Sauna After Alcohol: Why Doctors Say Wait and How Long
Sauna and alcohol is a dangerous combination — the physiology explains why. Dr. Sarah Novak covers the 5 mechanisms that make this combination genuinely risky.
Dr. Sarah Novak, MD
Dr. Sarah Novak is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center. With 18 years of clinical experience, she incorporates heat therapy into patient care and founded heatdepth.com to provide evidence-based sauna and heat therapy guidance to the public.
Sauna Temperature by Goal: What the Research Shows 2026
The right sauna temperature depends on your goal. Dr. Sarah Novak breaks down the optimal range for cardiovascular health, recovery, sleep, and detox.
Sunlighten mPulse Review: Is the 3-in-1 Worth It? (2026)
Introduction: Why I Started Recommending the Sunlighten mPulse to My Patients As an integrative medicine physician, I’ve spent the better part of two decades evaluating therapies that bridge...
Sauna and Sleep: How 20 Minutes Changes Your Night
Most people who struggle with sleep have heard the usual advice: limit screens, keep the room cool, go to bed at the same time every night. Good advice, all of it. But there’s one intervention...
Post-Workout Sauna: Does It Speed Recovery? MD Reviews
You just finished a solid workout. You’re sweaty, your muscles are pumped, and someone told you the sauna is the perfect way to finish the session. So you head straight in — 190°F, 20 minutes,...
Sauna Protocol for Beginners: Frequency, Time and Temp
If you’re new to sauna, welcome to one of the most evidence-backed wellness practices on the planet. But before you crank that dial to 200°F and sit there until you can’t see straight,...
Best Outdoor Infrared Saunas: Weatherproof Picks 2026
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a sauna and looking out at your backyard, the sky, or the surrounding trees, you’re not alone. Using an infrared sauna outside is one of the most...
Spectrum Infrared Sauna Review: Worth the Price? (2026)
Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The Spectrum Infrared Sauna brand has been generating increasing interest among integrative wellness practitioners and consumers looking…
Best Indoor Home Saunas of 2026: MD-Tested Rankings
Dr. Sarah Novak reviews the top 5 indoor saunas for 2026 — from budget-friendly infrared units to clinical-grade full-spectrum cabins. Includes buying guide on EMF, heater types, and wood quality.
Best Barrel Saunas of 2026: Tested and MD-Ranked
The barrel sauna has become the defining aesthetic of the backyard wellness movement — and it’s not just about looks. The cylindrical design actually has functional advantages that I’ll...