HIMALAYAN SALT

The Himalayas were formed from the collision of two continental plates, the Indian subcontinent and Eurasia. The salt mines today are located over 1300 miles and 1500 meters below the earth’s crust and will last another 400 years improving our air quality and healing many illnesses.

 An ancient sea known as Tethys repeatedly drained and refilled, coupled with 300 millions years of intense pressure have created the Himalayan salt crystals we know today. The salt is absolutely pristine and natural, identical to the primal ocean and the most beneficial salt available on this planet today. It contains all the elements and minerals found in our bodies, between 80 – 90 foundational minerals and nutrients.  It actually has life-generating power for the body and for our nervous system.  The elements trapped within the crystal salt are in particles small enough to be able to penetrate the human cells and be metabolized. The Himalayan salts shimmer in colors of white, transparent, pink, reddish pink and even in black.

A negative ion is an electronically charged molecule made up of oxygen necessary to our well-being.  A positive ion in the air is a molecule that has lost its electrons through process of air pollution. Minus ions are called “ vitamins of the air “ and found on mountaintops, water falls and by the sea giving the air its invigorating freshness so beneficial to our health.

Negative ions have many known benefits, relief from sinus, migraine headaches, allergies and hay fever, enhance the immune system, increase alertness, increase work productivity and concentration, increase lung capacity and reduce susceptibility to colds and flu.  It speeds up recovery in burn and asthma patients and casts positive effects on serotonin levels in the bloodstream, stabilizes alpha rhythms and improves our reaction to sensory stimuli. The greater level of alertness can translate into improved learning, improved well being and enhanced human performance.  Negative Ions in the air also substantially reduces the number of airborne bacteria indoors.

Studies show us that we receive 56% of our energy from the air we breathe, more than from water and food combined.  In average we breathe 37 pounds of air a day equivalent to an Olympic size pool. The ratio of negative to positive ions should ideally be between 1.02 to 0.98 of the air ranging from 1000 – 1500/cm *cubic centimeter *.  The number of negative ions decrease to 200/cm in a closed room containing several people.  In a smoky indoor room from 0-100, centrally heated rooms 0-250, normal Indoor air with windows open are from 250 – 500 while there are 5000 – l0000 minus ions in  caves and 10,000 to 20,000 near waterfalls. Studies show that a salt crystal lamp when heated can increase negative ions by 300% in a room.  Besides the beneficial aspect of  the salts have on the air quality, salt lamps come in beautiful and rich colors used in color therapy.

Our lives are stressful creating toxins in the blood which take their toll on the body and our vital organs. Our houses are charged with electromagnetic devices, such as TVs, stereos, computers, microwave ovens, tobacco smoke and the basic electric currents running through our walls. When outside, we hold cell phones to our ears while driving in our cars and sit in cafes with our lap-tops. This electro-magnetic smog causes an excess of positively charged ions that disturb our ph balance. It also creates an excess of positively charged, chemically unbound particles in the air leading to deterioration of our physical and emotional well being.

Sea Salt is now made from polluted seawater and whitening chemicals causing harm to our health. With recent extensive water pollution sea salt can be loaded with heavy metals which generate negative bio-physical frequencies. 

Table Salt is primarily sodium chloride with additives and consumed far in excess with today’s lifestyle. Table salt is iodized even though it has been scientifically proven many times that the side effects of this forced iodization are detrimental.  Other chemical substances such as aluminum are added to our table salt to make it pour easily.  We are consuming this chemical salt through pre-cooked and frozen foods and meats preserved with salts and with preservatives.

