If you have been paying attention to the news you may have come across the plethora of stories about the rise of anxiety rates in the USA and worldwide. The University of Berkley has found the number of young adults who reported suffering from anxiety disorders has doubled since 2008. An online poll from the American Psychiatric Association discovered that 39% of Americans are more anxious now than they were only one year ago. Finally, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America 70% of Americans say they face anxiety and stress daily.

While there is no one pinpointed cause of our anxiety, there is certainly a rush to find a solution. While many people are aware of using meditation, adequate sleep, and a proper diet, there is one more overlooked tool to help people combat anxiety that science is only now beginning to understand: you guessed it, sauna use.