The Art of Steam: A Guide to Saunas and Steam Baths

The Art of Steam: A Guide to Saunas and Steam Baths
Author: Hseham Amrahs
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-12-25
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Sauna and steam baths have a long history of use in Nordic countries, where they are considered an important part of daily life. In Finland, for example, there are an estimated 3.3 million saunas for a population of just 5.5 million people. In Japan, steam bathhouses called sento are an important part of the culture, and they are believed to have healing properties for both the body and the mind. Sauna and steam baths have also gained popularity in Western countries in recent years, as people have become more interested in natural forms of healing and self-care. In this book, we explore the growing trend of sauna and steam bath use in the United States and Europe and how people are incorporating them into their daily routines. The Benefits of Sauna and Steam Bath is written for anyone interested in learning more about the many health benefits of sauna and steam baths. Whether you are a seasoned sauna-goer or are new to the practice, this book will provide you with the information you need to make the most of your sauna and steam bath experience. We hope that this book will inspire you to explore the many benefits of sauna and steam baths and that it will encourage you to incorporate these practices into your daily routine. Whether you are looking to improve your cardiovascular health, lose weight, detoxify your body, or simply relax and de-stress, sauna and steam bath can help you achieve your health and wellness goals. We would like to thank the many experts in the field of sauna and steam baths who contributed to this book, as well as the individuals who shared their personal stories and experiences. We would also like to thank the readers who have taken the time to explore the many benefits of saunas and steam baths. We hope that you will find The Benefits of Sauna and Steam Bath to be a valuable resource on your journey to improved health and wellbeing.

Hot Tubs, Saunas and Steam Baths

Hot Tubs, Saunas and Steam Baths
Author: Alan E. Sanderfoot
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2005
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781580175494

With record numbers of people flocking to health spas to be massaged, wrapped, and steamed, it's no surprise that more homeowners are seeking to bring the spa experience home by installing their own hot tubs, saunas, and steam baths. The options in prefab and easy-installation home units that are now available can be overwhelming. Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths is the one guidebook homeowners will need for selecting, installing, and enjoying these home spa components. Full-color photographs complement the text and show the reader the range of designs available for both indoor and outdoor settings. In addition to demystifying the variety of units to choose from, author Alan E. Sanderfoot explains the installation and environmental requirements, addressing such issues as water, drainage, floor and ceiling surfaces, vapor barriers, doors, fencing, and lighting, as appropriate. Since enjoyment is the ultimate goal here, there is plenty of advice on how to make the most of a home spa, sauna, or steam bath, with information on accessories, health benefits, and safety guidelines. Covering one of the hottest home improvement trends today, Hot Tubs, Saunas, and Steam Baths offers the most up-to-date and accessible information available for anyone interested in creating a relaxing haven in the home.

With Light Steam

With Light Steam
Author: Bryon MacWilliams
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1609091655

In 1996 Bryon MacWilliams left the relative stability of the United States for the chaos of post-Soviet Russia and stayed. Over the course of nearly twelve years he reported on academe and the sciences for the world's leading publications and sought out the best baths—or banyas—everywhere he went. His story of Russia through its cult of steam begins on a frosty Sunday morning in a gypsy cab traveling to a bathhouse in Moscow, where the steam is conjured by an out-of-work carpenter named Grisha, who takes on MacWilliams as a kind of apprentice, allowing him into an otherwise closed world through which MacWilliams could see himself, and Russia, with different eyes. The Russian bathers insist, only half-jokingly, that the American is a spy. Writing in a highly engaging style, MacWilliams travels the country to convey the breadth of banya culture and what it means to steam, a process that is at once a simple cleansing and a deep purification. It awakens the body and quiets the mind, generating waves of good feeling akin to an endorphin high. Each chapter of this splendid book is an episode—spanning from several hours to several days—from the Far North, Moscow, the Ural Mountains, the Solovetsky Islands, and a southern stretch of the Volga River. With Light Steam, the title is derived from the phrase used in banyas in lieu of goodbye, is the only book in English devoted to the banya and the only volume in any language to present Russia through the lens of its bath culture, the most Russian thing there is. General readers and scholars alike will be enchanted with this unforgettable portrait of a people and a millennia-spanning tradition.

