Bathhouse. Arguments against"
Colds such as flu, ARVI, acute respiratory infections are accompanied by high body temperature. A bath for ARVI (respiratory infection) is beneficial only at the beginning. It will help stop the further progress of the disease. When the malaise has reached a deep stage, visiting a steam room can worsen the condition and lead to the progression of the disease.
Contraindications to baths for influenza
When infected with influenza, it is necessary to remember the reasons for which treatment with a bath is contraindicated:
- the disease does not progress for the first day;
- increased body temperature;
- there are symptoms: headache, weakness, malaise, herpes.
A bath for influenza at the peak of the disease is not a reasonable idea. The temperature load in the steam room will only aggravate the situation and can harm a weakened body. Increased headaches can cause dizziness and fainting. An increase in the load on the cardiovascular system threatens a heart attack. A hot and humid environment has a beneficial effect on the growth of the herpes virus.
Bathhouse. Arguments for"
If, after weighing the arguments, a person decides to use bath procedures, then in order for the treatment to be beneficial, you need to follow simple rules:
- If you have a cold, you should not take alcohol to the bathhouse;
- it is necessary to regulate the heat load on the body gradually, avoiding sudden changes;
- splash herbal infusions added to the water onto the heater to cover the steam room with medicinal steam;
- to protect the body from sudden cooling when leaving the steam room for the dressing room, you should throw on a robe;
- repeated visits are possible only if you feel well;
- Do not allow your head to overheat;
- hit with a broom lightly, barely whipping;
- After the steam room, you need to give your body a rest, it’s better to sleep.
What effect does a bath have on the body during a cold?
During illness, many viruses and bacteria are present in the human body. The harmful products of their vital activity are toxins and wastes. Disposal of waste occurs through the genitourinary and lymphatic systems, as well as through the skin. Visiting a bathhouse increases sweating, thereby helping the body get rid of unnecessary toxins and waste as quickly and easily as possible.
Steam, saturated with evaporation of aromatic essential oils, acts on the lungs and bronchi like an inhalation device.
A bath for coughs is good for the lungs. Warm air has a beneficial effect on the circulation of fluids in the body, dilates blood vessels and accelerates blood flow. The lungs strengthen their work and help the body defeat the virus.
The transition to an environment that is 15-20° colder than the bath room is perceived as a good factor - the activity of the immune system increases.
How are bath procedures useful for acute respiratory infections?
Visiting a steam room, if there are no medical contraindications, brings proven benefits. In the steam room, high temperature and air humidity are suitable conditions for coming to the bathhouse with a runny nose. The airways are cleared and congested.
Therapeutic vapors of essential oils and medicinal herbs have a beneficial effect on the lungs. By visiting the sauna with a cough, you can relieve your health - sweating is more intense in the steam room. The body removes harmful toxins.
Painful symptoms (weakness, aching bones and muscles, headache) are relieved. Having sweated well, a person gets rid of the fever.
Rubbing, inhalation and healthy drinks
When you come to the bathhouse with a runny nose, you simply need to use therapeutic rubdowns, which will increase sweating and relieve throat irritation. You can rub it with a solution of honey and salt (1:1), you can also use special products purchased in the store.
It’s worth remembering again about the wet steam in the Russian steam room. You can enhance the effect of such inhalation with essential oils made from pine, juniper, fir, eucalyptus, lavender or geranium. The purchased oil must be dissolved in water (10-20 drops per 1 liter), after which, pour it over the walls or use an aromatic evaporator. It is not recommended to spill oil on stones, as it can catch fire, filling the steam room with an unpleasant odor.
The last folk remedy that will alleviate your illness is bath drinks. While in the steam room, the human body loses a large amount of moisture, so in between visits it is necessary to replenish the water supply. To heal, we recommend drinking teas made from chamomile, linden, thyme, elderberry, mint or lemon balm. You can add lemon, raspberry jam and honey to tea in moderation.
Conclusion
Now you can decide for yourself whether you can go to the bathhouse with a runny nose and other symptoms of a cold. Remember that visiting a bathhouse when you are sick is not only a useful, but also a dangerous procedure, so if you feel that the trip could turn out badly, do not risk it.
Bath or sauna?
The difference between a sauna is that the air in it is dry. If you have a cold, it is better to take a steam bath than a sauna. A bathhouse for colds has a better effect on the body due to air humidity.
Colds and saunas are more suitable for preventing illness. Hot dry heat strengthens muscles and relaxes the nervous system. A sauna for a cold, when the disease has already begun, will not be as effective and may worsen the matter.
The main rule of treatment in the bath
In cases where there are no symptoms such as fever, severe headache or surges in blood pressure, it is possible to take the procedures, following the rules of treatment in the bathhouse.
Basic recommendations:
- You can only sit in the steam room on the top shelf, because the temperature of the steam here is higher, and it will gradually become easier to breathe;
- be sure to wear a hat to protect your head from overheating;
- do not abuse your time in the steam room;
- After the first steaming procedure, you should rest for at least 30 minutes, drink tea with raspberries, linden, thyme or currants.
How to behave correctly in a bathhouse at the first signs of a cold?
At the first signs of illness (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat), one visit to the steam room is enough.
