37 Health Benefits of Steam Showers

In a bathroom, steam is something many of use spend time and money trying to reduce and remove with extractor van, ventilation and demister mirrors etc but steam has properties and effect which are good for your health and wellbeing. This being so Steam Shower Cabins are becoming more and more popular in bathroom refurbishment.

Here are 44 benefits of steam broken down into wellness categories. From this list you can understand why steam shower cabins are becoming more and more popular:

Benefits Respiratory Health
1. Steam improves breathing; it opens up nasal passages related to the symptoms of allergies
2. It improves breathing, opening up nasal passages related to symptoms of viruses
3. Steam helps to promote sinus drainage
4. Hot mist helps to loosen bronchial secretions
5. Steam may provide temporary relief of asthma-type symptoms
6. Hot mist soothes the throat
7. Warm mist helps decrease symptoms due to croup
8. Steam acts as a natural expectorant

Benefits Skin Care
9. Steam cleanses the skin
10. It may relieve acne conditions
11. Steam opens up pores
12. It lubricates the skin
13. It hydrates dry skin
14. It rejuvenates
15. It also leaves skin with healthy glow
16. Makes shaving easier
17. Steam prepares the skin follicles for easier waxing

Benefits Holistic Health
18. Steam removes toxins from the body
19. It increases circulation
20. It helps the body rid itself of excess sodium
21. Steam may relieve pain & discomfort of arthritis
22. It rids the body of metabolic and other waste products
23. It helps with detoxification

Benefits Well-Being
24. Steam relieves stress
25. It encourages relaxation
26. It also promotes a deep, restful sleep
27. It fosters a sense of well-being
28. Steam can help increase the length of REM cycles during sleep
29. Combining Steam and Aroma Therapy (lavender) may promote soothing relief from stress and tension
30. Combine Steam and MusicTherapy® to manage stress
31. Combine Steam and Chroma Therapy to enhance your mood elevation

Benefits Physical Wellness
32. It increases blood circulation
33. It boosts metabolism
34. It helps to reinvigorate tired muscles
35. It removes lactic acid from overworked muscles
36. It increases muscular flexibility (which is great for stretching)
37. On average, you will burn 150 calories in a 15-minute steam bathing session at 114° F

This is just a brief overview of the health and wellbeing benefits of steam showers, there maybe even more that we don’t know. We would like to thank Lisa Goulet of BlogTour NYC with help with this piece and her piece Mr. and Mrs. Steam.

If you are interested in a steam shower cabin please view our range of Insignia Steam Showers and Lisna Waters Steam Showers at Rubberduckbathrooms.co.uk