The Medieval Kingdoms of Nubia

The Medieval Kingdoms of Nubia
Author: Derek A. Welsby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN:

Nubia had a rich pagan heritage, stretching back thousands of years. During probably the 6th century AD various factors led to the adoption of Christianity. This book charts this huge cultural transition and its impact.

Steam Bath

Steam Bath
Author: Shane Allison
Publisher: Cleis Press
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1573449490

Steamy encounters in the bathhouse have been the stuff of erotic legend for centuries, just ask Spartacus! Shane Allison turns the stereotype on its ear in Steam Bath, a rollicking romp of pretty boys and dashing daddies doing it. From fresh faced twinks to to silver foxes and beautiful bears, Shane delivers sensational stories where every man is naked ALL THE TIME! A towel-snapping good read, Steam Bath is filled with sizzling porn bodies, sexy boys next door, and tantalizing tricks that fully capture the erotic dynamic of between men. Shane Allison is a rising gay erotica star and proves it with Steam Bath.

Surface Active Agents

Surface Active Agents
Author: Guido Bognolo
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2023-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000926265

The production and use of surface active agents have seen various evolutions over time, yet rarely, if ever, has this information been collated in one place. Covering all surfactant classes in a clear and concise style, from their properties and applications to an overview of the evolution of their production processes, this book is a comprehensive overview of the field. It is both a record of important documents and intellectual property as well as a springboard for possible future developments. Key features: Covers both man-made and natural surfactants Includes abundant references to production processes and developments of intellectual property Provides a complete background to the field of surface active agents today From producers and formulators of surface active agents to professors and students of raw materials, this book is appropriate for both academic courses and industry professionals.

The Detox Book, 3rd Edition

The Detox Book, 3rd Edition
Author: Bruce Fife
Publisher: Piccadilly Books, Ltd.
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-08-14
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0941599892

We live in a toxic world. Environmental pollution and disease-causing germs assault us continually day after day. Our food is nutrient deficient and our water supply dangerously contaminated. People today are exposed to chemicals in far greater concentrations then were previous generations. Thousands of tons of man-made chemicals and industrial pollutants are poured into our environment and our food supply daily. With such a massive attack on our health we should all be sick from toxic overload. And we are! In no other time in the history of the world has degenerative disease been as prominent as it is today. Diseases that were rare or unheard of a century ago are now raging upon us like a plague. Millions are dying from diseases that were virtually unknown in the past. Experts tell us that by the time we reach middle age, each one of us will have already been affected by either cancer, cardiovascular disease, or some other serious degenerative condition. Conventional medicine has no sure cure. Drugs, surgery, and radiation treatments can be as dangerous and debilitating as the diseases they attempt to cure. Nature, however, has provided us with the solution. Our bodies are amazingly resilient. If the disease-causing toxins are removed, the body will heal itself. This book outlines the steps you need to take to thoroughly detoxify and cleanse your body from these disease-causing agents. You will also learn how to reduce your toxic exposure and how to strengthen your immune system. Through detoxification you will free yourself from the chains of pain, reverse degenerative conditions, gain more energy, feel and look younger, improve your memory, and be happier. Virtually all the diseases of modern society, including many infectious illnesses, can be avoided or even cured by sensible systematic detoxification. Although we live in a toxic world we can take control of our health. This book will show you how. “The Detox Book is highly recommended for health reference collections.” ―The Midwest Book Review “A comprehensive handbook of detoxification therapies... Chapters give extensive background information on each subject, reports of research, and precise, detailed instructions for self-administration...An encyclopedic look at how we can care for and cleanse our amazingly resilient bodies.” ―Booklist American Library Association “The Detox Book is an excellent primer on cleansing the body. It provides everything you need to know about detoxification, why you must detoxify, and how to get the best results. I highly recommend this down-to-earth and approachable book as the first step along your journey to health.” ―Michelle Cook, Health ‘N Vitality