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Daily, we are subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, cause shortness of breath, productive coughing, and inflammation of the airways. However, along with progressive lung disorders, the average person also suffers from respiratory issues on a lesser level due to irritants in the environment, such as cleaning products, gas exhaust, fragrances, candles, chemicals used in household rugs and furniture, etc. Salt therapy is a longstanding method to help rid the lungs of pollutants, heal and help with respiratory health.
Salt Therapy
Since the Ancient Greeks, Halotherapy, or Salt therapy has been recognized as a beneficial treatment option for many ailments, including respiratory conditions. Hippocrates studied its effects and used the treatment of his patients back in 460 B.C. Additionally, in 1843 a Polish physician, Felix Boczkovski noticed and documented that salt miners didn’t suffer from the same respiratory problems as the general population.
In modern day, salt therapy has grown in popularity for various types of respiratory and skin conditions. Due to the multiple respiratory benefits of this treatment, for many people with lung disorders or for those wanting to have a healthier more robust respiratory system, it’s also in high demand.
Praha Spa Halotherapy (Salt Cave)
Halotherapy is a drug free and completely natural treatment with no side effects. It takes place in a dry, sterile, and hermetic environment that recreates a natural microclimate identical to ancient salt caves and salt mines. This special microclimate was found to have beneficial effects. Halotherapy, due to the antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties of salt, can also be used as a preventative therapy.
Salt molecules are comprised of a positive sodium ion and a negative chloride ion. While you breathe in the salty air of the therapy room, salt molecules enter the moist airways of the lungs and break down, releasing the negative ions. The negative ions stimulate airway linings, improving mucus clearance and improving immune response to pathogens. People with chronic respiratory conditions lack sodium chloride in their airway linings and salt therapy helps resolve this deficiency. It alleviates symptoms; helps prevent them from reoccurring and reduces the dependence on medications like nasal sprays and inhalers.
Salt therapy is 100% natural, safe, and drug-free, providing long-term relief. Clinical studies show that it is an effective natural treatment for allergies, asthma, sinusitis, and other respiratory condition.
Salt Cave Benefits
• Less labored breathing after just a few sessions
• Improved lung function
• Alleviates shortness of breath and coughing
• Loosens excessive mucus
• Reduces inflammation in airway
• Strengthens immune system
• Removes airborne pollutants
• Improves skin conditions, such as acne and eczema
Sunday is family day in the Salt Cave. Call or Book online Sundays between 3pm and 5pm and bring your kids for free. Children can enjoy playing in the salt and hunting for crystals.
$45 – 45 minutes
$200 – package of 5 session
$300 – package of 10 session
Praha Spa and Salt Cave
“We provide a range of Services with philosophies from Eastern Cultures to western ideals.”
—Owner, Oksana Acosta.
Since 2009: The original Salt Cave Naples was established in 2009. In 2021 Oksana Acosta became the new Owner. She has since been following her vision to create a holistic Spa which treats the body and soul. From the 20 Ton Salt Cave and Far Infrared Sauna to our Stellar Crystal Waves Bed and Spiritual healing sessions, the inside, spiritual and health aspects of beauty are treated.
Offering professional skin care, beautiful make-up, botox, PRP Treatments, nail services, and relaxing/healing therapeutic massages, your outer beauty is gracefully enhanced. Cave into wellness at Praha Spa and Salt.
*Praha is the Czech name of the city of Prague where Oksana spent much of her life. It still remains her “happy place” and is filled with beautiful memories.
Some of our most requested services:
• Salt Cave Therapies (numeorus)
• Facials (Gm Collins Products)
• Massage Treaments
• Eyebrows & Eyelashes
• Waxing
• Bio Stimulation
• Facial Bio Stimulation
• Non-Surgical Buttocks Lift/Thigh Lift
• Ultrasonic Cavitation and Radio Frequency
• Compression Therapy
• Vacuum Therapy
• Henna Design
• Himalayan Body Polish
• Therapeutic Dead Sea Mud Body Mask
• Make Up
• Manicure/Pedicure
• Teeth Whitening
Contact us today at 239-403-9170, or find out more by visiting our website at prhaspa.com.
Praha Spa Salt
239-403-9170 | www.prahaspa.com
4962 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Fl 34103
