A steam room, although similar in many of the benefits that it provides to the user, a steam room is not the same thing as a sauna.

Rather than using hot rocks, or another heating element to raise the temperature of the room and create a dry hot environment, steam rooms are filled by a water-filled generator that pumps moist heat into the air.

This creates a very different inner environment. Rather than the 5-15% humidity ideal for a sauna, steam rooms aim for as much humidity as possible, usually in the region of 95-100%.

It will be so humid in the room that you should not be surprised if you see water forming on the wall, which is why steam rooms are constructed of glass, plastic, or tiles, not the wood of a traditional sauna.

Whilst the temperature in a sauna is significantly higher, this is more than made up for by the high humidity levels.

One of the major factors that will help you decide which of these options to go for in your own property is what type of heat you prefer. Sure, there are plenty of great health benefits to both, but if you don’t enjoy sitting in a dry heat environment a sauna probably isn’t for you.

You’ve got to remember that a steam room or steam room installation Glasgow is one of the best luxury items that it is possible to install. Picking the option that is the most comfortable and relaxing environment is a major part in your decision.

To help you make up your mind, we have put together a list of some of the biggest health reasons to consider choosing a steam room.

Loosens congestion

How often have you heard someone tell you that you’ll feel better after a shower when you have a cold?

There is actually plenty of research to support this as the steam of the shower will help to reduce congestion by loosening the mucus that has gathered in your nasal passage.

This effect is amplified significantly by using a steam room and you may find that your blocked nose frees completely from the moment that you step inside.

Using a steam room can also help to relieve a number of other cold symptoms including headaches, sinus congestion, and sore throats.

Clears blackheads away

If you have ever been for a facial treatment at a spa, you will remember the spa attendant applying a warm cloth to before removing blackheads from the skin.

This is because the heat and humidity of the cloth opens up the pores of the skin and softens the dirt and oil gathered there.

This makes it easier to remove the blackheads.

When your pores open up, all sorts of toxins and debris will be released, producing clearer, healthier looking, and more toned looking skin.

No treatment method is more effective in doing this than a steam room. Even better, the perspiration that will gather on your skin during what is known as a steam bath, will wash away much of the gunk that has been loosened. A steam room is a fantastic way to give yourself a good detox and skin treatment, without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.

Aids workout recovery

Post-workout you feel great. The endorphins are pumping, your head is in the right place, and you’re ready to take on the world.

You wake up the next morning however, and the aches and pains of the day before quickly bring you back down to earth.

Steam rooms are great places to go straight after a workout. They increase the circulation of blood throughout the body, helping sore muscles to relax and promoting  the healing of the minor tears that occur with any intense workout.

It is no fluke that so many professional athletes swear by steam treatment as a vital part of their recovery following games, training, and workouts.

Reduces stress

Stress not only makes every single part of your day that little bit harder, it is also connected to a range of physical health conditions.

Sitting alone in a steam room will help to decrease your stress levels by prompting your body to produce less of the hormone cortisol that regulates how much stress that you feel.

Reduces the chance of illness

Heat and water are proven to improve the immune system and stimulate the cells in your body that are responsible for fighting infection.

This means that a steam room is not only a highly effective way to deal with cold symptoms that you already have, but will also significantly reduce the risk of a new cold developing in the near future.

The detoxing effect we mentioned earlier may also eliminate many of the impurities responsible for illness and infection.