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Interior of a cedar Finnish sauna with steam rising from hot stones at ideal sauna temperature
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Ideal sauna temperature: what the research actually says

Traditional saunas hit 150 to 195°F; infrared saunas work best at 120 to 150°F. Here's the research on what temperature and time actually produce results.

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