How to Use a Sauna Safely
Be in good health and avoid saunas if you have any high-risk medical conditions.. Drink two to four glasses of water before going into a sauna.. Bring a clean, cotton towel to sit on.
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Be in good health and avoid saunas if you have any high-risk medical conditions.
Be in good health and avoid saunas if you have any high-risk medical conditions.
Drink two to four glasses of water before going into a sauna.
Drink two to four glasses of water before going into a sauna.
Bring a clean, cotton towel to sit on.
Bring a clean, cotton towel to sit on.
Do not wear anything dirty or tight-fitting to a sauna, including things that yo
Do not wear anything dirty or tight-fitting to a sauna, including things that you wore throughout the day.
Skip on the creams, lotions, and jewelry.
Skip on the creams, lotions, and jewelry.
Be well-rested and don't go in after a big meal.
Be well-rested and don't go in after a big meal.
Bring a friend with you.
Bring a friend with you.
Read the instructions to the sauna that you're using.
Read the instructions to the sauna that you're using.
Use a lower temperature, especially if you are new to using saunas.
Use a lower temperature, especially if you are new to using saunas.
Limit your experience to 15 to 20 minutes at the most.
Limit your experience to 15 to 20 minutes at the most.
Get out immediately if you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or lightheaded.
Get out immediately if you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or lightheaded.
Cool down slowly after the sauna.
Cool down slowly after the sauna.
Rest for at least ten minutes after getting out of a sauna.
Rest for at least ten minutes after getting out of a sauna.
Follow up with a shower, but skip on the soap.
Follow up with a shower, but skip on the soap.
Drink two to four glasses of water after getting out of the sauna.
Drink two to four glasses of water after getting out of the sauna.
Consider eating a salty snack after leaving the sauna.
Consider eating a salty snack after leaving the sauna.
Keep your sauna clean to prevent the buildup and spread of bacteria.
Keep your sauna clean to prevent the buildup and spread of bacteria.
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