The Healthy Salt: 7 Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt

Chances are, if your following the media, you’ve seen some negative press about salt.  If we are talking about table salt,  this is completely correct!  Table salt=BAD!  But if we are talking about REAL SALT or Pink Himalayan Salt then this is completely incorrect.  Himalayan Salt has MANY health benefits!  Here are some examples:

1.  Promotes a stable pH balance in cells.

This salt replenishes electrolytes in the body. An excess or lack of certain electrolytes can throw the body’s pH off balance. The human body is 60% water, but water alone is not a conductor of electrical impulses, we need electrolytes in proper amounts to coordinate electrical impulses for many biologic functions. These electrolytes are not found in table salt.

2.  Increases Bone Strength:

It contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iodine, and copper that promote the formation and maintainence of healthy bones!  also, if there isn’t enough of these trace minerals in the rest of the body, it is pulled from the bones. (1/4 of the body’s sodium is in our bones)

3.  Improves Sleep Patterns:

Low levels of sodium from healthy, natural sources cause blood volume to decrease.  Parts of the brain grow more active to compensate, leaving you with frequent wake-ups and trouble falling back asleep.

4.  Prevents Cellulite:

Improper sodium consumption can reduce metabolic rate.  A slowed metabolic rate can mean the build-up of harmful toxins in the body which causes cellulite!  The anti-caking agents in table salt and most sea salts also act as a toxin.

5.  Detoxifies Heavy Metals and Cleanses the Body on a Cellular Level:

The negatively charged ions in Himalayan salt and its trace mineral concentration let it cross into cells and pull toxins from them.  With lots of water, the toxins are flushed from the system.

6. Supports Digestive Health.

When consumed with water, Himalayan salt can help optimize the environment in the digestive system and increase stomach acid. This can aid heartburn and digestive issues.

7. It contains ALL 84 minerals required by the body!

Don’t worry about consuming too much Himalayan Salt!  Add 1 tsp daily to a cup of water for electrolyte consumption.  Salt your food to taste!