Bath - one of the most remarkable inventions of civilization.After the steam has on the human body a lot of positive effects.For example, under his influence, the skin pores expand, open and contribute to its purification.Also strengthens the walls of blood vessels as a result they become more flexible and strong.Invaluable exposure sauna and steam has on the nervous system.It can be used not only to cure or at least ease the pain in the lower back and other parts of the spine, but also to relieve stress, relax and get rid nervosa and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
types of baths
In our country the most popular types are the following types of places:
- traditional Russian steam bath;
- Finnish sauna;
- hamam - a Turkish bath;
- Japanese ofuro.
latter is not as popular as the first three, but her preference for lovers of sophistication and exoticism.Despite the fact that all the baths used for the same - the wash, however they are all very different: from the finishing temperature and the moisture percentage.
What is Hamam?
It is wet (up 100%) and the coolest (+ 40-60 ° C) of the above baths.There are three different heated pools.The first cold, the second and the third with a cool to warm water.As already noted
, hammam - the most humid room.In one of its walls built in large boiler - steam source.The room is heated strongly heated air flow which moves in going under the marble floor pipe.In the room there are couches and marble.They also must be warm (up to 35 degrees).Since the room is constantly thick vapor, ceiling domed building in the hammam.Because of this, the droplets that accumulate on them, running down the walls down, not fall to the washable.Now you know what a hamam, or rather, how it works.But let's take a tour into the past and learn about the history of the invention.
history and origin of the hamam
It is derived from the Arabic word "ham", which means "fire", but the prototype of the baths were still the ancient Roman baths.Initially, in a niche of one wall was located a giant pot of water, from which pairs of special holes in the walls was applied to the rest of the room.Hamams meant for nobles and gentlemen, so their interior decoration is rich and luxurious.Prophet Muhammad believed that a visit to a bath - is a mandatory ritual for a true Muslim.However, he argued that it contributes to the activation of sexual function, hence fertility.Women's and men's baths were built next to each other and had one source of steam and water supply.By the way, a visit to the ladies of this institution also had social significance.There are over a cup of coffee for women discussing their case, gossiped, shared news.
The characteristics of Turkish b Ani
Today in Russia every day open up a variety of spas, the list of services to which there is the item "Turkish bath".However, what is provided to clients, it is often a bad likeness.Those who do not know what a hamam (Turkish bath) and how it differs from other steam rooms, need to know that there are not that suffocating heat, as in the Russian steam bath and Finnish sauna, but is humidity, which can reach 100%.It is perfect for both women and all those who can not tolerate very high temperatures.
Hamam in Moscow
Today in the capital there are thousands hammam.And their main visitors are people who love the combination of water treatments with massage.After all, this is a mandatory service Turkish bath.Some Muscovites, who did not know what a hammam, and came here by chance, in the future are big fans of the true Turkish hospitality and a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.These places are especially popular among Muscovites.Because of the very high temperatures in the Russian or Finnish sauna strongly dilates blood vessels on the face and body, which is contraindicated for some women, but here the problem is not, and can clock a good time with friends.
