Going to the bathhouse in Russia is a whole tradition. The procedure heals, relaxes and fills with vigor. Many people regularly visit the steam room because they have already experienced its unique effects.
However, in order for a trip to the bathhouse to bring only benefits and not harm your health, you need to know some rules. We will tell you in this article what you should remember when visiting a steam room.
Diseases for which Bath is Recommended
Everyone knows that the benefits of a bath for the body are extremely great, but not everyone knows exactly what effect bath procedures have. Yes, of course, they drive out diseases and stimulate the immune system, but this is not the whole list.
During a visit to the steam room, due to profuse sweating, waste and toxins are removed from the body, and the skin is cleansed by opening the pores. The bath also relaxes muscles and tones the body’s main life support systems. Beginners most often think that the benefits of the steam room are only in the treatment of colds.
It’s worth saying right away that the effect of adopting procedures can be radically different:
- if a cold is in its initial stage, then a good steaming of the body will have a positive effect;
- exacerbations cannot be treated with high temperatures, since the effect may be the opposite.
In addition to the common cold and bronchitis, you can fight other diseases with the help of a bath:
- laryngitis;
- chronic runny nose (read: “Is it possible to go to the bathhouse with a runny nose and colds?
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- myositis;
- radiculitis;
- arthritis;
- various neurological diseases (also their prevention).
In a Russian bathhouse, benefits and contraindications always go side by side, and therefore it is worth knowing about those diseases for which visiting the bathhouse is strictly prohibited:
- acute inflammatory processes in the body;
- persistently high blood pressure (hypertension);
- heart failure and other diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- circulatory disorders.
Contraindications by disease category
The steam room has a negative effect on the human body when there are diseases of internal organs and systems.
Cardiac system
Procedures are especially dangerous for people with serious heart pathologies. High temperatures and high humidity contribute to a significant expansion of capillaries and blood vessels, which can lead to heart overload, hypertensive crisis and thrombosis.
Respiratory system
Warmed air helps improve the functioning of the respiratory system, the mobility of the intervertebral discs, and strengthens the lungs. However, people who have:
- inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system;
- oncology with metastases;
- open tuberculosis;
- chronic respiratory diseases with stress on the heart.
Kidneys and urinary tract
Visitors who have minor kidney problems can improve their physical condition through sauna treatments. Such a rest will provide maximum relaxation and relieve stress on the kidneys.
It is strictly prohibited to visit the steam room if you have the following diseases:
- nephritis of the kidneys and ureters in acute form;
- stones in the kidneys and ureters;
- serious kidney pathologies with impaired kidney function;
- malignant formations;
- disturbances of water and electrolyte balance.
Liver and gallbladder
High temperatures and high humidity help relieve the liver and gallbladder, which leads to improved biochemical processes in the organs. But if there is urolithiasis, malignant formations, stones, nephritis or cirrhosis, in this case the bath is contraindicated.
Gastrointestinal organs
In conditions of high humidity and hot air, the functioning of the stomach and intestines improves, which promotes detoxification of the body. In addition, comfortable warmth prevents the development of dysbacteriosis and flatulence.
Visiting a steam room is contraindicated in cases where there are:
- hepatitis and peptic ulcer in chronic form;
- cholelithiasis;
- diarrhea;
- enterostomy;
- malignant formations;
- bloody vomiting.
Skin
Visiting the bathhouse is contraindicated for people suffering from skin diseases. These include:
- eczema;
- rash of unknown origin;
- acute tuberculosis of the skin;
- psoriasis;
- erythroderma;
- mycosis;
- scleroderma with focal lesions;
- purulent rash;
- leprosy;
- viral skin pathologies.
Musculoskeletal system
Bath procedures will bring many benefits to people who often engage in sports or physical labor. Hot air helps relieve tension in muscles and joints, remove toxins and relieve pain.
It is not recommended to visit the steam room in the sauna and bath for people who have:
- arthritis and rheumatism in acute form;
- injuries and wounds;
- radicular syndrome of compressive type;
- discopathy.
Nervous system
In general, bath therapy has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, promotes relaxation and relief from fatigue. But at the same time, it is worth completely eliminating the bath with contraindications, which include:
- epileptic seizures;
- myasthenia gravis;
- paralysis of the vascular system;
- Parkinson's disease;
- cerebral paralysis;
- autonomic-peripheral nervous dysfunction;
- migraine;
- low pressure.
