Salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy, is a natural, non-invasive therapy used to treat a variety of respiratory conditions and ailments. When inhaled, the salt particles help to loosen mucus and reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract. This helps to relieve symptoms such as asthma and allergies, as well as other chronic conditions such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, and bronchitis.
Salt Therapy also has been used to treat seasonal allergies. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that Salt Rooms reduced symptoms by an average of 70%, compared with only 18% for those who did not use Salt Rooms.
Salt Therapy Candidate
If you suffer from any of these conditions or are looking for a natural alternative to traditional medicine for your respiratory issues, then salt therapy could be right for you!
Salt Therapy can be a great way to deal with:
- Sinus Congestion
- Allergies
- Bronchitis and Asthma
- Ear Infections
- Eczema
For athletes, the importance of breathing is often overlooked. Airflow obstruction and airway inflammation are two respiratory conditions that can cause poor breathing patterns that affect performance and ultimately lead to:
- Increased dehydration
- Reduced stamina and performance
- Increased likelihood of cramps and injury
- Increased recovery time
- Elevated heart rate
Once athletes can optimize their breathing, less breath is required, which, in turn, means they have more air in reserve to achieve superior performance.
By simply breathing in dry salt aerosol, inflammation is reduced in the lungs so more oxygen can flow and turn into red blood cells. Dry salt also absorbs the mucous and other foreign substances that we breathe in every day, and salt is antibacterial.