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Does having saunas help get rid of colds & flus?

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Some reputed benefits have not been examined, but there is evidence that saunas may speed recovery from colds and reduce their occurrence. Some researchers suspect sauna heat reduces symptoms because it improves drainage, while others speculate that the high temperatures help weaken cold and flu viruses. read more

The sauna has some health benefits, but there is no evidence that it would help you to get rid of cold and flu, unfortunately. Sauna is always a stress for the body, so one shouldn't go to a sauna when sick, it can aggravate the disease. read more

Fevers work to reduce viral infections by raising your body's internal temperature to a point where the viruses cannot survive. When you sit in a sauna, you are increasing your body's temperature. Therefore, sitting in a sauna helps reduce the number of viruses in your body just like a fever does. This means that saunas are good for a cold. read more

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