Salt therapy spas are popping up around Australia and you would be crazy to miss out on the growing trend that is this completely natural therapy. Salt’s healing properties can help reduce asthma and the fact that it is both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial makes it perfect for allergy sufferers. Proven to relieve asthma, salt spa treatments are drug-free and they offer a convenient, powerful therapy for the relief of sinusitis, skin problems and a broad scope of respiratory conditions. Let’s learn more about why it is considered one of the best natural therapies out there, shall we?
Types of Available Salt Therapy
The type of salt therapy you choose to get will depend on what symptoms you are dealing with or what problem a doctor has diagnosed you with. A lot of people choose to sit in a salt room for the treatment of bronchitis, which is common among smokers. Foreign substances that build up in the lungs can be secreted and bacteria killed with salt treatments, thus speeding up the recovery process. Some other available types of salt therapy can be used to treat allergies, because salt is a natural decongestant. Snoring, emphysema and ear infections can be relieved with treatment of this kind, too.
The Effects of Salt Therapy
So, you could go to the beach and breathe in the ocean air, but spending minimal time in a salt spa will offer double the effects of spending hours in the ocean! Salt is ground down to approximately 1-5 micrometres for a salty aerosol to be produced. When you inhale the salty air, it will travel deep into the lungs and open up any airways that are constricted or obstructed by mucus and other foreign substances.
Safety and Costs
There are no known harmful side effects of salt therapy, therefore it is suitable for children as well as adults. If you have sensitive skin there is a chance that you may experience slight irritation or patches of red skin might appear after leaving the spa. However, this risk is very small. Consuming too much salt will be bad for health, but inhaling it will not. Prices vary based on where you go for treatment but typically, prices are fixed and hourly rates range from $20-50 per person. If you want to get the best price for a salt therapy session in your area, make use of the Internet and compare quotes from a few different companies.
You could experience the benefits of salt therapy if you visit Salt City in Melbourne. Call (03) 9318 0799 to discuss natural treatment options.
