Positives

• A patient testimonial said: “The day following my IR sauna I woke with a clear head (very rare since having Covid) and feeling energised. I have had 2 good night’s sleep and feel less fatigued and more alert” Floating Point.
  
  

Negatives

• Many ME/CFS and Long COVID patients cannot tolerate full-strength sauna sessions and need to start at 5 minutes once a week, gradually building up — some never tolerate traditional Finnish saunas at all even when they tolerate infrared Post-Viral Nutrition.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Quality home infrared sauna units cost $1,500-$5,000; clinic sessions run $30-$80 each, and benefit typically requires 15-25 sessions before evaluation, putting the total ramp-up cost at $500-$2,000 even with clinic-only use Inside Matters.
  
  
• Patients with POTS, dysautonomia, or low blood pressure need close monitoring for orthostatic intolerance after sessions; gradual cooling and electrolyte replacement during exits are recommended DoctorMyhill.