Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt Inhaler
Product Description
The Salt-Air Respiratory Inhaler is a convenient, drug-free and non-invasive device for enjoying the benefits of salt-air therapy. The use of salt for therapeutic treatment of asthma and other respiratory ailments, is nothing new. Halotherapy (Halo=Salt in Greek), and Speleo-therapy (Speleos=Cave), are well known in Europe. Both treatments fall under the category of physical therapy, or drug-free treatment of disease. Salt inhalation was recommended by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, who applied the age-old method of inhaling the steam from boiling saltwater.Technical Details
- Eases Breathing
- Supports Rehabilitation & Medical Therapies of Respiratory System
- Cleans the Respiratory System
- Hydrates Respiratory System Onboard Airlines
- Helpful For Asthma
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Customer Reviews
By Batutta (Los Angeles, CA)
I am a lifelong asthmatic. I've tried just about everything. I take a daily steroid inhaler, and on average use my albuterol rescue inhaler probably 4-5 times a day, as well as during the night when I sleep. After a horrible few weeks of breathing after getting over a flu I went on the web in my never-ending quest for asthma relief and stumbled across salt inhalation therapy. After reading a few articles about it I found these salt inhalers and gave it a try. I have this same model, but bought it from a different source. I noticed a difference after the first use, but I thought it might just be a placebo effect so I gave it a few extra days. After the second day of using the salt, I went all day without using my rescue inhaler!!! A week later, I've used my rescue inhaler maybe once. And when I did use the inhaler, it really worked. I had built up a tolerance over the years and noticed my medications were becoming less effective. I'm going through the night without having to use my inhaler at all and feeling great when I wake up. I just feel normal for the first time in years. Soon I may get the courage to wean myself off the steroids and see how that goes. I don't know exactly why this works. Some theorize the salt draws water into your lungs and helps the mucus lining do its job proberly. Or possibly the properties of salt neutralize bacteria and irritants in the lungs. All I know is that I truly notice a difference, and didn't think I would. The cherry on top for me is that the salt crystals inside supposedly work for 3-5 years. If this was in the hands of a pharmaceutical company they'd figure out a way to make you replace them every month at exorbitant cost. Anyway, I'd say this product is worth trying.
By daisylind (los angeles, ca)
(I have a very similar Himalayan crystal salt inhaler to this one- not this exact one, but I wanted to share my experience)
My mom was bugging for me to try the salt pipe for a while, as I've suffered from increased asthma/ respiratory ailments since moving to Los Angeles 8 years ago. I have to admit- I was skeptical, and it seemed a bit too hippy-dippy for it to really be all that effective. However, she finally purchased one for me after my Advair had ceased to help anymore, and my coughing fits were getting worse and more frequent.
All I can say is WOW. I noticed a HUGE improvement within a few days of using it. I had all this gunk come up from my lungs (you do cough up a bit of congestion, but better out than in, right?), and the coughing went away as well. I was surprised at how effective this was- I let it lapse for a week, and my coughing rebounded- started back on it and the coughing went away.
My advair ran out the same time I started the salt pipe, and I haven't had to refill the prescription since. I'm glad I've found a replacement- the advair isn't cheap, and even though this seems like it'd be a pain to use the pipe for 10-15 minutes a day, you just use it while watching TV or on the internet, and it goes by without you even noticing it.
The only thing is to watch out that you don't breathe out through your mouth. (you can get the salt wet that way, which makes it less effective)
I would HIGHLY recommend to anybody suffering from respiratory problems from air pollution/ asthma, etc...
By J. S. Bruce
Well I just got the item...shipping was decently fast...I used it only once and I noticed it made some of a difference...Not a huge difference but maybe I just need to use it more? But overall..good asking price.. good product...anything that helps me breathe..thats amazing
By A. Remington (Land of The Shining Corn)
I got asthma symptoms after having a bad bout of bronchitis last fall. Everytime I try to clean house or even if I merely move something with the slightest bit of dust on it, I begin to cough uncontrollably. Thus, I have to run to my inhaler or if I've already used it, I have to suffer through the coughing fit.I'd gone to cleaning house wearing a dust mask and had to experiment before finding one of those that actually worked. Needless to say, this has been a total inconvenience as well as being physically painful and alarming. I've worried what the long terms effects are of using the drug.
I won't say I don't cough occasionally after faithfully using this product but not with a fraction of the intensity and duration I've previously experienced. Even if the salt in it is from Cleveland not the Himalayas who cares? It works and it produced the desired effect for which I'm humbly grateful. I would recommend this product for fellow sufferers to try. I've been able to go without using my inhaler for a week!!!
UPDATE: I haven't used my inhaler for one month!!
UPDATE: March 25,2008--still able to go without inhaler!!!
UPDATE!: March 14, 2009--Haven't used inhaler for over a year. I still have to be faithful about using this when I'm going through a bad period. I sent one as a gift to a friend from FL and he's experiencing the same relief.
By Maria A. Witkowski (carrollton, tx United States)
I am a bit skeptical on the benefits of this salt inhaler; however, it's worth a try. The reason why is that I've read that it benefitted those who were physically in big caves containing this salt, so I'm unsure how this little device will benefit. Therefore, I can't say yet if it has any benefit at this time which is why my rating. However, I did receive the item very quickly and as described.
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