The sauna blog.
Guides on heat, health and choosing a sauna, from the team at Innerlight.
Can You Use a Sauna While Taking Medication? What to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist
Key Takeaways Many people who take medication can use a sauna, but safety depends on the drug, dose, condition and heat exposure. Some medicines may affect sweating, fluid...
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Are Saunas Safe for Older Adults? Benefits, Risks and Precautions
Key Takeaways Age alone does not make sauna use unsafe, but health and heat tolerance vary widely between older adults. Older bodies may sweat less and move heat...
Does Sauna Use Reduce Inflammation? What Studies Actually Show
What Does Inflammation Mean? Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. Short-term inflammation helps the body respond to injury or infection. Persistent systemic inflammation is different and...
Can Sauna Help With Headaches or Migraines? Benefits, Triggers and Safety
Sauna may help some people with chronic tension-type headache, but the evidence is limited to one small trial. It is not a proven migraine treatment. For people who...
Does Sauna Increase Testosterone or Sperm Count? What Studies Show
No, current human research does not prove that sauna use increases testosterone levels or sperm count. A few small experiments have measured short-term hormonal changes, but the more...
Infrared Sauna Not Heating? Common Problems and Safe Checks
If an infrared sauna is not heating, first confirm the power supply, control settings, timer and door position without opening any electrical enclosure. Then compare the symptoms with...
Why Do Saunas Use Tempered Glass? Thickness, Safety and Heat Loss
Saunas commonly use tempered, also called toughened, safety glass because it is stronger against impact and temperature stress than ordinary annealed glass and is designed to break into...
Sauna Stones Guide: How to Arrange, Clean and Replace Them
Sauna stones should be the type and size approved for your exact heater, placed loosely enough for air to move through the stone compartment. Remove dust as the...
Are Cracks and Gaps in Sauna Timber Normal?
Small surface checks, slight board movement and minor seasonal gaps can be normal in solid sauna timber because wood expands and contracts as its moisture content changes. Rapidly...
Do You Need a Sauna Thermometer or Hygrometer?
A separate sauna thermometer is useful for checking the approximate temperature where you sit, while a hygrometer helps show relative humidity, especially in a traditional sauna where water...
What Makes an Infrared Sauna Non-Toxic? VOCs, Glues and Finishes Explained
A “non-toxic sauna” should be supported by specific information about timber, engineered boards, adhesives, coatings, sealants and heated components. The phrase is not a complete test standard. Ask...
Sauna Warranties in Australia: What to Compare
Inner Light Sauna's current domestic infrared warranty is a strong benchmark for Australian buyers. It provides 10-year coverage for the structure, frame, main components, electrical and heating components,...
Can Solar Panels Power a Home Sauna in Australia?
Yes, rooftop solar can supply some or all of the electricity a home sauna uses when enough solar power is available at that moment. In a typical grid-connected...
