Steam shower

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In addition to acting as a normal shower, a steam shower produces water vapor using a steam generator. Most steam shower rooms are sold as stand alone shower units with anywhere from twelve to thirty jets. They are generally self-contained enclosures that do not allow the water vapor into the rest of the room. Many are very luxuious and have additional features such as foot massagers, aromatherapy systems, ceiling rain showers, radios, telephones, and CD players.

Steam

The vapor produced by these shower units is often referred to as steam, but this is a misconception. Real steam, or super-heated water, is invisible and would result in serious burns if applied to the skin. In common speech, steam most often refers to the white mist that condenses above water as the hot vapor mixes with the cooler air.

Health benefits

Along with many other added benefits, medical professionals say that steam stimulates the lymphatic system, increasing blood circulation and speeding up the metabolism. Another therapeutic affect of the steam shower is on the immune system, causing the body to produce more white blood cells. The increase in white cell count is key in fighting off the colds, as well as other diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, the flu, and pneumonia. Steam showers can relieve a sore throat, excessive coughing, and nasal congestion, similar to a small vaporizer unit. Steam showers are also known to flush out toxins and other impurities, from the body, through the sweat glands. Steam also adds moisture to dry skin. Along with an overall increase in the appearance of luxury spa products, technical innovations resulting in lower costs have made steam showers a more common bathroom fixture, in recent years.