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The Amazing Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt

February 20, 2014 by Jackie Ritz 5 Comments

The Amazing Benefits of Himalayan Pink Salt
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Have you heard about the amazing Himalayan crystal salt that comes directly from the Himalayan Mountains? It is packed with some pretty amazing benefits and is an amazing new staple to add to your pantry. It is an absolutely wonderful alternative to table salt, and soon I’ll explain why.

The History

First of all, what makes Himalayan crystal salt so amazing? About 200 million years ago, there were crystallized sea salt beds that were covered with lava. Being kept in this untouched, pristine environment that has been surrounded with snow and ice for so many years means that the salt has been protected from modern day pollution. Many people believe that this pink salt from the Himalayas is the purest salt that can be found on the planet.

Minerals & Energy

Himalayan Salt contains the same 84 trace minerals and elements that are found in the human body, that alone is quite impressive! A few of these minerals include: sodium chloride, sulphate, calcium, potassium and magnesium. When using this salt, you are actually getting less sodium intake per serving than regular table salt because it is less refined and the pieces are larger. Therefore Himalayan salt has less sodium per serving because the crystals or flakes take up less room than the highly processed table salt variety. Another cool thing about this salt is that because of its cellular structure it stores vibrational energy. The minerals in this salt exist in colloidal form, which means that they are small enough for our cells to easily absorb.

What Exactly Are The Benefits?

Some of the benefits that you can expect by consuming this salt in place of regular table salt include:

  • Aiding in vascular health
  • Supporting healthy lungs and respiratory function
  • Promoting a stable pH balance within the cells
  • Reducing the signs of aging
  • Promoting healthy sleep patterns
  • Increasing libido
  • Prevents muscle cramps
  • Increases hydration
  • Strengthen bones
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Improves circulation
  • Detoxifying the body of heavy metals

Comparing Himalayan Salt To Other Salts 

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Sea Salt

While still a better choice than table salt, sea salt is becoming increasingly over processed; and, let’s face it, our oceans are becoming more and more polluted each year, just think about the massive oils spills that have occurred. Because of the pristine conditions that the pink salt is kept in, it is said to be the purest salt available today. 

Table SaltRegular, commercial table salt is completely stripped of the majority of its minerals with the exception of sodium and chloride. It is then bleached, cleaned with chemicals and then heated at extremely high temperatures. The iodine that is added to table salt is almost always synthetic which is difficult for our bodies to properly take in. It is treated with anti-caking agents, which prevents the salt from dissolving in water and in the salt container. These agents then prevent the salt from absorbing in our own bodies, which leads to a build up and deposit within the organs. This can cause severe health problems. Studies have shown that for each gram of table salt that is consumed that the body cannot process, your body will use 20 TIMES the amount of cellular water to neutralize the amount of sodium chloride that is present in this chemically treated salt.

This is large in part of how salt has gotten such a bad name. It is not necessarily salt that is unhealthy for us, it is refined table salt that is inferior for our health. Aside from that, many of us are consuming way too much processed food. These foods contain astronomical amounts of salt, and it isn’t the good kind. It’s not about limiting our amount of salt; it’s about consuming more natural, homemade whole foods. This way we can add salt while cooking or sprinkle some on our meals without having to worry about high blood pressure and so on.You should be able to find this amazing Himalayan Crystal Salt at your local health food store, or easily online!

Sources:
  • https://fitlife.tv/10-amazing-benefits-of-pink-himalayan-salt/
  • https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/himalayan-crystal-salt-benefits/
  • https://www.himalayanlivingsalt.com/salt_facts.htm
  • https://authoritynutrition.com/how-much-sodium-per-day/

 

*Article reposted from Natural Blaze*

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Filed Under: Natural Living, Nutrition, Paleo Education Tagged With: best salt, himalayan salt, paleo, primal

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  1. saji vasu says

    May 16, 2015 at 6:08 am

    very informative

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  2. Linda says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    So, how do we know that the pink Himalayan salt on the grocery shelf is actually from that lava covered cave in the Himalayan mountains and not just coarsely ground kosher salt dyed pink, with a jacked-up price?

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  3. June Bug says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I’ve been using these himalayan rock salt lamps for years now and have them in every room in my house. They have helped me with some minor health problems i had like sinusitis and cluster headaches.Their glow is also very relaxing and the warm colors are just beautiful

    Reply
  4. Radzman Hamid says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:41 am

    I want to know which these salts is the best for health ?

    1. Himalayan Pink Salt
    2. Sea Salt
    3. Bamboo Salt

    Reply
    • Jackie Ritz says

      February 6, 2017 at 8:00 am

      You would need to determine which is best for your particular needs. You can compare online at sites I’m posting below. In the case of natural minerals and elements, Himalayan salt has 84, Sea salt has 82, and Bamboo salt has 70-80 according to these sites.
      https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/himalayan-crystal-salt-benefits/
      https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/health-benefits-of-sea-salt.html
      https://www.hk3.com.my/bamboo-salt/

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