How to Have a Safe Sauna Experience
Your Cal Heat^® Sauna will quickly become a treasured retreat in your home, providing a “day spa” environment for thermal therapy and daily rejuvenation in the comfort and privacy of your own Home Resort. For a safe and enjoyable sauna experience, Cal Heat^® recommends following these simple guidelines:

• Before using your sauna or starting any other exercise or therapy regimen, consult your physician, especially if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, heart disease, or other serious medical condition. Pregnant women should also consult their physicians before sweat bathing.



• Remove all jewelry before entering a sauna. Metals absorb heat easily and can become very hot in the sauna, possibly causing burns. Also, heat causes blood vessels to dilate and skin to swell – jewelry, such as rings and bracelets, can become very uncomfortable, restricting, and difficult to remove.



• You should wait one (1) to two (2) hours after a large meal before entering your sauna as eating puts a strain on the circulatory system.



• You should also not use a sauna on an empty stomach. Sauna use works the heart and body in sweating and increased circulation – your body will need energy before it can expend energy. Sauna use on an empty stomach can cause fainting or nausea. Be sure to have a light meal before stepping into the sauna.



• Do not use the sauna after recovering from a long or serious illness, or if you are physically exhausted or feeling weak.



• When using the sauna for the very first time, start at a low temperature and slowly increase the temperature as you become accustomed to sauna heat. Do not force your body to endure uncomfortable heat. Over time and several sauna exposures, your body will acclimate to higher and higher temperatures. Take it slowly!



• Set the sauna’s heater between 150 and 190°F, depending on your heat tolerance level.



• Stay in the sauna for about 10 to 15 minutes, step out and cool off, then step back in, repeating as desired. Do not stay in the sauna for long periods of time. Over-extending your time may cause dehydration and fainting.



• Drink plenty of water after using the sauna. It is important to replace the fluids lost through perspiration.



• Sprinkle or spray water onto the rocks to adjust the amount of moisture in the air to your desired level. Be careful with the amount of water you sprinkle – too much water can cause extremely hot steam. Steam also rises quickly in the sauna, so warn others sitting on high benches before you sprinkle water.



• During your sauna session, you may want to exfoliate your skin for a glowing complexion. Gently scrub your body in a circular motion using a loofah or bath brush to remove dead skin cells.



• After your sauna treatment, take a bath or shower to cleanse your skin of released impurities, salts, residues, and dead skin cells. Cool water will help close your pores and retain your skin’s natural moisture.