Choosing Between Bath and Sauna
The main task of the steam room is to remove toxins, which is only possible when extreme conditions are created for the body to function. Judging by this condition, a bathhouse has greater health benefits, because the air parameters set there can be considered optimal in comparison with a sauna.
Main characteristics of baths and saunas:
- air humidity: bathhouse – 40-60, sauna – 8 percent;
- temperature: bath – 55–70, sauna – up to 110 degrees.
Having considered these parameters, it is worth saying how a bathhouse is beneficial for health in addition to simple warming up:
Humid air has greater thermal conductivity, and therefore in a steam room the human body warms up more deeply, but under less aggressive conditions. This creates a positive impact on
- cardiovascular system;
- The benefits of a steam bath are also enhanced by using a broom. In a sauna, dry heat simply cannot provide such a strong healing effect.
The sauna has a significant drawback: it is impossible to control the temperature with the same precision that is available in a sauna. Accordingly, the question of the advantages of a bath over a sauna (or vice versa) remains open and the choice of establishment is the prerogative of the visitor.
What both types of steam rooms have in common is that you cannot enter them with wet hair, as they conduct thermal energy more intensely and can lead to heat stroke.
Hormonal screening
A testosterone test is indicated for young men, since after reaching the age of 30, the production of the male hormone, testosterone, begins to decrease by 1% per year, which determines the risks of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, diabetes and other diseases.
The test is prescribed if a man has problems with skin and excess weight, there is a decrease in libido, or there are difficulties with conceiving. Hormone levels can change due to stress, disease development, or lifestyle changes, so doctors recommend monitoring hormonal status at any age.
How a Bath Can Be Useful and Dangerous for Men
For the male half of humanity, the positive effect of the bath is as follows:
- metabolic processes in the body are stimulated;
- metabolism improves;
- the activity of internal organs increases;
- various infectious pathogens and fungi are destroyed;
- the body's protective functions are restored;
- during sweating, waste and toxins are removed, which significantly reduce the speed of the body;
- Dousing after visiting the steam room is beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
However, there is also harm from the bathhouse if you visit it regularly and carry out the procedures incorrectly.
Under the influence of elevated temperatures, the reproductive function of the body may be temporarily impaired due to the death of sperm, but over time they are restored.
Complex biochemical blood test
This complex studies the main indicators of important enzymes in the blood, which reflect the work of internal organs: liver, kidneys, heart, pancreas - ALT and AST, total bilirubin with fractions, creatinine, total protein, urea. The test must be carried out regularly, especially for men whose diet is replete with spicy and fatty foods, and the consumption of alcohol, even in small quantities, is considered normal.
What to Expect from a Bath for Women
The female half will also find more positive aspects in the bathhouse than negative ones. Such procedures relax the nervous system and relieve stress, are an excellent help for losing weight, and cleanse the skin.
And the bathhouse has the same effect on the internal systems of the body as it does for men. Even pregnant women are sometimes recommended to take a bath, as it makes labor easier and reduces labor time by more than 30 percent. However, despite all the benefits of a steam bath, there is also harm from taking it for women.
What's the result?
There are many more benefits from a bath. And there will be no harm if you do everything wisely. Therefore, come to the hotel and bath complex “Lachi” for relaxation and recuperation. The experienced bathhouse attendants who work for us will make the process safe, comfortable, and beneficial for your well-being.
We have a huge selection of premises. You can carry out bath procedures in a purely friendly company or in a large group. We are located just 30 minutes from the Moscow Ring Road. In the environmentally friendly Moscow region. There is secure parking.
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Harm from the Bath
- You should not go to the bathhouse for the following reasons:
- acute inflammation in gynecology;
- the period after childbirth and other surgical interventions;
- if there were complications during childbirth;
- in the presence of oncological changes in the body (tumors).
Bath Assortment for Enhancing Utility
Naturally, when visiting a public bath, you must have a towel, sheet, slippers and a wool cap with you. You also need to have a high-quality bath broom and essential oils with you.
A freshly tied broom can only be rinsed in warm water, while a dry one will need to be steamed, but not in boiling water, since the leaves will fall off and there will be no beneficial effect on the body.
There are several features of preparing brooms, paying attention to which you can get an effective product:
- Even oak and birch trees from the nearest forest belt are suitable for knitting a broom yourself. It will be enough to cut off their branches and dry them for a couple of days in a dark place with high air temperature;
- It is important to choose trees that are as far away from transport routes as possible, since their positive qualities can be supplemented by negative ones from all the settled dust, various impurities and carcinogens.
