Mild steam baths were often recommended by Edgar Cayce to increase elimination
of toxins through the skin and lungs. This form of hydrotherapy is
usually given in a steam cabinet. A substance (such as witchhazel)
is added to the boiling water in the cabinet to produce a vapor which settles
over the body and is absorbed through the pores in the skin. A hot
and cold needle shower is typically used after the steam bath to cleanse
the sweat and toxins from the skin. A massage is then given to further
relax the body and assist with eliminations.
Therapists trained in the Cayce/Reilly approach to giving steam baths are
knowledgeable regarding safeguards and contra-indications for this form
of hydrotherapy. It is usually best to begin gently with little heat
to make sure that the body can handle the treatment. Gradually, greater
heat can be used as the body is able to tolerate it.
Here are couple of pictures of a steam cabinet that
I built and use at home. It is constructed entirely of cedar which
stands up to water and humidity especially well. The fasteners (screws
and nails) are galvanized to prevent rust. I used not glue or other
adhesive to avoid offgasing of fumes when the cabinet is heated up.
Note that the photo of the inside of the cabinet
shows the cook pot inside the cabinet. It is a standard kitchen appliance
that generates the steam heat. I purchased it from K-Mart for about
$20.00 and installed it so that the controls are outside the cabinet.
This will decrease the chance of water getting into the controls and causing
electrical problems.
David McMillin
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