22/07/2025
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Whatโs Really Happening in the Sauna, Minute by Minute
Your body isnโt just sweating. Itโs experiencing controlled heat stress that activates powerful biological responses, from cardiovascular shifts to cellular repair.
In the first few minutes, your brain detects heat and signals your heart to speed up. Blood vessels expand, circulation improves, and your core temp starts to rise.
By minute four, skin blood flow increases and sweat begins. You shift into a parasympathetic state and endorphins kick in.
Around the 10-minute mark, heat shock proteins activate. These help repair damaged cells, reduce inflammation, and support mitochondria, which are key for energy and longevity.
From minutes 13 to 16, hormones shift. Growth hormone rises, insulin sensitivity improves, and inflammation begins to drop.
Consistency is key because your body adapts to repeated heat exposure, making each session more effective at improving resilience, recovery, and long-term health.
Afterwards, rehydrate, replenish electrolytes, and cool down naturally or with a cold plunge. Rest to allow adaptation.
The sauna isnโt just a wellness trend. Itโs a therapeutic, bioactive practice backed by science. Cardiovascular health, metabolic flexibility, mood, and cellular resilience all improve.
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Just one reason the sauna is my number one biohack.
Lucy x
