OK, these 12 ways might not be so diabolical but the fact is that the art of how to use a sauna is probably a little different for each person. There are a few do’s and don’ts however, that you might want to consider as you use your sauna.

How to use a sauna – Do’s Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or isotonic drinks

• When you use a sauna, drink plenty of water or isotonic drinks before you enter your infrared sauna or bring some water in with you or both. An isotonic drink is a drink that replaces fluid lost as you sweat and it provides a boost of carbohydrates. As you use a sauna, you are going to sweat a lot so it’s important that you stay hydrated.

Wait 1 or 2 hours after you eat

• In your infrared sauna your body will heat up which moves your blood toward your skin. If you use a sauna too quickly after eating then your food won’t be properly digested. This could make you feel noshes.

On completion of you sauna bath take a shower with cool or warm water

• After you use a sauna properly cool down after your infrared sauna bath. Before taking a cold plunge, it is considered good practice to take a few minutes after you use a sauna to cool down. When entering a pool, enter gradually rather than jumping in. Let you body adjust to the temperature change to avoid a big shock.

At least towel off if you can’t take a shower

• One benefit of an infrared sauna is that it will make you sweat. Sweating is good for our bodies. In fact it has been said that we don’t sweat enough. Sweating helps to rid us of the toxins that our skin accumulates during everyday life. Some toxins can be reabsorbed back into the body if we don’t toweling off. So after you use a sauna at least towel if you can’t shower.

How to use a sauna – Don’ts Don’t drink alcohol in you sauna

• A person should never drink alcohol or use cocaine when you use a sauna. Those who do could put themselves in risk of dehydration leading to heat stroke in more sensitive individuals. Heat stroke can be reduced by regular sipping of water or isotonic drinks, but not alcohol, during the use of a sauna. Entering your infrared sauna after a hangover or drinking heavily during the use a sauna can undoubtedly create real health risks.

Don’t shave in your sauna

• This may be a personal consideration but for hygiene purposes it wouldn’t be considered wise to shave as you use a sauna.

Don’t use soaps or lotions after your infrared sauna session

• By not using soaps or lotions allows your skin to complete the toxin removal more affectively after your use of a sauna and you'll find that your skin will be quite supple and lotions will not be necessary.

How to use a sauna – Personal considerations Shower before you use a sauna

• Our bodies collect all kinds of toxin from products we use everyday such as lotion, makeup, soap, and body care products. Showering off before entering into your infrared sauna will help that much more to rid your body of the toxins in accumulates.

When you use a sauna sit on a towel

• You will find yourself sweating a lot and sitting on a towel will help you feel much more sanitized.

Carry an extra towel to wipe off with

• Some people sweat more than others but either way it can be somewhat distracting to have sweat drip down your face. Putting a towel over your head can help with the heat around your face if you’re sensitive that way.

Cover you private parts when using a sauna in public

• Some people like to run around in the buff but if you’re in public others can be quite offended. Just be considerate and think of others.

Take a watch so you can keep track of your time as you use a sauna

• You may not want to wear a watch but having some way of telling how long you’ve been in your infrared sauna can be helpful especially if you are just getting used to the heat.

You probably have a few ideas of you own on how to use a sauna that you could add to this list. The point is to enjoy yourself as you use a sauna.

Enjoy your infrared sauna, be smart when using it, and enjoy a healthier life because of it.