News : Therapeutic procedure of the day - halotherapy

Halotherapy - a method of prevention and treatment based on the use of artificial microclimate, close to the conditions of underground salt caves. Here, the main curative factor is the atomizing air spray of dry natural rock salt. Inhalation of such air increases blood oxygen saturation, formes the body's defenses to fight off infections and viruses. It's a great tool for fight with respiratory apparatus diseases, it's perfect for children, often suffer from colds.

Halotherapy's treatment effect is similar to speleotherapy, but has a number of distinctive features. Special halochamber are equipped for this procedure, it's a special room with a modern ventilation system, in which the floor and walls are covered by a thin layer of salt. There beautifully decorated walls with relaxing lighting, stalactites perform not only decorative function, but also they are a kind of humidity controller. In addition, such an interior, combined with comfortable chairs nd soft music create an atmosphere of complete relaxation and tranquility.

The main effect of halotherapy is the purification of the respiratory tract from dust and harmful bacteria, restoring their microflora, so it's very often used for the treatment and prevention of upper respiratory disease. Halotherapy plays an important role in cosmetology and treatment of skin disease, because it increases oxygen exchange in skin cells, are contributing to the rapid healing of wounds and abrasions, general improvement due to the exfoliation. Specialists often prescribe it for treatment of psoriasis, seborrhea. Halotherapy has positive effect on the cardiovascular and nervous system.

The main indications for halotherapy::

• colds, including their prevention;
• asthma, tracheobronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis;
• allergy (rhinitis, dermatitis and other);
• skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, acne);
• angina, hypertension;
• insomnia, anxiety;
• weakened immune system.