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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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Cold plunge contraindications: who should not use a cold plunge

Heart disease, Raynaud's, pregnancy, open wounds: 9 conditions that make cold plunges risky. Know who should skip it and why, with cited medical sources.

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