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How salt can help during flu season

The peak of flu season is upon us, and it is the last thing that anyone wants to catch! No one wants to feel weak and miserable for a whole week during the busiest time of the year. It definitely isn’t an ideal way to ring in the new year. There is nothing fun about body aches, coughing, sneezing, and an overall feeling of defeat. Of course, if it does happen, the doctor does have medicine that can help to treat your symptoms. But, preventative treatment is best!

In order to prevent getting the flu, keep your immune system in tip-top shape! A great way to ensure that your body is running strong is by incorporating salt therapy into your weekly routine. When you think about it, there is truly no greater gift that you can give yourself than the gift of good health!

This type of ancient therapy has helped a countless amount of people live healthier. It is all natural, and keeps both you and your loved ones healthy be preventing colds, flu, and by boosting the immune system as a whole. The salts used in a session are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Each particle acts like a sponge when inhaled, attracting all of the foreign matter as they flow down the respiratory tract. As the tract is cleaned, the immune system becomes healthier, the body takes in more oxygen, and the client has increased energy levels.

There are many different ways to experience salt therapy. Different facilities may have one or all of the most common choices available. Depending on how much time you have and what you are trying to accomplish, the technician will advise you on what method would work best for your particular needs. There are salt rooms, salt cocoons, salt cabins, and salt booths available as options, among others. If you try one and feel that it isn’t the right option for you, there are plenty of others to try before getting discouraged!

The most common form of treatment is the salt bed. When utilizing this method, the client lays down in a machine that looks similar to a tanning bed. With the help of a halogenerator, pure salts are pumped in, and the client simply lays there comfortable and breathes for a given amount of time. This is a great relaxing experience, that offers multiple health benefits. Incorporate it into your weekly routine for best results and healthier living!