Finnish research shows that a single 30-minute sauna session increases the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream, quickly mobilizing the body's defenses and keeping the immune system alert. The effect mirrors the immune response triggered by exercise.
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30 minutes de sauna suffisent à activer les cellules immunitaires

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Des chercheurs finlandais montrent qu’une seule séance de sauna de 30 minutes augmente le nombre de globules blancs — neutrophiles et lymphocytes inclus — dans la circulation sanguine, mobilisant les défenses rapidement et maintenant le système immunitaire en alerte. La réponse ressemble à celle déclenchée par l’exercice physique.

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