It has been damp and chilly outside for a week now, the cloudy sky evokes the autumn blues, nature has frozen in anticipation of the first frosts and snow - it’s time to open the bathing season and light up the bathhouse to warm up in it after a chilly day. And this is also the time to remember the basic rules for using stoves so that they serve you trouble-free for years and decades.
Let's start with one of the key rules: never, under any circumstances, place salt directly on your heater. Why? In short, you will void your warranty and your oven will break down quickly. And now - the details.
Halochamber or caving chamber?
Speleotherapy and helotherapy are a certain type of climatotherapy, that is, without leaving the locality, the patient has the opportunity to improve his health. They pursue the same therapeutic goal, but have some technical differences. Thus, the speleological chamber consists of natural blocks of potassium salts containing KCl, Na, Mg, which are mined in special quarries and caves. Depending on the place of extraction, the concentration of chemical elements may differ slightly.
The halochamber owes its therapeutic effect not to salts, but to the halogenerator, which grinds table salt into an aerosol. It is this aerosol that fills the halochamber. The walls, ceiling and floor of the chamber are treated with a spray of table salt, not for medicinal purposes, but rather to create a pleasant atmosphere. A speleo chamber is preferable from this perspective, since in this case the walls are also treated - the entire room is lined with salt blocks.
The therapeutic effect of speleoclimatotherapy is more effective than halotherapy. But this does not mean that the halochamber is useless. Air saturated with sodium chloride ions helps saturate the blood with oxygen, strengthens the immune system, renews the skin, improves hair structure, wounds and scratches heal much faster, that is, the body’s ability to regenerate increases.
In addition to the main feature of the halo chamber - salty air saturated with ions, a constant level of humidity and air temperature are also maintained in the room, which creates a comfortable microclimate.
How to use tiles and salt bricks for a bath?
How and why pink Himalayan salt is used in a bath
Pink Himalayan salt
I am glad to welcome the inquisitive reader! I think that today’s topic will seem strange or unusual to many.
In this article we will talk about the salt bath. More precisely, about how pure natural salt is used in a steam room. Why does a person go to the bathhouse? In order to wash, steam, have fun and naturally improve or restore health.
One of the healing aspects of bath procedures can be natural Himalayan salt. Let's talk further about how to use it in your sauna...
Salt bricks for baths are often used as a building material, for example, very beautiful partitions in rooms can be made from it. But here we must remember that any salt and products made from it do not like moisture. If you want such a partition to stand in the bathhouse for a long time, you should place it away from humidity, and preferably in a well-ventilated area.
Also, salt bricks for bathhouses are used as a material for salting the air with salt in the bathhouse. Like salt stones for a sauna, a brick can simply be placed on the hot stones of a heater in a sauna.
Salt tiles for a bath are slightly thinner than salt bricks; their dimensions range from 1.5 to 3 cm in thickness.
Salt tiles also come in different sizes. They can be used in the same way as bricks to saturate the air with salt in a sauna or bathhouse.
Salt tiles for saunas are also successfully used for cladding walls in a bathhouse or sauna. For wall mounting, you can use a special aluminum corner, but you can also use environmentally friendly adhesive from WonderLife for mounting. We remember that for durability it is better to place such a wall away from humidity, in a well-ventilated area!
Himalayan bath salt is also used as salt soap, or bath salt. There is nothing better than the feeling of clean, fresh skin. During bath procedures, salt soap will help you disinfect your skin, make it soft and smooth.
Who is prescribed halotherapy?
Halotherapy courses are prescribed to patients with certain problems of the respiratory system:
- diseases of the ear, nose and throat area - pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, as well as pneumonia;
- colds that worsen 3-4 times a year;
- bronchial asthma;
- cardiovascular disorders (prescribed for recovery after a heart attack, stroke);
- helps normalize blood pressure, that is, halotherapy is indicated for both hypertension and hypotension;
- varicose veins (thin the blood that is too thick);
- nicotine addiction;
- skin problems (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, acne);
- bronchial type allergies;
- living in an area with an unfavorable environment or working in a hazardous industry;
Halotherapy is also prescribed for frequent stress, panic attacks, and insomnia.
A visit to the salt room shows amazing results. Thus, patients with asthma or bronchitis note a general improvement in their condition in 76%, with skin diseases - in 92%, exacerbation of allergic reactions to pollen decreases in 89% of patients, constant fatigue syndrome and depressive states go away in 94% of cases. Reviews from doctors confirm these statistics.
Patients with nicotine addiction after just a few procedures notice a slight weakening of the craving for cigarettes, the lungs are cleared of accumulated harmful deposits, inflammation of the lung tissue is relieved, and subsequently an aversion to nicotine appears. The psychological impact on the smoker is also important - the opportunity to breathe clean air and compare it with cigarette smoke. Of course, not all smoking patients quit this bad habit, but their lung condition improves significantly.
