10 Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Benefit #2: Improves Respiratory Problems
Not many people know this fact, but salt can help with respiratory problems. The Lung Institute states that salt is an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, which loosens excessive mucus and speeds up mucus clearance. Salt can help remove pathogens in the air such as pollen and can even decrease oversensitivity to allergies.
In fact, there are even Himalayan salt caves. These spaces are filled with salt and visitors can walk through and inhale the salt to gain the benefits of the salt, especially those pertaining to respiration. There are studies to back up these salt caves. In fact, studies have revealed these caves to be a highly effective drug free therapy to help treat chronic bronchitis.
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