(Natural News) Spending time in a nice, hot sauna has long been revered as a great way to relax your body and cleanse your mind, but new research has shown that taking a steam bath has some pretty profound health benefits. In fact, the scientists say that in some ways, taking a 30-minute trip to […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Medical Center Berlin are suggesting that spending some time in a sauna can be just as exhausting as moderate exercise. Their study found that a sauna session, contrary to popular belief, actually raises your heart rate and blood pressure, and that once you leave, both your heart rate and […]

(Natural News) Sauna bathing is a relaxing activity that originated in Finland. According to an interesting study, spending time in a dry sauna can also boost your cardiovascular health. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and published in the journal BMC Medicine. Earlier research on saunas and heart health usually focused on […]

(Natural News) Saunas are a common feature of many gyms, health clubs, and sporting facilities. They can be used to help you relax after a long workout, but saunas are much more than that. When used properly, sauna bathing can provide a wealth of health benefits. There are many different kinds of saunas, but they typically […]

(Natural News) Hibiscus plants are often used as landscape shrubs because of their beautiful and brightly colored blossoms. But according to a study, these pretty flowers can also be used to make tea. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a long-term condition that may cause life-threatening problems, such as heart attack. While Western medicine advocates for the […]

(Natural News) When is the last time you visited a sauna? Although they’ve been around for thousands of years, saunas have never quite gained the popularity in the United States that they enjoy in other parts of the world, particularly Scandinavia. That’s unfortunate because these heated rooms can provide a lot more than relaxation; they […]

(Natural News) Having a visit to the sauna is more than just relaxing; it could also provide protection to your cardiovascular system. In a study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension, it was revealed that a 30-minute sauna session can help reduce blood pressure and significantly cut the risk of heart disease. Researchers from […]

(Natural News) Reduce your risk of stroke by taking sauna sessions frequently. A 15-year follow-up study published in the journal Neurology found that people who go to the sauna four to seven times per week had a 61-percent lower risk of developing a stroke compared to those who only go once a week. The study […]