What Is The Ideal Steam Shower Temperature?

So, how hot, is too hot? It's important to makes sure we set our steam showers at a temperature that:

1. Gives us the natural healing benefits we expect, and
2. That will be comfortable for us to enjoy.

The quick answer is 110° to 115° F (43° to 46° C). This is the recommended temperature for all steam showers. We might reason that if some heat is good for me, more heat will be even better for my skin, blood vessels, or sinuses. You could reason that way but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Obviously we don't want the steam so hot that it will burn us. That is obvious (or at least it should be) :).

The steam actually effects our bodies at a metabolic level.

• In reaction to the steam, or metabolism increases to stabilize our core temperature.
• This increase in metabolism uses our bodies energy.
• Blood vessels and capillaries close to our skin dilate, helping the heat to escape from our bodies.
• This increases the amount of blood needed to fill the body's demands.

If none of this happens, our bodies would quickly overheat and we would die. Thankfully our bodies are finely tuned machines and as one area of the body undergoes change, other part of our body kick in to offset the effects of the change. And that is why it is important to follow the recommended shower temperature. If we increase the water temperature beyond what is safe, it may be more than our bodies can react to. Most steam showers have maximum temperature regulators built in to keep our showers from reaching dangerous levels. Even at the recommended temperature, we shouldn't exceed twenty minutes. But there is an upside... Calories. You know that energy we use to regulate our bodies temperature? That energy consumes calories. The amount of calories burned can be equal to a strenuous exercise without doing much of anything, just standing there. The work out is happening inside our bodies. It's always important to check your steam shower and make sure you are getting the recommended steam temperature. With all the health benefits that come from enjoying a steam shower, we always want to use it responsibly and within the recommended ranges for our well being. If you are looking for a high quality steam shower, make sure to check out our reviews.
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