Infrared Sauna Blanket vs Full Sauna: MD Verdict 2026
Dr. Sarah Novak compares infrared sauna blankets and full sauna cabins on cost, heat science, and the 2025 University of Oregon study to help you decide which is worth buying.
Dr. Sarah Novak
I'm an integrative medicine physician based in Minneapolis. Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center. I've spent 8 years incorporating heat therapy protocols into patient care and tracking outcomes. I write about what the research actually shows — not what the sauna industry wants you to believe.
Sauna Before or After Workout? What the Research Says
Should you sauna before or after a workout? Dr. Sarah Novak reviews the clinical evidence and provides goal-specific protocols for traditional and infrared sauna use.
Infrared Sauna for Arthritis: What 9 Studies Show (2026)
Infrared sauna for arthritis: reviewing the clinical studies on RA, OA, and AS. Dr. Sarah Novak breaks down what works, what doesn't, and who should be cautious.
How Long in an Infrared Sauna? Research-Backed by Goal
Wondering how long to sit in infrared sauna? Dr. Sarah Novak shares goal-based protocols for detox, recovery, sleep and heart health. Find your ideal session length.
Infrared Sauna Weight Loss: Does the Evidence Hold Up?
I get this question from patients every week. After two decades in integrative medicine, here’s what the evidence actually says about infrared sauna benefits for weight loss — including real clinical studies, the mechanisms that matter, and realistic expectations.
Best 2-Person Infrared Saunas: Side-by-Side Tested 2026
Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Shopping for the best 2 person infrared sauna means navigating a crowded market of cabin-style units that…
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.
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...