Salt Therapy

Salt therapy, or halotherapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve breathing, to improve skin radiance and to help combat conditions as a safe and natural complement to medicine. Halotherapy is considered by many studies a complementary treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough. This therapy can also promote relax, and it provides relief of skin conditions and allergies.

The history of halotherapy

In the 12th century, the practice of visiting salt caves for therapeutic reasons, or speleotherapy, was common in Eastern Europe. In the 1800s, salt miners in Poland found a more modern version of what’s now halotherapy. Despite working in mines all day, the Polish miners didn’t have any respiratory conditions and were unusually healthy. They weren’t likely to get the colds or coughs that were common among other people.‌

Research showed that the salty air the miners breathed helped keep their lungs free from infection and allergies. Over time, Eastern European salt mines or caves became popular tourist destinations. People from all over the world visited to inhale the salty air and ease their lung problems.

Health benefits of salt therapy

Research has indicated that halotherapy can offer numerous benefits for respiratory conditions, ear infections, skin problems, stress and overall body wellness.

Salt, being a natural and safe ingredient, is free of any notable side effects. It also possesses various properties:

Mucoactive: Clears up mucus from the airways.
Antibacterial: Helps prevent infections.
Anti-inflammatory.
Immunity-boosting.
Anti-allergic.

Thanks to these properties, salt therapy is a positive method that can help in multiple ways:

#1 Respiratory benefits

Salt therapy may help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract and widen the airway passages, providing relief for people suffering from various respiratory conditions, including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, respiratory allergies, cystic fibrosis, sinusitis, bronchitis, throat infection or pharyngitis, smoking-related breathing problems, cold or cough, pneumonia, rhinitis, tonsillitis.

The salt particles act like a sponge, attracting foreign substances as they pass through the respiratory tract. Through detoxifying the respiratory system, salt therapy has the potential to augment oxygen intake and bolster the immune system. Consequently, it can be employed by individuals to promote overall respiratory hygiene and counteract the challenges posed by the suboptimal quality of both indoor and outdoor air in contemporary settings.

#2 Ear Infections relief

Dry salt therapy’s ability to reduce edema in passages and cavities makes it an effective solution for addressing ear and sinus infections. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory nature of salt particles, as they penetrate the ear canal, reduces tube swelling, facilitating fluid drainage.

#3 Skin Conditions

Salt therapy can be beneficial for various skin conditions, such as: psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, eczema, acne.

Micron-sized salt particles are absorbed by the skin’s protective layer, enhancing both the appearance and health of the skin.

#4 Sinus Headaches

The calming and detoxifying effects of halotherapy help support the nervous and lymphatic systems. Inhaling the salt particles during treatment may stimulate sinus drainage, reducing the pressure within the sinuses. By reducing this pressure, regular salt therapy treatment may lead to the relief of sinus-based headaches. Halotherapy may also relieve a migraine if it’s caused by dehydration.

#5 Anxiety

Managing anxiety with at-home salt therapy has shown improvements in mood, stress levels, and mental performance. Regular sessions could offer significant mental wellness benefits.

#6 Reduce Stress

Halotherapy treatments may help reduce mental and physical stress. The act of breathing in salt in a relaxing, quiet tent works wonders to calm the mind and body. When the spa is in your home, you can feel pampered whenever you want, providing an oasis to relax and let the worries of the day melt away.

#7 Improve Sleep

By addressing breathing issues that disrupt sleep (e.g., anxiety, asthma), salt therapy may contribute to better sleep. It has been shown to relieve symptoms related to snoring and sleep apnea, with some individuals reporting feeling more relaxed after just few sessions, allowing them to sleep through the night.

#8 Sport Recovery

Sport individuals who push their bodies to the limit can benefit from salt therapy to improve performance. Spending frequent times exposed to salt therapy may aid in increased oxygen capacity, improved blood circulation, and enhanced stamina.

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