“As your skin temperature increases, sauna-goers experience a ‘fight or flight’ response, resulting in a heightened sense of alertness, reduced pain perception and an elevated mood.” The website cites Dr Mark Timmerman, a sports medicine specialist from Wisconsin claiming there are indeed benefits to the routine.

How Stuff Works states: “The hot to cold spa treatment is growing in popularity among sauna lovers and celebrities across North America.”

It’s good for the circulatory system and can improve your mental health.” But I guess if it’s a controlled environment it should be fine.” Although, another user comes to Joe’s defence, claiming: “It’s a shock to your nervous system, yes. That last comment received replies itself, with other cautious users adding, “Yeah thermal shock is no joke.

“Scared tf out of me dude”, “This man will die in a sauna”, and, “That’s your blood pressure and it’s definitely dangerous,” were all remarks made by various concerned commenters/followers. Best high out there,” to others than suggest some concern. His post has, as expected, received plenty of comments, from supportive ones, such as actor Josh Brolin saying, “There are very few things I love more on a health level than this. He then goes on to admit that his recovery tactics are likely a form of torture: “There’s also the very real though while it’s happening where I’m like, ‘you know, there’s a strong possibility that this is bad for you’. I almost feel scared to relax and give into it, but it feels amazing at the same time.” “It’s fucking weird, because when I open my eyes everything goes right back to normal, but when my eyes are closed I can barely stand it.” Like my consciousness is barely contained in my head,” he explains. “When I’m heating back up in the sauna again, and I have my eyes closed, it’s like I’m on a wild roller coaster.

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