What is Salt Therapy?

Spelotherapy, also called salt therapy, utilizes salt to address respiratory diseases and improve overall health. Although little known in the U.S., it is widespread in Europe. Since the 1800s, many people visit European salt mines to breathe in the salt-rich air. One modern form of salt therapy consists of sitting in a room pumped with salt-laden air in a man-made salt cave.
When the salty air is inhaled, the minute salt particles travel through the entire respiratory system. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties purify and detox the lungs and sinuses.

Benefits of Salt Therapy

Studies show that salt therapy is widely effective for:
• Reducing asthma (many users report reduced use their rescue inhaler)
• Reducing seasonal allergies, coughs and chest congestion by cleansing the sinuses and respiratory system
• Improving the respiratory systems of smokers
• Improving skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis
• Improving lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis

Himalayan Salt Cave

What is a Himalayan Salt Cave? A salt cave is basically a room (there are also salt chamber, salt beds, salty yoga and more) with walls covered with, or made of Himalayan salt. The floors are covered in salt too, so it’s almost like you’re walking on sand — only slightly crunchier. In addition to the salt items in the room, there is a halogenerator machine pumping atomized salt particles into the air, which you breathe in. The halogenerator puts salt into the air similar to how a humidifier put moisture into the air. Sessions are up to 45 minutes, sit, relax and breathe. How simple is that?

Use at Home

To use salt therapy at home, you’ll need a Himalayan Salt Inhaler. This is a porcelain jar with a spout…basically a Himalayan Salt Cave to go! It comes with Himalayan salt, and you put this in the base of the inhaler. Then, put your mouth over the spout and inhale the purifying salt air. Exhale through your nose. Do this for at least 10-15 minutes per day (you can do it in 5 minute intervals). It’s easy to do while you watch TV