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Steam baths have been around for centuries, and are a common feature of gyms, health spas and clubs. However, surprisingly little is known about the numerous benefits steam baths offer.
Immunity
Taking a steam bath regularly helps boost your immune
system. An artificial fever is induced as the body
temperature rises high. This rise in body temperature
destroys most bacteria and viruses in the body, and it
stimulates the immune system to mobilise its own
forces. If a steam bath is taken at the onset of a
cold, it helps ward off potential flu. However, it
will not cure a cold, although it provides relief and
opens up the nasal passage. At 106 degrees
pneumococcus, a bacterium responsible for pneumonia,
dies.
Cancer
Malignant cells are also destroyed at temperatures of
106 to 110 degrees F. In addition, the generation of
antibodies speeds up, as does the production of
interferon, an anti-viral protein that also has
powerful cancer-fighting properties.
Toxins
Steam and sauna bathing is one of the simplest and
most comfortable ways to rid the body of accumulated
toxins as perspiration helps eliminate waste products
and accumulated toxins and a steam bath is a powerful
perspiration inducer. More than common waste products
are secreted through the skin. When heavy smokers sit
in the steam room, a yellow residue is sometimes
noticed on the towels! Taking a steam bath after a
massage helps get rid of those toxins that have been
dislodged by the massage.
Relaxation
Steam penetrates your entire body and eases tired
muscles from head to toe. It also provides relief from
stress. A steam bath followed by a warm shower
prepares you for a good night's sleep.
Circulation
Steam increases blood circulation. It also has
cardiovascular benefits as it increases the pulse rate
without increasing blood pressure. This is because the
blood vessels expand due to the heat and can
accommodate the increased blood flow. As a result many
more nutrients are carried to the skin, making it
healthy, glowing, soft and youthful. An immediate
difference is noticed in the quality of the skin after
a steam bath.
Who should not take a steam bath
Because of the increased cardiovascular activity,
people suffering from heart ailments should not use
the steam bath. In addition, pregnant women, people
suffering from fever, small children and the elderly
should not steam bathe.
How to take a steam bath
Stay in the steam bath for as long as you feel
comfortable, but avoid taking the treatment for more
than fifteen minutes at a time. Stop if you feel some
discomfort.
Steam bathing is very dehydrating, so make sure you
drink up. Take a couple of glasses of water before and
after the treatment to replace lost fluids. Drinking
salted lemon water is a good option, as salt aids
water retention.
Shower before entering the steam room. After the bath,
cool off first in room temperature, and then take a
warm or cold shower.
If you want to go in for another steam session, make
sure your body has returned to its normal temperature
first. Do not start a second session unless you have
cooled down, and in any case, do not go in for more
than three sessions at a time.
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