Mike Mutzel, MS
Sauna Benefits: Brain, Veins, Bone (stem cells) and more
Mike Mutzel, MS
Mike Mutzel, MS
Sauna Benefits: Brain, Veins, Bone (stem cells) and more
Sauna Benefits: Brain, Veins, Bone (stem cells) and more
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Articles Mentioned:
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Laukkanen, T., Khan, H., Zaccardi, F. & Laukkanen, J. A. Association Between Sauna Bathing and Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality Events. Jama Intern Med 175, 542–548 (2015).
Hi Mike, I don’t have access to a sauna so I have been soaking in a hot bath 3-4 times per week. Water 108-103 degrees for 35 minutes then refill with cold water 65 degrees. Heart rate goes up to 140 bpm and back down to 85 when cold.
On several occasions I have had a strong reaction 3-6 hours after the bath. Fever, Ache, Shivering and high heart rate. It sounds like a Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction but I haven’t had any other symptoms of Lyme or other infections.
I tried following the Lyme recommendations after the bath: Alkaseltzer Gold, Liposomal Glutathione, Naproxen and lemon juice water. This prevents any side effects.
Have you seen any research on hot bath and Herxheimer? Maybe I am just dehydrated from sweating for 30 minutes and this covers the electrolyte loss.
Hi there Larry!
This is quite interesting, haven’t heard of this strong of a response. Would add more real salt pre and post to see how that helps, could be that simple or more complicated with co-infections and the like.
Give salt a try! (Or a high quality electrolyte.)
Mike
I like the way you are approaching this and sharing good info and perspective! One side note: just as a hot tub isn’t a sauna, so infrared also isn’t a sauna. The basic distinction is the presence of hot rocks and löyly (steam). But there is MUCH more to sauna practice which is what makes it different than infrared products.