How Halotherapy Works

During the 45-minute treatment session, salt aerosol is scattered into the air for the patients to breathe in. The salt aerosol consists of tiny, dry salt particles which are ground in a special salt generator. These aerosolized microparticles can penetrate into every corner of the bronchi and deposit upon the surface, destroying bacteria and fungi.

Based on clinical studies, the inhaled salty air has bactericide, mucokinetic, hydrophilic and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation in the entire respiratory tract, absorbing edema from the mucosa lining the airway passages leading to widening of the airway passages, restoring the normal transport of mucus and uncloging blockages in the bronchi and bronchioles leading to rapid elimination of the residual tar and foreign allergens, all of these in a safe, natural process.

"Central to the pathogenesis of asthma, bronchitis, COPD and bronchiectasis is impaired mucociliary clearance, which results in the accumulation of airway secretions. A Russian study of 124 patients aged 16-62 years with various chronic lung diseases [87-bronchial asthma; 26 - chronic bronchitis; 6 - bronchiectasis; 5 -cystic fibrosis] were treated in a halochamber (salt room). Each patient received daily one hour sessions across 10-20 days. All patients reported feeling subjectively better after the halotherapy treatments. No aggravations were seen from the 3rd to the 12th month. The average duration of the remission was 7.6+/- 0.9 months. Most of the patients [60%] used no further medication after their halotherapy treatments.

Salt is the major curative factor in Halotherapy. Sodium chloride aerosol causes bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on respiratory microflora and prevents the development of inflammatory processes [Simyonka, 1989, Rein & Mandell, 1973]. Experiments show that low doses of dry sodium chloride aerosol have a beneficial effect on phagocytic activity of alveolar macrophages [Konovalov et al, 1992] and therefore on bronchial clearance and the elimination of foreign agents. Conditions that have been alleviated include: chronic asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, coughs, sinusitis, seasonal allergies, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, etc." Sussanna C. Czeranko, ND: Halotherapy, a Naturopathic Breath of Fresh Air, News from Vital Link, Respiratory Conditions, Volume 14, Issue 3, Fall 2007 (www.halotherapy.com/news1.htm). (Image source: halotherapy.com)

Bronchitis, Chronic Bronchitis

Often a common cold can be followed by bronchitis, which can take up to several weeks to recede. Chronic bronchitis is especially found among smokers. The associated cough can be dry, spasmodic, or with phlegm. With phlegm, viruses, bacteria, and pollutants are being expelled. It is especially important to drink lots of water with bronchitis to loosen up the phlegm, making it easier to be expelled. Halothearapy can significantly support and accelerate the recovery process.

Nervousness, Poor Concentration, Sleeping Disorders, ADHD

Salt has the natural ability to balance the positive charge by binding the excessive positive ions with its negative ions. Therefore, the neutralizing forces of salt can cancel out negative and harmful electromagnetic vibrations in our environment (electro-smog), as well as in our body. Hence, salt therapy has de-stressing, relaxing effects; it is beneficial for calming the nervous system.

Unhealthy Skin, Acne, Eczema

The skin is the mirror to our internal body and foremost, our intestines. Skin irritations and eczema appearing around the neckline, on the face, especially around the mouth area, always indicate a disrupted intestinal flora. The body cannot eliminate the toxins and excretes them through the skin. A change of diet, together with a colon cleanse, may be necessary to eliminate the cause. At the same time it is also important to drink plenty of living, spring water in order to flush out the waste material. The salt therapy will support this process.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a genetically inherited disease and usually doesn't manifest until adulthood. The accelerated growth of the topical layer of skin forms red spots, which are usually covered with a thick layer of white flakes. Normally, it takes 28 days for our epidermal layer to be fully replaced, the time it takes for the deep skin cells to move through to the top layer. For people suffering from psoriasis, this process only happens in 4 days. This can also cause severe itching. The fact that it is considered a genetically inherited disease, does not rule out the possibility for complete healing the disorder. An alkaline-forming, vegan diet, in combination with halotherapy can make a significant difference. Taking salt baths has also been proven highly beneficial.

Snoring

Salt Therapy can also reduce snoring and activate better sleep by clearing the airway passages in the oropharyngeal region. Edema of the nasal mucosa and the oropharynx and soft palate, causing nasal obstruction and snoring, can be diminished by inhaling the salt aerosol, leading to widening of the airway passage in the nose and the tubes of the sinuses. By this, Halotherapy can help with improving the sinus drainage and reducing snoring.

Ear Infections

In the auditory tube, edema of the Eustachian tube causing ear infection, can be diminished by the aerosolized salt particles, leading to widening of the airway passages, better drainage and better aeration behind the tympanic membrane.

Arthritis

Refined, highly processed table salt stores excess fluid in the body's tissues. For every gram (0.035 oz) of sodium chloride that your body cannot absorb, your body uses twenty-three times the amount of valuable cell water to neutralize this salt. The body then recrystallizes table salt using animal proteins which is available to your body and these cannot be broken down or eliminated. The next step is that these proteins produce uric acid to get rid of the excess salt. This uric acid stays in the body and binds with sodium chloride to form new crystals which are deposited directly into the bones and joints and this is what can cause different forms of arthritis and gout and also gall bladder and/or kidney stones. The answer to this dilemma can be salt therapy. Halotherapy will re-balance your body. It is only when the body is in balance that it is ready to neutralize disease.

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