Can End Stage Kidney Disease Patients Get Benefits From Steam Therapy

Since ancient times, steam therapy has been used by traditional healing systems around the world to improve and maintain good health and beauty. As for end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, they particularly get health benefits from steam bath therapy.

What are health benefits of steam therapy on ESRD patients?

1. detoxify your body

In a steam bath, the increased humidity blocks evaporation. You still sweat and as your pores open, the body purges itself of toxins and other wastes. We know there are many toxins and wastes in your body like urea nitrogen, uric acid and creatinine. With steam therapy, it can lower these levels and then people will feel better.

2. enhance immune system

The heat in steam therapy can cause blood vessels to expand, making way for increased blood flow. Your bloodstream carries nutrients to your skin that both enhance and revitalize your immune system.

3. prevent high blood pressure

Chinese medicine steam therapy can promote blood circulation, regulate endocrine system, clear away the fat in blood walls, expel wastes in blood and increase the flexibility as well as make blood flow smooth. In this way, it stabilizes blood pressure.

4. prevent diabetes

Chinese medicines have functions of regulating endocrine system, recovering islet cells and promote the secretion of insulin. In this way, blood sugar can get controlled.

5. alleviate fatigue

Fatigue is a common sign in kidney disease patients. Steam therapy can relieve fatigue to a certain degree.

End Stage Renal Disease patients can get many health benefits from steam therapy. However, individuals who have heart disease, high blood pressure or other cardiovascular problems should consult with their doctor or ask our online doctor directly.