Features of a salt sauna
The main highlight of the salt bath is that its walls and ceiling are covered with a layer of special mineral salts, which are known to be sensitive to moisture. And while a specially equipped oven heats the air, the salt begins to melt and dissolve in the humid air.
The required level of humidity (75%) is achieved thanks to the operation of the oven, which can heat up to 65 degrees, while the humidity in the room will be 35%.
Salt baths can be quite ascetic - with a regular stone stove, or they can be equipped with special ionization and ventilation systems that help remove excess moisture from the air and, accordingly, extend the life of the bath itself.
Interior finishing with salt
Himalayan (pink) salt is used for the internal arrangement of the dry sauna. Decorative elements are made from it - panels, bricks, blocks, slabs, etc. They all differ in shape, appearance and weight. The heaviest are bricks and blocks, the weight of which can reach 4 kg.
For smooth masonry and reliable fastening of the salt decor, an adhesive composition on a two-component basis is used. In some cases, a glueless fixation method is used using mounting strips.
The finished salt lining is additionally equipped with built-in lighting to create a unique atmosphere of natural caves or mines.
Himalayan sauna salt comes in a wide range of shades from light pink to deep purple. The color of the finished cladding directly depends on the color of the layer from which it was made.
When unlit, the salt finish takes on a deep cherry color with white flecks.
In addition to decorative cladding, special salt lamps can be used in such places to obtain an additional therapeutic effect.
The main requirement for salt finishing in a sauna is the absence of direct contact with water. This will prevent the appearance of drips and potholes in the finished cladding.
Salt saunas are one of the most useful and promising options for modern baths.
A distinctive feature of such establishments is the internal decorative lining made from Himalayan salt, which has a powerful therapeutic effect on the human body.
The benefits and harms of a salt bath
As you know, many doctors recommend that their patients visit places with a high salt content as additional therapy. These can be not only baths, but also caves, salt rooms, etc. It is important to remember that you need to stay in such a place for at least 25 minutes, because otherwise the desired effect will not occur.
Salt baths provide significant treatment assistance to people with respiratory diseases. These include laryngitis, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, etc.
Going to a salt bath will have a positive effect on people with skin diseases: all kinds of eczema, dermatitis, etc. This is due to the fact that salt and warm air help stabilize blood flow.
Salt baths are especially popular among women. Water procedures in them tone and rejuvenate. After just a few visits, the skin looks tightened and has a healthy tone.
For fatigue and nervous tension, baths can also have a healing effect. Relaxing hot air promotes heavy sweating, along with which waste and toxins are removed from the body.
Unfortunately, this procedure is not available to everyone. If a person has severe damage to the skin, an exacerbation of diseases, has malignant tumors, or has recently had surgery, visiting a salt bath is contraindicated for him. Before visiting a salt bath, consult a specialist!
Salt sauna - what is it?
Last November I was lucky enough to visit a real salt sauna. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised. The fact is that salt saunas differ quite significantly from the more familiar Finnish or Swedish saunas.
No one doubts that any sauna is useful, pleasant and capable of treating not only the body, but also the soul. The salt sauna was no exception.
The healing role is played not by the mighty heat, not by splashing water on the stones, but by the salt panels, tiles or bricks used to decorate the walls. Well, the bricks themselves are nothing more than pink Himalayan salt.
Features of the salt sauna procedure
According to popular belief, the temperature threshold in a salt bath should not fall below 70 °C. Humidity, on the contrary, is preferably low - no higher than 30%.
It is generally accepted that these are the indicators that will allow you to obtain the maximum therapeutic effect. It is better to use Himalayan salt, and limit the time spent in the steam room to a quarter of an hour to avoid the negative effects of high temperatures.
Experts consider this opinion to be somewhat distorted. Full disclosure of the healing qualities of the mineral is achieved at a temperature of about fifty degrees Celsius. At such temperatures, you can double the time you spend in the steam room without loading the body, and fully receive the whole range of beneficial salt effects.
When heated, microparticles of the mineral are ionized, saturating the air, which has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, effectively cleansing the lung tissue. Breathing salt vapors for preventive purposes is also not contraindicated; on the contrary, it is very useful.
