In episode 35 of the Anti-Aging Lifestyle I do a deep dive on the many benefits and few risks associated with sauna use!
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Some highlights from the episode:
Sauna Background: Used for thousands of years by the Mayans, Finns, Koreans, and many other cultures around the world.
Sauna Differences: How do traditional saunas compare to steam rooms and infrared saunas?
Hot Yoga: How does hot yoga compare to sauna temperatures and humidity?
Improved Longevity: Substantial reduction in all-cause mortality, specifically heart disease and issues related to Alzheimers and brain function.
Increased Circulation: Dilated blood vessels mean increased healing of body tissues, internally and externally.
Toxin Flushing: Deep sweating can help remove toxins and impurity’s from your body.
Brain Focus: Saunas can help increased your ability to focus, maybe an effective treatment for ADHD.
Anxiety/Depression: Saunas can also help boost new brain cell creation, protect existing neurons, and overall help reduce anxiety and depression.
Feel Good: Release of endorphins and serotonin, along with a reduction in cortisol means less stress and more good vibes.
Improved Sleep: Saunas help boost hormones and body temperature, which then lead to deeper sleep later in the night as your body re-regulates.
Fighting Illness: Potential boost to your immune system and white blood cell count.
Clean Skin: Deep sweating can help rinse bacteria from the epidermal layer of your skin and clean out your sweat ducts.
Workout Boost: Saunas can help you burn more calories, boost your recovery, and help prevent muscle breakdown to maximize your efforts in the gym.
No Shortcuts: Saunas however, do not lead to rapid fat loss as some tend to believe looking at numbers on the scale alone.
Social Benefits: Spending time with friends at a sauna or bathhouse can be fun and rewarding.
Risks: Stay hydrated, and check with a doctor before using saunas if you are at risk of a cardiac event, deal with high/low blood pressure, or have issues with your kidneys.
I finish the episode with Tomko Tip #35 where I talk about the power of visualization to help you achieve your goals in life.