Benefits of Sea Salt
The benefits of sea salt are the result of tens of minerals it contains, that play key roles in body’s healthy functioning.
• Sea salt is formed from the natural solar evaporation of sea water and
• Sea salt is different than table salt in terms of texture and taste. It is claimed to have a more subtle flavor than table salt and it is not as salty.
• Refining process destroys the useful minerals in table salt and the end result- sodium chloride is not so great for your health.
• Sea salt is also commonly used in cosmetics and skin care as a scrub and natural exfoliant for face and body.
• Sea salt industry now mainly belongs to the Mediterranean countries and those with similar dry and warm climates.
• Recommended sodium intake is less than 2400 mg per day, although sea salt has many important functions in the body. Excessive use of salt or sea salt can lead to serious health problems such as high blood pressure and various heart complications.
• You need to drink lots of water during the day- at least two liters per day especially if increased the intake of sea salt for its benefits.
• Bear in mind that the benefits presented on this page mostly do not apply to highly refined table salt and excessive use of salt can be fatal.
Health Benefits of Sea Salt:
• Sea salt may boost the immune system by maintaining the electrolyte balance in your body.
• It can be used in the treatment of skin problems such as psoriasis and acne, due to high concentration of certain minerals, particularly magnesium that helps reduce the inflammation and improve the skin hydration.
• A bath therapy that involves sea salt is effective in helping to rejuvenate the cells and replacing the toxins with minerals between the blood and the water.
• Sea salt may help stabilize the blood sugar in diabetes patients. It reduces the need for insulin injections.
• It can be used against depression as an anti- stress element for the body. The minerals it includes are vital in maintaining the melatonin, serotonin and tryptamine levels in your brain.
• Sea salt helps regulate the water balance in your body. If you have a problem of involuntary leakage of urine, this may well be because of your low salt intake.
• It is believed to normalize the blood pressure and irregular heart beats, by eliminating harmful sodium deposits in your body.
• You can actually benefit from natural and deep sleeps if you drink a bit of warm water with sea salt before bed, and you won’t need to wake up often for toilet.
• Sea salt acts as a powerful antihistamine in your body. It can be beneficial in clearing of sinus cavities and may provide relief fromasthma.
• As a strong antihistamine, it helps prevent muscle cramps, muscle tone and strength.
• It may help reduce risks of infection and promote pain relief as a result of a course of treatment that involves sea water.
• Sea salt is also claimed to help dissolve kidney stones.
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