Shower cubicle technology has made massive advancements over the past few years, and now homeowners can install their bathrooms with the most spectacular fittings from spa baths with coloured water to plasma TV screens. One of the most impressive developments, though, is the all-in-one shower with steam room and/or sauna. These enable you not only to cleanse, but also enjoy the health benefits of steam rooms. Read on to find out more about this amazing additions to your bathroom.
Benefits of a Shower Cubicle with Steam Function
Sweating has been used as a means of staying healthy by countries such as Sweden and Finland for centuries. In Finland there is one sauna for every five people, and it is not uncommon for residents over the age of 80 to be regular sauna users. In fact, that's what keeps them so healthy for longer! Sweating helps purge the body of toxins, increases the circulation, improves the immune system and gives a youthful glow to skin. It can help ease arthritic conditions, and the ritual of relaxing in a steam room or sauna is an excellent stress-buster. If you don't have time to visit your local health club's steam room, then consider investing in your own all-in-one shower cubicle at home.
Different Types of Steam Room Shower Cubicles
As with all bathroom fittings, there are different styles of steam room shower cubicles to choose from. The best way to decide is to consider which will fit in best with your existing décor, and which functions are most important to you. These are two different types you could consider:
Computerised Digital Steam Shower Cubicle
These are about as high-tech as you can get. A white-framed shower cubicle is packed to the rafters with technology including hydro acupressure massage jets, high-temperature steam function, foot massage device, computerised digital controls, CD and radio player, hands-free telephone, ozone sterilisation and air ventilation. The overhead rain shower gives a delicious rainfall experience. These products range from just under £1000 to nearly £3000, depending on the model bought. Aquaplus has an impressive range of these.
Traditional Finnish Sauna Shower Cubicle
For a more traditional style of sauna shower cubicle, the Tris model from Ideal Standard fits the bill. The multi-functional shower cabin is made from wood, and contains a tropical-effect and hydro-massage shower, a sauna and a steam room in a cabin no longer than a bath. The sauna feature is a stove filled with 2kg of volcanic stones, ideal for producing dry heat. The steam dispenser allows you to add a few drops of aromatherapy oils to create a healing effect. The cabin's wood is given a special oil treatment to make it waterproof and retain its appearance.
Your normal shower cubicle will seem positively boring now you understand the benefits of an all-in-one product, so start picking up those bathroom catalogues and find the one to suit you.
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