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Anyone who has been to a spa or frequents their local fitness club knows a little bit about steam showers. They know that they are relaxing, that they feel good and that they offer moist heat versus a sauna’s dry heat. However, what people don’t know are the many benefits that go beyond relaxation. Steam is so much more than just a quick way to unwind after a workout.
Steam’s moist heat has been proven to have many therapeutic and physiological benefits and as we head into the colder months. When the dry air, inside and outside, wreaks havoc on our skin and delicate nasal passages, steam therapy could be your best defense. In fact, at the world-renowned Burke Williams Spas, steam showers are considered an important part of everyone’s health and well-being protocol. Diane Hibbard, the director of Skin Care for the Burke Williams Spas, is serious when she says, “The benefits of steam go beyond just helping rid your body of toxins through sweat. It’s great for your skin as well and many dermatologists recommend steam baths to create a healthy glow.” Steam can be used as a therapeutic and natural beauty treatment to help increase circulation and make the skin look beautiful, even in the dead of winter. To seal in moisture further, Hibbard recommends, “After a steam, when your pores are the most open is the best time to rehydrate your skin with moisturizers, since they will penetrate faster and better.”
ThermaSol, the manufacturers of Steam Shower equipment for residential and commercial environments for more than 55 years, recommends and explains the additional health benefits of a steam shower:
Respiratory Health – Steam has been known to soothe throat irritation, loosen phlegm in the lungs and mucous in the nose. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), steam inhalation also alleviates the symptoms of cold and nasal congestion.
Better Sleep – Fitness lover or not, getting a good night’s sleep will have a profound and positive effect on your day. In terms of fitness performance and muscle recovery, deep sleep is a necessity. With steam having been scientifically proven to improve quality of sleep patterns, getting to that stage of deep sleep is much more realistic. The 4th stage of the sleep cycle is when growth hormones are released which allows your muscles to repair themselves at a quicker rate than they otherwise would.
Muscle Relaxation – Steam showers release heat causing vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels, promoting healthier blood flow and circulation. This process plays an important role in the maintenance of skeletal muscle tissue.
It’s never been easier to make steam a part of your daily ritual. Don’t have a steam shower at home? You can easily add a ThermaSol steam generator into your existing bathroom, no major renovation needed. ThermaSol has a number of options that enable you to turn your existing shower into a steam shower without the cost of a full renovation. Of course, if you are planning a bathroom renovation, incorporating a steam shower package is your best bet. ThermaSol has everything, from the best-in-class generators to easy-to-use controls to the ability to add light, music and aromatherapy to your shower. And remember – as the colder weather approaches, your skin will need the extra attention.
What are you waiting for? Get steaming.
