Why do people use steam rooms?
A steam room is any waterproof enclosure into which a steam generator keeps the room filled with thick clouds of steam. The average temperature in a steam room is between 115 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Steams rooms have been around for thousands of years and were popular among the ancient Greeks, Romans and Turks. People use steam rooms for several different reasons.Stress ManagementSitting in a steam room can be relaxing. The warm temperature and steam reduce tension and stress.Pain ReliefSteam bathing can provide relief for muscle and joint pain, and help injuries heal faster, according to the Sauna and Steam Bathing Explained website.Skin CareStepping into a steam room can be good for the skin. The high temperature makes people sweat, and the sweat mixes with water from the steam to thoroughly clean the skin, all the way down to the pores. The pores also open wider because of the warm temperature.Respiratory ReliefSteam bathing can relieve congestion and sinus pressure, and provide
