Steam baths have been used around the world for centuries as a form of therapy. They are used for relief from symptoms of anxiety, stress, arthritis and muscular tension, to name just a few. The steam heat opens the pores of the skin, allowing impurities to be released. They increase the blood flow to the skin and skin is hydrated, relieving dryness. An adult typically loses up to a couple of pounds of water per hour while in a steam bath. The shower and bathtub combination works well in creating an effective steam bath. Release the strain and stress of the day in the privacy of your own luxurious bathroom spa.
Difficulty:Moderately Easy1
Close the bathroom door. Leave the bathroom fan turned off. Set out a bowl on the bathroom counter with a few drops of your favorite essential oil in it.
2
Take a quick shower to wash any sweat and dirt from your face and body before beginning your steam bath.
3
Turn the shower water to the hottest setting possible that is still comfortable for you.
4
Close the bathtub drain and sit in the bottom of the tub. The water droplets from the shower head will cool significantly as they fall through the air before hitting your skin. This allows the water coming from the shower head to be hotter, thus creating a more effective vapor.
5
Pull the shower curtain or the tub doors closed to keep steam from escaping. Let the steam permeate the air while the tub fills.
6
Turn the water off. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender, to the water. Sit back and relax.
Use a humidifier designed for aromatherapy in addition to your shower if you desire a heightened level of steam released in the air.
Consider replacing your existing shower head with an energy saving shower head if you don't already have one. These heads create smaller water droplets, decreasing the amount of water that flows through the head, causing the drops to evaporate more quickly.
Steam baths increase the heart's pulse rate. If you have a history of heart problems, an infection, rheumatoid arthritis or are pregnant, check with your physician before indulging in a steam bath.
Install a water filter behind the shower head if you are concerned about your shower water containing chlorine and other contaminants.
Difficulty:Moderately Easy1
Close the bathroom door. Leave the bathroom fan turned off. Set out a bowl on the bathroom counter with a few drops of your favorite essential oil in it.
2
Take a quick shower to wash any sweat and dirt from your face and body before beginning your steam bath.
3
Turn the shower water to the hottest setting possible that is still comfortable for you.
4
Close the bathtub drain and sit in the bottom of the tub. The water droplets from the shower head will cool significantly as they fall through the air before hitting your skin. This allows the water coming from the shower head to be hotter, thus creating a more effective vapor.
5
Pull the shower curtain or the tub doors closed to keep steam from escaping. Let the steam permeate the air while the tub fills.
6
Turn the water off. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender, to the water. Sit back and relax.
Use a humidifier designed for aromatherapy in addition to your shower if you desire a heightened level of steam released in the air.
Consider replacing your existing shower head with an energy saving shower head if you don't already have one. These heads create smaller water droplets, decreasing the amount of water that flows through the head, causing the drops to evaporate more quickly.
Steam baths increase the heart's pulse rate. If you have a history of heart problems, an infection, rheumatoid arthritis or are pregnant, check with your physician before indulging in a steam bath.
Install a water filter behind the shower head if you are concerned about your shower water containing chlorine and other contaminants.
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