Health And Fitness
Finding Health and Longevity Benefits in Extreme Temperatures
Reduced stress, improved sleep, fast recovery from exercise, increased energy, reduced inflammation, improved skin conditions, uplifted mood, resulting in optimized blood markers.
After Finland, Russia, Japan, Turkey, and Korea, it is now possible to find amazing saunas in various parts of the US. The main reason for this interest is the desire for health and longevity.
There is magic in heat and cold. This magic is scientifically proven. Extreme temperatures affect our biology, genes, and hormones, known as the hormetic effect. Hormesis is known as a contributor to longevity.
Ongoing research on extreme cold and hot gave us valuable and practical insights. The most researched area for longevity is the use of the dry sauna.
The emergence of saunas in America is promising. As a sauna lover, I visited popular saunas in various states in the US. A few of my favorites were Sōku Soakhouse in Austin, The Schvitz in Detroit, CityWell in Brooklyn, Löyly in Portland, Asha Urban Baths in Sacramento.
