A bath sauna is a room designed for relaxation and rejuvenation where temperatures exceed 80 degrees. In addition to providing a calming environment, bath saunas also provide several health benefits. The heat can help reduce pain in joints and muscles, ease coughs and colds, as well as detoxify the body and strengthen the immune system. Many people will step inside a bath sauna on a daily basis as a method to control their weight. Since they cause sweating, it helps increase metabolism. Although bath saunas do provide many health benefits, staying inside for too long can actually have adverse affects causing dehydration, heat stroke and hypothermia. It’s recommended to drink water while inside and limit the time spent enjoying a sauna bath to no more than 20 minutes.