What are the main benefits of using a steam shower beyond simple relaxation? After a work-out, a steam shower may reduce the release of lactid acid, thereby allowing for more flexibility and halting sore muscles before they even start; a good steam can also reduce or totally eliminate congestion and inflammation in the lungs, allowing relief from asthma and allergies; the steam can clean pores, leaving the user with skin that seems fresher and younger.

Even with all these benefits, a few precautions are still in order. A steam shower shouldn’t be used by anyone with high blood pressure or a cardiovascular disease. They’re not for the elderly or small children, or pregnant women. If you think your health might be at risk in a steam room, it’s wise to check with your doctor. If you’re cleared to use a steam room, then keep in mind the following to get the healthiest use from it:

Don’t use a steam shower just after intensive exercise — you shouldn’t enter a steam shower when your body is overheated (from exercise or any other reason); allow your body to reach a normal temperature first. Do drink plenty of water before and after a steam shower in order to avoid dehydration . The steam will cause sweating, which will mean you’re losing fluids. Replenish the fluids as soon as possible. Also avoid the steam room if you have any open wounds. Finally, don’t stay longer than twenty minutes, and use a timer to help keep that in mind.

If these precautions are followed, you should receive the maximum benefit, from any steam bath or shower.

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