Draft Proposal For A Standard Sauna Use Protocol For Medical Research

 

 

 

 

 

Baseline Usage Protocol:

  1. Altitude: Sea Level.
  2. Sauna Temperature: 85°c (average over time)
    1. Feet: 70°c ± 2°c
  3. Steam: 
    1. At 3, 7 and 11 minutes in to round.
    2. 330 ml each?
  4. Basic Timing:
    1. Rest, pre-protocol measurements and evaluation.
    2. Shower with soap.
    3. 15 minutes in sauna hot room.
    4. 20 minutes rest / cooldown:
      1. Option A: 
        1. Cool shower: 5 minutes
        2. Rest: 15 minutes
      2. Option B:
        1. Tepid Shower: 3 minutes
        2. Cold Plunge 5 minutes @ 18°c
        3. Rest
      3. Option C:
        1. Tepid Shower: 3 minutes
        2. Cold Plunge 3 minutes @ 10°c
        3. Rest
    5. Repeat for a total of 3 rounds
  5. Bather Spacing: At least 15cm between shoulders. 
  6. Attire: 
    1. Nude preferred
    2. Swimsuit (cover as little skin as possible)