Zoutlampen
Vanuit de wereldberoemde zoutmijnen in de
Hymalaya komen de ruwe zoutstenen die de
basis vormen voor deze prachtige theelichthouders. Deze zoutkristallen zijn zo'n 180
miljoen jaar geleden ontstaan door het indrogen van oceanen. De zoutkristallen worden diep
(250 meter) onder de grond gedolven..
Werking:
Behalve dat deze zoutstenen een werkelijk prachtig licht geven, werken deze lampjes ook
vitaliserend. Hoe wij ons voelen hangt volgens wetenschappers af van het aantal positieve
en negatieve ionen in de lucht. Een teveel aan positieve ionen, veroorzaakt door o.a.
beeldschermen, sigarettenrook, en elektrische apparatuur, kan leiden tot lusteloosheid en
depressiviteit. Dit kan worden tegengegaan door een hoge concentratie aan negatieve ionen,
deze zijn o.a. aanwezig bij watervallen, aan zee, na een onweersbui maar ook bijvoorbeeld
bij zoutkristallen. Zoutsteen zuivert de lucht als het ware van positief geladen ionen.
Zoutsteen brengt evenwicht in de elektrische lading van ruimtes. Het brengt een ontspannen
en positieve sfeer over ruimtes.
MVG Ruben Robijn
www.rubenrobijn.nl
Gebruik van zout bij astma in
Oostblok
In Oost-Europa zijn er speciale kuuroorden
in zoutmijnen waarbij de astma patient een aantal uren per dag in de zout mijn doorbrengt
en de zoutlucht inademt.
Speleotherapy or underground climatotherapy
is an alternative treatment for asthma used in Eastern Europe. It involves spending 2-3
hours a day underground in subterranean caves or salt mines over a 2-3 month period. This
rather old therapeutic modality without a scientific explanation seems to give some
benefit to patients with COAD and asthma.
Karakoca Y, Demir G, Kisacik G et al.
Speleotherapy in asthma and allergic diseases. Clin Exp Allergy 1995;25:666-667.
Breathing problems? Try salt mine
tourism
Speleotherapy is essentially the treatment
of respiratory diseases using the air found in underground caves. Such air is typically
rich in natural salt microns and ions, which have been found quite effective in reducing
asthma, allergies, and other breathing problems, in addition to soothing irritated skin
and restoring ionic balance within the body.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=6bf56d16
Wieliczka Salt Mine - Poland
Our 6.5-hour treatment visits during
rehabilitation - treatment stays (Sunday is a day off) take place in the unique salt
scenery of the Lake Wessel Chamber, well - equipped with physical therapy equipment. The
chamber is located 135 meters underground. The specific microclimate of the underground
Lake Wessel Chamber is characterised by bacteriological purity; furthermore, the air of
the chamber contains large quantities of sodium chloride, magnesium and calcium ions.
Active rehabilitation treatment includes modern breathing exercises able to control and
improve the respiratory system. Therefore, the stay in our mine is especially beneficial
for treating: lower and upper tract respiratory system diseases (infections of nose,
sinuses, throat, larynx, asthma, COPD, bronchi diseases), allergies, skin diseases,
metabolic disorders (obesity).
http://www.kopalnia.pl/site.php?action=site&id_site=162
Droog zout klimaat
Microsalt is de eerste leverancier die een
gecontrolleerd droog zout aėrosol microklimaat levert. Door geavanceerde
luchtbehandelingsapparatuur te integreren, met een door Microsalt ontwikkelde zout
aėrosol micronizer, is het mogelijk geworden om een veilig wellness concept te kunnen
aanbieden. Onze micronizer doseert een vooraf ingestelde hoeveelheid zout aėrosol in de
Salounge zodra de basis- voorwaarden (temperatuur en luchtvochtigheid) zijn bereikt. Een
geavanceerd zoutdeeltjes meetsysteem meet de zout aėrosol dichtheid per m3 en regelt
vervolgens het wel of niet vrijgeven van extra zout aėrosol. Op deze wijze wordt
voorkomen dat maximaal toelaatbare waarden worden overstegen terwijl de juiste dosering
behouden blijft.
Het grootste onderscheid tussen zogeheten
zoutgrotten, opgebouwd uit zoutsteen en Microsalt droge zoute aėrosol oplossingen bevindt
zich op het vlak van de kwaliteit van de luchtsamenstelling. Traditionele zoutgrotten
worden opgebouwd door het opmetselen van zoutblokken of zoutsteen. Er wordt geen zout
aėrosol apparatuur gebruikt om de lucht te voorzien van de benodigde dosis zout aėrosol.
