Multifaceted Benefits of Passive Heat Therapies: Finnish Sauna Review
Can Finnish Saunas Extend Your Healthspan?
A comprehensive review published in Temperature examines the multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan with a focus on Finnish sauna. Passive heat therapy is characterized by exposure to a high environmental temperature for a brief period. There are several types of passive heat therapy which include hot tubs, Waon therapy, hydrotherapy, sanarium, steam baths, infrared saunas and Finnish saunas. This extensive review synthesizes evidence on how regular heat exposure through these modalities may contribute to longevity and improved health outcomes across multiple physiological systems.