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I Visited a Salt Room and You Totally Should Too

I couldn't believe how calm I felt after spending 30 minutes breathing in salty air

by Christina Heiser | COMMENT

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Health Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt Salt is actually one of the oldest medical treatments out there. While scientific evidence backing up its health claims is scarce, people swear by it. "In ancient Greece and the Mediterranean, it was used for everything," says Tania Elliot, MD, board-certified allergist and chief medical officer of EHE International. "It helps decrease inflammation and mucus production in nasal passages and sinuses." Hence why it is often recommended for people with allergies or lung issues to breathe in ocean air.

Pink Himalayan salt is thought to be particularly useful. "Pink Himalayan salt is derived from ancient sea salt deposits found deep in the Himalayan Mountains," explains Taz Bhatia, MD, integrative health expert and author of Super Woman Rx. "It's known all over the world for its healing and therapeutic uses for both physical and mental health." It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, says Bhatia, and it helps loosen mucus and clear your airways when you breathe it in.

Elliot points out that pink Himalayan salt absorbs moisture and that's a good thing if you have dust or mold allergies. "If you put pink Himalayan salt in your home, it sucks out moisture," she says. "You want to keep humidity levels down if you have dust or mold allergies because dust mites thrive on moisture and mold likes humid climates."

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