Thermotherapy

Thermotherapy

Sauna
For the full article see sauna

Hot bathing
Whirlpool or hot bath.

Immune system
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Mitochondria
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Longevity
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In human disease
Sauna was found to be beneficial for antihistamine-resistant uriticaria, an autoimmune disease.

While exposure to heat (as well as cold) can tone the vagus nerve and is beneficial for the autonomic nervous system, many patients with dysautonomia including patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and postural orthostatic tachycardia are intolerant to heat and cold.