The steam bath is a popular ritual for cleansing the body and mind that has been practiced for many centuries. The gentle interaction of heat and moisture increases the well-being of the bathers. In contrast to the dry and hot sauna, the steam bath creates a mild, warm, humid climate. The temperature is typically between 40 °C and 50 °C, and the humidity is in the range of 80 to 100% relative humidity. Cultural significance of the steam bath In ancient Rome, steam baths played an important role in people's daily lives. These thermal baths were public bathhouses that served not only as places for body cleansing, but also as social meeting places. Ancient steam bathThey offered various rooms with different temperatures and facilities such as warm water pools, leaf baths and steam baths. The Romans believed in the healing effects of warm water and steam on the body and regularly visited the thermal baths to relax, socialize and take care of their health. Thermal baths were often magnificently furnished and served as important centers of public life in cities of the Roman Empire. Steam baths were also very important in other cultures, especially in the Middle East and in Asian countries. Hammams are an integral part of Muslim culture. In Asian countries such as Japan, staying in hot springs is a tradition that goes back centuries. The effect of a steam bath on the body Human in a steam bath Steam baths have a variety of positive effects on the human body. The moist heat helps to open the pores and remove dirt and impurities from the skin. Sweating also removes toxins from the body, which leads to cleansing and detoxification. In general, regular use of steam baths improves skin health and moisture balance. The pleasant warmth of the steam bath also increases blood circulation and relaxes the muscles, which leads to relief from tension and pain. Visiting a steam bath can be very beneficial, especially for rheumatism patients. Steam baths also open the airways. In this way, they help to relieve respiratory diseases such as colds and bronchitis. Last but not least, steam baths promote relaxation and reduce stress. The use of essential oils as an infusion can also increase the effectiveness of the steam bath. Depending on the scent, this effect can be more calming or more stimulating and strengthening. In general, the steam bath is gentler than the sauna due to the milder temperature, and the high humidity is perceived as more pleasant, especially by people with respiratory diseases. Buy thermo-hygrometers from FISCHER for your steam bath as well as other measuring instruments such as hygrometers and thermometers Steam bath hygrometers Choose the high-quality thermometers, hygrometers and thermo-hygrometers from FISCHER, which always deliver precise measurement results! These are carefully tested at the factory, so you only have to make any corrections to the display in exceptional cases. Especially for the wellness area, i.e. your steam bath, we recommend our steam bath thermo-hygrometer, which combines a thermometer and a hygrometer. This means you can read the humidity and temperature in your steam bath on one device. For other wellness areas, such as the sauna, you can find sauna instruments in Fischer's online shop. If you have any questions about our measuring devices or other concerns, we are always available to advise you. In this case, please contact us!

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