Steam Bath therapy
Steam bathing has been part of cultures around the world throughout history, but it’s not uncommon to meet Americans unfamiliar with the practice. And Slimfit Clinic is one of the best clinic to provide steam bath therapy in Siliguri.
What Is Steam Bath?
Steam therapy has been used since ancient times as a traditional healing system all over the world. Finnish saunas, Turkish baths and Japanese steam rooms are some of the traditional types of steam baths. Swedana is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment which usually follows the Abhyanga treatment. In Ayurvedic medicine, the term ‘Swedana’ refers to the treatment which involves sweating. This treatment is used to relieve the excess doshas or toxin from the body. This helps the person to establish a state of balance and also promote general health and well being.
Benefits of Steam Bath
Removal of Toxins
Improves Blood Circulation in the Body
Reducing Weight
Benefits the skin
Cleansing of Respiratory System
Relieves Stress
WHEN TO come for THE STEAM BATH
- If you suffer from poor blood circulation, you may try to regularly alternate the hot bath and a cold shower to stimulate your blood circulation.
- The intake of alcohol, drugs, or medication for blood pressure before going into the steam bath is not recommended.
- Try to not go into the steam bath after a heavy meal, while you’re still digesting.
- If you are trying to quit smoking and are wearing nicotine patches, remove them before you enter the steam bath, as the increased blood circulation will increase your body’s absorption of substances.
Steam Bath PROCEDURE
Steam bath is a glowing therapy wherein a person sits inside a box keeping their head out. This box contains a mixture of herbs and medicinal leaves. The person sits in the steam box which is filled with herb-infused steam for about ten minutes to half hour. The herbs are added to the steam therapy according to the individual’s state of imbalance. This therapy helps to drive the herbal oil deeper into the layers of the person’s skin. The sweating helps to remove toxins. In Steam bath, a deep bath is filled with herbal decoctions or essential oils. Essential oils like lemon grass and eucalyptus oil are used to speed up the process of detoxification.
The steam therapy is truly an enjoyable and rejuvenating experience for the individual. In this therapy the body is nourished by the herbal steam and a cool damp cloth is placed on the back of the neck and the forehead in order to keep the head cool. The practitioners gently mists or moistens the face with organic rose water.
This process results in the release of endorphins which make the individual relax absolutely in an invigorated and blissful state of being. The herbs that are used in the steam help to remove the toxins, soften the muscles and also support the increase of healthy blood circulation. To rehydrate and cool the individual’s body, room temperature cooling teas like hibiscus or rose-mint will be given