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Breathe Easy Sponsors Great Strides Walk, May 18, Tarrytown

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Apr. 23, 2014) – Breathe Easy, the new dry salt therapy spa opening in Dobbs Ferry in mid-May, today announced that it will sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk 2014 on May 18, 2014, at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown.

            In terms of money raised so far, Team Breathe Easy is within the top five, according to Ellen Patrick, COO of Breathe Easy, who will match each donation dollar for dollar.

            “The healing and anti-inflammatory properties of micro-particles of salt that can penetrate the airways and lungs, make dry salt therapy an effective treatment to alleviate some of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis,” according to Patrick.

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            Breathe Easy’s support of Great Strides will also include an educational booth at the May 18 event showcasing dry salt therapy, a holistic approach to relieving an array of health concerns ranging from respiratory problems to skin conditions to stress management.

            Visitors to the booth will be able to touch and feel samples of Himalayan salt and authentic salt bricks used to construct the new Dobbs Ferry facility. They can also experience the glow of salt lamps, and will have an opportunity to relax on a private salt bed, similar to the one that will be available in mid-May at the Breathe Easy Spa in Dobbs Ferry.  

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            Cystic fibrosis causes a dangerous buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Dry salt therapy can break down this mucus naturally and keep the airways clearer to help make breathing easier and help prevent the many infections affecting those with the disease.  

            The Breathe Easy Spa was founded by yoga therapist and breathing expert, Ellen Patrick, E-RYT500, and her husband Gary Patrick, both Westchester County entrepreneurs, and owners of the decade-old Yoga Sanctuary in Mamaroneck.

            “Westchester is our home base, so it was a natural fit for us to participate in both fundraising and public education about how dry salt therapy can bring relief,” said Patrick.           

            Dry salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, simulates the beneficial effects of salt caves which have been used for centuries to improve health and well-being. Salt is a natural and effective antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory mineral.

            Spa visitors benefit by breathing micro-particles of dry salt while they relax during sessions that typically last 45 minutes. The salt is ground into tiny particles by a state-of-the-art halogenerator and then infused into the salt rooms. Guests remain fully clothed while they listen to soft, relaxing music in comfortable lounge chairs.

            Dry salt therapy is often used in conjunction with one's recommended healthcare routines, as an integral part of an ongoing wellness program to strengthen the immune system and counterbalance stress.

            The Spa is located at 50 Livingstone Ave. 4th floor, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522 (exit 15 on Saw Mill River Parkway, same building as Starbucks, New York Sports Club and Oasis Spa).

            To learn more: www.BreatheEasyUSA.com, 917 400 SALT (7258). For medical information about the efficacy of dry salt therapy log onto: http://www.breatheeasyusa.com/about/medical-research-results/

            The Great Strides event will be held at Lyndhurst Estate, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, based in Bethesda, Md., is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. It funds more CF research than any other organization, and nearly every CF drug available today was made possible because of Foundation support. (www.cff.org)

           

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   4-23-14

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