Steam Bath, 19th Century
by Wellcome Images
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Steam Bath, 19th Century
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Wellcome Images
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Vapor baths are given to patients assembled in a closed room by throwing water on a heated fireplace in order to produce steam, Massage is given with twitches of twigs. The origins of the steam bath come from the Roman bath, which began during the height of the Roman Empire. Ancient Roman baths served many community and social functions within Roman society. Everyone in Rome used Roman public baths, regardless of socioeconomic status. These Roman baths were supplied by natural hot springs from beneath the ground. Balneology is the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, especially those taken with natural mineral waters. Balneotherapy may involve hot or cold water, massage through moving water, relaxation or stimulation. Many mineral waters at spas are rich in particular minerals (silica, sulfur, selenium, radium) which can be absorbed through the skin.
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