Himalayan salt takes a leading place in such procedures. Note that constant visits to salt baths help stimulate the immune system, normalize blood pressure, and heal the skin.
If you adhere to a measured method, gradually increase the load, starting with small impacts and short stays in the steam room, the cardiovascular system will very soon begin to strengthen.
Pink Himalayan salt
The name itself speaks of the place where pink salt is mined. It is in Pakistan, 310 kilometers from the Himalayas, that it is mined by hand. Once upon a time there was a sea here, but it dried up. Iron oxide gives salt its characteristic pale pink tint.
This salt is a true product of the Jurassic period, namely marine sediments that formed more than 250,000 million years ago. Salt (sodium chloride) is the most valuable natural mineral.
This unique mineral is mined without the use of any explosives, chemicals or reagents, so it is a 100% environmentally friendly product.
Himalayan salt, like regular table salt, can be used in cooking.
The peculiarity of the Himalayan pink mineral is that when heated, it purifies the air. This property was noticed in ancient times, and salt lamps began to be made from salt briquettes. It is still generally accepted that they cleanse space from a wide variety of negativity.
Salt treatment or halotherapy has been known since ancient times. In the tombs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt, servants scattered entire salt stones.
This treatment method is still popular today. Many health centers and sanatoriums have salt caves, halo chambers, and speleo chambers where medical procedures are carried out. The temperature in them, of course, is far from the same as in a sauna. It's rather cool here than warm.
Methods of using salt in a bath
The simplest ways to use salt are to soak it into a thick solution in warm water and rub it into the epithelium like a massage. Before the procedure, it is necessary to steam the body well to maximize the opening of the pores.
For different people, the time interval for staying in the steam room until the desired state is achieved is different. From a couple of minutes to a quarter of an hour. After which you can begin applying salt to the skin. Avoid getting the solution on your neck and face.
After 5-7 minutes, when the salt has completely dissolved, you can massage the body or use a bath broom.
Salt is one of the best scrubs made from natural ingredients. It is easy to prepare a solution for rubbing into the skin. Dissolve a glass of salt in a glass of water and the scrub is ready.
After visiting the salt sauna, it is recommended to restore the hydrolysis balance of the body. To do this, you should drink more liquid: compotes, herbal teas, fruit drinks, etc.
The option of crystal druses as bath ionizers is also common among fans of salt saunas. When heated, crystals ionize the air, filling it with minerals that have a beneficial effect on the skin, respiratory system and the entire body.
How often to visit halo chambers
Before the course of therapy, a visit time is planned. How often a person will visit salt rooms depends on the condition and recommendations of the doctor.
Doctors recommend visiting the salt room for school-age children and teenagers every autumn and spring. The course of therapy consists of 12 procedures. The salt room helps remove pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria with which the body is saturated when children attend school and colleges.
The course of therapy is prescribed individually. It is recommended to undergo from 10 to 20 sessions per course of treatment. 10 procedures in the salt room are equivalent to three days of rest on the seashore.
Useful combinations
Ideally, honey can be added to Himalayan salt. This product is loaded with a whole range of useful properties. It is both an antiseptic and an anti-cellulite agent. A powerful source of vitamins and minerals. Well moisturizes the skin and provides nutrition to the epithelium.
To make a mask mixture, you need to melt honey and salt in proportions of one to two. The mixture is applied to steamed skin. You need to let it soak in for a quarter of an hour.
To prepare the scrub mixture, salt and honey are mixed until a thick foaming layer is obtained. The foam is applied to the body in combination with a massage. You can keep it on the skin for up to half an hour, after which you need to wash it off. The procedure gives a feeling of lightness and “breathable” skin.
A mixture of salt and butter (sometimes cream is used instead of butter) is used for application to any part of the body. This cocktail is rich in proteins and will have a healing effect on the skin. Sometimes vegetable oils are used for the mixture, most often olive.
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How does a salt bath work?
As mentioned above, any bath can be made into a salt bath. To do this, you will have to use special tiles and bricks made from salt stones to finish the floor and walls of the steam room. All experts unanimously assure that the best option for finishing is Himalayan bath salt. It is actually brought from the Himalayas, where it is mined in large quantities. The tiles and bricks themselves are produced locally, although there are also purely Himalayan products. But compared to the first ones, they are more expensive.
