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• Part 1 of 3: Preparing for the steam bath
• Part 2 of 3: Using the steam bath properly
• Part 3 of 3: Restoring the steam bath
• Warnings

The human body has two ways of getting rid of toxins, through the kidneys and through the skin. Toxins can be transported from the skin through sweat, which is why people take a steam bath. After 5 to 20 minutes in a steam bath, the skin starts to secrete the waste products in your body, making you feel and look healthier.

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Part 1 of 3: Preparing for the steam bath

1. Drink plenty of water before taking the steam bath. You will sweat a lot in the steam room within a short period of time, and this can cause dehydration. Drink several glasses of water before taking the steam bath to make sure you don't dry out.
   • Wash your body thoroughly. Make sure all the dirt is washed out of your pores. If there is dirt on your body, it can clog your pores and cause acne or pimples. When your pores are clogged, it is harder for your body to excrete toxins.
2. Do not eat an hour before taking the steam bath. Here are many of the same reasons why it is better not to eat an hour before swimming. Eating can make you feel bloated, and eating makes your digestive tract active, so you should avoid eating for as long as possible before the steam bath.
   • If you still want to eat something, have something like a light snack or some fruit.
3. Do stretching exercises before taking the steam bath. Do some light stretching to loosen up your muscles and help your body get rid of some toxins through your pores. By doing stretching exercises you also increase your blood circulation, so that the toxins can be transported faster through sweating through your skin.

Part 2 of 3: Using the steam bath properly

1. Take a shower. Taking a shower before taking the steam bath makes it easier for your body to adjust to a natural temperature, making the steam bath all the more effective. A warm shower is better than a cold shower, but make sure the shower is not too hot because it is better not to sweat just yet.
2. Put on a light cotton towel. The less you put on, the more effective the steam bath is. Your body can release more toxins when you are naked, so wear as little clothing as possible.
   • Remove any jewelry or glasses.The towel should be all you have with you.
3. Make sure you have enough time to completely relax. Do not rush into the steam room. Try not to schedule the steam room for an appointment or chores you want to do. The emphasis should be on relaxing and enjoying the steam bath.
   • Turn off your phone or put it in a safe place so you won't be disturbed.
4. Relax while taking the steam bath. You can decide for yourself whether you want to sit or lie in the steam bath. The most important thing is that you relax and enjoy the experience. Free your head from stress and problems and enjoy the time you spend in the steam room.
5. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. For optimal relaxation and enjoyment, inhale through your nose and out through your mouth, holding your breath for a few seconds before exhaling. With your eyes closed, you can focus more on your other senses, and focusing on your breath is a very effective way to relax and de-stress.
6. Drink enough water while taking the steam bath. Bring a bottle of water to the steam room. You will sweat a lot more than usual because it is so hot in the steam bath, and therefore your body loses moisture much faster than normal.
   • Drink often from the bottle to make sure you don't dry out in the steam bath.
7. Stay in the steam bath for 5-20 minutes. If you have had enough after 5 minutes and want to get out of the steam bath, you can just do that. But don't stay in the steam room for more than 20 minutes at a time, or you run the risk of your body overheating.
   • If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or otherwise unwell while taking the steam bath, get out immediately and find a cool place.

Part 3 of 3: Restoring the steam bath

1. Cool slowly with water and air. You may feel the urge to find an extremely cold place after the steam bath, but it is better to resist that urge. You can then put your body in shock or start shivering. You better look for a cool place and let your body cool down naturally.
   • Drink more water so that you can replenish the moisture you lost during the steam bath.
2. Take another shower. You may want to take as cold a shower as possible after you get out of the steam bath, but then you run the risk of your body going into shock from the sudden temperature changes. Your body is supposed to return to its natural temperature.
   • Start with a warm shower, and let the shower gradually get colder until the water is pleasant and cold.
   • Some people take a cold shower halfway through the steam bath, so that the steam bath has an even greater health effect due to the many temperature changes. This is only recommended for people who have been used to taking steam baths for some time, as they know what their body can handle.
3. Relax for a few minutes. It is important that you take some time to relax after the steam bath. Most people find that the time to relax is over as soon as they get out of the steam bath and that it is time for the hustle and bustle of everyday life again. This negates the relaxation that a steam bath brings about.
   • Take a few minutes to relax and avoid having to do anything at all. You should have already made sure you have time to relax completely, and why not enjoy it?

Warnings

• When you first take a steam bath, try not to stay in it for more than 10 minutes. Your body has yet to get used to the experience, so you shouldn't go for 20 minutes right away.
• Women who are pregnant, people with heart complaints or high or low blood pressure should not take a steam bath. If you have another medical complaint or illness, ask your doctor or treating physician whether it is safe to take a steam bath.