Of late, a lot of individuals have started opting for Halotherapy aka Salt therapy in order to get relief from various respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin conditions. The therapy involves sitting inside a room whose walls have been coated with thick layers of salt crystals, and floors house sand l like mineral carpets.These rooms are pumped with microscopic sodium chloride particles via a machine called the halogenerator. The result is a salt infused environment that very much resembles the surroundings of the natural salt caves in Eastern Europe which are said to possess healing powers for a variety of skin and respiratory conditions. The microclimate thus established with the aid of the right humidity, air quality and grade salt particles in these halotherapy rooms can help cleanse the body off all impurities and blockages effectively.
Salt Therapy is an emerging spa trend
Salt therapy has been gaining quite a lot of attention for some time now. In fact, it was labelled as the one of the top spa trends to look out for in 2011 by a company called Spafinder Wellness, which is associated with tracking the international wellness industry. The number of hotels and resorts offering halotherapy has also significantly increased since then. So while there were just a handful of these salt therapy retreats in the U.S. just a few years back, there are more than 60 hotels offering this treatment in the country today.
Healing properties of salt
Called 'Halo' in Greek, salt is known to contain antibacterial as well as antimicrobial properties which help cleanse the body off any impurities or pathogens that might be contributing to the illness. This non-invasive, safe and drug free treatment option is preferred more by individuals who are apprehensive of opting for OTC and prescription medications to treat their conditions.
Backed by tradition and research
Ancient Greece is also overridden with stories related to the beneficial effects of salt on the body. For instance, Hippocrates is said to have told his patients to inhale the steam arising from salt water in order to cure respiratory illnesses.Records have also indicated the use of salt therapy to reduce respiratory illnesses, as promoted by a Polish doctor in the 19th century.Two separate studies conducted in 2006 also established the fact that inhaling salt infused team as well as regular halotherapy treatments can be very beneficial for those suffering from conditions like respiratory illnesses and cystic fibrosis.
Combining Spa treatments and Fun Time
The majority of spas that offer halotherapy treatment also offer plenty of options to keep their guests entertained during the treatment, including music, movies and even games. Given that a patient would need at least 12 salt treatment sessions to get relief from his respiratory and skin conditions, the spas ensure that their customers want to come back for the entire duration of the treatment instead of stopping midway.
