Steam Showers
Steam showers come in a variety of types and styles. Some steam showers are walk in style enclosures, while some steam showers are combined with whirlpool baths to provide the ultimate in relaxation.
According to manufacturers, steam showers have several benefits to the body. They raise body temperature, simulating a fever - your body's most powerful defense against illness and disease. Hyperthermia (the opposite of hypothermia) is a great way to give your immune system a boost, along with killing off pathogens in your body. Steam showers can also increase blood circulation, due to the extra heat, but not blood pressure because it blood vessels expand, thus giving your skin a more radiant look. Steam showers relaxe muscles and stiff joints and area great way to relax after a stressful day.
Steam Shower Benefits
Manufacturers of steam showers claim a wide variety of benefits. Most of these are similar to the benefits you'd find in a sauna as they are mostly due to the extra heat produced in a steam shower. The steam shower does go one step above a sauna as they also produce a very humid environment. Saunas have the advantage of being able to enjoy higher temperatures than steam showers due to their lower humidity.
Steam showers are great for relaxation and stress relief. Before using them for medical reasons or weight loss make sure you check with a physician and research the manufacturers claims.
Why Purchase a Steam Shower
- Residential steam showers have become much more luxurious while at the same time becoming more energy efficient. Many steam shower models will work on 110v power which helps save money on your power bill. Some steam showers also have an additional whirlpool bathtub with a combination of air and water massage jets.
- Steam showers are more userfriendly, with computer control panels inside the shower. Users can can controll virtually every feature of their steam shower, from the steam generator to the radio and more.
- Steam showers are good investments and may actually raise the value of your home. Installing a steam shower can also help your home sell faster, as in some areas houses with residential steam showers have been known to sell in merely half the time of a normal home.
- Newer steam showers employ quieter steam generators which are more energy efficient and allows for a more enjoyable and relaxing experience for users.
- The health benefits of steam are incredible. A steam shower is great for respiratory and sinus problems. The heat from the steam also helps the body shed toxins and burn calories.
- Steam bathing may reduce the appearance of cellulite. It can be beneficial when combined with diet and exercise and can help shed the pounds dramatically.
- AM/FM radio with CD connection comes standard on many steam showers.
- Over 30% of doctor visits can be attributed to stress. Relaxation and stress relief are important to both your mental and physical health. Steam baths are a great way to relax after a long day.
- Aromatherapy is built into many models of steam showers. Just add your favorite essential oils and enjoy all a steam bath has to offer.
- Steam showers have become much more affordable as the average modular steam room now costs under $2000.
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