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Top 7 Benefits of Traditional Sauna Use for Women

by Mark Boulding 14 Apr 2025 0 Comments

Backed by science and focused on health, beauty, and wellness.

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1. Hormonal Balance and Menstrual Relief

Why it matters: Heat exposure can help regulate cortisol (stress hormone) and support hormonal balance. For women, this can lead to:
  • Reduced menstrual cramps through muscle relaxation
  • Improved mood and less PMS due to endorphin release
Research:
  • A study in Psychosomatic Medicine found sauna use decreases cortisol levels.
  • Heat therapy is used as a natural approach for menstrual pain relief (PubMed: 30629156).

2. Improved Skin Health & Natural Glow

Why it matters: Sweating in a sauna opens pores and flushes out impurities, promoting:
  • Clearer skin and fewer breakouts
  • Boosted collagen production due to improved circulation
  • Natural "post-sauna glow" from dilated blood vessels
Research:
  • Dermatologists recognize saunas as a beneficial method to remove toxins and improve skin tone (source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology).

3. Stress Reduction & Mental Clarity

Why it matters: The calming effect of heat helps reduce mental fatigue and anxiety, something women report at higher rates than men.
  • Reduces anxiety & promotes better sleep
  • Releases dopamine and serotonin
  • Quiet time = meditative space
Research:
  • Finnish studies show regular sauna use leads to lower risk of depression and anxiety (JAMA Psychiatry, 2016).

4. Relief for Joint and Muscle Pain

 Why it matters: Whether from exercise, arthritis, or everyday stress, the deep heat eases:
  • Joint stiffness and inflammation
  • Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
  • Faster muscle recovery post-workout
Research:
  • Study in Clinical Rheumatology found women with fibromyalgia reported significant relief using traditional saunas regularly.

5. Cardiovascular Health & Weight Management

Why it matters: Sauna use mimics cardiovascular exercise by increasing heart rate:
  • Burns calories (up to 300 in 30 minutes!)
  • Improves blood vessel elasticity
  • Reduces blood pressure long-term
Research:
  • Finnish study (Dr. Laukkanen et al., 2015) showed women using saunas 4–7 times a week had lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

6. Better Sleep & Hormonal Restoration

Why it matters: The sauna's soothing effects and drop in body temp afterward signal the body it’s time to sleep:
  • Improved deep sleep (REM) cycles
  • Helps women struggling with perimenopausal insomnia
Research:
  • University of Jyväskylä showed post-sauna sleep was deeper and longer, mainly for women over 40.

7. Support Through Menopause and Aging

Why it matters: For women over 40, saunas can:
  • Ease hot flashes
  • Improve bone density and circulation
  • Support mood stability and metabolism
Research:
  • Saunas shown to reduce stress hormones, which are elevated in menopause (Endocrine Journal, 2018).

 

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