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SALT ROOM THERAPY

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Equine salt chambers (halotherapy) provide a natural, drug-free and non-invasive complementary therapy that can offer significant symptom relief and health benefits for horses suffering from respiratory and skin conditions.

Respiratory Health:

The primary benefit for respiratory health is the inhalation of microscopic salt particles, which have natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties. The key benefits include: 

  • Mucus Clearance: The inhaled dry salt loosens and breaks down excessive mucus, stimulating the natural ciliary transport mechanism to help clear it from the airways and deep within the lungs.

  • Inflammation Reduction: Salt helps to soothe and reduce inflammation in the airways, making it easier for the horse to breathe.

  • Pathogen Removal: This helps to remove airborne pathogens, such as pollen, dust and destroy harmful bacteria. This can reduce the need for antibiotics in some cases.

  • Improved Function: By clearing the airways and reducing inflammation, lung function improves, increasing oxygen absorption and overall stamina and endurance. This is particularly beneficial for conditions like asthma, heaves (Recurrent Airway Obstruction or RAO), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 

Skin Health:

For skin conditions, salt particles settle on the horse's coat and are absorbed by the skin. The benefits include: 

  • Symptom Relief: The anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties provide relief from irritation and scratching caused by conditions such as sweet itch, mud fever, ringworm, eczema, and dermatitis.

  • Promotes Healing: The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties help to fight infection and support the healing of irritated or damaged skin, including minor wounds and rain scald.

  • Improved Coat Condition: It can help normalise the skin's pH levels, improve circulation to the skin surface and promote healthy hair regrowth and a shiny coat. 

It is important to note that while highly effective as a complementary therapy, salt chamber treatment should not replace professional veterinary advice or prescribed medical treatments. 

It is recommended that all horses begin with an initial cleanse of 3 sessions on 3 consecutive days for optimum results, before dropping to a maintenance schedule.