How to use pink Himalayan bath salt
Himalayan salt over heater
The first, affordable and low-budget option is to place and hang a small amount of the mineral in a decorative bowl. And it can be placed above the heater or in the sink. Some stores sell salt lamps. which are successfully installed in rest rooms or other rooms.
The second option is to decorate the bath partition with special bricks.
The third option is the most expensive and probably the most creative. This is the production of exclusive decorative panels on the walls of the steam room (possibly on the floor). This panel looks especially good if the reverse side is properly illuminated. The effect is amazing.
Such salt bricks or tiles are laid on a special two-component glue. Many manufacturers package it in 1 kg bags. All that remains is to mix the components with water in the required proportion (all this is in the instructions). This glue is applied carefully, in a thin layer. It dries quickly, so you need to spend the prepared portion within 10-15 minutes.
Himalayan salt glue
It is possible to use liquid glass as an adhesive element. This is a simple silicate paper glue. But you shouldn’t expect good reliable results from it.
You should pay attention to such an important point as air humidity. If it is above 50%, then using Himalayan salt in the steam room is not recommended. Of course, with short-term high humidity, nothing bad will happen. But with prolonged exposure, moisture will undoubtedly affect the strength of the mineral. It is worth considering this point and paying due attention to the ventilation of the salt room after all bath procedures.
There is only one conclusion: pink Himalayan salt is best used in a dry Finnish sauna. A wet Russian bath, and even more so a Turkish hammam, are not suitable for these events at all.
A course of treatment
The number of procedures and the time of visiting the halo chamber are determined by the attending physician in accordance with the general health of the patient and his needs. The first procedures should be short-term in order to identify possible signs of individual intolerance to ionized air or salt impurities. Such signs may include dizziness, a feeling of lack of air, and claustrophobia (panic attack). With asthma, a coughing attack can be triggered.
At the first sign of discomfort, you must immediately leave the halochamber.
The condition of patients who visit the halochamber for the first time must be observed for 10 minutes. This is exactly how much time the body needs to adapt to new climatic conditions. In the absence of any negative reactions, the halotherapy procedure gradually increases to half an hour.
The number of procedures depends on the patient's condition. A course of halotherapy usually consists of 10-25 visits. If necessary, the course can be repeated, but with an interval of 6 months.
Depending on the duration of the course and the duration of the procedures, the cost will be determined. For example, the price of one visit to a halochamber can vary from 200 to 600 rubles. At the Center for Respiratory Medicine in Moscow (address: Losinoostrovskaya str., 39, building 2) you can undergo both a therapeutic course of halotherapy and speleotherapy sessions.
Features of a trip to a salt bath
It has always been believed that a salt sauna is designed for high temperatures (about 70 degrees) and low indoor humidity (30%). It is by following these parameters that you can achieve maximum results. In addition, the use of Himalayan salt is even more effective for healing the body. But due to the high temperature, you can stay in such a sauna for no more than 15 minutes.
However, recently it has been found that even at an air temperature in a steam room of 50 degrees, the healing properties of salt are preserved. In addition, in this case the load on the body is significantly reduced, which allows you to stay in the steam room longer.
As the salt heats up, the microparticles begin to ionize, thereby saturating the air with ions. Himalayan salt at this time perfectly cleanses the lungs, thereby providing some drainage to the bronchi, which improves the patency of the respiratory system. In addition, breathing salt vapor is very useful in preventing colds.
If you have a need or want to always be healthy and avoid epidemics of colds, you should visit salt baths regularly. Himalayan salt has a healing effect on both the skin and the heart and even normalizes blood pressure
The most important thing is to correctly put stress on the body and introduce such procedures into your life gradually, starting with low temperatures and a small amount of time, gradually increasing
Good to know: How to go to the bathhouse correctly.
Methods of using salt in a bath
One of the simplest options for using salt in a bath is to soak the salt in warm water and rub it with massage movements. The main thing is not to forget to steam your body well before taking such procedures. To do this, you need to go into the sauna and stay there for at least minutes. Afterwards, you can start applying salt to your body, but you don’t need to do this on your face and neck; you need to sit in this position for about 5 minutes. If you want to use another broom, you need to wait until the salt has completely dissolved. You need to remember that no one can massage you better than a broom to get rid of cellulite. Salt is the best scrub made from natural ingredients.
You can prepare a solution from salt that can be used to wipe the entire skin. To prepare the solution, you need to dissolve a glass of salt in a glass of water.
