Dry Sauna Benefits for Women

  1. We can tolerate heat more than men

  2. I.e takes us longer to sweat under same conditions (eg 130 degrees farenheit 20 minutes)

  3. We vasoconstrict first and start to producing heat shock proteins*

  4. Increasing blood flow to brain

  5. Improving blood vessels flow constrictions/dilations better and faster

  6. Important for blood pressure

  7. Better fatty acid utilization (body will absorb circulating fat instead of storing it)

  8. Improves heat tolerance

For Max benefits for women: Sit in dry hot infrared or traditional dry Sauna for 10-15 minutes 2x per week working up to 20-30 minutes 4-7x a week. Infrared is a more gentle sauna experience with the same great benefits. Traditional dry sauna will be more intense.

Training our bodies under stress makes our bodies and minds better under stress. We get better and more adaptable in the heat and in the cold.

*Heat shock proteins (HSPs), also called stress proteins, are a family of proteins produced by cells in response to various stressors, not just heat. These proteins act as molecular chaperones, assisting in protein folding, refolding, and preventing misfolding and aggregation. They play a crucial role in maintaining protein homeostasis and protecting cells from damage. 

Research indicates that frequent dry sauna bathing, especially at the higher end of the duration and frequency range, is associated with a reduced risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular events. Studies have shown that individuals who used saunas more frequently (four to seven times a week) had lower death rates from heart disease and stroke compared to those who used them less often.