Ways to Use Steam Therapy
Traditional:
- Boil a few cups of water then pour the steaming water into a large bowl.
- Place gently on a firm flat surface, such as a kitchen table.
- Put a towel over your head to form a ‘tent’.
- Lean over with your face 15-20cm from the steam and inhale.
WARNING – do not use this this method with children; always use warm, rather than boiling water to prevent injury.
Shower:
- Run a hot shower and inhale the steam – you can even use essential oils to help refresh and revitalise.
Personal inhalers:
- Personal hand-held vapour inhalers are an easy and portable way to enjoy steam therapy on the go.
- A great idea for the office or holidays, they are also popular with public speakers, actors and singers to help open up the airways before performance.
Steam Vaporisers:
- Steam Vaporisers are plug-in electrical units which produce a steady flow of warm, humidified air to help ease cold symptoms.
- Very useful in the bedroom overnight, they can also be helpful during the day to raise humidity to healthy levels, particularly in winter to combat the drying effect of central air-conditioning.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.