Capsaicin in some peppers, attacks cancer cells' mitochondria. They found capsaicin, an ingredient of jalapeno peppers, triggers cancer cell death by attacking mitochondria-the cells' energy-generating boiler rooms. The research raises the possibility that other cancer drugs could be developed to target mitochondria.
However, it is notable that, in modern Russian, a sauna is often called a Finnish Banya, though possibly only to distinguish it from other ethnic high-temperature bathing facilities such as Turkish baths referred to as Turkish Banya.
According to published studies saunas help with: 1  Asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, sinus problems. 2  Obesity, cellulite. 3  High blood pressure, chronic kidney inflammation. 4  Rheumatism. 5  Arthritis. 6  Hemorrhoids. 7  Menstrual problems and menopause.