Cooling down after a sauna is a real health boost, say experts

Is sauna bathing good for you? Here’s what the science says

Experts believe sauna bathing may benefit arthritis, chronic fatigue, cold symptoms, muscle soreness, and stress.

Over the summer, I visited a sauna in Ballinskeilligs overlooking the beach, alternating between inhaling steamed lemongrass and dipping into the Atlantic Ocean. It felt blissful and exhilarating simultaneously, a welcome opportunity to sink into dry heat and ease mind and body tensions.

Experts believe sauna bathing may benefit arthritis, chronic fatigue, cold symptoms, muscle soreness, and stress.