sauna therapy
Heated room healing
Sauna therapy is the practice of using heat exposure in a sauna for health benefits beyond simple relaxation.
Proponents claim effects ranging from detoxification and improved circulation to pain relief and cardiovascular conditioning.
The practice spans traditional Finnish saunas, infrared saunas, and steam rooms: My doctor recommended sauna therapy for muscle recovery.
- hyperthermiaDangerously elevated body temperature
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- thermotherapyTreating conditions with warmth
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
towel wrap · löyly · wood burning · eucalyptus steam · circulation · immune support · diathermy · cardiovascular health · muscle recovery · hot rocks · sweat lodge · relaxation · stress relief · spa day · naked · skin rejuvenation · breathe · hydration
sauna therapybed rest
Prescribed period of lying down
inactivity · sleep therapy · doing nothing · relaxation therapy · watchful waiting