Taking a Steam, the Ultimate How To

In some parts of the world, steam bathing is such an established part of daily life (we’re thinking of you, Finland) that an article offering advice on how to properly steam would be met with a polite chuckle, as if…

Skin conditions don’t just threaten health; they can have a…

A look at some of the most famous lens-fogging steam room scenes in movies.

Steam has a way of curling languorously into a room, making itself at home, and softening faces and figures into mysterious forms, while encouraging sweat to bead on a perfectly…

Keep your skin radiant and youthful with the power of steam therapy. Here’s how.

Don’t be alarmed, but you’re under attack every day. But don’t take it personally—it’s your skin that’s under attack, and every single person is at risk. Skin is constantly…

When you buy something brand new – a new car, a smart phone, a computer – are you the type of person who reads the instruction manual cover to cover, figuring out all the features to become a super-user? Do you enjoy taking full advantage of all your…

Is it hot in here, or are you looking better than ever? Actually, both—assuming you use a steam room as part of your fitness regimen. Here’s how the power of steam can help you reach your physique and athletic goals.

We’ve all done it – lingered in the shower, the bathtub, or the steam bath, not wanting to get out and face the chill of the bathroom or spa. We’ve let the water run, dreading the goose bumps on our skin, the tepid air that makes us shiver. And of…

Ah, steam—that limb-loosening, detoxifying, trance-inducing tonic for what ails you. You’ll find steam rooms in resorts, spas, community bath houses of all description, therapeutic centers, and increasingly in private homes. But where did the steam bath…

The wellness potential of steam extends beyond mere relaxation. From helping to elevate mood to potentially increasing metabolism, steam rooms have an important role to play in your overall wellness program. 

Are you renovating or creating a brand new bathroom? It’s an exciting prospect. But have you considered how this space can age with you? How you can welcome family and visitors, young and old, and make sure that they, too, can enjoy it safely? That's…

It’s hour two of the all-hands staff meeting. There’s a pause in the excitement as the IT guy is summoned to reboot PowerPoint yet again. Your shoulders still ache from that ill-advised third set of kettlebell deadlifts you had for lunch instead of the…