Benefits Of Inhaling Salts And Using The Salt Inhaler

Posted by Catnip on February 12th, 2020

Humans have enjoyed the benefits of salt therapies for thousands of years, in fact we have all benefited at some point from the wonders of air loaded with salt particles by the sea.

The ancient Greeks knew Halo therapy, salt-filled caves have been considered therapeutic in some countries since time immemorial; Hippocrates used and recommended salt vapours to purify both the air and the lungs.

In modern times in cities like Madrid, New York, London, the rooms lined with salt blocks called SalaTerapia or Haloterapia, which emulate the salt caves have been popularizing, the alkaline environment they generate is very positive particularly in people with respiratory problems, of the skin, affected by stress and others.

Ayurvedic medicine and salt therapy

Ayurvedic culture has recommended salt inhalation for decades as a therapy to clean the nose, throat and respiratory system in general. Empiricism or the observance of the absence of diseases of the respiratory system of salt mine workers, seem to confirm the benefits of HaloTerapia.

Inhale Himalayan Salts

The use of the Himalayan salt inhaler for those who do not have salt-coated rooms is very simple, it is a ceramic inhaler with a cavity or receptacle that is filled with preferably crystallized salts.

When breathing through the inhaler with the mouth, a slight salty taste is perceived, the natural moisture of the air absorbs the salt particles, which finally invade the lungs and the mucosa in general of the respiratory system (upper and lower respiratory tract) and the cavities para-nasal

How is the inhaler used?

Fill the inhaler from the bottom with crystallized mineral salts from the Himalayas, place it in the mouth, inhale deeply and very importantly exhale through the nose, do not expel the air into the inhaler. Some also recommend inhaling through the nose, covering one hole at a time and with deep aspirations exhaling through the mouth to facilitate the contact of mineral particles with the para-nasal cavities.

Benefits of Inhaling Mineral Salts

Thanks to this ionized air, there is an improvement in the symptoms of sinusitis, asthma, cold, congestion, allergies, cystic fibrosis, rhinitis, viral or bacterial infections, reduces snoring, thereby improving sleep, irritation from contact with contaminants, etc....

Of course it does not replace any medical treatment but is used to complement it and to prevent certain diseases.

Due to pollution our respiratory system is in constant stress, air pollution involves smoke, dust, particles and suspended chemicals, mites, etc.; salt inhalations help to combat the harmful effects of these pollutants, reducing inflammation and redness; In addition, due to the natural expectorant capacity of salt, it is helpful when reducing excess mucus and eliminating pollen particles that are naturally lodged during breathing.

It is thought that due to the potassium content of Himalayan Salt, inhalations may also help reduce blood pressure.

What type of salt is used in the inhaler?

Generally Himalayan salt, it is important to use quality salt that provides a variety of trace minerals beneficial to health. That it has been cleaned by hand, free of chemicals and crystals, which indicates that it has formed at high pressures.