Sauna safety tips
Whether you sauna in public or in private, there are important safety measures you should follow and be aware of:

Despite their benefits, saunas may not be appropriate for everyone. Check with your doctor before using a sauna, especially if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or unstable angina. If you have any of these health conditions, limit your sauna use to five minutes per visit, and make sure to cool down slowly.
Check with your doctor if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, before using a sauna.
Don’t use a sauna if you take medications which interfere with your body’s ability to regulate temperature, or medications which make you drowsy.
Don’t use a sauna if you’re ill.
Drink at least one full glass of water before and after using a sauna, to avoid dehydration.
Don’t drink alcohol before, during, or after sauna use.
Don’t use recreational drugs before, during, or after sauna use.
Don’t eat a large meal prior to using a sauna.