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Frequently asked questions
Anyone who has had a menstrual cycle. *Teenaged girls who have started their monthly menstrual cycle can safely steam.
Women experiencing menopause can steam as well. Kindly speak with your practitioner for details.
As soon as fresh red menses or spotting ends, you can begin steaming. If there is only brown blood, steaming can help clear it out, but should be discontinued if a fresh red blood flow resumes.
Frequency of steaming is individually based, pending on their unique circumstances. This can be determined by an intake with your holistic practitioner who can craft an appropriate steam plan that matches your needs. Additionally, the frequency of steaming is important to have the right set up, duration and herbal formula.
Absolutely. 1.5 teaspoons of salt can be added to 1.5 litres water used for steaming.
Yes. 1 tablespoon of ACV can be added to 1.5 litres of water used for steaming.
It's best to consult with an aesthetician about this.
Essential oils are highly concentrated in strength and can be irritating or drying to delicate tissue. It's best to work with dried or fresh whole herbs instead.
Steaming benefits all ages, including years approaching menopause. Any unresolved menstrual imbalances can be aggravated as one experiences hormonal changes with age.
A balanced menstrual cycle can help avoid premature menopause and assist symptoms linked to menopause and post menopause such as night sweats, photoflashes, vaginal atrophy, low libido and poor sleep.
It's recommended to complete a menstrual cycle analysis with your holistic practitioner to determine if there are any underlying menstrual imbalances and initiate a appropriate steam plan to help balance the menstrual cycle.
Any birth control that relies the presence of scared tissue to prevent conception, such as tubal coagulation may be compromised by vaginal steaming. Steam, by nature, helps to dissolve and soften scar tissue which could potentially affect the efficacy of tubal coagulation as birth control.
Be sure to use your provided dust bag for extra protection. However, you can wipe or rinse down with diluted hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, essential oils, ACV, cleaning smoke (Frankincense, Sage, or Palo Santo). Choose your preference from the list above.
Libido enhancement is often reported positive side effect of steaming.
The process of steaming itself may encourage an emotional release or healing experience. When it comes to herbs, their therapeutic effect on your period takes precedence over their herb formula based on what is needed for your menstrual cycle.
Seek out an intake with your holistic practitioner to determine the best herbs as well as steam setup and duration to suit your needs.
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