Salt therapy is sweeping the nation and practitioners sing its praises. Salt is said to help purify air, kill bacteria and ease stress. It is believed to benefit those with a number of conditions including allergies, asthma, anxiety, coughing, sinusitis and even psoriasis. Salt lamps are all over the place, but only a few spots in the United States offer an immersive salt therapy experience.

The Salt Cavern Wellness Center in Clifton looks like any other storefront.

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Inside, you’ll find a variety of salt lamps and related spa products available for purchase.

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But hidden away is something truly special - a secluded salt cave. From the walls to the floor, everything is covered in salt.

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Salt has antibacterial and antifungal properties, plus it is believed to balance your ions leading to a feeling of peace and serenity.

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This new age therapy isn’t actually very new – the practice has been around for over a century, with many claiming success in curing respiratory and skin ailments. This makes the salt cavern a perfect winter destination. Said to ease cold and flu symptoms and speed up recovery, why not give it a try? Healing or not, a session in the salt cave is incredibly relaxing. To visit: 654 Allwood Road, Clifton.

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