Sessions in a salt cave are called halotherapy. The name comes from the Greek word 'halos', which means 'a cloud', 'an aureole'. This method of treatment was developed in Russia in the 1980s, but it very quickly gained popularity. Today salt caves are found not only in health resorts but also in SPA centers. Due to its therapeutic properties, it, of course, could not be missing from our SPA&Wellness zone. When is it worth deciding on halotherapy? Are there any contraindications to being in the cave?
Salt cave – what does it look like?
A salt cave is actually a medium-sized room whose walls are lined with salt blocks originating from seas such as the Dead Sea, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Salt, or rather its crystals, lie on the floor, while impressive stalactites hang from the ceiling, which have been formed from a specialized mass with added salt.
In such a place, to maintain the proper microclimate, it is important to keep a constant temperature and humidity. The temperature is kept at 23-24 degrees Celsius, while humidity does not exceed 45%. Salt caves use a system for heating the salt blocks, which causes the salt to evaporate and simultaneously enrich the air with trace elements.
Which elements are found in the cave?
One session in the salt cave provided by our hotel near Krakow Radocza Park lasts 45 minutes. During this time we inhale a number of health-promoting elements that positively affect the body's functioning. Among them you can find iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, selenium and bromine.
What are the health-promoting properties of sessions in the salt cave?
Certainly, the decor of our salt cave allows you to relax and unwind, aided by gentle background music, colorful lamp lights and comfortable armchairs. However, a session in the salt cave primarily affects health. It has a beneficial effect on the respiratory, nervous and circulatory systems. Even after a single session you can notice effects such as lower blood pressure or a feeling of relaxation. The elements present in the air also have a positive effect on the immune and digestive systems. It's an excellent way to alleviate symptoms of conditions related to the stomach, the duodenum or the intestines. People struggling with skin problems will also notice improvement after regular use of the salt cave.
Who should opt for sessions in the salt cave?
The salt cave should primarily be used by people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma or various types of allergies. The microelements present in the air beneficially affect the lungs and sinuses. Sessions are also recommended for all people who live daily in large urban agglomerations where smog is a problem. Regular sessions will help clear the upper respiratory tract.
Even a single session allows you to effectively calm down, relax and unwind, which is why this form of rest is recommended for stressed people who want to take care of their mental well-being.
Salt caves are also recommended for pregnant women (after consulting with a doctor), because the elements contained in the air lower blood pressure, and the atmosphere in them helps calm not only the expectant mother but also the baby.
Are there any contraindications to using the cave?
Despite its health-promoting properties, not everyone can use the salt cave. So what might be a contraindication?
- claustrophobia
- hyperthyroidism
- cancer
- tuberculosis
- allergy to iodine
- high fever
- viral infection of the respiratory tract
- heart disease
- kidney disease
- urinary tract inflammation
- skin lesions, frostbite
If you are interested in a stay in the picturesque surroundings of Lesser Poland and want to do something good for your body and soul, we invite you to the Radocza Park hotel. In our complex guests will find not only a salt cave but also a range of other attractions for young and old.