May 15 2009
The Benefits of Himalayan Crystal Salt
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Himalayan crystal salt is far superior to traditional iodized salt which is extremely toxic. Himalayan salt is millions of years old. It is a pure form of salt, untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt.
Known in the Himalayas as “white gold,” Himalayan Crystal Salt contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body. This crystal form of salt has also been maturing over the past 250 million years under intense tectonic pressure, creating an environment of zero exposure to toxins and impurities.
What is more, this salt’s unique cellular structure allows it to store vibrational energy. Its minerals exist in a colloidal form, meaning that they are tiny enough for our cells to easily absorb them.
Himalayan Crystal Salt: The Health Benefits
The health benefits of using natural Himalayan Crystal Salt may include [1] [2]
- Controlling the water levels within the body, regulating them for proper functioning
- Promoting stable pH balance in the cells, including the brain.
- Encouraging excellent blood sugar health
- Aiding in reducing the common signs of aging
- Promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation
- Promoting the increased absorption capacities of food elements within the intestinal tract
- Aiding vascular health
- Supporting healthy respiratory function
- Lowering incidence of sinus problems, and promoting over-all sinus health
- Reducing muscle cramps
- Increasing bone strength
- Naturally promoting healthy sleep patterns
- Creating a healthy libido
- In combination with water, it is necessary for blood pressure regulation
- Prevents cellulite, when compared to table salt
- Reduces chances of developing rheumatism, arthritis and gout, when compared to common chemically-treated salt
- Reduces chances of developing kidney and gall bladder stones when compared to common chemically-treated salt
Why is standard table salt “The Health Destroyer”
Many people are unaware that common table salt is actually full of many forms of chemicals and even sugar! Salt, while necessary for life as we know it, can be dangerous if taken in this chemical form.
Commonly sold table salt is composed of 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals like iodine and absorbents, and sugar. Common salt is also dried at more than 1,200° Fahrenheit, a process which zaps many of the natural chemical structures of naturally-occuring salt.
The table and cooking salt found in most homes, restaurants, and all processed foods, is empty of any nutritional value. It is lacking in the precious trace minerals that make salt good for us. After processing, salt is basically sodium chloride, an unnatural chemical type of salt that our body actually sees as a foreign toxic invader!
When we ingest this type of salt, our body cannot dispose of it in a natural, healthy way. This can lead to inflammation of the tissues, water retention and high blood pressure over time.
Furthermore, processed salt crystals are also energetically dead, as their crystals are completely isolated from one another. In order for our body to metabolize chemical table salt, it must waste tremendous amounts of energy to try to keep the body at its optimum fluid balance. This creates an unnecessary burdening of the elimination systems in the body. Water is also removed from other cells in the system in an attempt to neutralize the unnatural sodium chloride.
Studies show that for each gram of table salt that your system cannot process, your body will use over twenty times the amount of cellular water to neutralize the sodium chloride in chemically-treated salt.
This can lead to water retention, cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, as well as kidney and gallbladder stones. With the knowledge that the everyday American eats about 5,000 mg of sodium chloride a day, it is clear that the issue is serious and needs to be adressed.
Choosing to use Himalayan Salt as an alternative can have a big impact on your total health and well-being. I only use and recommend the Original Himalayan Crystal Salt from the Psymphony company.
December 14th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
i’ve been told too soak it for 20 in bath wtr befoer getting in, also to drink a glass of hima-salt wtr daily. are these methods among common use?
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November 28th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Whole Foods Market carries it.
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November 17th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Has anyone commented on how BAD this salt tastes? The trace elements make it an impossible culinary ingredient. I finally ended up using mine as a base for essential oils in a diffuser and it works great for that application.
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Zareen Tanoli replied on March 8th, 2010:
its really much strange kind of experience about the taste of natural Himalayan crystal salt. The genuine Himalayan crystal salt is not only delicious but spread a typical aroma when you mill it. This wonderful aroma really enhances the appetite which means that the genuine Himalayan crystal salt serves as a very good appetizer also. May be you have had rock salt and not the Himalayan crystal salt. Unfortunately many companies import Himalayan rock salt and not the crystal salt which is a bit costly as compare to that of rock salt. Not all Himalayan salt mines yield the crystal salt except few. Being native Himalayan I must inform every one who wishes to consume the Himalayan crystal salt , that most of Himalayan mines produce the rock salt and not the crystal salt so one must keep this vital thing in mind when buying the Himalayan crystal salt.
Himalayan crystal salt is 100% natural and organic stuff and I strongly recommend that you immediately replace your rock salt or so called “refined table salt” with this natural crystal salt . Refined table salt is a poison actually . Studies show that refined table salt being sold is merely a compound of sodium and chloride thus devoid of any mineral contents essential for body growth . In case you are interested to taste or even to see the genuine Himalayan crystal salt then please visit our website . there are many different color and crystals of genuine Himalayan crystal salt are exhibited there for your interest and information. Hope the above will help you to understand the Himalayan crystal salt much better.
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Susan replied on January 6th, 2010:
This is one of the most popular culinary trends right now. Food grade Pink Himalayan salt is delicious and known for it’s health benefits but like say French Grey sea salt you need to learn how to use it and on which foods. Grey salt is popular on potatoes and steaks but not say on delicate foods like a salad. Pink salt can be used in a variety of foods, especially if you grate it yourself with a plane grater. It is like any other new food you have never cooked with before. You need to learn to use it properly.
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Garrett replied on November 18th, 2009:
Well obviously not everyone thinks Himalayan taste bad. 4 star restaurants use it. http://www.yelp.com/biz/hamamori-restaurant-and-lounge-costa-mesa – 3rd review down
Maybe you had the wrong food with your salt. I love it and we sell many pounds of it off our website.
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July 14th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
What about sea salt and whole salt?
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July 14th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Where can I find Himalayan salt?
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June 30th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Thanks for the info in this article. I had seen the salt in some health shops but I was sceptical about how salt could be good and bad for you at the same time. Your point about the trace elements in the right proportions clears up that concern. Will try some.
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June 23rd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Dr. Edward,
This is an excellent post. Information is very useful. Fact is there are so many types of salts that we are un-aware of. There is also salt which comes from region called sindh (towards pakistan). This salt as we call it in India “sindha namak”. Namak means salt and sindha refers to region sindh. You might consider it for your blogs.
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June 12th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Dear Dr Edward Group,
I really enjoyed your article on the Himalayan salt. It is very informative.
I’m bringing a new therapeutic way of the Himalayan salt to the USA. It is the Halotherapy. I will open the Salt cave in August in Florida. If You interested, please visit my website and let me know what You think.
Thank You, ANDREA
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Charles Bergeron replied on December 28th, 2009:
anxious to see halotherapy and relation to salt from Hym. My son and I are extensively involved with this salt here in the US. Please reply so we can interact with each other.
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June 1st, 2009 at 6:19 pm
This is so weird. My grandma bought some of this Himalayan salt over the recent holidays, and gave each of us in the family a little bit to take home. I literally just ran out of my share a few days ago, and was completely clueless as to where I could find it.
None of the grocery stores carry it. Thank you for the informative article about crystal salt. I am going to forward this to my grandma right now.
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May 20th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
This is a great article, I’ve looked at this salt before, but haven’t gotten around to ordering. I’ll have to make it a higher priority!
Thanks!
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