How to bathe in the Russian bath: useful tips

Many people believe that going to the bath is a hard slap-and-go and a permanent stay in the steam room. However, this error is erroneous. As in any other case, the procedure requires careful monitoring and appropriate training. Actions should be beneficial for the body, not harmful.

The benefits of the Russian bath

1. The optimum temperature in the cabin is 55-75 degrees, while the humidity varies from 45-65%. Thanks to favorable conditions, the skin is cleansed, slags and toxins are removed from the body, as a result cellulite disappears. For the same reason, the bony tissues warm up and strengthen, the blood circulation improves, the muscles come in tone.
2. Not many people know that with regular exposure to steam on the body and the body as a whole, there is no need to visit the gym. One hour of stay in the Russian bath is equivalent to 2.5 hours of intensive work on a treadmill or exercise bike.
3. With regard to diseases, the Russian bath is able to stabilize blood pressure, if it constantly jumps (not at the time of exacerbation), improve blood flow in the lymph and blood vessels, and normalize the work of the kidneys.
4. The steam room relieves a person of constant attacks of migraine and headache, contributes to the full activation of the organs of smell and breathing, puts in order the joints, in particular, relieves pain. Doctors especially advised to visit the Russian bath for people suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia, low immune system and arthritis.

Contraindications to visiting the Russian bath

There are a number of restrictions that must be considered if you are going to visit the steam room.

1. In the presence of skin diseases, namely the formation of ulcers and blisters, it is strictly forbidden to warm up in the bath. This concerns not only large neoplasms, but also small pimples.If we neglect this rule, a slight inflammation will develop into a full boil, which will itch and hurt.
2. Also, experts do not recommend visiting a Russian bath for people with heart and pulmonary insufficiency, epilepsy, malignant and benign tumors, and venereal diseases. Special attention should be paid to those who suffer from bronchitis and pneumonia.
3. Small children should not be treated with steam (under 5 years old). As for the elderly, they are allowed to warm up the body only after an examination by a doctor. Gynecologists in one voice say that the Russian bath is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. Those, in turn, often violate this rule.

Types of bath brooms and their effects on the body

1. Oak. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, disinfects the skin, draws out toxins and improves tissue elasticity.
2. Juniper. It fixes the nervous system, relieves stress, fights fatigue.
3. Nut. Experts advise to soar the skin with just such a broom to those people who suffer from varicose veins, diabetes, peptic ulcers.
4. Fir. It relieves the body of edema due to the removal of subcutaneous fluid. It has a calming effect, promotes sound sleep, treats sciatica.
5. Bird cherry The plant is more effective than all others struggling with the fungus, especially for the feet.
6. Birch tree. Brooms of this kind heal scratches and wounds, smooth scars, soothe the skin.
7. Alder. Due to the fact that the leaves contain sticky elements during processing, they stick to the skin and clean the pores. Alder is also an effective way to prevent chronic (non-acute) bronchitis and cough.
8. Nettle. Brooms on the basis of this plant are suitable for people suffering from back pain, arthritis, radiculitis, high blood pressure, "shattered" nervous system.
9. Eucalyptus. The rarest type of brooms of all listed. Thanks to the healing properties of the plant relieves a cold, partially eliminates allergies and cough.

Broom preparation
No matter what kind of broom you choose to carry out the procedure, it needs to be well steamed. In addition, in the process, do not forget to put the attribute in hot water so that it does not shrink. Always follow the safety precautions, in any case do not perform a tapping thoughtlessly. Treat problem areas, try not to injure the skin and do not get burned.

Required materials for a trip to the Russian bath

Put the following accessories in a large bag:

• a bath towel;
• bathrobe;
• slippers;
• sheet;
• clean underwear;
• appropriate headdress (felt, wool);
• shampoo, shower gel or soap;
• broom;
• body glove.

If desired, you can prepare an infusion of medicinal herbs and pour it on the stones, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Be sure to take care of the presence of a drink, it can be mineral water without gas, a decoction of medicinal plants, fresh juice or green tea with sugar.

The girls who watch the figure will not mind the procedure of scrubbing the coffee grounds or wrapping with honey and algae.

Important!
In visiting the Russian bath there are some limitations. First, completely give up alcoholic beverages on the day of the procedure. They have a heavy load on the heart muscle, as a result of which they have a bad influence on the state of health during steam treatment.

