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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.

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How sauna increases growth hormone output

Sauna sessions can raise growth hormone levels by up to 16-fold. Here's the physiology, the best protocols, and what the research actually shows.

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