What is salt therapy?
Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, is a holistic and natural treatment that involves relaxing in a room filled with microscopic salt particles dispersed into the air. This fine, pharmaceutical-grade salt is inhaled into the lungs and absorbed through the skin, helping to cleanse the respiratory system, reduce inflammation, and support skin health.
Inspired by the healing microclimate of natural salt caves, salt therapy is now widely used as a complementary approach to managing conditions such as asthma, allergies, sinus issues, eczema, and stress.
It’s a soothing, peaceful, and non-invasive experience—perfect for the whole family to unwind and support overall wellness.
How does it work?
In salt therapy, pure dry sodium chloride is heated, ground, and dispersed into the air by a machine called a halogenerator. These microscopic salt particles are inhaled deep into the lungs, where they help attract and clear impurities from the respiratory system.
Research has shown that salt inhalation may ease asthma symptoms, support skin health by reducing itchiness and irritation, and promote relaxation by helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
What areas benefit from halotherapy?
Asthma, Allergies, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Cold & Flu Symptoms, Sinusitis, Bronchitis
Respiratory conditions are improved by the salt drawing out the impurities in the upper and lower airways. It stimulates the body’s internal processes for cleansing and removing build-up of foreign particles. Halotherapy is also anti-inflammatory, opening bronchial tubes in the lungs and reducing inflammation in the sinuses. Salt therapy also strengthens the respiratory functions and breaks up and clears moisture and mucus.
Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne, Dermatitis, Rosacea, Dry Itchy Skin, Ageing Skin
Halotherapy naturally triggers the skin microcirculation and membrane activity and enhances protective and reparative properties. It is anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, therefore kills any germs on the skin and helps with any inflammation of the skin.
Increased Strength, Lung Function, Oxygen Saturation
Sporting performance can be enhanced through Halotherapy. Airways are expanded for increased lung function, oxygen saturation and exchange is increased and abdominal wall muscles are strengthened which helps increase lung capacity and oxygenation. Halotherapy can also help with muscle endurance and recovery.
Stress Reduction
Improved breathing technique induces calm and relaxation.
What kind of salt is used?
99.99% pure sodium chloride (Pharmaceutical grade salt). It contains no fillers or caking agents. It does come from a natural source but it is naturally processed to remove all of its impure elements. It’s the same salt that hospitals use and is the same type of salt all the research has been conducted on.
Are there any side effects?
There are typically no side effects other than the taste of salt and potentially thirst or a scratchy throat. However, if someone is on any medications or suffers from any serious medical issue please seek medical advice before any therapy.
Why is Halotherapy becoming so popular?
Allergies and respiratory illnesses are chronic and growing epidemics as the world becomes more and more toxic every day. 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from a respiratory illness and 1 in 4 people have some form of skin disease/condition. Salt therapy is an easy, accessible therapy to help with this. It is also an all-natural therapy which appeals to people looking to limit/minimise use of pharmaceuticals.
It also appeals to athletes who are looking for that additional edge.