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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.

Split hardwood logs stacked beside a wood-burning sauna stove with glowing fire
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Best wood species to burn in a sauna stove

Oak, alder, and birch top the list for sauna firewood. Learn BTU ratings, moisture rules, and which woods to avoid before you light your next fire.

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