What does Halotherapy help?
- Relief from chronic pulmonary diseases (asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis)
- Increased immunity against the common cold and flu
- Relief from rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis
- Relief from allergies to household and industrial pollutants
- Diminished multi-chemical sensitivity syndrome
- Stimulation of carbohydrate, protein and water exchanges
- Improved synthesis of enzymes, reduced blood sugar
- Improved blood microcirculation
- Improvement in skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, hives and rashes
- Improvement in skin oil secretion and skin inflammation (acne and rosacea)
- Elimination of snoring and better sleep overall
- Decrease in fatigue, stress related conditions, anxiety and depression
- Enhanced concentration capacity and improvement in ADHD condition
- Increased activity of metabolic processes
- Feeling of freshness, relaxation and satisfaction
What is Halotherapy?
How does Halotherapy work?
Halotherapy uses a special generator to grind pharmaceutical grade salt into fine particles known as Dry Salt Aerosol. Microparticles of salt are dispersed into the room during the 45-minute treatment session. The particles, measuring less than 5 micrometers in diameter, penetrate deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. The inhaled salt helps kill bacteria, break down mucous and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract. These are then either coughed up or eliminated through the blood stream. The treatment reduces hypersensitivity and inflammation in the lungs, thins out mucus build-up, eliminates allergens, improves lung function and opens up breathing passages. It also has positive benefits for your skin.
How safe is Halotherapy?
What are the side effects?
Who should not use Halotherapy?
Acute stage of any illness
Infections accompanied by fever
Acute active tuberculosis
Stage 3 COPD
Intoxication
Contagious ailments
Use of an oxygen tank to aid breathing
Cardiac insufficiency/severe heart disorders
Spitting up blood
Unstable or uncontrolled
high blood pressure
Acute stage of kidney disease
What about using Halotherapy for children?
If your child has been on medications for awhile, but the treatment outcome is not satisfactory, it is worth trying Halotherapy. In fact, in countries where Halotherapy is practiced in mainstream medicine, doctors recommend parents try this natural remedy before putting children on medication, or at least use it alongside medication to avoid high dosage. Children treated by powerful hormones (steroids) are at increased risk of bone fractures and growth retardation. Halotherapy is said to be 75 - 98% effective and could reduce the possibility of side effects from intensive drug treatment.
Why should I consider Halotherapy?
Halotherapy may play an important role in the prevention and treatment of common colds. The best time to treat a cold is at its onset. Halotherapy treatment at the first sign of cold symptoms helps to eliminate or reduce mucus and inflammation of the respiratory system. This helps stop the cold without medications and reduces prescription drug use. This is especially important for children and adults with asthma since the common cold is a trigger for asthma.
How many sessions are recommended?
TYPICAL AMOUNT OF TREATMENTS
(BASED ON EASTERN EUROPEAN PUBLISHED CLINICAL REPORTS)
| INDICATION | # OF TREATMENTS |
| Asthma (allergic) | 12-14 |
| Asthma (FEV1>60%) | 14-18 |
| Asthma (FEV1<60%) | 18-21 |
| Chronic obstructive bronchitis | |
| FEV1>60% | 14-18 |
| FEV1<60% | 18-21 |
| Allergic rhinitis | 12-14 |
| Chronic non-obstructive bronchitis | 12-14 |
| Chronic recurrent bronchitis | 12-14 |
| Smokers | 12-14 |
| Acute upper airway viral infection | 5-7 |
| Bronchiectatic disease | 20-25 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 20-25 |
| Chronic rhinitis | 12-14 |
| Chronic pharyngitis | 12-14 |
| Tonsillitis | 12-14 |
| Chronic sinusitis | 12-14 |
| Acute sinusitis | 5 |
| Atopic dermatitis, Neurodermatitis | 12-18 |
| Psoriasis | 12-18 |
| Purulent skin infections | 12-18 |
| Healing of post surgery scars | 12-18 |
| Multiple Chemical Sensitivity | 12-14 |
| Sick building syndrome | 12-14 |
| Contact with industrial and household polutants | 12-14 |
What results can I expect?
What should I wear to the treatment sessions?
Salt room therapy requires no special clothing; the salt will not damage your clothes or leave any noticeable residue. Those with skin conditions may elect to wear bathing suits for maximum exposure to the salt. We provide you with surgical shoe coverings to cover your feet. For children, we request that they come to sessions in clothing that is clean and free of dirt or mud. We also request that little girls with long hair wear it in a pony tail or bun to minimize the amount of hair on the salt room floor. Surgical bonnets are also provided to cover hair if requested.
Is there a risk of catching an infection from other clients in the salt room?
With over two tons of salt on the walls and floor of the treatment rooms, the microclimate of our salt room is said to be 3 times cleaner than a sterile surgery room in a hospital. Therefore it is nearly impossible to catch any infection or be affected by bacteria during the therapy. Salt is a natural anti-bacterial and it kills almost all bacteria on contact. In addition, our HEPA filtered ventilation system is constantly working to circulate the air in the salt room, drawing used air out and clean, filtered air in. Completely new air is pumped into the room before each session.
How is dry salt aerosol better than saline treatments (Neti pots, nebulizers, etc)?
How does Halotherapy help skin?
- Makes skin more resistant to bacteria
- Decreases swelling and inflammation
- Normalizes pH balance of skin
- Increases turgor (elasticity and hydration of skin)
- Stimulates growth and helps repair/regenerate skin
- Increases permeability of skin (helps your cosmetic products work better)
- Decreases itching, heals fissures, cracks and scratches in the skin
- Improves skin circulation which is helpful after cosmetic surgery and cellulite reduction treatments
- Indicated for :
Eczema
Hives
Psoriasis in maintenance phase
Atopic Dermatitis
Sebaceous Hypersecretion (oiliness and dandruff)
Fungus
Post operative states (aesthetic surgery)
Acne
Cellulite