As an option, you can visit baths, in which instead of stones there are salt crystals, filling the air with essential elements and minerals, which have a beneficial effect on the skin, the respiratory system and the entire body.
What does salt go with in a bath?
A smear of honey and salt. To make it, you need to melt honey with salt, using two parts of salt for one part of honey. The mixture is applied to the steamed body, after which you can lie down for 15-20 minutes.
Bath salt scrub. To make it, just mix salt and honey together until you get a thick foam, which is applied to the body using the principle of massage movements. After application, you need to wait 30 minutes and then rinse everything off. After this procedure, the skin feels light and airy.
A popular mixture is butter and salt or cream and salt. The proteins contained in milk have a positive effect on the skin. Alternatively, you can use vegetable oil with salt. You just need to know which oil is right for you. The most commonly used is olive oil.
Contraindications
Such a pleasant treatment method in all respects as halotherapy has both indications and contraindications. You should not decide on your own to undergo a course of halotherapy. An appointment can be obtained from doctors such as a therapist, physiotherapist, otolaryngologist, pulmonologist.
Children are prescribed by a pediatrician. Halotherapy can be an addition to basic drug treatment or be part of physical therapy. Even such a harmless method as inhaling ionized air has a number of contraindications that prevent you from visiting the halo chamber:
- malignant tumors;
- various complications in the form of purulent discharge;
- acute blood diseases;
- bleeding;
- venereal diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- chronic infectious diseases;
- hyperthermia;
- kidney diseases;
- pregnancy;
- psychical deviations;
- claustrophobia;
- drug addiction and alcoholism.
Before visiting the salt room, you must consult a doctor. At the Center for Respiratory Medicine, the doctor will help identify possible contraindications and also explain the specifics of the procedure. For example, such features include the time spent in the halochamber and the type of clothing in which one can enter there.
Before using the halo chamber and starting air salt procedures, it is recommended to change into special clothes or throw a casual robe or sheet over it. Salt, which is saturated in the air, tends to settle on any surface, including clothing, which can become damaged. You also need to change your shoes - salt can corrode the sole.
Areas of application of Himalayan salt
Experienced chefs prepare food on specially treated tiles or circles made from this mineral. Dishes fried in this unusual way are not only tasty in their own way, but also healthy.
Due to its unique healing properties, Himalayan salt is actively used in cosmetology. They make soap and other cosmetic skin care products.
Himalayan salt pano
Our construction theme has not been left out without this “miracle of nature.” Designers quickly found a field of application for it in decorative elements. There is a unique original style and a special healing effect. As they say - two in one.
It should be pink, red-orange and black. It is pink Himalayan salt that is most often used in interior decoration. It is most pleasing to the eye, and specially made bricks or cubes have a transparent structure. Thanks to this, many creative people create a spectacular play of light in a steam room or relaxation room.
Pink Himalayan rock salt flaunts its glory because it contains 85 trace elements that give it powerful healing properties. Sea salt deservedly takes second place; it is indispensable in a bathhouse, as it exudes a relaxing aroma of sea air and has long been famous for its healing effect.
Now let's figure out how to use it. There are 2 methods in demand:
- Scrubbing;
- Inhalation of vapors.
The first method gives an unsurpassed cosmetic effect, and the second a healing one.
What is it for?
Bath salt has completely different functions than the salt that we add to most dishes when cooking. Table salt is a huge source of sodium, which helps maintain fluid in the body at the proper level, while bath salt acts on the outside of the body and, first of all, on the skin.
This salt is chosen by people who want to get the maximum benefit from bath procedures.
In addition, it is almost impossible to overdo it and get too much salt, such as in food. Bath salt helps against many diseases, serves as their prevention, is suitable for people of all ages, even very young children, and does not cause harm. A product like this is an excellent and softer alternative to brooms and fragrant essential oils.
Precautionary measures
Before we begin to describe in more detail how to use Himalayan pink salt in a bath, we should say a few words about in what cases it is best to use it.
Salt's worst enemy is water. Exposure to moisture gradually destroys it; in other words, water will sooner or later completely dissolve all the salt. Since this usually happens from the bottom up, it is possible that the wall will collapse on the heads of the guests.
Therefore, the main rule on how to properly use salt in a bath as a decoration is no moisture. It is best if it is a dry Finnish sauna; a traditional Russian bathhouse is not suitable for these purposes. It is in the sauna that you can achieve the lowest humidity value for this type of room - 55%.
The humidity of a typical Russian bath can reach up to 90%, although it is usually around 70%, so it is not suitable for a salt wall. Source www.saunamap.ru
The next point is sufficient ventilation. In order for the moisture to evaporate as quickly as possible, without having time to react with the salt blocks, it is necessary to ventilate the premises well after guests have used the sauna.
