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Benefits of using a steam shower
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You may find that one of the benefits below useful for yourself! Whether you want to build a steam shower for a new bathroom for yourself or a buyer for your home, a steam shower might be the perfect addition to your new bath.
Let’s review why adding a steam shower can benefit you and your family – and other resource infomation about steam showers:
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Improves Circulation:
The moist heat produced by a steam shower opens up blood vessels and pores, increasing blood flow—improved circulation results in healthier arteries and more oxygen for the organs.
- Steam showers also improve the respiratory system’s health by clearing lactic acid and toxins from the muscles. Many athletes use a steam shower as a post-training ritual. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease.
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- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It kills around 635,000 people each year. One of the easiest ways to improve cardiovascular health is to take a steam shower regularly.
- Steam stimulates blood circulation throughout the body and lowers blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. So taking a steam shower regularly can protect your heart and prevent heart disease. But it can help you in other ways too.
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Understanding Steam Showers:
Steam showers are self-contained, standalone shower stalls connected to a system that creates steam.
It generates hot, soothing steam that is not only relaxing, but also eco-friendly, because it uses a lot less water than a traditional shower.
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Clears Sinuses:
Steam can help clear your sinuses. A cold or seasonal allergy can make you miserable with a stuffy nose. Not to mention the headache it can cause.
- The warm, moist air can also open up the air passages, which can help relieve congestion. Steam with herbal infusions can even help alleviate your allergies.
- Herbal steam showers are a popular treatment option for nasal congestion, and you can make them at home.
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- Using an aromatherapy steam shower can open the sinuses and help relieve the pressure. Aromatherapy shower steamers release bursts of menthol and essential oils that help open up the airways and relieve sinus pressure.
- Pure essential oils combined with menthol make them particularly effective at clearing the sinuses. To help open the airways, you can also purchase a device that blends essential oils with menthol.
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How Do Steam Showers Work:
A steam generator equipped with an electrical heating element is connected near the shower stall. Fresh steam produced by boiling water vents from the generator into the shower stall through the shower head or aperture.
Special considerations need to be considered to make your shower stall steam-proof. The shower stall needs to have an enclosure to keep the steam from escaping. And the ceiling needs to be sloped to avoid water droplets falling on your person.
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Steam can damage wood studs – so a waterproof membrane must be installed around exiting shower stall walls and ceiling. You likewise need to plaster the wall using non-porous tiles such as porcelain or ceramic tiles.
You can find specialized steam shower stalls that can be inserted in your existing shower stall area. Or you can customize a build that fits and size and design of your bathroom.
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Improves Mental Health:
The benefits of a steam shower go beyond physical ones. It relaxes the muscles and helps people deal with mental stress.
- People who experience intense stress or negative energy during a day can find relief from this with regular meditation sessions. The steam from the shower also helps the body and mind relax, improving their immune systems and reducing negative emotions.
- So, it shouldn’t surprise you that steam showers are good for your mental health.
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- A steam room reduces cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that regulates our stress levels. This hormone decreases during a steam session, helping you relax.
- So it’s no wonder steam rooms are becoming a popular addition to wellness programs. Using a steam room regularly may even become part of your overall health program.
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Dualing Up:
To make the bathroom upgrade investment effective, install a smart shower system with both full-body and steam shower systems.
You will use a smart switch that will toggle first to a steam shower for relaxing and cleansing your body and mind; and than with a touch, switch to a full-body shower to cool off.
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The dual system allows you to take shower as needed. And when you have time to relax, step in to enjoy a steam experience.
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Treats Acne:
Some people believe that a steam shower can help treat acne. Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily true. Acne occurs mainly due to a buildup of dead skin cells and sebum, which forms a blockage. This blockage causes blemishes on the skin and can even lead to redness and inflammation.
- While it is widely believed that the steam from a steam shower can help open blocked pores, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
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- Using a steam shower to treat acne can also help treat scars, but it should not be used as a replacement for proper dermatological treatment. People with cystic acne should consult a dermatologist for this treatment, as steam can irritate the follicles and cause infection.
- However, a steam shower may be more effective than other treatments for severe cases.
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Can’t Justify a Steam Shower?
As noted above, a steam shower – plus parts of the bathroom walls, ceiling and floor – must be configured correctly to achieve and maintain maximum effect and material longevity. You could configure a current shower stall, but that may require a larger investment than what you want to spend.
An alterntive option is a jetted or walk-in bathtub. It won’t give you the full steam effect, but it may provide some of the benefits listed above.
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It is more common to find walk-in tubs in homes with residents who have mobility issues. However, walk-in tubs are also becoming popular with those in active households who desire a personal tub that mimics a hot tub for relieving joint and muscle pain.
Unlike regular hot tubs, you simply fill up the walk-in tub and turn on the jets. It’s a nice, simple alternative that is free of the chemicals and upkeep.
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