Salt Therapy – Katie B. Frisby

Salt Therapy

What is Salt Therapy?

Salt therapy is a non-invasive air-based treatment which uses salt, a powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory mineral to relieve both respiratory and skin conditions. Salt therapy has been used to treat similar human ailments for over 150 years in treatments such as saline nebulisers. Salt therapy is 100% natural and drug free. This does not replace veterinary treatment, but is an excellent natural complementary or natural alternative therapy. In some cases, it has reduced the need for antibiotics. It is FEI & BHA legal and therefore can be used on competition day if required. 

How does salt therapy treatment help the horse?  

This state of the art treatment helps to improve the overall health and efficiency of the horse’s respiratory system which in turn leads to improved cardiovascular performance as well as relieving the symptoms of skin conditions and in turn improving the performance potential and general health of your horse.

Here’s the science bit….

Medical grade salt is added to a small, portable machine which creates a fine salt particle vapour that is dispersed into the air. This is simply breathed in and inhaled deeply, right down into the small airways of the lungs. It reduces the stickiness of mucus and stimulates the movement of the cilia (micro-hairs) within the lungs allowing the mucus to be transported up and out of the lungs easier. This reduces inflammation, bacteria and allergens within the lung tissue and airways creating a more efficient breathing system.

Some of the salt microparticles that are dispersed into the air fall onto the skin.  The particles permeate into the epidermis of your horse’s skin, absorb oils, and reduce the frequency of irritating skin conditions. The natural antibacterial properties of salt can prevent the development of bacteria and help normalize the skin’s pH level and improves skin microcirculation.