The Benefits of Himalayan Salt Stone Massage By Kristina Mozzicato, LMT, BCTMB
ou may have heard of Hot Stone Massage but a novel treatment called Himalayan Salt Stone Massage has become popular in recent years primarily due to the type of stones used. Authentic Himalayan Sea Salt is characteristically pink and sourced from one of the most pristine environments in the world, naturally oc- curring salt caves deep below the Himala- yan Mountains in Pakistan. This particular salt has been traditionally used in Eastern cultures. It is only recently that the Western world has begun to embrace its health- boosting properties.
Y Pink Himalayan Salt contains 84 min-
erals and trace elements including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and iodine. It is a healthy alternative to traditional table salt. In addition to its internal uses, Himalayan Salt is used in natural skincare products, bath salts, and deodorants. There are salt “nebulizers”, which support the respiratory system and mimic the benefits of inhaling the air in a salt cave. Salt stone lamps emit negative ions which can aid in relaxation due to the Himalayan Salt negat- ing harmful electromagnetic vibrations in our environment. This can result in anxiety, insomnia, and a lack of concentration.
Traditional Hot Stone Massage
Traditional Hot Stone Massage uses Basalt stones which originate from vol- canic rock. These stones are shaped and smoothed and are typically immersed in a crockpot of water, heated at a temperature of 110˚-145˚F. The stones may be placed along the spine, on top of a towel (so as not to burn the client’s skin), and are also used to massage the body. The heat aids in muscle relaxation. Anyone suffering from muscle pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia may benefit from receiving a hot stone massage. This results in strength- ening the immune system, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing mood.
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage pro- vides all of the benefits of Traditional Hot Stone Massage and more. The Himalayan Salt stones are 100% pure pink Himala- yan salt that is mined from the Himalayan Mountains in Pakistan through socially and environmentally responsible methods. The stones are hand-carved and are smooth, but not as smooth as Basalt stones which results in gentle exfoliation, thereby pro- moting smoother and softer skin. During
the massage, the skin and muscle tissue absorb the 84 minerals that are inherent in the Himalayan Salt Stones. It is widely known that magnesium has a relaxing effect on stressed muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The absorption of these miner- als can help balance skin conditions and support a healthy immune system. Massage in itself is detoxifying since it increases the circulation of blood and lymph throughout the body. It is believed that the minerals in the Himalayan Salt Stones aid in further eliminating toxins, making the detoxifica- tion even more effective.
Himalayan Salt Stones emit nega-
tive ions (especially when heated), which assist in neutralizing positively charged free radicals that can be responsible for chronic inflammation in the body. Hima- layan Salt Stone massage can assist in bal- ancing the body’s electromagnetic field. Every day we are exposed to electronic devices, cellphones, TV’s, computers, and microwaves, which can disrupt the natural energy flow within our bodies. Stress, fatigue, and a suppressed immune system can result from constant exposure to this electromagnetic radiation.
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