Introduction
Sauna bathing has been utilized for health benefits by gently increasing the body temperature. It is a common practice in the Scandinavian countries, and in particular Finland, where there is approximately 1 sauna for every 5 people [1]. Sauna bathing induces several physiological effects, including cardiovascular and hormonal changes. It is generally safe and well tolerated by most healthy adults and children. There have been multiple reports of various health benefits of sauna exposure ranging from improving heart failure, decreasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and decreasing all-cause mortality [2–4]. A common mechanism for these multiple medical benefits may be the beneficial effects sauna bathing has upon the vascular system and lipid profiles [5, 6].