"It's been therapeutic for the kids in dramatic ways," he says. As more adults have been incorporating saunas, cold plunges and other hot and cold therapies into their wellness routines, increasingly, they're encouraging their kids to do the same.
"We must be mindful that teens have specific requirements and concerns that need to be addressed, both physically and emotionally," says pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Henry.
"You actually feel good once you come out of the cold," Haman says. Sauna bathing may increase feel-good brain chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin, and may also lead to improvements in heart health and chronic pain.
Emerging research suggests these therapies offer physical and psychological benefits for adults. But experts warn that kids' systems for regulating internal temperature are still developing: "So whatever risks you have in adults will be amplified by an order of magnitude," says Francois Haman.
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