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I Used a Sauna for a Month Did it Change my Body or Mental Health

Key Takeaways

The video explores the effects of daily sauna use for 30 days on physical and mental health.
Key benefits observed include improved heart rate variability (HRV), better sleep quality, and reduced stress.
The sauna sessions were based on a protocol suggesting 60 minutes of heat exposure per week.
Despite no drastic physical changes, the participant noted improvements in mental health and stress management.
The sauna became a valuable tool for self-care amidst a busy lifestyle.
The participant tracked calories burned but noted inaccuracies in the method used.
Overall, the experience encouraged a focus on wellness and self-care routines.

15

Average HRV improvement points

665

Total calories burned over the month

10

Minutes of improved REM and deep sleep per night

Introduction to Sauna Challenge

Exploration of sauna benefits amidst popular discussions.
Personal motivation to try sauna for health improvements.

Tracking Progress

Monitoring calories burned and heart rate variability (HRV).
Initial HRV improvements noted after sauna sessions.

Mental Health and Sleep Improvements

Significant improvements in sleep patterns.
Reduction in anxiety and stress levels during travel.

Reflections on the Experience

No drastic physical changes but positive mental health effects.
Sauna as a tool for self-care and stress management.

Conclusion and Ongoing Practices

Continued sauna use as part of a wellness routine.
Encouragement to find personal wellness tools.

Notable Quotes

"By doing less I could do more."

"The sauna is now one of my tools."

"It's nice to have tools when I feel the burnout."