As for essential oils, you can buy them at your nearest pharmacy and pay special attention to juniper and eucalyptus oils. As a standard, essential oil packaging includes instructions that describe all possible ways to use it, including visiting the steam room.
Additional restrictions for visiting the bathhouse
In addition to poor physical health, carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating can be reasons for refusing to visit the steam room.
Poisoning by fuel combustion products during the operation of a sauna stove is a common occurrence. This may be due to violation of equipment operation rules or the use of low-quality fuel material.
An equally dangerous factor when visiting a bathhouse is overheating of the body. People who are unprepared or in poor health do not need to exceed the permissible time spent in the steam room.
The main signs of overheating are mild dizziness, sudden changes in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting and fainting.
If such signs appear every time you visit the steam room, it is better to refuse bath procedures.
It is not advisable to visit the sauna while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, on a full or empty stomach, or after surgery.
Unprepared people should begin procedures with caution, gradually warming up the body, rising from the lower tiers to the upper ones, where the air masses are heated to the maximum.
Benefits of Steam Bath
You cannot overdo it with their use, since in high concentrations they are toxic and dangerous to the human body. It also wouldn’t hurt to consult a doctor before your first visit to the bathhouse, who will give detailed recommendations on the use of essential oils, and then there will definitely be no harm to the body.
If there is no negative impact on the body, you should go to the bathhouse regularly. Only in this case can you live with your physical and mental health in perfect order and harmony. The strength that comes to the visitor in the process of taking the procedures will help him throughout the work week, and if visiting the bathhouse becomes a habit, the effect will be permanent.
It is also worth remembering that the bathhouse is a place for rest and relaxation. Don't turn wellness treatments into drinking. This will not help the body in any way, and the safety of staying in the bathhouse will significantly decrease. It is better to drink herbal tea with honey after leaving the steam room and have a good rest while having a heart-to-heart conversation with friends.
How does a bath act on blood vessels?
The air temperature in the steam room of a classic Russian bath rises to 60-70°C, and humidity - up to 90%. These values are close to natural conditions and are well tolerated by a healthy body. Hot, humid air starts the process of redistributing blood supply to the arms and legs. The vessels dilate, the volume of circulating blood increases, and accordingly, the load on the veins and arteries increases. For healthy vessels, such a load does not pose a problem, but veins affected by varicose veins “delegate” it to the deep venous trunks. Frequent visits to the bathhouse with varicose veins provoke damage not only to the superficial, but also to the deep veins: their walls thicken and lose elasticity.
Steam room Benefits and Harm
If possible, a good massage of the steamed body would not hurt, but it should be done by a professional who can relax the muscles as much as possible, and not clog them. Cosmetics have the maximum effect on the skin precisely after leaving the steam room, when all the pores are open.
The article describes in detail the benefits and harms of a steam room in a modern bathhouse, and also discusses the main ways to enhance the healing effect. If you follow the advice, you can achieve maximum benefits for the body and turn the bathhouse into not only a place for relaxation, but also a real medical complex, where treatment will be a pleasure for every patient.
Go to the Bathhouse for Health and we, in turn, can create all the conditions for you so that your holiday in our bathhouse will only be useful for you, your friends and loved ones.
Test for prostate cancer - PSA
It stands for prostate specific antigen and is a tumor marker that determines the risk of developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the main causes of death in men among other cancers, so the study should be carried out regularly from the age of 35-40 years.
This test must be taken by all healthy men, even if they feel ideal. Prostate tumors are insidious and can develop quickly and asymptomatically. A simple laboratory examination will detect the disease at an early stage, when it is possible to cure.
Rules for visiting the sauna
The maximum benefit from visiting the sauna can be obtained by following several rules:
- It is useful to have a massage before going to the sauna. In addition, before the steam room, you should cleanse the skin so that dead cells do not inhibit the sweating process.
- It is not recommended to go to the steam room immediately after eating.
- Before and after the sauna you should not drink alcoholic beverages, since alcohol neutralizes all the positive effects.
- Hair should be wrapped in a towel, otherwise it will become dry and brittle.
- To protect against high temperatures, natural oil must be applied to the skin.
It is worth noting that salts, vitamins and microelements are washed out of the body through sweat. Therefore, when visiting a sauna, it is important to replenish the water-salt balance by drinking liquid.
