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Does Heat Exposure Help You Detox?

Hot exposure has distinct mechanisms that can aid in detoxification and improve various aspects of health.

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Hot exposure, particularly through sauna and banya use, assists in detoxification by promoting sweating.

Sweating has been shown to facilitate the elimination of heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, as well as other toxins such as PCBs and BPA. The concentration of these toxins can be up to 10 times higher in sweat than in blood, highlighting the effectiveness of saunas in eliminating harmful substances from the body.1

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Sauna use has been linked to improvements in cardiovascular health, hormonal balance, reduced risk of dementia, and even potential protection against certain toxins. Sweating also boosts glutathione production, an important detoxifier.1

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Long-term heat therapy helps decrease resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure. According to a recent study, people who used saunas 2-3 times a week were 24% less likely to develop hypertension compared to those who used the sauna only once per week. At the same time, those who used it four to seven times per week had a 46% lower risk of developing hypertension.

Bathing in heat relates to reducing the incidence of common colds. One of the studies compared two groups of healthy adults, one of which used a sauna, and the other which did not do any forms of hyperthermic treatments. The results showed that using a sauna one to two times per week for 6 months led to fewer colds after the third month of treatment.

Studies have found that a regular sauna session can improve cognitive abilities and help optimize brain functionality. The researchers at The University of Eastern Finland found that those who took saunas 4-7 times per week were found 66% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia, and 65% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, compared to those who just visited the sauna once a week or less

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