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.
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Is pressure treated wood under a sauna safe or not?
Pressure treated wood contains copper-based preservatives that off-gas in heat. Here's what's safe for sauna bases, frames, and flooring, and what to use instead.
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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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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.