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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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Comments: i want to know about the lotions to be put on the body before having the steam bath. pls let me know the same.thanks
Name: akshay
City: Mumbai
Comments: can steam bath make us fair
Name: bharat
City: delhi
Comments: can steam bath really make us fairer n wot lotions to apply
Name: preety
City: london
Comments: i want to know that what lotion is the best to use for dry skin after having bath. tnx
Name: manorie
City: Cairo
Comments: I need to know what lotions should I use after a steam and suana
Name: JPK
City: bangalore
Comments: at bangalore any location for steam bath
Name: barbara
City: manchester
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Name: swati
City: bangalore
Comments: I was told tht steaming hepls reduce weight , is it true
Name: irfan
City: delhi
Comments: i am 31 yrs 5'11/72 kgs, is it good to take steam & sauuna bath daily after gym in the evening? if not then how many times in a week should I take?
Name: sanjayaghya
City: kolkata
Comments: how often we can take steam bath in week
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City: Aalborg
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City: Mumbai
Comments: Is applying lotions must before steam bath.
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City: Mumbai
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City: Srinagar
Comments: Dear Ma´amSir, Greetings from Iqbal Kashmir!... I am really glad to find the site which is so helpful especially for those who don´t belong to the metros.. During Winters i am planning to go to Delhi & Mumbai if you could be kind enough to provide me some addresses of Sauna & Steam Bath which is affordable...I would be very much greatful to you... Waiting eagerly for your reply.. Thanking you in Anticipation.. Iqbal...
Name: megha
City: Chandigarh
Comments: Is it good to take steam bath daily Should you use the the mosituring lotion before the steam bath or after the steam bath
Name: sandhyasree
City: hyderabad
Comments: pl tell me can we reduce weight from steam bath and can we do at home and how please tell me in deatail
Name: malen
City: singapore
Comments: I just want to know how many times in a week should take steam bath
Name: Priyanka Goel
City: Mumbai
Comments: How often is a steam bath advisable??
Name: Sarika
City: USA
Comments: I am 27 yrs 5´3, 130 pounds. How many times in a week should sauna bath take?
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City: Philippines
Comments: i´m 51yrs old, is it still advisable for me to take steam bath?and how many times in a week? thanks!
Name: Shanti
City: Hyderabad
Comments: Is there any way out to have steam bath at home. If so, kindly tell me the procedure. How many times in a week should sauna bath take?
Name: kirti
City: jaipur
Comments: hi, i wanna know how often to take a steam bath n wat precautions to be taken while u r taking steam, is it advisible to cover ur hair (why so)? what kinda lotions wud be preferable to use b4 n after the steam bath n will it help in tightening stretched areas? thank you.
Name: Atif
City: karachi
Comments: After I take the steam bath my skin i very dry. Any kind of lotion that you can recommend.
Name: Shailendra
City: mumbai
Comments: Hi all i wanted to know the schedules for taking steambath . How many times it can be taken in a week n when ???
Name: arvin lachica
City: toronto
Comments: is it okay to have steamed bath after work...night shift 10pm to 6am?. im just concern with my body functioning especially no sleeping at night.
Name: amy
City: perth
Comments: is there a way of doing a stam bath at home because there is no steam baths in our comunity plz tell me if there is because my mum needs a steam bath but she wish that she can do it at home. plz help
Name: bernie
City: philippines
Comments: does the steam bath can cure hyperhidrosis?
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City: Philippines
Comments: it is advisable to take sauna steam bath everyday? please give me an advise.
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City: philippines
Comments: it is advisable to take a sauna and steam bath everyday?give me an advise pls.
Name: smita
City: Bangalore
Comments: Do we need to apply moisturizing lotion before steam bath?
Name: Ritika
City: bangalore
Comments: people say steam bath helps in reducing fats in your body?how far is it true?what should be the ideal temperature to use it?
Name: shravani
City: panaji goa
Comments: i want to know how to take steam bath at home without going to gym or without any installment of steam shower or any other equipment, tell me the easiest way to take steam
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City: Amsterdam
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City: dubai
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City: Pune
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City: Chennai
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City: chennai
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