Irish baths appear on the pages of history as early as the middle of the 19th century. The designers of the steam room were inspired by two "prototypes" at once - the Turkish hammam and Roman baths. The creator of the Irish bath is considered to be the doctor Richard Butler, who wanted to solve two important social problems with the steam room at once - unsanitary conditions and drunkenness.
The atmosphere of an Irish sauna was believed to flush out toxins from the body, which helps to quickly quit drinking. Since the Irish were not used to the high temperatures in steam rooms, the ventilation system kept the heat from rising above 60 degrees.
Features:
The pipes in the Irish bath are located in two ways - under the floor and along the walls. Thanks to this solution, the temperature in the room rises gradually. Each section of the sauna has its own temperature standard:
- 30-35 degrees. In the first compartment, you can spend about half an hour;
- 35-45 degrees. Designed for massage treatments;
- 60 degrees. To be in the steam room, there is a 10-15 minutes.
A visit to the steam room is accompanied by washing procedures. At the end of this stage, it is desirable to create a temperature contrast. Showering or diving in a cool pool is used as such contrast.
Who is the Irish Bath for?
Irish bath is suitable for those people who do not like high temperatures and dry air. This type of bath is characterized by a gradual warming up of temperature and a well thought-out ventilation system. The Irish Bath is prized for several key benefits:
- soft pleasant steam;
- average air temperature;
- optimal humidity level.
Such "gentle" conditions allow you to stretch the bath procedures for a long time. Irish bath overcomes two dangerous properties at once - it is extremely high temperature and powerful heat. Therefore, its visit is available even to those people who have diseases affecting the cardiovascular system.
The system of rooms in the steam rooms is designed in such a way that the temperature rise is gradual and does not become a painful blow to the body.
The benefits of the Irish bath
In terms of the healing effect on the body, the Irish bath intersects with the steam rooms of other countries. His visit contributes to:
- general strengthening of the body by stimulating blood flow. Moderately high temperatures improve cardiovascular function;
- weight loss by accelerating the metabolic process. One trip to the Irish bath can burn up to 500 calories;
- stabilization of blood circulation. Going to the sauna on a regular basis reduces muscle spasms by improving blood flow;
- strengthening immunity. Irish bathing reduces the likelihood of developing respiratory diseases and influenza. It effectively removes cold symptoms in the early stages of ailment;
- improving the mental state. In addition to the body, the bath has a beneficial effect on the psyche. It helps relieve stress and tension.