The objectives of salinotherapy
Saline therapy, also known as halotherapy, has multiple objectives aimed at improving general health and well-being by utilizing the therapeutic properties of salt. This therapy is based on the inhalation of fine salt particles in a controlled environment, creating an effect similar to that achieved in a natural salt room. The main objectives of salt therapy are detailed below:
1. Improving Respiratory Function:
- Airway Cleansing: The salt particles help to clean the airways by removing mucus and dust or pollen particles, facilitating easier breathing.
- Reduce Inflammation: salt has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation in the airways, helping to relieve the symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory conditions.
2. Relieve Allergy Symptoms:
- Sinus Decongestion: Inhaling salt particles can help to decongest the sinuses, thereby reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and other types of allergies.
- Reduce Allergic Reactions: Saline therapy can decrease the body's sensitivity to allergens, reducing the frequency and intensity of allergic reactions.
3. Detoxifying the Body:
- Elimination of Toxins: Salt helps eliminate toxins from the body, both through the skin and the airways, promoting a healthier internal environment.
- Improve Blood Circulation: Exposure to a saline environment can stimulate blood circulation, helping to efficiently transport nutrients and eliminate metabolic waste.
4. Improving Sleep Quality:
- Inducing Relaxation: The relaxing, aerosol salt-rich environment can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, promoting a more restful and quality sleep.
- Regulating Breathing: Saline therapy can help open the airways, reducing sleep apnea and other nocturnal breathing problems.
5. Immune System Stimulation:
- Increased Resistance to Infection: Inhaling salt particles can boost the immune system, increasing the body's resistance to infection and disease.
- Reduce the Incidence of Colds: Saline therapy can reduce the frequency and severity of colds and other respiratory infections by creating a hostile environment for bacteria and viruses.
6. Physical Performance Support:
- Improved Respiratory Capacity: Athletes can benefit from salt therapy by improving their respiratory capacity and physical performance, thanks to air rich in salt ions that facilitate better oxygenation of the blood.
- Fast Recovery: the anti-inflammatory properties of salt can speed up recovery after strenuous exercise, reducing muscle inflammation and associated soreness.
7. Skin Benefits:
- Treatment of Dermatologic Conditions: Salt can have beneficial effects in the treatment of dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and acne due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Improved Skin Texture: Saline therapy can help detoxify and cleanse the skin, improving its texture and appearance.
Saline therapy is a natural and effective way to support respiratory health, immunity and general well-being, offering significant benefits for a wide range of conditions and needs. This therapy, available at our clinic, is ideal for those who wish to experience the therapeutic properties of salt in a controlled and relaxing environment.
Types of Saline Therapy
There are several types of salt therapy available, each with unique benefits. These include:
1. Active saline therapy
This method involves using a salt aerosol generator, known as a halogenerator, which sprays fine salt particles into the air in the room.
Mechanism of Action: The Halogener breaks medical-grade salt into microscopic particles and releases them into the air. These particles are inhaled and reach the airways, providing therapeutic benefits.
Benefit: Active saline therapy is effective for relieving the symptoms of respiratory conditions, detoxifying the body and improving sleep quality. It is suitable for individual or group sessions in a specially designed room.
2. Passive salt therapy
This method involves spending time in a room or cave built from blocks of salt, without the use of a halogen generator.
Mechanism of Action: The salt blocks naturally release salt ions into the air, creating a microclimate similar to that found in natural salt pans.
Benefits: Passive salt therapy provides a relaxing and calming environment, beneficial for reducing stress and improving general health. It is ideal for people who want to benefit from the properties of salt in a more gentle and natural way.
3. Saline aerosol inhalation
This method uses special inhalers that deliver salt aerosols directly into the airways.
Mechanism of Action: Inhalers create a constant stream of saline aerosols, which are inhaled through the nose or mouth, reaching directly into the respiratory system.
Benefit: Saline aerosol inhalation is a quick and effective method for relieving the symptoms of respiratory conditions and clearing the airways. It is particularly useful for people suffering from asthma, chronic bronchitis or sinusitis.
