Natural salt is known for its detoxifying effects (not iodized salt, which is poisonous to the human body) - some ancient cultures have even labeled salt, an elixir of immortality.
The salt mines in Pakistan are among the biggest mines in the world, and are now being used as a healing center for asthma patients. The salt from the mines is present in the air, breathing this natural salt detoxifies the lungs and seems to help patients suffering from asthma.
Salt healing centers have been used for therapy for bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and even ear infections.
"This hospital is a blessing, it gave me a second life. I never had problems breathing after spending 10 days over there in 2007," said Adnan Khan, a Pakistani patient, on his second visit to the clinic (quoted from telegraph.co.uk)
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