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Sauna is a type of [[Hormesis|hormetic]] [[thermotherapy]]. Exposure to high heat generates [[heat shock protein]]s, which induce [[mitochondrial biogenesis]] and have been linked to the regeneration of [[synapse]]s. ==Theory== It is not known through what mechanisms '''sauna''' may generate health benefits. It also induces the creation of [[endorphin]]s, which may reduce [[pain]], and improves [[circulatory system|circulation]]. ==Evidence== Sauna was found to be beneficial for antihistamine-resistant [[urticaria]], an [[autoimmune disease]].<ref name="saunaurticaria2014">{{Citation| issn = 1565-1088| volume = 16 | issue = 3| pages = 182β183| last = Magen | first = Eli | title = Beneficial effect of sauna therapy on severe antihistamine-resistant chronic urticaria| journal = The Israel Medical Association journal: IMAJ| date = March 2014 | pmid = 24761711}}</ref> A 2015 study found that frequent sauna usage lowered men's risk of fatal [[cardiovascular disease]] and premature death from other causes. The study's conclusion reports, "Increased frequency of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of SCD, CHD, CVD, and all-cause mortality. Further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and cardiovascular health."<ref>{{Cite journal| title = Association between sauna bathing and fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events| date = Apr 2015 |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25705824/|journal=JAMA internal medicine|volume=175|issue=4|pages=542β548 | last = Laukkanen | first=Tanjaniina | author-link = | last2 = Khan | first2 = Hassan | author-link2 = | last3 = Zaccardi | first3 = Francesco | authorlink3 = | last4 = Laukkanen | first4 = Jari A. | authorlink4 = |doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8187|pmc=|pmid=25705824|access-date=|issn=2168-6114|quote=|via=}}</ref> ==ME/CFS == A case study of two patients with [[chronic fatigue syndrome]] (CFS) found dramatic improvement in self-reported [[fatigue]], [[pain]], [[sleep disturbance]], and [[low-grade fever]] after daily use for 35 days.<ref>{{Cite journal | last = Masuda | first=Akinori | date = April 2005| title = The effects of repeated thermal therapy for two patients with chronic fatigue syndrome|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022399904006452|journal=Journal of psychosomatic research|volume=58|pages=383-387|via=}}</ref> ==Clinicians== ==Risks and safety== ==Costs and availability== ==See also== ==Learn more== *2016, [https://selfhacked.com/2016/05/08/reasons-sweating-far-often/ 18 Incredible Science-Based Benefits of Regular Sauna Use] ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Drug-free pain management]]
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