Sweat It Out for Health

Break a sweat to heal your body. Steam rooms are an age-old therapy for restoring, relaxing and rejuvenating our body. A trusted staple of many ancient empires, modern cultures have caught on to their cleansing and immune boosting benefits. Join the club and sweat your way to a cleaner system, clearer complexion and better health.


History Steam baths have been used for thousands of years. Popular with the ancient Greeks, they are an integral part of the Roman baths and the foundation of the Hamam, or Turkish bath. The Russians and Scandinavians have lead the modern world in incorporating steam baths into health spas, fitness centers and even the family home. What is it? Steam baths act like saunas but with different atmospheric conditions. The steam and high humidity induces sweating and increased circulation at lower temperatures, providing many health benefits in a more comfortable environment. German research has shown that the most therapeutic temperatures correlate with a comfortable range - between 43ºC and 46ºC in a relative humidity over 100%. Cleanse and detox The wet heat of a steam room opens our skin pores to enhance sweating. The average human body has over 2 million sweat glands and our skin is an important channel for elimination of toxins . The removal of large amounts of accumulated acid and other wastes can occur during a steam bath session reducing the load on our liver and kidneys and enhancing overall health. Skin brushing before and after will enhance lymphatic circulation, further promoting internal cleansing. Rejuvenate the skin The heat, humidity and sweating that occurs inside the steam room causes our heart rate to rise and dilates the millions of tiny capillaries that nourish and help cleanse our skin [cells]. This enables increased blood supply to our skin, delivering oxygen and nutrients to nourish, heal and replenish. Regular steam baths enhance skin health and induce a healthy glow. Skin brushing with a skin brush or loofah pad after your steam will help remove dead skin cells, giving a clear, glowing complexion. Healthy lungs Steam helps relax our lungs and loosen mucous secretions. These dual effects help open our airways and clear chronic blockages, easing breathing and relieving the effects of allergies and asthma. The steam bath moistens mucous membranes, unlike dry saunas in which they can dry out, encouraging the clearing of released mucous deposits. The addition of stimulating herbal essences such as eucalyptus or tea tree oil can further stimulate cleansing of our lungs. Relax and de-stress Easier breathing and the heat of the steam help relax us both physically and emotionally. Increased circulation improves clearing of toxins, which can contribute to tension and pain. Muscles relax in the heat, removing a source of much physical discomfort. Enhance immunity Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said, “Give me the power to create a fever and I shall cure any disease.” Fever is not a harmful symptom of illness but an aspect of our body’s immune response. Raising our body temperature stimulates the production of immune cells and their release into the blood stream to fight bacteria and viruses, weakened by the increased temperature. Regular steam baths help enhance immunity, fight disease and heal tissues . Invest in and enjoy a regular steam bath. Not just a relaxing treat, steam baths also boost your health and enhance your looks. Lie back and sweat your way to a cleaner, clearer, healthier and stronger future! Related articles: Why Should You Detox?, The Benefits of Infrared Saunas, 10 Ways to Boost Your Immunity