Improving your health with a steam shower
The evolution of bathroom design has taken on a new dimension
with all technological advances in both bath and shower
innovations. Up until the last decade daily showers were a quick
means of cleansing the body, spending mere minutes in the shower
feeling more like a chore rather than an enjoyable and relaxing
experience.
According to health and wellness experts finding comfort in the
shower by taking the time to unwind and relieve the body and
mind of everyday stresses allows the body to replenish and
re-energize. With more people living and leading hectic
lifestyles in trying to find a balance between full-time work
and raising a family often lends itself to insurmountable levels
of stress causing physical and emotional fatigue. Until recently
the only way to escape and relax was to take a trip to the spa
where you could enjoy the soothing comfort of a steam shower or
whirlpool bath.
With so many new shower designs available in today's market,
bathroom suppliers have seen an increase in shower purchases
from electric showers to steam showers. Modern day trends
depicts that more homeowners are transforming their existing
bathrooms into home spa retreats, but not only for the sole
purpose to repose. For centuries steam has been used for
medicinal purposes to heal a number of ailments. Since the use
of heat and steam helps to soothe and relax tense muscles,
arthritis suffers benefit from the use of steam showers by
providing relief to sore joints.
Along with the many other added benefits of steam showers,
medical professionals say that steam stimulates the lymphatic
system increasing blood circulation and speeds up the metabolism
which can aid in weight loss and improve the overall look of the
body. Among the positive therapeutic affects that a steam shower
has is on the immune system causing the body to produce more
white blood cells. The increase in cell count is the first
defense in fighting off the common cold as well as other
diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, influenza, allergies and
pneumonia. Similar to a small vaporizer that emits steam into
the air, steam showers serve up the same home-based solutions in
order to relieve a sore throat, excessive coughing, nasal
congestion, and for clearing up fluid in the lungs. Steam
showers are also known to flush out the toxins and other
impurities from the body through sweat glands which can have a
positive affect on the skins' appearance; making it appear more
youthful and by adds moisture to dry skin.
Unlike conventional showers, one of the great features of a
steam shower is that they are one compact unit and can installed
wherever there is a water supply making them much more versatile
and are leak proof. The two-fold benefits of a luxurious steam
shower provide therapeutic relief on the body and can add a
modern elegant look to your bathroom.
Written by Shelley Murphy on behalf of www.victoriaplumb.com an
online retailer of bathroom furniture, steam showers, whirlpool
spa baths and bath related products serving the United Kingdom.