The Japanese verb "totonou" -- used to describe the euphoric sensation and mental clarity associated with sauna bathing -- has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years.Researchers are now trying to scientifically explain what happens inside the body when people alternate between sauna heat, cold baths and periods spent relaxing in the fresh air while also exploring ways to make sauna use safer.In late January, professor Kota Kodama of Tokyo's Hoshi University visited a sauna in the capital's Shibuya Ward to take part in an experiment aimed at uncovering the physiological mechanisms behi…READ FULL ARTICLE
