Salt Therapy

Written by Jennifer Morreale

We are told to avoid adding salt to our foods, but salt as a therapy?  I had the opportunity to visit a salt room earlier this year with a good friend of mine.  I went with an open mind and a lot of questions.  One that particularly stood out was “what the heck do I wear?”.  The answer to that question, so that you don’t have to worry is: anything you want, the salt brushes right off if it does get on your clothes

I am glad that I accepted the invitation because I now frequent the salt room for their yoga classes and it has made a world of difference in my running.  I had intended to get back into yoga for some time, knowing it would be good for my training, but had no idea the positive effects of yoga and salt therapy together would have.

My lungs felt stronger and I was getting less winded on my runs.  Of course it makes sense that the structured breathing practices of yoga would assist in this area, but it was more than that.  At the point where I would normally begin to feel my airways struggle to fill my lungs I was actually breathing calmly.

The salt has a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property that cleans and opens your airways, obviously allowing for more air flow.  I began paying close attention to my breathing during runs directly following salt yoga versus the ones later in the week and noticed that my early runs were far more enjoyable and done with more ease.  This also helped to improve my times since I was stopping to catch my breath less.

Some salt rooms are designed to look like salt caves, however the one that I frequent is set up in a spa like fashion.  In the salt rooms the walls, floor and ceiling are all coated with pharmaceutical grade salt.  Then during your salt session, massage or yoga, the salt is pumped into the air using a halo generator.  Halos means salt in Greek, and the halo generator is designed to pump the salt into the air in tiny pieces that you breathe in.

Salt therapy is openly offered to treat allergies, asthma, bronchitis, mucus buildup, skin disorders and many other respiratory issues.  There are only a few areas that are lucky enough to have a salt room in the United States, but it is growing and hopefully will be available in more areas soon.

Salt yoga has made a big difference for me, I now attend class at least once a week, and aim for twice a week before a big race.   If you are interested in learning more information here is the link to the Salt Room I use http://saltroomvillages.com/ and the one in Orlando as well http://www.saltroomorlando.com/ .

Jennifer Morreale’s passion is running.  It’s a passion she shares with anyone and anything she encounters, including her Italian Greyhound puppy Sprocket who can often be seen running alongside her.  Jennifer believes that anyone can be a runner and has devoted her life to teaching others the joys and benefits of running and how running can help promote overall health.

As founder of Runner’s Realm, Jennifer inspires and motivates others to run through both words and actions.  Jennifer leads by example and has completed many races including the Walt Disney World Marathon, the Iron Girl Half Marathon, the Tri-angle Duathlon and many smaller races.  Never slowing down, Jennifer will soon compete in the Hero-thon in San Antonio, Texas, the Tough Mudder in Tampa, Florida, the Walt Disney World Goofy 39.3 miles in two days and the Runner’s World Half Marathon in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Combining her love of running with her desire to help others she has lent her talents to helping organizations meet their fundraising goals.  She is currently working with Team in Training in advance of the Hero-thon to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in their efforts to raise funds to fight blood cancer and recently adding her name to the bone marrow registry hoping to be a match.  Jennifer also works with various other non-profit organizations that promote health, such as World Wellness Education, Relay for Life and Walk 4 Animals helping raise thousands of dollars.

Originally from Upstate New York, Jennifer has lived in six states across the US and now resides in Central Florida where she helps her husband Dr. Joseph Morreale manage his business, The Chiropractic Center. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in alternative medicine from Everglades University, is a certified chiropractic assistant, has written for and been published in numerous health and nutrition publications.  She also sits on the Board of the World Wellness Education and the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County.  In addition to running Jennifer enjoys yoga, stand up paddle boarding, scuba diving, boating, fishing and just about any other outdoor activity.

This information is not meant to be medical advice. No action or inaction should be taken solely on the contents of this information. Instead, you should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to your health and well-being.

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