Learn the 7 most important risks and safety tips before your next sauna session.

Sauna sessions make you sweat heavily, which can lead to dehydration if you don't drink enough water before and after.

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The heat causes blood vessels to widen, which may lower blood pressure. This can result in dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.

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Staying in a sauna for too long can cause your body temperature to rise too high, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion.

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People with certain heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or those who are pregnant should seek medical advice before using a sauna.

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Using a sauna after drinking alcohol can increase the chances of dehydration, fainting, and heat-related illness.

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Excessive heat and sweating may worsen some skin conditions or cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.

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Learn the 7 most important risks and safety tips before your next sauna session.

Learn the 7 most important risks and safety tips before your next sauna session.

Sauna sessions make you sweat heavily, which can lead to dehydration if you don't drink enough water before and after.

Sauna sessions make you sweat heavily, which can lead to dehydration if you don't drink enough water before and after.

The heat causes blood vessels to widen, which may lower blood pressure. This can result in dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.

The heat causes blood vessels to widen, which may lower blood pressure. This can result in dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.

Staying in a sauna for too long can cause your body temperature to rise too high, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion.

Staying in a sauna for too long can cause your body temperature to rise too high, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion.

People with certain heart conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or those who are pregnant should seek medical advice before using a sauna.

Using a sauna after drinking alcohol can increase the chances of dehydration, fainting, and heat-related illness.

Excessive heat and sweating may worsen some skin conditions or cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.

Excessive heat and sweating may worsen some skin conditions or cause irritation in people with sensitive skin.

Some first-time users may experience headaches, nausea, or fatigue if they stay in the sauna too long or are not well hydrated.

Some first-time users may experience headaches, nausea, or fatigue if they stay in the sauna too long or are not well hydrated.

How to Use a Sauna Safely – Limit sessions to 15–20 minutes – Drink plenty of water – Leave immediately if you feel dizzy or unwell

How to Use a Sauna Safely – Limit sessions to 15–20 minutes – Drink plenty of water – Leave immediately if you feel dizzy or unwell