While indoor saunas are generally considered safe for most people to use, certain individuals should exercise caution when it comes to sauna use. If you are a certain age or have certain medical conditions, it may be best to avoid sauna use or discuss sauna usage and restrictions with a licensed healthcare professional.
Who May Need to Limit Sauna Use?
- Young Children: It is more difficult for children to regulate their body temperature, and as a result, they tend to overheat much quickly than adults. Children should be monitored closely by an adult when in the sauna and limit sessions to 10 minutes. Generally, children under the age of 12 should avoid sauan use altogether.
- Elderly Adults: Older adults may have reduced heat tolerance. Shorter, lower-temperature sessions are advised, with extra hydration and caution when entering or exiting the sauna.
- Heart Patients: Those with heart conditions or circulation issues should always consult a healthcare professional before considering sauna use. The sauna offers an intense experience that can increase heart rate. As a result, heart patients need to exercise caution.
- Pregnant Women: Women who are pregnant should avoid sauna use, especially in their first trimester, as the extreme heat could impact the fetus.
Precautions to Take in the Sauna
- Hydrate before and after each session to prevent dizziness and dehydration.
- Limit your sauna sessions to anywhere between 5 minutes and 20 minutes, depending on your tolerance.
- Turn down the temperature in your sauna if you feel overheated.
- Start slow and gradually build up your tolerance for the heat.
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