Salt or saline treatments can be effective in naturally
treating many of the symptoms of colds and flus which affect the respiratory
system, sinus cavities, throat and ears. Salt Air Therapy and Nasal Saline
Irrigation, or Sinus Flush, provide natural, drug-free relief of symptoms of
colds and flus with immediate remedial effects. Since salt possesses naturally
anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties, it is also helpful in treatment
and prevention of bacterial infections.
The best non-pharmacological therapy for sinus congestion
and sinus infections, as well as allergic rhinitis, is nasal saline irrigation,
a treatment which has been known for centuries to be effective in preventing
and treating these conditions. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and
Immunology suggests saline sinus rinses as a treatment for chronic or acute
sinus infections and allergic rhinitis, stating that irrigation of sinus
cavities with salt can “bring relief by removing allergens from the nostrils
and sinuses”. They also suggest using salts that contain no iodide, anti-caking
agents or preservatives which can irritate the nasal lining. Some of the salts
you can use to avoid these irritants are Pickling Salts or Himalayan Sea Salts,
the latter being readily and conveniently available together with a device
called a Neti Pot for this specific use.
Salt Air Therapy is the process of breathing air containing
dry, micronized salt particles which travel to all areas of the lungs providing
a natural way to cleanse and maintain the respiratory system from within. This
all natural, safe therapy helps to reduce inflammation in the airways effectively
reducing constriction in the sinuses and lungs that can occur with colds and
flus, as well as asthma, allergies and other sinus conditions. By helping the
body to naturally eliminate allergens and pollutants, Salt Air Therapy also
helps to support the body’s immune system.
Salt air therapy is most effective when large quantities of
time are spent inhaling dry salt air. Due to its rather unique ability to be procured
in large chunks which can be fashioned into blocks or used in natural crystal form,
Himalayan Salt is largely prevalent in Salt Air Therapy. Himalayan Salt Caves have been constructed at
many locations worldwide including several in the US, for Salt Air Therapy.
Patrons of these caves spend anywhere between 45 minutes to several hours in
the caves in order to breath the salt air. However, it is usually
not practical, or even possible, for individuals to travel to a salt
cave on a regular basis, let alone stay for large quantities of time. The most convenient and available
method of salt air therapy is the Salt Air Inhaler, which is also readily found
online and in stores accompanied by Himalayan Sea Salt. Himalayan Salt lamps,
chunks of salt which have been made into lamps by installing a bulb inside of a
hole drilled into the bottom of a salt crystal d mounted onto a wooden base, can also be placed
around the home for increased exposure to salt air.
Gargling with a salt water solution has been known to reduce
swelling and irritation associated with a sore or irritated throat and cough
for centuries. This natural treatment helps to reduce harmful bacteria, thereby
treating and preventing infection with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial
properties. Himalayan Salt Glasses provide a convenient method for preparing
salt water solution for gargling, by simply filling the glass with water and
allowing a few moments for some of the salt to dissolve into the water. This
method provides a natural, pure salt solution for gargling with unprocessed
salts which do not possess added iodide or preservatives.
Proper irrigation of the ear canal with saline solution
helps to cleanse the canal of wax and treat and/or minimize the risk of
bacterial infection. This is best performed by mixing three parts of water with
one part salt, then administering the solution to the ear canal via a bulb syringe.
Q-tips should not be used to clear wax from the ear canal due to potential
damage to the ear drum; cleaning the ear canal with Q-tips can also push wax
further into the ear.
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