Journal article
Sauna Bathing and the Cardiovascular System
International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.6(11), pp.569-570
2017
Abstract
Sauna bathing is a form of thermal therapy that has been utilized for generations primarily in the Scandinavian countries as a health tonic to improve well being. Current research into sauna bathing has found that not only is it extremely safe for most people, it appears to have signicant health benets for the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. These vascular benets are the most likely reason that regular sauna bathing has been associated with a decreased rate of dementia, lower mortality, and improvements in people with heart failure. Sauna bathing is safe but not entirely without risk. To minimize any risk of an adverse health event, alcohol should be avoided when sauna bathing, and bathing should not be done alone. Taking short cooling breaks when sauna bathing may maximize benets by decreasing vascular stiffness and helping the blood vessels become more responsive to heat and other forms of stress.
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Details
- Title
- Sauna Bathing and the Cardiovascular System
- Creators
- Thomas F. Heston (Author) - Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.6(11), pp.569-570
- Academic Unit
- Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
- Identifiers
- 99901107739301842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article