Secondly, you should not eat fatty and salty foods immediately before the procedure, especially in large quantities.Have a bite for 2-3 hours before leaving light salad or low-fat cottage cheese.

Stage number 1. Preparing to enter the steam room

1. Before proceeding to the procedure, visit the washing department. Rinse under warm water to prepare the body for further temperature processing. To the body to withstand the load in the steam room, water during rinsing should be in the range of 38-40 degrees. Important! When you take a shower, do not rub with a hard washcloth, do not use shower gel or soap. Such actions wash away the protective layer of the skin, as a result of which the dermis becomes vulnerable. If we neglect this advice, a high temperature regime will dry the skin. For this reason, it is worth to save the use of cosmetics before the procedure is completed.
2. While taking a shower do not drench your head, in particular, your hair. When you enter the steam room, the water will act as a conductor, so there is a risk of heat stroke. Be sure to wear a bath hat, which is sold in specialized stores and hypermarkets. If there is no possibility of purchase, sew the hat yourself from felt, wool, flax or cotton.

Important!
Before entering the steam room, dip the headgear into cold water, so that the head will stay cool throughout the procedure. Repeat the steps between the steps of taking a Russian bath.

As a rule, the number of entries into the cabin varies from 4 to 7 procedures, while they differ in temperature, humidity and duration.

Stage number 2. First visit to the steam room

At this stage, you need to get used to the subsequent high temperatures and how to warm up the body. Take a broom with you and steam it in boiling water until you do not need to use it.

For an initial visit to the steam room, sit on the lower shelf, in this place the temperature does not cross the threshold of 60 degrees. Also, you will not torment the lack of air, which appears in the case of being on the upper railing.

Spread the sheet, lie down on the shelf and relax. Breathe smoothly, the diaphragm should not be clamped. As soon as the body begins to sweat, the cheeks turn red, and the heart starts pounding faster, you can assume that the adaptation of the organism begins.

After this moment, move to the railing, which is slightly higher, settle down on them freely and relax.Do not overdo it, the first entry into the bath should not exceed 10 minutes.

Stage number 3. Visiting the steam room with a broom

The duration of the next visit varies from 10 to 20 minutes depending on the state of health, this is a matter of habit. By and large, you need to steam together to feel the beauty of the massage with a broom.

The procedure has a number of features that are observed in a certain order. The person who will be soared should lie on the bench, then the soaring proceeds to manipulate.

1. First you need to hold a slight plowing along the skin, in the direction from the neck to the legs.
2. After that shaking is performed. It is necessary to raise the broom to the ceiling, where a large accumulation of steam is formed. When the leaves are warm, a broom for a few seconds is applied to different parts of the body. Particular attention should be paid to the feet, lower back, back, in particular, the shoulder blades, shoulders and calves.
3. Following the point-like warming up of the body, there is a slight whipping by the broom, and the blows should not cause discomfort.
4. When the skin gets used, you need to stroke it with a broom for 1 minute, and then alternately perform poking and stroking, but at a faster pace.
5. The massage is completed with a broom with a hot compress: leaves heated by steam are applied to all parts of the body alternately. It is necessary to linger at one point for no longer than 5 seconds.
6. At the end of the soaring, do not rush to get up from the bench, wait 3 minutes, take a breath, then gently get up and leave the booth.
7. As mentioned earlier, the number of procedures should be 4-7 times. You can increase the temperature and duration of the session at your discretion, the main thing is to monitor your well-being. The maximum allowable threshold for the duration of the third and subsequent procedures should not exceed 25 minutes.

Practical recommendations

1. After you leave the steam room do not rush to rest to rest. Walk for 5 minutes, take a deep breath, exhale, cool. Take a warm shower, optionally bathe with soap and shampoo.
2. It is important to observe the progression of stay in the bath and rest outside the cabin. The longer you are in the steam room, the longer your rest should be outside it. Not the opposite. Do not allow water disruption. Drink warm (if possible hot) tea or water.
3. You can use cosmetics after 3-4 sessions, when the body is already warm enough and sweat. The same applies to the use of hard washcloths and honey wrapping.

A visit to the Russian bath in compliance with important aspects and recommendations will help get rid of many diseases, lose weight, bring muscles into tone and give skin elasticity. Watch your own health, do not sit in the steam room through force.

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