Salt Therapy

What is salt therapy?

Salt therapy, also called speleotherapy, is a form of respiratory therapy that involves breathing in sodium chloride and is considered a powerful treatment for adults and children.

During salt therapy, you sit in an enclosed room and breathe in salt-enriched air. The therapeutic properties in the salt cleanse your air passages and your skin and serve as a drug-free, natural alternative for the management of respiratory and skin conditions in children and adults.

At Kingdom Chiropractic & Spa, all the massage therapy rooms double as salt therapy rooms. The chiropractic practice also offers a salt therapy playroom for kids.

Halotherapy is a Salt Therapy that utilises a halogenerator to grind and crush 99,99% Pure Grade Sodium Chloride (salt) into micronised particles that are dispersed into a salt room, salt cave, or salt chamber via a salt aerosol that works to aid respiratory concerns and skin conditions. If there is no halogenerator, there is no halotherapy.

How Salt Therapy Works

The 3 Fundamentals of Salt Therapy

1. Super Absorbent — salt acts like a sponge, attracting foreign substances along its path through the respiratory tract. The salt behaves like a toothbrush that cleans the respiratory system, removing the build-up of foreign elements that cause various respiratory ailments and conditions.
2. Anti-Inflammatory — Inhaled salt particles may help to reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages. A clean respiratory system naturally results in higher oxygen intake, increased energy, and an improved immune system.
3. Anti-Bacterial — The salt particles act as an anti-bacterial agent, dissolving bacteria and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract. These are then either coughed up or naturally expelled by the body.

The team may suggest combining your salt therapy with other therapies and equipment to reduce asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions. For instance, your provider may combine salt therapy with chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, tourmanium therapy, or Nuga medical massage. Salt therapy may also benefit those suffering from sex disorders.

What are the benefits of salt therapy?

Salt therapy is a safe and effective treatment that offers many health benefits. Some of the benefits of this natural treatment include:

Relief from respiratory conditions, such as sinusitis or allergies

• Improved breathing
• Improved lung function
• Reduced use of inhalers and antibiotics
• Stress relief
• Improved skin health and skin conditions
• Better blood circulation
• Relief from inflammation
• Reinforced immune system
• Better sleep
• Humidification of the lungs
• Stimulation of deep breathing

Your salt therapy at Interstate Medical Group may also improve your overall health and quality of life.

Salt Therapy in Salem, Oregon

Pause. Unwind.

Salt therapy at InterState Medical Group offers a quiet setting to step away from daily demands and make time for relaxation. Before your visit, our team will discuss your health history and help you determine whether the experience is appropriate for you.

What Is Salt Therapy?

Dry salt therapy, also called halotherapy, involves sitting in a room where tiny salt particles are dispersed into the air using a device called a halo generator.

The halo generator grinds sodium chloride into fine particles and releases them into the room. You remain seated and breathe normally during the session.

Halotherapy is different from speleotherapy, which involves spending time in natural caves or salt mines. Salt-covered walls alone do not provide the airborne salt particles used in active halotherapy.

What Are the Potential Benefits?

People often seek salt therapy as a wellness experience and an opportunity to relax. Some report temporary respiratory comfort, but research is limited, and benefits vary.

Salt therapy has not been established as an effective treatment for asthma, COPD, allergies, or skin conditions. It should complement appropriate medical care and should never replace prescribed inhalers, medications, or other treatments.

What Can I Expect During a Session?

Before your session, tell our team about any breathing conditions, current symptoms, and medications. We will explain the room setup, session length, and what to expect.

During your visit, you can sit comfortably, rest, and breathe normally. Let our team know immediately if you develop coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or other discomfort.

Recommendations for additional visits depend on your goals and tolerance. There is no established treatment schedule that guarantees medical benefits. To see benefits 15-20 sessions are necessary.

Is Salt Therapy Right for Everyone?

Inhaled salt can slightly irritate the airways in some people. If you have asthma, COPD, or another lung condition, speak with your treating healthcare provider before scheduling. Ask your child’s healthcare provider before considering salt therapy for a child.

If you are currently wheezing, short of breath, or experiencing a respiratory flare-up, seek medical care rather than attending a salt session.

Schedule Your Salt Therapy Visit

Interested in salt therapy in Salem, OR? Contact our front desk to learn about our package prices.

Call 503-339-7351 or request an appointment online.

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