The Treatment
Salt naturally has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities. When horses breathe salt into their lungs, it reduces inflammation and congestion that can cause airways to restrict. Once clear, lung function improves. Improved lung function results in more efficient oxygenation of the blood.
In addition, the salt helps to improve skin issues and overall inflammatory responses. Salt micro- particles inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, reduce swelling and ease inflammation. The therapy results in pH normalization and better skin microcirculation.
Because the treatment only involves 100% natural salt, it will not test and is therefore a completely safe, natural and compliant way to improve a horse's performance and wellbeing.
How it works
Impact of salt therapy on the airways
Mucus Clearance
When the salt particles enter the sinuses and the airways, it reacts with the mucus by decreasing viscosity and allowing it to be expelled. Drawing out the mucus helps open up the airways and helps rid them of allergens and bacteria.
Anti-inflammatory
The inhaled micronized salt benefits the irritated lining of the sinuses and airways, from the bronchi down to the alveoli. With its natural anti-inflammatory properties, salt reduces tissue irritation and swelling, opening the airways for improved breathing and oxygen utilization.
Antibacterial
When airways become narrowed, irritated and filled with mucus then bacteria flourishes. Not only does salt help expel bacteria through mucus clearance, but salt being a natural antibacterial agent helps to kill harmful bacteria in the respiratory tract.
Salt therapy relieves symptoms of:
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IAD (Inflammatory or Allergic Airway Disease)
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RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction, COPD aka Heaves)
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EIPH (bleeding)
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Sinusitis
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Environmental allergies
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Various inflammatory skin conditions (e.g. summer sores, mud fever, cracked heels)