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Can you lose weight by being in a dry sauna? The answer to this question is yes. Yes, technically you can lose weight while relaxing in your sauna, however the type of weight you are losing is water weight. This means that you are losing weight by sweating. Perspiration and Hydration Perspiring, or sweating, is […]

How much money does it cost to run a sauna? There are three main factors in determining how much your sauna will affect your energy bill. Frequency of sauna use Location of sauna Size of sauna heater The first is frequency of use. Unlike a pool or hot tub that is constantly running, a sauna […]

In our newest sauna session, Kellen Mouw goes more in depth about cardiac health and how it relates to your sauna. Can you replace cardio workout with sauna?  Sweating is one of the most important ways to detox the body of toxins. It kicks the lymphatic system into gear, boosts the immune system, improves blood […]

We know you love your sauna year-round. To be sure you will have it to use for years to come, take a winter assessment and do some routine maintenance. Keeping and maintaining a sauna is much simpler than maintaining a swimming pool. The health and stress-reduction benefits of sauna exponentially outweigh the basic and minimal […]

We were recently featured in an article about saunas in the January issue of the Costco Connection, Costco’s monthly magazine! If you haven’t read the Costco Connection before, take a moment and read through both our article and the whole January edition: there is an entire special section dedicated to ways to stay healthy in […]

Jane Orlov recently purchased her first Almost Heaven sauna, specifically our Hillsboro indoor model. We asked her thoughts on why she purchased the Hillsboro over other sauna options on the market, and how it’s helped her! Thanks to Jane for this interview. Q: How did you first hear about Almost Heaven Saunas? Jane: “I have […]

Ah, winter! The holidays, the cheer, the shopping. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Except when it’s not. Winter is also unfortunately the months when cases of colds and the flu tend to peak in number and severity. While mom’s chicken soup and a good night’s sleep may go a long way in […]

We recently got the chance to sit down with Rafael Ortiz, one of the best professional kayakers in the world. We spoke with him about his first experiences with kayaking, and his experiences with Almost Heaven Saunas that led him to make a video featuring both his incredible kayaking skill and his brand new Almost […]

Professional kayaker Rafa Ortiz goes all out to make sure he gets his sauna break in! We suggest doing the same (although we also suggest you don’t try Rafa’s impressive kayak stunts at home.) Learn more about Rafa on his Red Bull Athlete page: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/rafael-ortiz  

There are so many supposed “miracle cures” and “weird tricks” people talk about for improving your health, but it’s difficult to know if any of them actually work and are worth the risk, money, time investment, etc. While we may not be able to help you discern whether that “one weird trick doctors hate” can […]