When saline therapy is needed
Saline therapy, or halotherapy, is an effective natural treatment for various ailments and health problems. This type of therapy is indicated in a number of situations, with significant benefits for respiratory, dermatologic and general health. Detailed below are the cases in which saline therapy is needed and can bring noticeable improvements:
Chronic respiratory conditions
Asthma: Asthma patients can benefit from salt therapy, as the salt particles help to clear the airways, reduce inflammation and relieve the symptoms of wheezing and coughing.
Chronic Bronchitis: Saline therapy can help open the airways and clear accumulated mucus, relieving the symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
Sinusitis: Saline aerosol exposure can help decongest sinuses, reduce inflammation and prevent recurrent sinus infections.
Respiratory allergies
Allergic Rhinitis: People suffering from allergic rhinitis may experience a reduction in symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion and itching due to the cleansing effect of the salt particles on the airways.
Hay Fever: Saline therapy can help reduce the inflammation and irritation caused by seasonal allergens, thus improving quality of life during periods of increased pollen exposure.
Rheumatologic conditions
Psoriasis: Salt has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis by reducing plaques and skin irritation.
Eczema: Patients with eczema may experience relief of symptoms with salt therapy, due to the soothing and cleansing effect of salt on the skin.
Acne: The antibacterial properties of salt can help reduce inflammation and clear pores, relieving acne symptoms.
Reduce stress and improve sleep quality
Stress and Anxiety: Saline therapy can have a calming and relaxing effect, helping to reduce stress and anxiety levels. The saline environment can induce a state of well-being and deep relaxation.
Insomnia: People suffering from insomnia can find a more restful and deep sleep with saline therapy, thanks to its relaxing effect and improved night breathing.
Boost your immune system
Prevent Infections: salt therapy can boost the immune system, helping the body fight bacterial and viral infections more effectively.
Recovery from Colds and Flu: Exposure to saline aerosols can speed recovery from respiratory infections, reducing the duration and severity of symptoms.
Detoxifying the body
Exposure to Pollution: People living in urban or industrialized environments with high levels of air pollution may benefit from saline therapy to clear their airways of harmful particles and toxins.
Smoking: Active smokers or those who have quit smoking can use saline therapy to detoxify their lungs and relieve symptoms associated with smoking.
Saline therapy contraindications
Although saline therapy is recognized for its many benefits, it is essential to consider the contraindications associated with this therapy. There are certain conditions and situations where saline therapy may not be recommended or may require additional precautions. The main contraindications of saline therapy are detailed below:
Severe high blood pressure
People suffering from severe high blood pressure should be cautious when using saline therapy because inhalation of saline aerosols can lead to fluctuations in blood pressure.
You should consult your doctor before starting saline therapy to avoid possible complications.
Severe kidney disease
Patients with severe kidney disease need to pay attention to salt levels in the body. Excess salt can worsen kidney function and cause fluid retention.
Prior medical evaluation and continuous monitoring are necessary.
Heart problems
People with heart problems such as heart failure or coronary heart disease should be cautious. Salt can contribute to fluid retention, increasing pressure on the heart.
Your cardiologist should be consulted before starting saline therapy.
Severe Respiratory Problems
In severe respiratory conditions, exercise can worsen symptoms and lead to shortness of breath. Example: uncontrolled bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Acute respiratory infections
Patients with acute respiratory infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis should avoid saline therapy. Inhaling saline aerosols can irritate inflamed airways and worsen the infection.
It is recommended to wait until the infection is completely cured before starting therapy.
Epilepsy
People with epilepsy need to be wary of environments that may trigger seizures. Certain salt therapy environments can induce changes in electrolyte balance that can be problematic for people with epilepsy.
Consultation with a neurologist and risk assessment are required before starting treatment.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women should be cautious about any new treatment, including saline therapy. There are not enough studies to confirm the safety of saline therapy during pregnancy.
It is essential that pregnant women consult their obstetrician before starting saline therapy.
