“Halotherapy may be a relaxing spa treatment, but there’s little evidence about how well it works,” Sonpal says. “Most doctors are still skeptical, including myself. The effect that [salt caves have] on anxiety and depression is considered to be a placebo effect.”

Do salt therapy rooms work?

“Halotherapy may be a relaxing spa treatment, but there’s little evidence about how well it works,” Sonpal says. “Most doctors are still skeptical, including myself. The effect that [salt caves have] on anxiety and depression is considered to be a placebo effect.”

How long are salt room sessions?

Each salt therapy session at The Salt Room Orlando lasts 45 minutes. You can read a book or even take a nap while relaxing to the calming background music playing in the room. Your comfort is ensured by our Zero-Gravity, NASA inspired recliners.

How often should you do salt room therapy?

Salt therapy is most effective when administered consistently at a minimum of 2x/week for 8-12 weeks. Many people also use salt therapy treatments as a preventative measure to keep the immune system functioning at it’s best and to lessen the severity of the common cold, and other respiratory viruses etc.

What is salt room therapy good for?

‌Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. Halotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough. Halotherapy is often done in spa-like salt rooms.

Does salt therapy raise blood pressure?

Some might wonder if breathing in salt during a Halotherapy session might cause their blood pressure to rise in an unnatural way. It’s a good questions and one that has a very simple answer. No, The Salt Suite® salt rooms will not cause your blood pressure to rise.

How long does it take for salt therapy to work?

Every experience is different, and it depends on the type and severity of your condition. Based on the research, we would recommend a course of 12-15 treatments, preferably within 4-8 weeks. You may feel some improvement after a single session, but a series of treatments is required to achieve long-term results.

Do you shower after salt room?

You do not need to shower immediately after a salt room session. You can carry on with your day as usual.

Why do you have to wear white socks in a salt cave?

Please wear clean socks (preferably white) in the therapy room. The socks help you walk on the salt. No shoes or bare feet are permitted during the session.

Can salt rooms be harmful?

In some countries, medical societies have warned that salt caves can have negative effects. For example, the salt cave could induce bronchoconstriction in some people. Another danger is that if you have asthma, you may stop taking your regular medicine.

What do I wear to a salt cave?

You should wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will remain fully clothed throughout the session, but no shoes are allowed in the salt cave. Clean white socks must be worn in the salt cave.

Do salt Caves help arthritis?

Salt therapy also aids in pain and inflammation with rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, COPD, and other respiratory diseases with its natural properties. Salt Room Wesely Chapel provides a calm and clean space to have salt therapy for inflammatory diseases or just a peaceful and quiet session.

What do you wear to a salt cave?

What is salt therapy and how does it work?

Salt therapy is 100% natural and can help alleviate the symptoms of a wide range of respiratory conditions including allergies and asthma. The healing properties of salt help relieve the symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Why choose the salt retreat?

The Salt Retreat carries several lines of healthy and natural products that promote wellness and provide personalized care for your body. We can help you manage pain to inflammation…immune boosts to chronic cough relief.

What are the healing properties of salt?

The healing properties of salt help relieve the symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Salt is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory and helps heal sore, flaky and irritated skin. Salt has a relaxing and soothing effect on the body that can help stimulate sleep.