Spa, sauna, steam room: which one to choose?
Stress, muscular tension, fatigue, ... going to a thalassotherapy center or a beauty center can be the solution to find the care you need. But where do you turn? To make your choice, Editus describes the benefits of each one of them.
The spa
More commonly known as a "whirlpool" , the spa refers to a hot tub in which one plunges one's body.
The water in the basin is around 37.5 degrees , the temperature of the human body. The jets present, and that propel a combination of water and air, have the effect of de-stressing you, because of their massaging effect.
Swirls and warmth are also excellent if you want to reduce the pain caused by muscle problems, body aches, or osteoarthritis .
The hammam
Well-being ritual of oriental tradition, you are here immersed in a thick fog , often present in several rooms in succession.
The temperature is around 60 degrees , and the humidity rate is almost 100% : this can help you eliminate accumulated toxins , and make your complexion more radiant as the heat expands the pores of your skin.
The moist heat of the hammams is also known to allow the muscles to relax, but also to improve the blood circulation .
The sauna
A sauna session takes place in a cabin that can accommodate several people, and consists of wooden benches. Unlike the hammam, it is a dry bath .
The heat of this treatment, which originated in Finland, emanates from a stove containing volcanic stones watered with water. The temperature can go up to 90 degrees .
The hot and dry air, which you will enjoy while sitting or lying down, helps to purify your body by eliminating the toxins it contains, but also to relieve muscle pain.
The sauna can also be the ideal solution for people whose sleep is disturbed . It can also be beneficial for those who suffer daily breathing problems .
Attention all the same: the passage from hot to cold can be brutal, the sauna is not recommended, as the hammam, to people with cardiovascular disease.