1. Steam bath is a systemic diathermy therapy, which can promote blood circulation and metabolism, increase blood flow, reduce blood lipid and cholesterol, and restore normal physiological functions of human body.

2. The function of steam bath is to stimulate the increase of white blood cells in blood and improve human immunity.

3. The temperature change in vitro is due to the expansion and contraction of blood vessels, which can prevent arteriosclerosis.

4. In the process of steaming, excess water and harmful substances in the body are discharged, and excess fat is decomposed and consumed. It is also beneficial to the regeneration of epidermal cells, eliminating skin relaxation and playing the role of losing weight and bodybuilding.

Interpretation of TCM

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that when taking a steam bath, people can feel phlegm, nose and mouth at the same time, and they should be nourished from the outside to the skin and from the inside to the viscera, which can not only strengthen yang and replenish qi, but also nourish yin and moisten dryness, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Taking a bath often has the functions of reconciling the camp guards, calming and calming the nerves.

Western medicine explanation

Modern medical research has confirmed that the action factors of steam bath on human body are the dual effects of high temperature and air humidity and the stimulation of cold air or cold water. It can promote metabolism, accelerate blood circulation, improve respiratory function and cardiovascular system function, help to restore fatigue and repair damaged tissues, and regulate nervous system function.

Extended data:

Avoid using it

When taking a steam bath, you should choose the appropriate temperature, humidity and residence time according to your specific situation. The average endurance time of healthy people in dry hot steam bath (temperature 80℃ ~ 90℃, gas humidity 20% ~ 40%) is about 65438 07 minutes. In the hot and humid steam bath (40℃ ~ 50℃, air humidity 80% ~ 100%), it can stay for 19 minutes at most.

The temperature and duration of cold water used for cooling vary from person to person. In principle, there should be no chills or discomfort. It is best to end the bath with warm water. Rest for more than half an hour after taking a bath, drink some light salt water or juice to replenish water and electrolytes in the body. It takes about 1.5 ~ 2.5 hours to take a bath, usually once a week.

The precautions of steam bath are roughly the same as those of hot and cold bath. Children's bathing time should not be too long, with 10 minutes as the degree; Athletes should not take steam bath during training and before competition 1 ~ 2 days, but should take it after exercise.

Contraindications

Acute inflammation, infectious diseases, hypertension, severe arteriosclerosis, diabetes complicated with ketoacidosis, hyperthyroidism, chronic alcoholism, epilepsy, renal failure, malignant tumor, bleeding tendency, and pregnant women are not suitable for blisters.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-steam bath (bath method)