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Steam Room health benefits

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durrson | 19:11 Sun 15th Oct 2006 | Body & Soul
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Can someone tell me the health benefits of a steam room. (Not to be confused with a dry or wet sauna or a steam shower)!

I always use the sauna at the gym for it's health benefits but other than it feeling nice, i don't know what a steam room is good for which the sauna doesnt already do

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According to this blurb it is very good for you.

http://www.thesaunadepot.com/steam-room-benefi ts.htm
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Thank, i came across that site, it appears more like a sales pitch more than informative approach though..

Saunas aid the circulatory system by increasing blood pressure amongst other things, I'm looking for what the steam room does what the sauna doesnt..

(I'm not counting "subtle spiritual and social benefits", i don't need steam for that lol)
I typed the question into Google and the top result was http://www.divapor.com/steam-room-articles/steam-room-benefits.php

All the information you could want is there, or here - http://www.divapor.com/steam-benefits.php
Health benefits of the steam room are:
a. Relieve stress
b. relaxation
c. weight loss
d. healthy skin
e. blood circulation
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