Om deze reden bevatten de kamers die op deze wijze worden gebouwd nimmer de benodigde
hoeveelheid zout aėrosol in de lucht die nodig is om de effectiviteit te realiseren die
verkocht wordt.
http://www.microsalt.eu/
Studies
Salin device
Salin ® is a ionic saline air purifier or
salinizer, a NEW European innovation in the field of the therapy of chronic inflammatory
diseases of the respiratory system. It is a natural alternative or complementary,
health-oriented solution based on Halotherapy and Speleotherapy with excellent results in
respiratory diseases, a natural asthma relief.
http://www.salinetherapy.com/index.html
Europese klanten (apparaat kost 140 euro
incl porto Nederland)
http://www.buynet.ro/eurosalin/
Pubmed studies
Halotherapy in combined
non-puncture therapy of patients with acute purulent maxillary sinusitis
Grigor'eva NV.
Halotherapy was applied for non-puncture
treatment of 45 patients with acute purulent maxillary sinusitis. The response was
evaluated by changes in clinico-immunological, cytological, x-ray and bacteriological
parameters. Halotherapy was found effective in the treatment of acute purulent maxillary
sinusitis without puncture.
PMID: 13677023 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
The use of an artificial
microclimate chamber in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive lung diseases]
(COPD)
Chernenkov RA, Chernenkova EA, Zhukov GV.
Halotherapy was used for sanatorium
rehabilitation in 29 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (chronic
bronchitis and asthma). Significant positive effects of this method resulted in the
improvement of the flow-volume parameters curve of lung function and in hypotensive
effects on blood pressure. Halotherapy is recommended for use in patients suffering from
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases with hypertension or coronary heart disease.
PMID: 9424823 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9424823
The dynamics of the persistence
characteristics of staphylococci under the action of the microclimate of a speleotherapy
mine
Chernova OP, Matiushina SB, Volianik MN,
Dimova SG, Kartashova VL.
A decrease in the persistence
characteristics of staphylococci under the influence of microclimate in a spelean pit has
been demonstrated under experimental conditions. Clinical investigations have confirmed
the capacity of speleotherapy to decrease the microbial contamination of the upper
respiratory tract and to inhibit the persistence properties of staphylococcal microflora
in children with respiratory allergosis, which seems to be the basis of the positive
effect achieved by treatment with microclimate in a spelean pit.
PMID: 8771738 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8771738
The efficacy of speleotherapy in
salt mines in children with bronchial asthma based on the data from immediate and late
observations
Abdullaev AA, Gadzhiev KM, Eiubova AA.
Speleotherapy was conducted in 216 children
with bronchial asthma treated in conditions of salt mines situated near the town of
Nakhichevan. The assessment of clinical, immunological and functional parameters showed
that the best results had been achieved in atopic asthma running a light or moderate
course. Speleotherapy courses noticeably diminished broncho-obstructive syndrome, improved
pulmonary ventilation. The improvement proved stable in the majority of the patients. It
is recommended to include speleotherapy in salt mines into combined rehabilitation
treatment of pediatric asthmatics.
PMID: 8266663 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8266663
Halotherapy in the combined
treatment of chronic bronchitis patients
Maev EZ, VinogradovNV.
Halotherapy proved to be a highly effective
method in a complex sanatorium treatment of patients with chronic bronchitis. Its use
promotes more rapid liquidation of clinical manifestations of disease, improves indices of
vent function of lungs, especially those values that characterize bronchial conduction
(volume of forced exhalations per second, index Tiffno), increases tolerance to physical
load, normalizes indices of reduced immunity and leads to increasing the effectiveness of
patient treatment in sanatorium.
PMID: 10439712 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=10439712
The efficacy of speleotherapy in
atopic dermatitis in children
Puryshev EA.
After proper clinical and immunological
examinations 112 children with atopic dermatitis underwent immunocorrective speleotherapy
in a chamber with artificial microclimate created with the use of natrium chloride
spraying. During the treatment positive trends were observed in the patients'
dermatological status and immune homeostasis. A complete 6-24-month response was reported
in 58%, partial in 20%, no response in 6.9% of patients. The method is recommended for
treatment of atopic dermatitis.
PMID: 7846884 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db
=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=7846884
Halotherapy for treatment of
respiratory diseases.
Chervinskaya AV, Zilber NA.
Saint-Petersburg Pavlov National Medical University,Russia.
This work elucidates the questions upon the
development of a new drug-free method of a respiratory diseases treatment. Halotherapy
(HT)--is mode of treatment in a controlled air medium which simulates a natural salt cave
microclimate. The main curative factor is dry sodium chloride aerosol with particles of 2
to 5 mkm in size. Particles density (0.5-9 mg/m3) varies with the type of the disease.
