How Do You Use A Steam Room?
Steam rooms have been popular for many years and devotees claim that relaxing in a steam room can provide multiple health benefits. A steam room is an enclosed room heated to around 115 degrees and constantly filled with steam. It differs from saunas in that it contains moist heat rather than dry heat. According to Dr. Tom Allison of the Mayo Clinic, the No. 1 health benefit of steam rooms is stress reduction. Steam rooms are easy to use, but there are a few precautions to keep in mind. Talk to your doctor before you start using a steam room. This is particularly important if you suffer from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or any other medical condition. Your doctor can advise you whether steam rooms are safe for someone with your condition. Wait about an hour to use a steam room if you have just eaten. Sitting in a steam room with a full stomach can cause discomfort and lead to an upset stomach. Take a shower before entering the steam room. Most public steam rooms require
