The History
If the test of time is any measure, steam bathing and aromatherapy have certainly withstood it. For thousands of years, people of all cultures have indulged in the soothing warmth of aromatic steam baths.
Steam treatments have a stimulating effect on the cardiovascular system. The pulse rate increases from 75 beats per minute during a 15–20-minute treatment.
This increases blood circulation, but not blood pressure, since the heat also causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to expand, accommodating the increased blood flow. The dilation of the capillary vessels enables the bloodstream to carry great amounts of nutrients to the skin, including the increased absorption of the essential oils that are carried in the bloodstream.
During your steam bathing session, you have the option of selecting an essential oil blend of your choice to diffuse into your ambience to create a stimulating aromatic experience!
Experience the tranquility of the forest…
The Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing Blend is formulated with terpene-rich essential oils inspired and associated with forest bathing. Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing, is the mindful practice of absorbing the calming atmosphere of natural places like the forest. Shinrin-yoku originated and was named in Japan in the early 1980s as a process for disconnecting from technology to relax and unwind. Decades of research and recent studies indicate that being immersed in a forest with mindful intention likely has enormous health and wellbeing benefits. Bring the forest into your steam bath by choosing to diffuse the Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing Blend!
Take a deep breath to escape to the woods...
With the Northern Escape Woodland Blend is like taking a journey through the forests of the world. Several of the many wood oils found in Nothern Escapte are soothing to the skin and tissues. Forget the rush of everyday life as you fill your steam bath with the inspiring, fresh aroma of Northern Escape Woodland Blend!
Create a calming atmosphere and relax...
Add this restful blend to your steam bath to create a relaxing, renewing experience.
The soothing, grounding aroma of doTERRA Serenity Restful Blend is magical!
What Can You Expect From a Session?
Limit treatment time to 15 to 20 minutes. Drink plenty of water before and after the steam bath to replace fluids lost during the treatment. The sweat glands can secrete up to 30 grams of sweat per minute or almost one pint per 15 minutes. Fatigue and other indications of dehydration can occur with as little as 1–2% loss in body weight.
The main thing to keep in mind is to enjoy the process. Do not push your body beyond its comfort level; the point is not to sweat it out the longest but to allow your mind and body to luxuriate in this fragrant, health-enhancing, and invigorating miniature spa treatment.
Some Precautions To Consider
There are a few precautions to keep in mind. Because of the increase in cardiovascular activity caused by the high heat, steam therapy is not recommended for people with heart disease or other cardiovascular problems. Individuals with high blood pressure should first consult their doctor. In addition, the treatment is not advised for pregnant women, small children, or the elderly. Do not take a steam bath treatment if you have a fever. If you have been working out, be sure that your body has had time to cool down before exposing it to the heat of a steam bath.
How Can an Aroma Steam Sauna Session Help?
Benefits of Aroma Steam Sauna: