Healing Remedies with Sea Salt(thank you)

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THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE AWESOME SEA SALT ARTICLE.

i have stopped buying table salt and only use himalayan salt and other

unrefined celtic salt.

feels good reading up once again!!

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Healing Remedies with Sea Salt

 

Salt is one of the easiest most affective remedies on the planet! Sea

salt, a salt obtained by evaporating seawater, is used in cooking and

cosmetics. Its mineral content gives it a different taste from table

salt, which is usually sodium chloride refined from mined rock salt

(halite), or refined from sea salt. Table salt may contain anti-

caking agents and additives such as the dietary supplement iodides.

Areas that produce specialized sea salt include the Cayman Islands,

France, Ireland, Sicily and Apulia in Italy, and Maine and Cape Cod

in the United States.

 

Salt is essential for life and you cannot live without it. There are

enormous differences between the standard, refined table and cooking

salt and healthy natural salt. The differences can have a major

impact on your health.

 

Halite crystal (sodium chloride) occurs in seawater, along with other

salts of sodium, calcium, magnesium, and other light metals. When

seawater evaporates in a closed lagoon, halite and other minerals

precipitate out and sink to the bottom as crystals. In this way,

great beds of rock salt have been formed. Pure halite is colorless,

though it is often colored by impurities. It is soft and breaks

(cleaves) into cubes. Halite crystallizes in the isometric (also

called cubic) crystal system and when it forms crystals, it generally

forms cubes. Its most noticeable and important physical feature is

that halite is readily soluble in water. This allows halite to be

useful in such varied applications as cooking, food preservation, and

chemical production.

 

Salt can be mined from rock salt either by traditional mining

practices using heavy equipment underground, or by pumping hot water

in pipes into the salt deposit, where the hot water dissolves the

halite. The resulting salt water is then pumped to surface and

evaporated to yield salt. This is called " solution mining " . In some

modern dry salt lakes, a crust of halite can be recovered by simply

scraping the salt crust off the lake bottom with bulldozers or

scrapers. Ancient rock salt is mined in Michigan, New York, Kansas,

and other states. Solution mining is used to recover salt from

underground " salt domes " in Louisiana and Texas. Recovery of salt

from dry lakes takes place in the deserts of California, Nevada, and

Utah.

 

Table Salt

 

Table salt is actually 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals such

as moisture absorbents, and iodine. Dried at over 1,200 degrees

Fahrenheit, the excessive heat alters the natural chemical structure

of the salt causing the potential for many health problems in your

body. Table salt is not recommended in your healing arsenal.

 

Dead Sea Salt

 

The mineral content of the Dead Sea is significantly different from

that of ocean water, consisting of approximately 53% magnesium

chloride, 37% potassium chloride and 8% sodium chloride (common salt)

with the remainder comprised of various trace elements. The

concentration of sulfate, SO42-, ions is very low, and the bromide

ion concentration is the highest of all waters on Earth. Chlorides

neutralize most of the calcium ions in the Dead Sea and its

surroundings. While in other seas sodium chloride is 97% of the

salts, in the Dead Sea the quantity of NaCl is only 12-18%.

Comparison between the chemical composition of the Dead Sea to other

lakes and oceans show that the salt concentration in the Dead Sea is

31.5% (the salinity fluctuates somewhat). Because of its unusually

high concentration of salt, anyone can easily float in the Dead Sea

because of natural buoyancy as a result of the higher density of the

water.

 

Celtic Sea Salt

 

This salt is unparalleled in the world. Less than 1% of the world's

salt harvest has the quality of Celtic Sea Salt. Pure, moist,

biologically active, and free from any chemicals or additives, this

is considered " living sea salt " . Celts discovered a way to harvest

salt from the ocean using the sun, the wind, and shallow clay ponds.

Pristine ocean channels spiral water into the concentrating ponds.

The live flowing mixture is carefully stirred by the salt farmer, and

dazzling crystals form and are gathered by hand. The ionizing action

of the clay, combined with the artisan's skillful method, passed down

through generations, enlivens the unique, bioavailable array of trace

elements that exist in a perfectly balanced matrix.

 

Epsom Salts

 

This salt is a rich source of magnesium. Magnesium helps to regulate

the activity of more than 325 enzymes and performs a vital role in

orchestrating many bodily functions, from muscle control and

electrical impulses to energy production and the elimination of

harmful toxins. Epsom Salt also delivers sulfates, which are

extremely difficult to get through food but which readily absorb

through the skin. Sulfates serve a wide variety of functions in the

body, playing a vital role in the formation of brain tissue, joint

proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the digestive

tract. Sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive

enzymes and are believed to help detoxify the body's residue of

medicines and environmental contaminants. Soak in a tub full of hot

water with a few cups of Epsom Salts. This is good for relaxing

muscles and drawing toxins from the body. When magnesium sulfate is

absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from

the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes

muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more. Soak for

15-20 minutes.

 

Himalayan Crystal Salt

 

Himalayan Crystal Salt is salt in its native form, with all its

vibrational energy intact and it helps your body return to a state of

balance. Not having balanced electrolytes shifts your body out of

homeostasis - the balance of chemicals that is conducive to the

body's function. The renowned Frezenius Institute in Europe analyzed

the Himalayan Crystal Salt and proved that it has an amazing array of

important trace minerals and elements including potassium, calcium

and magnesium that help your body achieve balance by restoring fluids

and replenishing your supply of electrolytes whenever you sweat

heavily.

 

Salt Water

 

The healing abilities of salt water are profound and well documented.

Salt water is an astringent and speeds wound healing. Floating in sea

water is an extreme release of tension and stress of the day. Allow

yourself to float weightlessly in the water. You deserve it.

 

Sea Air

 

Deep breathing of ocean air helps us to relax and let go. The faint

smell of salt in the air can take us to a place of pure joy. Sea air

has a certain aliveness found no where else. This deep breathing can

help release tension and the problems associated with it.

 

Thalassotherapy (from the Greek word thalassos, meaning " sea " ) is the

medical use of seawater. The properties of seawater are believed to

have beneficial effects upon the pores of the skin. Thalassotherapy

was developed in seaside towns in France during the 19th century.

Trace elements of magnesium, potassium, calcium sulphates and sodium,

found in seawater, are believed to be absorbed through the skin. The

therapy is applied in various forms, as either showers of warmed

seawater, application of marine mud or of algae paste, or the

inhalation of sea fog. Spas make hot seawater and provide mud- and

seaweed wrapping services available.

 

Healing Salt Remedies

 

Sinusitis

 

Chronic sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that

continues for weeks, months, or even years. Allergies are the most

common cause of chronic sinusitis. Chronic sinusitis can persist even

after antibiotics are given. It's the most frequently reported

chronic disease.

 

Acute sinusitis occurs when bacteria invade the sinus cavities and

impair proper drainage of mucus from the sinuses to the nose. Chronic

inflammation of the nasal passages or rhinitis also can lead to

sinusitis. Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is the most common cause of

chronic sinusitis and is a frequent cause of acute sinusitis.

 

The common cold is the most prevalent predisposing factor to

sinusitis. Acute sinusitis typically causes symptoms of nasal

congestion and a thick yellow or green discharge. Other symptoms

include tenderness and pain over the sinuses, frontal headaches, and

sometimes chills, fever, and pressure in the area of the sinuses.

 

Entering bacteria gets trapped and filtered out by mucus and minute

nasal hairs called cilia. This air-flow system can sometimes slow

down when something impedes the cilia, if a cold clogs the sinus

openings, or if an allergen swells the sinus linings. Then air gets

trapped, pressure builds, the mucus stagnates, and bacteria breed.

Infection sets in and you have sinusitis. When you get clogged up,

you may end up with a permanent thickening of the sinus membranes and

chronic congestion.

 

Sinus Wash

 

Flush out nasal secretions. Mix 1 teaspoon of non-iodized salt or sea

salt with 2 cups of warm water and a pinch of baking soda. Pour it

into a shot glass, tilt your head back, close one nostril with your

thumb, and sniff the solution with the open nostril. Then blow your

nose gently. Repeat on the other side.

 

An Ayurvedic solution, similar to this is done in the same manner

with a Netti Pot. It looks similar to a tea pot, but with a longer,

narrower spout for the nostrils. These can be found in most health

food stores.

 

A cup or handful of water in your hand or neti pot is a wonderful

cleansing therapy. Slowly inhale the salt water into your nose to

cleanse your sinus and open up the air passages. Over the counter

nasal washes (not nasal sprays) are available. The simplest form is a

non iodized salt water spray.

 

Mouth Care

 

The tissues in the mouth can benefit greatly from sea salt.

 

For bleeding gums - make a paste of 1 tsp. baking soda to 1/2 tsp.

sea salt...brush with this mixture 3 times per day instead of the

toothpaste. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil.

 

Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore

throat, mouth sores or canker sores.

 

Sea Salt Baths and Scrubs

 

Sea Salt Scrubs

 

1. Take a handful of Sea Salt

2. Moisten it into the bath water.. and

3. Gently scrub whole body in circular motion until all the body is

scrubbed.

4. Pay extra attention to your feet

5. Rinse with cool clear water

 

Sea Salt Bath

 

Dead Sea Salt - 1 cups

Sea Salt - 2 1/2 cups

2 TBSP of Ground Sea Weed

1 TBSP cup of Oatmeal

1 TBSP of Kelp

2 TBSP cup of Baking Soda

1 TBSP - Vegetable Glycerin

1-2 tsp of EO Blend of Choice

 

Thoroughly Mix all dry ingredients, then drizzle Glycerin and EO's

over them. Mix them well and store in an air tight container for

several days prior to use. Mix well.

 

Add 1/4 cup or more under running water. Light a candle or incense

and Enjoy.

 

Detox Bath

 

Fill the tub with water

1/2 cup sea salt

1/2 cup of baking soda

1/2 cup of Epsom salt

1/2 cup of peroxide

1 cup of apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon of oregano oil

 

Add to bath water, stir until dissolved. Bath in water for at least

20 minutes

 

Feng Shui Detoxification Bath

 

2 Cups Sea Salt

2 Cups Baking Soda

4 Tbsp. Ginger Powder

 

Place all ingredients in a hot bath and bathe for 20 Minutes Drink

plenty of water. This bath withdraws impurities from your body and

helps you to feel better. This bath can be done 2 to 3 times in a

week or as needed.

 

Sea Salt Foot Scrub

 

1/2 Cup Sea Salt

1/2 Cup Epsom Salt

1/2 Cup baking soda

1 Cup Oil of grape seed oil

15 drops Peppermint Oil

 

Homemade Exfoliator

 

Mix 1/8 cup of olive oil

1 heaping tablespoon of sea salt

 

Use on knees and elbows in the shower and rinse off. Pat dry with a

soft towel.

 

Negative Energy and Sea Salt

 

Cleansing with sea salt is a safe and effective way to clear any

space of negative energy. Sea salt is obtained by evaporating

seawater. Salt occurs naturally in many parts of the world as the

mineral halite and as mixed evaporates in salt lakes. Underground

salt deposits are found in both bedded sedimentary layers and domal

deposits.

 

Energy in itself, is the vital source, which radiates from everything

and everyone around us. When we are ill, emotionally upset, angered

or imbalanced, our moods and of course, our energy is altered. Coming

in contact with energy that is negative can often be sensed, even

felt. The result is often a feeling of uneasiness, confusion or an

opposed feeling to our current state of mind.

 

Cleansing with sea salt or rock salt is preferred over iodized,

processed table salt.

 

Cleansing a room with salt can be done by placing salt in small bowls

and placing them in the 4 corners for 24 hours. Take two teaspoons of

sea salt and dissolve it into some warm water. Pour it into a mister

or spray bottle and spray it where ever you need cleansing.

 

Cleansing yourself of negative vibs can be done by misting yourself

for an overall clearing. Draw a bath. As the hot water is filling the

tube, add two or more tablespoons of sea salt to the running water

and stir it so it dissolves in the tube. Relax in your bath for 15-20

minutes.

 

Cleansing your crystals can be done by placing a teaspoon of sea salt

into a bowl of luke warm water. Make sure the salt is dissolved, then

place your crystals in the water for twenty four hours.

 

Adding herbs or essential oils to sea salt can give an added bonus to

cleansing. Herbs such as lavender, sandalwood, tea tree, thyme,

rosemary are all good compliments. When using herbs, place them in

the salt and shake the salt in a closed container. This bruises the

herbs and allows its essential oils to incorporate into the salt

matrix. When using essential oils, add a few drops to salt and then

stir or shake the salt in order to mix them well.

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com

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