Dr. Jari Laukkanen Finnish Traditional Sauna Study Explained
In April 2015, one of the most well documented and widely referenced sauna health benefits study was released to the public. The study was based on middle aged men in Eastern Finland and the baseline study was the use of sauna. Measured were the amount of sauna usage per week, how long the sauna was […]
How to Use an Infrared Sauna: Complete Guide for Maximum Benefits
Here’s what makes infrared saunas different from traditional saunas – the heat penetrates into your tissue instead of just heating the air around you. Your approach needs to be different too. In this guide you’ll learn the exact temperatures, timing, and techniques that work best for infrared saunas. Whether you just unboxed your new unit […]
Benefits Of Sauna After A Workout
Elite athletes have used sauna as a post workout recovery tool for decades. There is no denying the relaxed, refreshed feeling you feel upon exiting the sauna, but there are benefits of using sauna after a workout that exceed anything you’ll actually feel. We’re talking about the true benefits of sauna after a workout and […]
Will Saunas Help Me Lose Weight?
Saunas are commonly associated with increased weight loss through their regular use. While Sauna use does trigger responses in the body that can help you lose weight more effectively, there are many other benefits that come with regular use! Saunas are one of the most effective ways to naturally sweat out toxins from your body, […]
Sauna in the Evening for Better Sleep
Many people sauna choose to sauna shortly before bedtime, why you ask? Maybe consciously some are not aware why, but there are a handful of reasons why this a great time of the day for sauna. Saunas naturally help your body wind down, sweating out toxins, increasing it’s ability to relax, and even act as […]
Will Sauna Help Me Recover From A Cold?
You’re feeling under the weather, and someone mentions hitting the sauna to “sweat it out.” Sounds tempting, right? But before you crank up the heat, let’s talk about what actually happens when you combine 180°F temperatures with a body that’s already fighting off illness. After helping hundreds of families set up their home saunas—and using […]
What is a Sauna? Understanding The Basics
If you’ve ever sat in a sauna after a long day and felt that deep, satisfying heat work its way into your muscles, you know there’s something special happening beyond just “getting hot.” But here’s what most people don’t realize – that feeling of pure relaxation you get at 175°F has been perfected over 2,000 […]
How Hot Should My Sauna Be? Temperature Guide
You step into your first sauna and immediately wonder: is this hot enough? Too hot? Just right? After building hundreds of saunas across Minnesota and using them daily ourselves, we can tell you there’s no universal “perfect” temperature—but there definitely is a sweet spot for getting the most from your sauna sessions. Here in Cokato, […]
How Long Should You Stay In The Sauna?
Ever wondered why Finnish sauna masters seem to have an internal timer that tells them exactly when to exit the heat? The question of how long you should stay in a sauna is one of the most common concerns for both beginners and experienced sauna enthusiasts. At Sauna Supply Company, our Finnish heritage and decades […]
Is Using A Sauna Good for Ingrown Hair?
Saunas have been in use for thousands of years in some cultures, but researchers are just now beginning to understand the wide array of health benefits they offer to people. There are a plethora of reasons to put a sauna in your space. Whether it’s for the feelings of relaxation they create, the reduction of […]