Steam Therapy: The Secret to Seasonal Allergies, Skin Rejuvenation & Stress Relief

Steam Therapy is one of nature’s oldest treatments. For centuries, cultures around the world have used steam therapy to promote cleanliness, health, wellness, and relaxation.

There have been many claims of the benefits produced from steam therapy including muscle relaxation, improved respiratory health, skin rejuvenation, detoxification, stress relief, better sleep, improved immunity!

With the popularity of the steam generator, steam rooms and steam showers have become the amenity of choice for the luxury spas and homes.

Respiratory Steam Inhalation


A respiratory steam is a method of inhaling steam to help relieve symptoms associated with respiratory conditions, such as colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, and nasal congestion. The steam helps to moisturize the nasal passages and throat, making it easier to breathe and reducing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and nasal congestion.

Respiratory steam can be created using a variety of methods, such as:

  1. Boiling water: Boiling water in a pot or kettle and inhaling the steam produced.

  2. Steam shower: Taking a steamy shower or sitting in a bathroom with the shower running hot water to create steam.

  3. Steam inhaler: A device that generates steam and delivers it directly to the nose and mouth for inhalation.

  4. Hot towel: Soaking a towel in hot water and inhaling the steam produced as the towel cools.

  5. Herbal steam: Adding essential oils, such as eucalyptus, peppermint, or thyme, to boiling water to create a scented steam that can help relieve symptoms.

Inhaling steam is a simple, non-invasive, and effective way to relieve symptoms associated with respiratory conditions. It's important to be careful when inhaling steam, as the steam can be hot and can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin.

Steam inhalation may provide some temporary relief from the symptoms of The Common Cold, The Flu (Influenza), Sinus Infection (Infectious Sinusitis), Bronchitis, Nasal Allergies, Dry Throat

Ingredients: Lavender, Mint, Fresh Citrus, Cinnamon Bark, Essential Oils

Here’s the process: Combine citrus, herbs, and essential oils of choice into pot of water. Heat contents to a boil. Carefully pour into bowl. Drape towel over back of your head. Turn on timer.

Shut your eyes and slowly lower your head toward the hot water until you’re about 8-12 inches away from the water.

Be extremely careful to avoid making direct content with the water.

Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose for at least 2-5 minutes.

Don’t steam longer than 10-15 minutes for each session. However, you can repeat inhalation 2-3 times per day if you’re still feeling symptoms.

Steam Bathing + Showers

By creating a steam shower in your bathroom, you can create a personal wellness retreat that can have a profound effect on your health and happiness.

In addition to the many health and wellness benefits steam showers provide, they may help clear allergens and mucus from the lungs, improving breathing.

In fact, the higher moisture concentration available in a steam shower is more effective than vaporizers for soothing breathing passages.

Some experts suggest a steam shower after workouts, to benefit most from relaxation. Others like myself, like to start their morning off with a steam therapy session.

Here are some suggestions you to aid in your steam bathing experience:

  • Meditation

  • Breath work

  • Music

  • Candles

  • Florals (Fresh Eucalyptus)

  • Aromatherapy (essential oils + Candles)

  • Chromatherapy (Colored Lights)

Destiny Miles