For those that have never heard of it, salt therapy has actually been around for thousands of years.
Have you ever gargled with salt for a sore throat? Used bath salts to help ease aching muscles? Or perhaps you have used it in the form of a saline solution, as a nasal decongestant?
If you answered yes to any of these, then you have already practised salt therapy!
Halo (salt) therapy is the practice of pumping microparticles of salt into a climate-controlled room, which are then breathed deep into the respiratory tract and lungs.
The anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties of salt help to dissolve any bacteria and pollutants that are present.
Salt is also naturally anti-inflammatory and can also help to ease any inflammation of the airways which may have been triggered by asthma or another respiratory condition.
The following is taken from just 2 medical studies that have been undertaken:
From the Biomacromolecules journal, published April 2012 - ‘In their study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, the researchers found that salt has a strong effect on how effectively mucins block viral entry’.
From the ‘Clinical Research Respiratory Centre in Saint Petersburg’, where patients undertook 2 sessions a week over a
3 month period, it was reported that common cold cases were almost 4 times less and ‘symptom’ days were 5.6 times less compared with the control group.
So, if someone you know is suffering from a respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD, or is prone to coughs and colds, a salt therapy gift voucher would make the perfect gift.
With your first session half price, there are gift vouchers available, starting at just £14. Salt lamps and salt pipes are also on offer for those looking to practise salt therapy at home.
Open Monday, Thursday and Saturday throughout December; get in touch now to find out how you could give the gift of health this Christmas on 01482 679453.
