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].