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| The benefits of steam baths and showers have been realised for thousands of years, where wet heat opens your pores to remove toxins from your skin and body. Further to detoxification, steam showers can benefit your body and health by: |
| • | relaxing and soothing mind & body, |
| • | reducing stress and the appearance of wrinkles, |
| • | aiding against cellulite, |
| • | relieving stress & relaxing muscles, |
| • | increasing body metabolism, |
| • | rejuvenating, deep cleansing - hydrating the skin, |
| • | helping eliminate toxins, |
| • | boosting your immune system, |
| • | relieving the discomfort of asthma, allergies and arthritis, |
| • | relieving inflammation and congestion of upper respiratory mucous membranes, |
| • | relieving throat irritation by moistening the air, |
| • | loosening secretions and stimulating the discharge of mucous from the throat and lungs (natural expectorant), |
| • | relaxing muscles and relieving coughing, |
| • | keeping mucous membranes from excessive drying, |
| • | enhancing the respiratory system, |
| • | helping in the treatment of cancer, |
| • | helping fight against HIV. |
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| For more detailed articles & research papers, please see: |
| » AromaSpas.com - The benefits of steam & aromatherapy |
| » AlerG Inc. - The Benefits of Steam Baths |
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| What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, which are extracted from flowers, herbs, plants and trees, to promote a persons mood and health. These essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream and metabolised in the body, resulting in numerous health benefits. Research findings have shown that essential oils can aid in: |
| • | memory recall, alertneses and concentration; |
| • | reducing anxiety, tension caused by stress, insomnia, and other similar issues; |
| • | fighting against colds; |
| • | calming, relaxing, uplifting, or stress-relieving the body; |
| • | enhancing the experience of meditation and self-reflection; directly impacting emotional states through the olfactory system; |
| • | reducing fatigue and helping alleviate sleeplessness. |
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| For more detailed articles & research papers, please see: |
| » Aromatherapy Science Research Citations Database |
| » University of Miami Touch Research Institute - Aromatherapy Research |
| » Internet Health Library - Aromatherapy Research |
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| A sauna is used as a source of hot dry heat (although steam is sometimes used) where the occupant can enjoy temperatures of well above 80°C due to the low humidity levels. These temperatures cause the bodies temperature to increase, helping to: |
| • | improve circulation, increase your metabolism and relieve internal congestion, |
| • | destroy bacteria, viruses and tumors (which can't survive the higher temperatures), |
| • | eliminate toxic chemicals, heavy metals, radiation and other toxins from the body, |
| • | increase the ability of the skin to eliminate poisons, |
| • | provide many of the benefits of exercise while requiring much less exertion, |
| • | relax, rejuventate and revitalise the body, |
| • | removing the accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium and cholesterol, |
| • | burn as many as 300 calories in a typical session, |
| • | soothe and relax tired muscles, |
| • | burn the same amount of perspiration as a 10 kilometer run, or as many calories as you would during rowing for 30 minutes (in an approximately 30 minute session). |
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| For more detailed articles, please see: |
| » Dr L Wilson - Sauna Therapy. |
| » Health Benefits of Saunas |
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| Hydromassage is the therapeutic use of warm water and pressure jets along with buoyancy that provides many healing effects for your body, including: |
| • | reducing the effects of stress, |
| • | relaxing tense/damaged muscles, |
| • | increasing blood circulation, |
| • | decreasing chronic pain, |
| • | strengthening The immune system, |
| • | improving skin tone, |
| • | helping you Sleep better, |
| • | can improve nerve function. |
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| For more detailed articles, please see: |
| » Benefits of Hydromassage |
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