Salt has a bad reputation because if you consume too much of it, it can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation, and contribute to other diseases. But don’t dismiss salt just yet, because there are different ways it can be beneficial to your health, including through spa treatments at salt caves, Himalayan salt lamps, salt inhalers, and even by using Himalayan pink salt on your food.
Salt Caves
Halotherapy, also known as salt therapy are very trendy spa treatments and with good reason. Salt is a mineral that is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal, which can help with respiratory illnesses. Salt levels can affect your cell activity, energy, and blood sugar levels. Since it’s a natural disinfectant, inhaling particles that come from salt can help reduce inflammation and mucus in the lungs, helping improve asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinus congestion, and much more.
Salt Inhalers
Those that don’t live near a salt cave or don’t like going to the spa, can purchase salt inhalers. Salt inhalation therapy has been used to boost respiratory strength and lung capacity. It helps clean out your organism from harmful organisms, it also helps reduce swelling and redness, it detoxifies air, may help lower blood pressure and promotes healthy breathing and natural relaxation. They’re inexpensive and you can use them in the comfort of your home.