The Cave Of Sal(adin) !

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I can now officially introduce myself as the Indiana Jones of Wellness! Why? Because I have discovered the Crystalotherapy Salt Cave which is full of rejuvenation treasures!
When I announced to my friends that I have an appointment for a salt therapy session inside a salt cave they started teasing me: ‘’did you decide to become salty and delicious’?’... I was very curious about this special place and didn’t pay attention to them. I announced to them that this autumn I would not lead our annual autumn exploration for new fashion trends at the central shopping streets of Athens! I’d join them for coffee after their shopping therapy. I immediately head towards the famous Crystalotherapy Salt Cave and my relaxing adventure began.
‘Spicy details’
‘The salt way to feel good’ read the sign of Crystalotherapy Salt Cave. I got so excited and anxious to get inside and start singing like a female James Brown ‘I feel good ta rararra’!!!
Dr. Basilis Masoulas and his ...
... wife Agnieszka, who had the idea to create and franchise the Crystalotherapy salt caves in Greece and many other countries, were there to welcome me with a big smile. Sensing my intense curiosity they suggested we immediately enter the cave. I took off my shoes and used a pair of clean socks so that my feet relax while walking on the heated floor covered with white sand salt from from Polish mine and the Dead Sea. The couple informed me that by keeping the temperature between 18o C and 23o C the 20 tons of salt used at the cave emit naturally 84 healthy ions and trace elements, cleaning and enriching the air we breathe inside the cave.
When I finally entered, a mystical sensation filled me up: evocative beautiful lighting, soft music and cool cave breeze which cheered me up. I sat on a comfortable chaise longue, relaxed and very easily absorbed all the information for my article. I was wondering if this was due to the relaxing sound of the waterfall, the music therapy or the special ambiance of the large pink-orange crystal salt rocks of the Crystalotherapy salt cave.
‘The salt of the earth’
Agnieszka and Basilis explained to me that the carefully selected rock salt used at the cave comes from 3 different Polish mines, where it remained unpolluted for millions of years, since the planet was a virgin ecosystem. These salts are used in their natural form, without any processing, and emit 84 micro elements (like iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and others) which refresh and benefit the human body. While relaxing on a chaise longue, looking at the beautiful colors and listening to the natural sounds and music, we breathe in these micro elements. International medical and scientific studies show that salt therapy help improve multiple health problems (stress, respiratory, skin, musculoskeletal, heart diseases, allergies, thyroid, weight control, anti-aging, and creates a natural shield against viruses and the flue).
Salt therapy inside salt mines was first introduced when it was noticed that Polish salt miners, despite their hard work, they were coming out of the mine relaxed, cheerful, without sickness, and demonstrating unusual artistic skills. In many countries not only salt therapy is very popular but also doctors prescribe it and it is covered by health insurance.
Agnieszka was a future mum and said that pregnant women do come to the salt cave for breathing exercise with all the beneficial results for mother and fetus. Furthermore, companies book the cave for meetings, brain storming, stress management and many other activities (I’ll mention this to my chief editor!!!).
The truth is that by entering the cave it is like leaving the world behind you; it is a miracle how such a peaceful and calm place can be located at the center of a very noisy city!!
Lying, with the lights low, I was listening to the specially selected music. From time to time I was opening my eyes, watched the color therapy and observed the magical ambiance of the salt cave. It felt as if I was hidden from all the cares of this world inside a magical spot in nature. Agnieszka informed me of the special music therapy programs for pregnant women, for migraines or stomach ulcer.
The gradual increase of light signaled the end of my 45 minute session. Later, feeling light and full of energy I met my friends who said I looked rejuvenated (which confirms that a 45 minute session = 4 days at clean sea aura!). One of them, who don’t like to be touched and hence avoids SPAs said she finally found the perfect place to relax. So we agreed that after our next shopping tour we’d definitely visit the Crystalotherapy salt cave!!!
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Agathi Palaiogiorgou: For more information about Salt Therapy Caves Please visit http://www.crystalotherapy.gr/