Halotherapy (also referred to salt therapy) goes a long way back, in ancient Greece, where Hippocrates used to prescribe salt water steam inhalation to patients suffering from respiratory problems. Throughout history, pure, unrefined rock salt has long been recognized for its antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits. Also, medieval monks would take patients deep into salt caves to inhale fine salt particles.
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