Hawaiian Steam Bath

For many centuries, different cultures from all across the world have benefited from using steam baths. The use of steam baths was quite popular among the ancient Greeks. Romans adopted the practice from the Greeks as the "Sudatorium". This form of bathing became a regular part of Roman baths, which spread across the areas under the control of Roman Empire. Steam baths, known as "Hamam" in Turkey, have been used for thousands of years and today are quite famous throughout the globe, going by the name of "Turkish bath". The use of steam baths also spread to Russia, where it was referred to as "Banja". The Chinese, Eskimos of Alaska and Mayans were the other cultures that used steam baths. Steam baths were used by Europeans too, but their use was limited because of the high costs involved in generating heat.

In America, steam baths were generally used for commercial purposes in places like private clubs, resorts, recreational centers or gyms. The popularity and demand for steam baths increased throughout America after the end of World War II and thus, the need for manufacturing steam units that could be easily installed in homes. However, the demand for home steam baths didn't increase that much during the 1950's and 1960's. It wasn't until the late 1970's when many leading companies reported the huge increase in the sales of private steam rooms. Over time, Hawaiian steam bath units have become extremely popular not only in America, but around the world. Today, because of technological advances, the new innovative Hawaiian steam bath units are being produced on a large scale to meet the ever growing demand.

Unlike sauna in which dry heat is produced by heating rocks on a stove or heater and small amount of steam is generated by pouring some water on the hot rocks, the Hawaiian steam bath room or cabin provides moist, humid heat, typically referred to as mist, by using a steam generator. The steam is sporadically released into an airtight room to maintain humidity levels around 100% or above. The temperature in the room usually ranges between 110F (43C) to 116 F (46C). As the steam bath room is almost airtight, it holds all the moisture within. That is why most of the steam bath rooms have a slanted ceiling so that the moisture does not drip directly onto people taking the bath. The Hawaiian steam bath room is made using tile like materials that are easy to clean and maintain.

Hawaiian steam bath is one of the specialties offered by almost all the spas and resorts in Hawaii to lure in the tourists. People specially take Hawaiian spa vacations to enjoy the benefits of a Hawaiian steam bath. However, it could be quite expensive to visit Hawaii frequently in order to take advantage of the therapeutic benefits offered by Hawaiian steam baths. For those who can't visit often because of one reason or other, and also for those who really want to enjoy the Hawaiian steam bath at their own convenience, several private steam rooms are available that can be easily installed at one's home. Now you don't have to spend an enormous amount of money on a spa vacation in Hawaii, simply install a home steam bath and enjoy its benefits whenever you want.

Here are some of the benefits of the Hawaiian steam bath:
The mist or wet heat in Hawaiian steam baths unplugs clogged pores of the skin, aiding in detoxification. The periodic humid heat produced by a steam generator helps in reducing stress levels, skin cleansing, improving blood circulation, boosting the immune system, controlling bronchitis and asthma and relieving muscle aches and joint pains.

Bolstering Immunity: Taking a Hawaiian steam bath induces Hyperthermia. This refers to the state of the body in which its core temperature is raised above the 37.2C in order to gain therapeutic benefits. As the temperature of the body increases during the steam bath and rises above the normal level, it causes fever. This induced increase in the body temperature wipes out many harmful bacteria and viruses. Moreover, the artificial fever stimulates body's defense mechanism to release antibodies, interferon (group of proteins) and white blood cells. This in turn helps the body to defend against and eliminate disease-causing foreign micro-organisms.

Elimination of Toxins: Perspiration greatly helps in eliminating accumulated waste materials, germs and toxins. A Hawaiian steam bath is one of the best ways of inducing perspiration. As the body temperature rises in the home steam bath, it starts to sweat even more, assisting in the removal of accrued toxins through the skin's outer layer. A steam bath is often recommended by the experts after a massage, as it helps in removing the toxins that were dislodged during the massage.

Boosting the Respiratory System: Inhaling wet steam promotes the mucosal secretions all throughout the respiratory tract and opening up of air passages. This opening of airways provides relief from the discomforts caused by allergies, bronchitis, coughs, hoarseness and asthma. It also helps in expectoration by loosening the secretion and supporting the expulsion of excessive mucus from lungs and throat.

Stress Relief and Relaxing Muscles: The increase in body temperature while taking a Hawaiian steam bath causes blood vessels to dilate, allowing more oxygen to reach tired, overworked muscles. This releases tension in the muscles, helping them to relax. Mist from the home steam bath helps the entire body to relax. It reduces stress and calms the nerves.

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