Sauna and Sleep

The New Nightcap: Why a Sauna 90 Minutes Before Bed Could Transform Your Sleep

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Finding the perfect formula for a night of deep, restful sleep has always been a pursuit for those looking to improve their overall health and well-being. Recently, a sauna session 90 minutes before bed has emerged as a powerful way to enhance the quality of sleep. But don't just take our word for it; the data backs it up, especially when combined with the latest in sleep tracking technology.

A significant number of Heat Healer users have turned to wearable devices like Apple Watches, Whoop straps, and Oura rings to monitor their health metrics, including sleep quality. These devices provide insightful data, showing the real impact of incorporating a pre-bed sauna session into their routine.

Tracking Sleep: The Proof Is in the Data

Lauren Dovey, founder of Heat Healer, decided to put the theory to the test by recording her own sleep routine involving a sauna session before bed. The results were impressive, with her sleep score hitting an astounding 93% on her Oura stats. This kind of tangible data demonstrates not just the perceived benefits of sauna use before bed, but the real, quantifiable impact it can have on sleep quality.

Share Your Sleep Stats

Inspired by Lauren’s results, we encourage our Heat Healer community to share their own sleep results after incorporating a sauna session into their nightly routine. Whether you’re using an Apple Watch, Whoop strap, Oura ring, or any other sleep tracking device, we’d love to see how the ultimate nightcap of a sauna session is boosting your sleep scores. Be sure to tag @heathealer in your posts and stories, and join a growing community focused on achieving the best sleep of their lives.

Why It Works: The Science Behind the Heat

The sauna's heat aids in the body's natural cooling down process essential for sleep, helping you to drift off more easily. Additionally, the reduction in stress levels and muscle relaxation further induced by the sauna session are critical factors in achieving a state conducive to high-quality sleep.

Make It Part of Your Routine

Incorporating a sauna session into your evening routine could be the missing piece in your quest for better sleep. Remember to hydrate post-sauna, engage in calm activities, and let your body naturally cool down as you prepare for bed.

Tracking your sleep with wearable technology can offer insights into how this practice benefits your rest, making it a data-driven approach to wellness.

As we continue to explore and understand the benefits of various health practices, integrating data and technology can empower us to make informed decisions about our routines. So, why not give this ultimate nightcap a try? Your best night's sleep might just be a sauna session away.