Don’t let the fact that this study was done in Finland (home of the hot, steamy Finnish baths!).  From Stress Management………………….

Steam bathing provides a cardiovascular workout without stress or strain on your joints. You heart rate will speed up 50-75% in a 20-minute steam bath. This goes a long way to speeding up your metabolism, thus helping you burn fat. It is about the same as going for a long walk. Some people are under…

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