By visiting a sauna, one voluntarily enters an extreme climatic condition where temperatures can range from 90 to 100 °C (194 to 212 °F), followed by a cooling down to often below 0 °C. But what exactly happens in our body during this interplay of heat and cold?
There is much debate about whether the hot air in a sauna can be harmful to the respiratory system. Some believe it is unhealthy, others say it has no negative effects. But what is true now?
In an infrared cabin, the heat is transferred to the body differently than in a conventional sauna. The air temperature in a conventional sauna often exceeds 176 °F due to the heater. Hot air causes our bodies to overheat and sweat – a natural defense mechanism. On the other hand, it is different in the gentle infrared cabin.
