Can Sauna Help You Lose Weight? What the Science Says (And What Actually Worked for Me)
I’ll be upfront: I lost 42kg, and sauna was part of my routine. According to scientific findings, overweight and obese people can experience more body mass loss during sauna sessions, but much of this can be attributed to water loss, and there is a risk of dehydration. So if you’re hoping that sitting in a […]
My 2026 Daily Routine: Why I Moved Sauna to the Evening (And What Three Years of Trial and Error Taught Me)
Three years ago, I was 130 kilograms, arthritic in every joint I owned, waking up each morning feeling as if my body had been reassembled incorrectly during the night. I’d spent my thirties and most of my forties treating my body like a rental car – drive it hard, return it damaged, let someone else […]
What Wood is Best for Saunas and Ice Baths in Thailand?
If you’re building or buying a sauna or ice bath in Thailand, the timber you choose matters more than you might think. Get it right, and you’ve got a sauna that’ll last decades, smell incredible, and feel perfect against your skin at 80°C. Get it wrong, and you’re dealing with warping boards, sticky resin, and […]
How to Choose the Best Sauna Heater in Thailand: A Complete Buying Guide 2026
I’ve spent more time thinking about sauna heaters than most people spend thinking about their careers. That’s either a testament to my dedication or a cry for help – probably both. Three years ago, I couldn’t have told you the difference between a 6KW and a 9KW heater. I was 130 kilograms (287lbs), my joints […]
How to Pour Water on Sauna Rocks Without Destroying Your Heater
A few months back, I got a call from a customer who was, let’s say, distressed. His sauna heater had died – completely dead, less than a year old. When I asked him to walk me through what he’d been doing, he described his technique for creating steam: grabbing a 1.5-litre water bottle and squeezing […]
Sauna and Ice Bath: How to Alternate Safely (Without Giving Yourself a Heart Attack)
The Finns have been doing this for centuries – sauna, then cold water, then back to the sauna. They call it the “avanto” tradition when it involves cutting a hole in frozen lake ice, which sounds insane until you try it and realise why people keep doing it. I alternate between sauna and ice bath […]
Where to Buy Saunas in Thailand: A Guide From Someone Who Actually Uses One
I spent my thirties photographing rock bands in arenas and dive bars across four continents. I spent my forties trying to undo the damage. Somewhere between festival backstages in Germany and all-night sessions in Tokyo, I’d accumulated what my body would eventually present as the invoice: chronic arthritis in every joint I owned, eczema that […]