Passive salt therapy
Passive salt therapy has been practised in Hungary and other Eastern European countries for hundreds of years. It came to public attention in the 19th century when a Polish doctor published a book about the beneficial effects of salt dust on mine workers – he had noticed that there was an astonishingly low rate of asthmatic and breathing type disorders among the men who worked in the Polish salt mines. Now, more than 150 years later, salt therapy is going mainstream – as the rest of the world catches on to the secrets Eastern Europe has known for centuries.

So how does passive salt therapy work – and what can it cure? Recent medical studies have suggested that the therapy has a positive effect on sufferers from bronchial inflammation; asthma; allergies involving allergenic particle retention in the airways; low immune system counts; insomnia; heavy snoring; sinusitis and rhinitis; skin complaints; and high stress levels. The soothing atmosphere of the salt cave, with its beautiful embellishments, soft lighting and beautiful music, create a receptive, almost meditative state in the patient: the flow of negatively ionised salt particles in the air goes to work on skin and bronchial system, cleaning the pores and removing blockages from internal tubing. Regular attendees at passive salt therapy sessions report a significant drop in their use of medications, inhalers and other drug based treatments; while sufferers from the modern complaints of daily life (overwork; stress; an inability to relax) find that they receive incomparable relaxation benefits from the process.

Because salt therapy is neither drug oriented nor invasive in any way, it is suitable for patients of all ages and from all walks of life. There are limited exceptions to this inclusivity: patients suffering from severe forms of any disease should not rely on salt therapy for their treatment; and patients with any form of illness causing internal bleeding should avoid this type of therapy. Passive salt therapy is not suitable for pregnant women or people with serious mental disorders (including drug addiction).

The "original" form of salt therapy (the one that involves going and finding a cave in the middle of Hungary) is obviously both expensive and impractical for UK residents. As the salt cave therapy installation gains credence and currency in the UK, unrivalled business opportunities present themselves to individuals and organisations who wish to run their own. A salt cave can be designed and installed just about anywhere – which means it can fit easily into the structure of an existing business or can be used as the starting point for an entirely new business. The non intrusive, non drug based nature of passive salt therapy means there is very little in the way of expensive health and safety precautions to take, either. A salt cave installation requires only normal health and safety inspection and procedure – our staff will help with every stage of the process and can advise on after care and training.