At the teaching hospital with Policlinic in Bratislava Ruzinov, Slocakia Dr. Zuzana Lukacova, a dermitologist has stated : In treatment of some skin diseases, the seaside’s climatic conditions have been used for many years, which help in healing or significantly improving the healthy state of a patient.

Dorota Wronska, M/D., laryngologist, Kielce, Poland states: A unique microclimate reigns in the room. The air is saturated with elements like iodine, magnesium, potassium, chlorides, bromines, selenium and copper. Such amount of minerals and trace elements occurring in salt caves together with adequate temperature and humidity is necessary for the correct operation of the upper and lower respiratory tract. These procedures are appropriate for the recovery of an inflammation of the nasal cavities, inflammation of the throat and larynx. I especially recommend visiting a salt cave to people with inflammation of the tonsils and long lasting inflammation of the throat, larynx and nasal cavities.

Professor M.D. Jiri Homolika, head of 1st Lung Clinic of 1st Medical School of Comenius University and General teaching hospital in Prague, Czech RepublicI verified that the condition of patients with asthma and inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract improved after 5-10 stays in salt cave similarly as after a stay at the sea.

Aleksander Sielużycki, internist, Jelenia Góra, Poland says…there are people with skin diseases like psoriasis and various types of dermatitis. The beneficial effects of staying in salt caves on these diseases and dysfunctions are unquestionable and can be proven. We also cannot forget the effect of this microclimate on the nervous system in the treatment of neurosis, psychosomatic difficulties and a variety of phobias. Similar kinds of treatments based on natural methods are nowadays carried out in most developed countries.

These procedures are used as supplemental methods and definitely boost the effects of the treatments and consecutive convalescence. Another group would consist of people without health problems. Each of us is affected by our environment. Eating irregularly and unhealthy foods, living in never ending stress and everyday haste reflect on our fitness and mood.

We are tired, apathetic and discontented. A stay in a salt cave coupled with listening to relaxing music (calm whir of the sea, bird songs or enjoyable instrumental music) acts as a balsam to our nerves. By these procedures we can talk about aromatherapy. The unique aroma of the sea salt enriched with various natural substances has invaluable effects on whole organism. The caves turn into a significant element helping in the treatment of many serious diseases. Their preventive function can reduce the chance of their formation.

M.D. Tibor Barta PhD., head of the First Otolaryngology clinic of Teaching Hospital with Policlinic in Bratislava – Petrzalka, SlovakiaM.D states that climatic treatment speeds up healing processes. Healing effects of salt minerals can be used and have been well known for centuries. Various procedures based on salt are carried out either directly in salt-mines or with the help of respiratory devices at rehabilitation and treatment centers.

MD. Catherine Bergendiová, PhD., Clinical immunology and allergy, Pneumo – Allergy Centre, Bratislava  states:  The salt cave is very good for people with allergies. The air is saturated with ions of iodine, calcium, magnesium, sodium, bromine, selenium and other trace elements, creating a microclimate that has a huge positive impact on the treatment of a wide range of diseases and strongly supports the immune system – both in children but also in adults .

Another very positive influence salt cave therapy lies in the fact that inhaled saline aerosol dries microbial cells of pathogenic microorganisms, which deprives the body then released in the form of mucus from the airways. This phenomenon is known as the self-cleaning process of the body. The decline is a direct result of not only inflammatory changes in the airways, but also in the entire organism.

MD. Milan Simko, Immunologist – Allergologist, University Hospital Bratislava initially attributed the positive effect staying in a cave on the airways that inhaled aerosols dissolve viscous mucus that is better then removed from the airways. Recent research, however, suggest an important regulatory role of surface padding of the skin and respiratory tract.

Internist – Gastroenterologist, Department of Preventive Medicine and Clinical Medicine, Bratislava
Minerals provide the stability of the internal environment (homeostasis) and the so-called maintenance, acid-base balance, in which more involved in sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sulfur. Important role also in the regulation of transmission of nerve impulses, especially sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium.

Most of these minerals are contained in just sea salt, from which they are released in the environment and a salt cave, and while it is naturally mucosal absorption, but also get your digestive system into the body, to improve income and supply of these indispensable ingredients absolutely necessary for good health, efficiency and general well-being of the population of all ages.

Moreover, comfortable environment associated with silent captivating music reproduction is ideal for mental relaxation, meditation, well-being, but also a sense of joy and happiness of life!

Head I. Pulmonary Clinic of the 1st Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague
the healing effects of salt are known for centuries. An example is the treatment of what the patients underwent at the royal salt mine Wieliczka Poland, where since 1958 has routinely treated for asthma, diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract infections and allergies.

MD. Zuzana Lukáčová, Dermatovenereology, University Hospital Bratislava – Ružinov states: Specific microclimate of salt caves has excellent effects not only on some skin diseases, but also has a positive effect on other diseases, such as allergies, asthma, inflammation of the sinuses, airways, and not least also works for stress relief and brings a feeling of freshness. Stay in the salt cave for a number of positive effects I can only recommend.

Athletes use salt therapy to normalize the breathing pattern. Visiting a salt cave helps to increase oxygen exchange, increase stamina and performance, reduces production of lactic acid, decreases dehydration, decreases cramping, shortens recovery time, increases energy levels, and contributes to good sleep habits.
BMJ 1994;309:113-115 (9 July) Pulmonary Limitation to Performance in Sport