SweatDecks Blog

Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Warm wooden sauna interior with benches, hot stones, and a glass of water

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Sauna and blood thinners: is it safe to use a sauna on anticoagulants?

On blood thinners like warfarin or Eliquis? Here's what the research says about sauna heat, dehydration, and bleeding risk before you step in.

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Middle-aged man relaxing in a wooden Finnish sauna with steam rising from hot stones

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Sauna with high blood pressure: safety guidelines that actually matter

Can you use a sauna with high blood pressure? Yes, with precautions. This guide covers BP thresholds, timing, heat limits, and what the research says.

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Interior of a wood-paneled Finnish sauna with glowing heater stones and rising steam

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Sauna and blood pressure: does it lower or raise it?

Sauna temporarily raises BP during the session, then drops it below baseline after. Studies show regular use linked to 24% lower hypertension risk. Full explainer.

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