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- Temperature in a steamroom should not exceed 120ºF.
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- Beginners should limit exposure to six minutes or less; fifteen minutes for veterans.
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- In the steambath, cool off periodically with cold water.
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- Drink plenty of water or fruit juice before and after a steam.
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- Never take a steambath immediately after eating - wait at least 30 minutes. Blood needs to be efficiently shunted to the skin to carry off heat, but is trapped in the stomach and intestines after a meal.
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- Never wear jewelry; bums from hot metal are all too common.
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- Apply a body cream moisturizer after your final rinse.
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- If you are under a doctor's care or have concerns with your heart, check with your doctor first. The heat will increase your heart rate; some say it is the equivalent of jogging around the block.
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- Pregnant women should avoid prolonged exposure to heat, especially in early pregnancy. Because you may not know if you're pregnant at this time, never exceed the recommended times and temperatures. Check with your obstetrician if you are pregnant and want to continue using a steambath.
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