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  1. A type of bathing which involves exposure to
  2. warm air and steam, followed by massage and
  3. cold water immersion. Originating from Roman
  4. and East Indian traditions, the concept was
  5. introduced to Western Europe by the Crusaders
  6. but only became popular when hot water could
  7. be supplied in sufficient quantities.
  8.