Other factors are comfortable temperature- humidity regime, the hypobacterial and
allergen-free air environment saturated with aeroions. The effect of HT was evaluated in
124 patients (pts) with various types of respiratory diseases. The control group of 15 pts
received placebo. HT course consisted of 10-20 daily procedures of 1 hour. HT resulted in
improvements of clinical state in the most of patients. The positive dynamics of
flow-volume loop parameters and decrease of bronchial resistance measured by
bodyplethysmography were observed. The changes in control group parameters after HT were
not statistically significant. The specificity of this method is the low concentration and
gradual administration of dry sodium chloride aerosol. Data on healing mechanisms of a
specific airdispersive environment of sodium chloride while while treatment the
respiratory diseases are discussed.
PMID: 10161255 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
The scientific validation and
outlook for the practical use of halo-aerosol therapy
Chervinskaia AV.
The paper describes a new medical
technique--halo-aerosol therapy, the main acting factor of which is dry highly dispersed
aerosol of sodium chloride in natural concentration. Halo-aerosol therapy represents a new
trend in aerosol medicine. It includes two methods: halotherapy and halo-inhalation.
Biophysical and pathophysiological foundations of the new method, how it can be realized
are outlined. Clinical reasons are provided for application of halo-aerosol therapy for
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory diseases.
Characteristics and differences of the two halo-aerosol therapy variants are analysed.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db
=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11094875
PMID: 11094875 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
A daily nasal spray with saline
prevents symptoms of rhinitis.
Tano L, Tano K.
BodenGarrisonHospital, Boden, Sweden. liselott.tano@I19.mil.se
OBJECTIVE: To ascertain whether a daily
nasal spray with physiological saline could prevent symptoms of common cold in a
population of otherwise healthy adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was study involving 10
weeks of daily use of a nasal saline spray and 10 weeks of only recording symptoms. Young
adults eligible for military service at an army barrack in Boden, Sweden were invited to
participate in the study and 108 healthy conscripts aged approximately 20 years agreed to
do so. Data were recorded by the participants in a diary at home. In the diary the
participants noted symptoms such as rhinitis, blocked nose, cough, fever and sore throat
(pharyngeal pain). They also recorded inability to perform their duties due to the
symptoms, and any medication or antibiotics necessitated by upper respiratory tract
infection. RESULTS: A total of 69 subjects completed the 20-week diary period. For 60 of
them, compliance during the spray period exceeded 60% and their data were used in the
statistical calculations. During the spray period the number of days with nasal secretion
and/or blocked nose (mean 6.4 days) was significantly (p=0.027) lower than that during the
observation period (mean 11 days). Furthermore, the participants had a mean of 0.7
episodes of upper respiratory tract infection during the spray period, compared with 1.0
episodes during the observation period (p=0.05). CONCLUSION: A daily nasal spray with
saline can prevent nasal symptoms of common cold in a population of otherwise healthy
adults.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15513550
PMID: 15513550 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
The results of the combined
treatment of patients with dust-induced bronchitis
Tolmach DV, Bondarenko GA, Aleksanova AM,
Demidov IuL, Denisenko AF, Taushan MD, Soboleva NP.
A study in 84 patients with dust-induced
bronchitis receiving combined drug treatment, hyperbaric oxygenation, hypobarotherapy and
artificial speleotherapy indicates that the first place by its efficacy is occupied by
artificial speleotherapy resulting in an improvement of the functional indices of the
cardiopulmonary system. The second place is occupied by hypobaric regimen. Hyperbaric
oxygenation was of low efficacy.
PMID: 2399718 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=2399718
Effect of the microclimate of salt
mines on T- and B-lymphocyte function in bronchial asthma patients
Simionka IuM, Chonka IaV, Pop IL.
A study of 55 patients with bronchial
asthma revealed a reduction of the relative number of T-lymphocytes and their IgA content.
The changes were most pronounced in patients during the phase of unstable remission of the
disease. Disorders of the T- and B-system of lymphocytes were associated with an increased
number of cortisol-resistant lymphocytes. After a course of speleotherapy one could
observe an increase of the number of T-lymphocytes and their functional activity,
normalization of the number of B-lymphocytes, increase of the level of IgA, reduction of
the IgM content and of the relative content of cortisol-resistant lymphocytes fraction.
PMID: 2787563 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=2787563
Speleotherapy: a special kind of
climatotherapy, its role in respiratory rehabilitation
Horvath T.
Speleotherapy, the use of the climate of
caves, is an accepted but not widely known therapeutic measure in the treatment of chronic
obstructive airway diseases. This study summarizes the therapeutic experiences of more
than 4000 patients who were treated in a 10-year period in a hospital-cave complex in
Tapolca,Hungary. A sharp and long-lasting clinical improvement and a significant recovery
from airway obstruction could be observed in the overwhelming majority of patients. It is
established that the microclimate of some caves can beneficially affect these disorders,
but the cave should be considered as an optimal environment for complex respiratory
rehabilitation.
PMID: 3804603 [PubMed - indexed for
MEDLINE]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=
pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=3804603
