History of Halotherapy

Dry salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, has been used for over 100 years in Europe and Russia. 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.

How Halotherapy Works

Dry pure grade sodium chloride is ground into very tiny microparticles in a special machine called a halogenerator.  These dry salt microparticles are then dispersed into the salt room/cave.  As you relax, particles are inhaled as well as land on the skin.  The particles penetrate deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli, as well as into the deeper layers of the skin.

Health Benefits of Halotherapy

‌Studies have found that halotherapy can have benefits for respiratory conditions, skin problems, and allergies.

Salt is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not have any notable side effects. It is also:

• Mucoactive, clearing up mucus from your airways

• Antibacterial, helping prevent infections

• Anti-inflammatory

• Immunity-boosting

• Anti-allergic

‌Research has found that because of these properties, halotherapy can be used as part of the treatment of:

• Lung infection

• Throat infection or pharyngitis

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Smoking-related breathing problems

• Respiratory allergies

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

• Cold or cough

• Pneumonia

• Sinusitis

• Rhinitis

• Tonsillitis

• Cystic fibrosis

Halotherapy can also be used to treat breathing problems caused by COVID-19, improving your breathing and the amount of oxygen in your blood.

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Risks of Halotherapy

Halotherapy can have some side effects. You may have coughing and more mucus secretion because your nasal passages are clearing out. Rarely, you may notice skin irritation or conjunctivitis or pink eye.

Avoid halotherapy if you have: 

• Hyperthyroidism

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

• Tuberculosis

• Heart Problems

• Respiratory failure

• Blood disorders like anemia, hemophilia, or clotting

• Infectious diseases

• Fever

• Open wounds

• Malignant diseases such as cancer

• Claustrophobia

Talk to your doctor before trying halotherapy. They can help you decide if it’s a good option for you based on your medical history and condition.

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FDA Disclaimer

While there are many clinical and scientific studies conducted on dry salt therapy (halotherapy) throughout the world, the FDA has not evaluated the statements made throughout this website. Dry salt therapy is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.Edit this text