- Improves breathing; opens up nasal passages related to symptoms of allergies or viruses
- Hot mist helps to promote sinus drainage and loosens bronchial secretions
- May provide temporary relief of asthma-type symptoms
- Hot mist soothes the throat
- Warm mist helps decrease symptoms due to croup
- Acts as a natural expectorant
- Cleanses the skin and may relieve acne conditions
- Opens up pores
- Lubricates and hydrates the skin
- Rejuvenates and leaves skin with a healthy glow
- Shaving in a steam shower is easier
- Prepares the skin follicles for easier waxing
- Removes toxins from the body
- Increases circulation
- Helps the body rid itself of excess sodium
- May relieve pain and discomfort of arthritis
- Rids the body of metabolic and other waste products
- Helps with detoxification
- Relieves stress and encourages relaxation
- Promotes deep, restful sleep
- Fosters a sense of well-being
- Can help increase the length of REM cycles during sleep
- Combining Steam and AromaTherapy (lavender) may promote soothing relief from stress and tension
- Combine Steam and MusicTherapy to manage stress
- Combine Steam and ChromaTherapy to enhance your mood elevation
- Increases blood circulation
- Boosts metabolism
- Helps to reinvigorate tired muscles
- Removes lactic acid from over-worked muscles
- Increases muscular flexibility and is great for stretching
- On average, burns 150 calories in a 15 minute session at 114 degrees
- Uses less than 2 gallons of water for a 1/2 hour steambath
- Costs cents to operate and may increase equity of the home
- Saves energy by following steam shower with a cold shower