All Salt Remedies: Baths, Showers And Steams
Salt has been used since ancient times not only to preserve food, but also to cure all kinds of health disorders.
Whether solid, dissolved in water or even inhaled, the health benefits of sea salt are many and very interesting.
1. Halotherapy
Sessions in active salt chambers (with halogen generator) last from 30 to 60 minutes. A minimum of 10 sessions is recommended for the results to be reflected in medical tests. They can be done several times a week, for several weeks in a row. Medical monitoring and supervision are necessary.
2. Salt bath
It deeply cleanses and hydrates the skin and has a certain detoxifying effect on the body. It is prepared by dissolving 200 g of salt crystals in 10 liters of water at 37 degrees and can last up to 20 minutes. Then you have to shower and rest for a while. Granulated bath salt dissolves more quickly.
3. Nasal shower
The efficacy of treating congestion and upper respiratory infections with hypertonic saline has been demonstrated. It also reduces the frequency and intensity of allergic attacks due to pollen or spores. To prepare the solution, which is applied with a rubber pear or a flat jug , mix a level teaspoon of salt in 500 ml of water. You can also use sea water sprayers, for sale in pharmacies.
4. Cleaning the skin
Before you get out of the shower, put some salt on the sponge and massage yourself. It is an exfoliating and disinfectant treatment that also improves irrigation and nutrition of the skin. It is useful against acne. You can also mix it with almond oil and apply it before the final spray.
5. Inhalations
To decongest and deflate the airways during colds and flu, you can boil water with plenty of salt and inhale the steam. If you add a few drops of essential oil of eucalyptus and mint, you will increase the disinfecting power of the treatment.
