Rhonda Patrick· PhD
sauna use has been shown to improve lung function in people with obstructive pulmonary disease
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sauna use has been shown to improve lung function in people with obstructive pulmonary disease
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waon therapy which uses far infrared dry saunas also has been shown to improve lung function in patients with chronic pulmonary disease also known as COPD the temperature of far infrared saunas are significantly lower than typical Finnish sauna so they're typically typically around 140 degrees Fahrenheit since the temperature is lower the duration in many studies is longer around 45 minutes and the frequency in many studies is daily for a few weeks
4–7 sauna sessions per week, 20 minutes at 80°C+, reduce cardiovascular mortality risk by 40% over a decade.
Regular sauna use raises BDNF and improves verbal memory in older adults.
Sauna protocols only generate the longevity effect when sessions exceed 30 minutes.
Hot-tub bathing yields cardiovascular benefits comparable to traditional Finnish sauna at matched core-temp dose.