The Science Behind Salt Therapy as a Treatment for Cold/Flu
The common cold and flu virus are two of the most prevalent and troublesome diseases in the world. Fortunately, halotherapy offers you a long-term drug-free cure for these conditions. But exactly how does halotherapy treat the symptoms of colds and flu?
As a patient relaxes in the therapeutic halochamber, a halogenerator provides a flow of clean, dry air, saturated with highly dispersed particles of sodium chloride. The remedy for your cold or flu lies in the breathing environment created with dry sodium chloride aerosol at a mass concentration varying from 1-16 mg/m3 with a particle size of 1-5 um. A microprocessor in the halogenerator is responsible for maintaining the temperature, relative humidity and mass of aerosol in the chamber. The size and speed with which the dry sodium aerosol particles flow are constantly monitored to give optimum effect. The temperature in the salt therapy room varies between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity ranges from 40-50%. The room also boasts of a high concentration of negative ions.
Tiny Salt Particles Penetrate Deep Into Your Lungs
As you breathe in, aerosolized micro particles around 10 microns in diameter are trapped in the upper airways. These particles are then thrown out of the respiratory tract by the mucociliary system. Micro particles below 5 microns succeed in penetrating deep into your lungs. The micro particles of salt penetrate into every corner of the bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli and deposit upon the surface. These micro particles of salt bring down the viscosity of the mucus and helps restore the normal mucociliary flow that removes mucus, pathogens, and debris from the airways thereby clearing them.
Controlled Research Studies Have Found Pathogens Sensitive to Salt
If you are a victim of cold or flu these micro particles will open up the nasal airways, reduce nasal congestion, eliminate out bacteria and help in the drainage of the sinuses. American researchers discovered that H. influenzae and S.pneumoniae--two of the main pathogens present in the respiratory tracts of chronic bronchitis patients–are very sensitive to hypertonic salt. In the course of halotherapy the respiratory tract drainage function improves. After 7-15 sessions your airways are clear, your coughing decreases and you can breathe easily. Children receiving halotherapy display stronger health and are armed with greater resistance to disease.
Clinical studies have proved the effectiveness of halotherapy.
A study of 124 patients aged 16-62 years with various chronic lung diseases who were treated in a halochamber was documented in The Journal of Aerosol Medicine, Volume 8, Number 3, 1995. Approximately 75% of the patients suffering from cough and respiratory diseases showed marked improvement after receiving 3-5 sessions of Halotherapy. They found it easier to discharge sputum and suffered from less frequent coughing spells. When the course ended 100% of the patients stated that their condition had improved, they were sleeping better and were less fatigued. Almost 60% of the patients did not require any further medication.
A Safe, Drug Free Compliment to Your Regular Regimen
If you are suffering from cold you are likely to have body aches, a runny nose, sneezing nasal and sinus blockage, headache and sore throat, sudden chills, cough and heavy breathing if you have chest congestion as well. A flu patient displays symptoms of body aches, high fever, dry cough, red eyes, weakness, flushed skin and dry cough. Halotherapy not only brings you relief from these symptoms but also prevents their recurrence for a long period of time. Contact The Salt Room now so we help you get rid of your cold or flu symptoms and prevent their return.