nanoplastics Such a Big Deal? Humans are exposed to an increasing amount of plastics everywhere, and the consequences of this fact is showing up in deteriorated health. From Tupperware, to shampoo bottles, drinking water, and toothbrushes, plastic has become a part of nearly every human activity. The issue is that… Read more
What is the Best Time of Year to Purchase a Sauna? A Guide to Seasonally Timing Your Sauna Purchase
Most folks will turn their attention to the purchase of a sauna when temperatures start to drop, and the thought of a cozy and warm cabin structure feels inviting. While it is true that there is nothing quite like stepping into a warm sauna on a cold winter night, this may not be the best… Read more
Bone Density and Sauna Use: Bone Metabolism, Heat, and Longevity
Bone density and the health of bone tissue has wide reaching effects on overall well being as well as on longevity. It is easy to forget that bone is an ever changing, evolving, living tissue that is directly impacted by its environment. Furthermore, bone tissue is in constant relationship with other systems within the body:… Read more
Oral Hygiene and Sauna Use: Why Does Your Dentist Have a Sauna?
Oral health and hygiene is about much more than just brushing and flossing regularly. Your oral hygiene can affect the well being of the entire body and brain. Dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace as professionals are beginning to understand the wide range of affects that positive oral hygiene has on the whole body. … Read more