A bath during a cold will boost the immune system and trigger natural physiological processes that have a beneficial effect on the body weakened by the disease.
Bath and cough: the hot air of the steam room improves lung function, removes phlegm, and relieves cough.
Is it possible to go to the steam room if you have rhinitis?
Nasal congestion is not considered a dangerous symptom, so when it occurs, the adult continues to work and the child continues to study. Often this symptom is accompanied by other signs: dullness of smell, sneezing, weakness, drowsiness, headache.
A runny nose occurs against the background of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal sinuses, which without proper treatment can become acute or chronic. Ignoring a symptom can cause dangerous consequences for the patient’s health.
According to doctors, you can go to the bathhouse with snot if:
- the disease that provoked the development of rhinitis is at an initial stage and is not accompanied by an increase in body temperature;
- the symptom arose against the background of hypothermia or air pollution.
Green nasal discharge indicates advanced or chronic pathology. In this case, it is better to refrain from vaping.
Therapeutic procedures in the bath
If a cold is accompanied by weakness, then treating a cold in a bathhouse should begin with a quiet stay on the top shelf.
You can steam if your body temperature does not exceed 37°. Allow your body to relax and rest. At this time, it is useful to carry out aromatherapy with bath brooms:
- eucalyptus broom – for sore throat and nasal congestion;
- birch broom - for coughing;
- pine broom – used for air disinfection;
- linden broom - will help relax the nervous system;
- The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.
Intense sweating in the bath helps in treating colds. To achieve a good result, use various mixtures that are evenly distributed over the surface of the body.
The mixture forms a film that closes the pores and forces the body to secrete sweat more actively. Composition of some mixtures:
- honey and sea salt;
- dry clay diluted with water;
- therapeutic mud.
Essential oils are often used to treat the flu. When buying oils, you should pay attention to the quality of the products - there are many fakes among them. The main indicator is price. The more expensive the oil, the better its composition. Suspiciously low cost - most likely the product is not natural.
Essential oils that are used in the treatment of acute respiratory infections:
- fir;
- lavender;
- pine;
- eucalyptus;
- juniper;
- geranium.
For inhalation, a container of water is placed next to the stove. 10-15 drops of the composition are dripped. Ether vapors evaporate and fill the air. You need to lie closer to the vessel. The inhalation procedure takes 30-40 minutes.
Massage with a broom
The best assistant in expelling the disease from the body is a massage with a broom. When treating colds, it is most useful to use a eucalyptus broom. Eucalyptus leaves have a healing effect.
Massage helps relieve sore throat, relieves cough and nasal congestion. It involves striking at different rates and intensities and rubbing with a broom.
A little about the benefits of bath brooms
Brooms are made from branches of different tree species. The medicinal properties that the broom has depend on the type of plant.
The use of bath tools during the procedure, massage and raising the air temperature increases sweating, improves blood circulation, accelerates metabolism, and promotes muscle relaxation:
- A linden broom affects the intensity of moisture release from the body and will help you relax.
- Fir broom has disinfectant properties.
- A birch broom will help with muscle and joint diseases.
- A eucalyptus broom will destroy harmful pathogens and inhale the upper respiratory tract.
Therapeutic rubbing
To maximize the healing effect of visiting the steam room, it is advisable to warm up the body well.
You can increase sweating with the help of medicinal rubs. They can be bought at the pharmacy. The method of use and dosage are well described in the instructions for the product.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can help the body overcome symptoms at the onset of the disease. It will be possible to repeatedly enhance the therapeutic effect of the steam room with the help of eucalyptus, lavender, juniper, pine, and geranium oils.
Bath medicinal drinks
With a high degree of sweating intensity, the body becomes dehydrated. When going to a bathhouse or sauna, be sure to take medicinal drinks with you.
The loss of fluid should be replenished. It is better to drink medicinal tea made from herbs: thyme, mint, lemon balm, chamomile.
Along with the diaphoretic effect, tea helps restore strength. Bath medicinal drinks are best consumed in between visits to the steam room. High temperatures do not tolerate any alcohol.
How to treat rhinitis in a steam room?
Visiting a bathhouse is a pleasant way to treat a runny nose. Of course, the steam room is not a panacea for all ills, but it helps in the treatment of some diseases. A bath for rhinitis will be useful only if the disease that provoked the development of the unpleasant symptom is at an initial stage.
To get rid of rhinitis, you can perform the following procedures:
- Bath inhalations. To do this, essential oils are added to hot water, which is poured over the hot stones of the stove, and then the medicinal vapors are inhaled.
- Massage with a broom. For greater effect, it is better to use a eucalyptus bouquet, but if this is not available, you can use a pine broom. You need to lightly pat the patient’s body so that the skin absorbs the beneficial substances of the pine needles.
- Use of medicinal preparations. In a separate container, steam medicinal herbs (St. John's wort, eucalyptus, chamomile, thyme). Moisten a broom in the resulting solution and massage it. After steaming, you can take a shower using medicinal decoctions.
- Drinking medicinal teas. Afterwards you can drink teas based on medicinal herbs. To prepare drinks, you can use mint, calendula, chamomile, linden, anise, and sage.
