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Salt Rooms?

Wahoogaz — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:35:47 GMT

Has anyone been to a salt room? If so, how was it and did you feel like it helped you in any way?

I've been thinking about visiting a local business to see if it helps with my allergy-induced asthma.

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Janey2 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:38:58 GMT

I cannot believe you just posted about salt rooms. I just this second read an ad for one and wondered what it was about. Never heard of it before

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GSPgirl — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:29:10 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
I cannot believe you just posted about salt rooms. I just this second read an ad for one and wondered what it was about. Never heard of it before

Me either! I was just talking to someone who is going to a salt cave, which is at her spa. What is the health benefit?

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:41:59 GMT

I get facials at local chiropractor

she said she did it, didn't feel anything at the time but that night

she said she slept better than she could ever remember

I plan on doing it some day.

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barb40 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:47:57 GMT

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/2017-09-13/the-sweet-and-therapeutic-truth-about-salt-caves

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SilleeMee — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:06:33 GMT

The salt caves or rooms are about halotherapy. The salty air supposedly helps improve breathing for chronic breathing conditions like asthma and bronchitis.. The salt also gives off negative ions and there are claims that say that helps with overall well being and calmness.

For a more scientific explanation here's a good publication to read:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4391365/

I was thinking about buying one of those salt lamps for my house. I'm very curious.

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Drythe — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 02:05:08 GMT

I have been through the salt mines in Poland twice.

Though I have chronic sinus problems, I noticed no change, about 4 hours each time.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:55:33 GMT

No, but I have two Himalayan salt lamps...very beautiful especially in a bathroom! I had no more sinus problems after giving up dairy and the sauna helped also. I wish you the best. The salt room sounds intriguing.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 22:24:58 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
No, but I have two Himalayan salt lamps...very beautiful especially in a bathroom! I had no more sinus problems after giving up dairy and the sauna helped also. I wish you the best. The salt room sounds intriguing.

@phoenixbrd,

What are you experiencing with those salt lamps? I was wanting to buy at least one.

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GingerPeach — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 23:25:19 GMT

Interestingly enough, I just came upon a benefit to filling a bowl with water, adding about a 1/2 to a cup of sea salt, stirring until it dissolves, and allowing it to absorb negative energy. Whether you believe it or not, I've done it twice now, placed the bowl on my kitchen table, and almost immediately felt calmer. Super simple; couldn't hurt.

Sadly, the salt room close to me closed down before I could give it a try. Reviews were mostly about poor customer service.

The Himalayan salt lamp that first comes up on amazon seems to have excellent reviews.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:36:56 GMT

I first discovered their benefit when I developed breathing issues from an auto immune disorder.

Many offer reclining lounge chairs. The closest one to me offers a children's room for quiet, supervised play seated at a table. You need shoe covers that are provided and you may bring in bottled water or a warm tea.

30-60 minutes is standard. Quiet music while reclining in a chair.

Highly recommend a salt lamp as an alternative. Haven't tried a sink with salt water but I will tonite with a few drops of eucalyptus oil.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:11:14 GMT

@SilleeMee I don't know if the salt lamps helped with the sinus issue (perhaps?). I do know that not eating dairy is a major factor and a hot sauna is also high on the list. I like the natural quality of the lamps and they are very beautiful.

@SilleeMee wrote:
@phoenixbrd wrote:
No, but I have two Himalayan salt lamps...very beautiful especially in a bathroom! I had no more sinus problems after giving up dairy and the sauna helped also. I wish you the best. The salt room sounds intriguing.

@phoenixbrd,
What are you experiencing with those salt lamps? I was wanting to buy at least one.

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gardenman — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:41:00 GMT

I would think living near the coastline would have the same effect, what with the salty sea air, but I've never heard of any studies done that show a difference in health among people living at the coast.

The salt rooms strike me as one of those "can't hurt" things to try if you've got the time, money and are willing to give it a shot. I'm just not sure it would help anything, but hey, it shouldn't hurt anything either.

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Miss Shelly — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:04:32 GMT

In August I visited my daughters in the Las Vegas area. I found a Groupon for 2 hour long salf cave sessions and purchased 3 of them for us to try. We all have allergies. I must say it was relaxing and did seem to help our sinuses some. If I lived there, I would have bought their package deal for sessions.

I don't know if the salt lamps would have the same effect as the cave experience because the cave had walls made of salt blocks and rock salt covering the floor. During the hour long session they pumped in salt air to breathe.

Wish we had this close to where I live.

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esmeraldagooch — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:03:18 GMT

I put himalayan pink salt in my tart warmer in my bedroom. Many of the salt lamps have caught fire due to the salt and wireing. Watch what you buy if you do pick one up.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:46:50 GMT

@esmeraldagooch wrote:
I put himalayan pink salt in my tart warmer in my bedroom. Many of the salt lamps have caught fire due to the salt and wireing. Watch what you buy if you do pick one up.

That's a really good idea with the tart warmer @esmeraldagooch. I have also been concerned about those salt lamps and the wiring problem. Thanks for the warmer rec. I'm going to try that.