A steam bath with multiple positive effects, a moment of socializing, relaxation and true well-being.
History
Its origin is very ancient and we find traces of it already among the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. According to these peoples the steam bath strengthened and regenerated not only the body but also the spirit. After the fall of the Roman empire, the Arabs resumed this tradition with baths, called " hammam " ("to heat"). These baths, similar to the Roman ones, were however smaller and with a reduced number of stations.
Description
Sweating is less intense than in a very hot and dry environment like the sauna, but since the stay is longer, the end result is often that the amount of perspiration is higher.
The Turkish bath has several beneficial effects:
promotes circulation: the first effect of heat is the dilation of blood vessels, which promotes circulation;
promotes a deep cleansing and purification of the skin: When in an environment the vapor content is higher than the quantity of water present in the epidermis, a layer of moisture is formed on the skin that brings heat to the body. Heat causes the opening of pores with relative increase in sweating. The epidermis thus appears brighter, more elastic and softer as sweat eliminates numerous toxins and stimulates cell renewal. For this purpose it may be useful to remove dead cells by massaging with a horsehair glove.
it has a toning and relaxing effect and reduces stress: the nervous system is helped to combat stress and daily tension.
Turkish bath: the session:
It usually occurs in two stages: first you enter a room rich in heated water vapor where you stop for about 15 minutes; after which you go out and dive in a tub full of cold water for 30 seconds, alternatively you can use a shower.
It is possible to repeat the path several times, followed by a further relaxation phase of at least 20 minutes and a final massage.
Advice and contraindications:
To encourage circulation in the Turkish bath, it is preferable to lie down or keep your legs higher than your chest.
The practice in question is contraindicated when the body is particularly weak, in the presence of cardiovascular disorders, cutaneous or venereal diseases.
It is also necessary to pay close attention to the maximum heat tolerance time. This time varies from subject to subject. A signal that our body transmits to us in the event of excessive heat is the throbbing of the temples. If you feel this symptom you immediately exit the Turkish bath, take a cold shower and repeat the path.
Never eat an hour before the Turkish bath, always replenish the fluids lost using drinks, fruit juices or vegetables.
