Steam Bath

Steam Bath

A steam bath is a bath that people use for relaxation and to relieve some medical conditions.

A steam bath is created when a water-filled generator pumps steam into an enclosed space so there is moisture in the air.

The temperature inside a steam bath is generally between 110°F and 114°F with a humidity level of 100 percent.

Benefits

There are several health benefits associated with a steam bath, each of which is described here.

Improves circulation

  • Sitting in a steam bath has been shown to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, particularly in older people.
  • Studies found that moist heat, such as that provided by a steam bath, can improve circulation by dilating the small blood vessels or capillaries. Blood can then flow more easily and transport oxygen around the body.
  • Steam bath therapy has also been shown to reduce blood pressureand keep the heart healthier, as well as help to repair broken skin tissue caused by wounds, such as ulcers.

Skin health

  • Steam bath help to remove toxins from the skin, and are popular for improving skin health.
  • Steam bath will make a person sweat due to the heat The sweating opens up the pores and helps cleanse the outer skin.
  • Warm condensation will help rinse away dirt and dead skin and has been used in the treatment of acne

Workout Recovery

  • Often, after a workout, a person’s muscles will feel sore. This pain is known as delayed onset muscle soreness, and it is important to relax the muscles to promote a quick and healthy recovery.
  • Studies showed that the immediate application of moist heat after a workout helped reduce pain and preserve muscle strength.
  • The heat soothes nerve endings and relaxes the muscles.

Loosens stiff joints

  • A steam bath is also used before a workout, as it helps to loosen up the joints and increase flexibility, just as a pre-workout warm-up does.
  • Studies showed that the application of heat to a joint can decrease the force needed to move the joint by up to 25 percent compared to cold application.
  • Steam bath also help reduce joint pain.

Reduces stress

  • Being in the heat of a steam bath can make the body release endorphins, which are known as ‘feel good’ hormones because they help to reduce the feeling of stressin the body.
  • A steam bath can also decrease the level of cortisol, which is the hormone released in response to stress. When the cortisol level drops, people can feel more in control, relaxed, and rejuvenated.

Opens up sinuses

  • The heat from a steam bath opens up the mucous membranes around the body. This will make someone breathe more deeply and easily.
  • Steam bath will break up the congestion in the sinuses and lungs and therefore can be used to help treat colds, unblock sinuses, and aid breathing.

Burns calories

  • Steam bath help to burn calories
  • When a person is inside a steam room their heart rate increases. If they use a steam room after exercise, then their elevated heart rate can be prolonged.
  • Experts have foundthat when used alongside a healthy exercise program, the heat generated by the steam bath and the sweating it causes can stimulate the body and increase wellness.
  • Alongside a healthy diet and exercise plan, the use of a steam bath help burn calories.