Laboratory Analysis of the Himalayan Rock Salts

Moisture Contents:  0.01%, Water Insoluble Matter 0.70%, Sodium Chloride as NaCl 98.54%, Calcium as Ca** 0.14%, Magnesium as Mg** 0.10%, Iron as Fe** 0.001% and Sulphate as So(4) 0.45%.  Natural crystal salt not only consists of sodium chloride but of other elements from which original life and our bodies developed.  Our body fluids make up 70% of our weight, like seawater with all its trace elements.  As in the expression “salt of life” these elements has a specific electromagnetic field with a specific frequency and necessary to sustain life.  The highest grade of natural salt is crystal salt.  The minerals in the salts can be absorbed by the cell through the cellular membrane.  This means that such necessary elements as potassium calcium and magnesium as well as trace minerals are readily absorbed by the body.  In our daily food we ingest between 12 to 20 grams of refined salt.  Healthy kidneys can process only 5-7 grams.  The rest remains in the body.  The body needs twenty-three fold volume of water to isolate this salt.  The body will resort to using cellular water if there is not enough water in the blood and lymph.  Continuous loss of cellular water brings on dehydration and is a chronic problem for people today.  Kidney stones form with crystal deposits in the bones and joints.  Sodium chloride overload starts in childhood.  Ironically, at the same time we suffer from a deficit of salt, the real Himalayan salt , which should be building the electrolytic management system in the body and produce electricity that is so important for the nervous system to function properly. It is almost impossible for our bodies to absorb too much crystal salt since this natural process is self-regulating.

CRYSTAL SALT BRINE THERAPY

‘Water & Salt’  by Peter Ferreira

Taken from the book:

Fill a closable glass container with several of the crystal salt chunks. Add energized water.  A few hours later check to see if the crystals have dissolved. Add more crystals until the water can no longer dissolve any more salt.  At this point the solution will have become saturated at 26% and ready to use as sole.  This concentration now remains stable.  The glass can be refilled again and again continuing this process.

1.       The easiest way to dissolve old sodium chloride poisons built up is to take a brine drinking cure. In the morning, on an empty stomach, put a teaspoon of this brine solution in a glass of pure water.  Wait 10 minutes before eating or drinking.

2.        Use brine for teeth brushing. It balances the pH in your mouth against all gum diseases and bad breath.  Your teeth will get whiter with use, use brine as a mouth wash or brushing your tongue.

Brine is good for balancing the pH factor of your body.  With brine water one can get rid of heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and calcium because the crystal salt is able to break up their molecular structures.

BRINE BATH:

Recommended for skin diseases, rheumatism and joint diseases, after operations, for gynecological diseases and for children with a tendency to recurring infections, to strengthen the immune system and to detoxify the body.

The correct salt concentration is mandatory.  The salt has to be the same as one of our body fluids ( approx 1%) to activate the osmotic exchange ration.  A normal tub takes from 100 to 120 liters.  1.2kg of natural salt is required.  The water should be 37 degrees C and the bath should last 20 – 30 minutes.  During this time the body reaches the same salt concentration inside and outside that can be compared to the pre-natal state. 

From this bath minerals penetrate the skin in form of ions. This will cause natural cell growth in the living cell layers. Bio-energetic weak points will be balanced and the body’s own energy flow will be activated.  The natural regulating mechanism of the body, homeostasis is initiated.   The detoxifying effect can be compared to a 3-day fast.  Since salt is also a disinfectant, several people can use the same water.                                                             

DIFFERENT USES OF HIMALAYAN SALT

BLACK SALT:

A special type of mineral salt with a distinctive sulfurous flavor but full of therapeutic benefits.

Black Salt is rich in iron and a cure for flatulence and heartburn.  Black salt according to Ayurveda doctors is one of the most beneficial type of salt because they don’t increase sodium contents of blood.  Black Salt is recommended for patients with high blood pressure and low salt eating dieters.  It is also a rejuvenator while aiding digestion and improving eyesight.  This salt is great for the skin as it relieves various skin rashes and allergies including diaper rash.  Black salt promotes radiant smooth skin.

Himalayan Salt Lamps & Candle Stands

Himalayan salt crystals are made into lamps and candle stands that are naturally beautiful and ambient while generating an increased balance of airborne negative ions.  Keep your lamp out of humid situations and dust with a moist soft cloth.  Rock salt for the natural series is carefully selected and the craftsman carves the rock by hand being careful not to make obvious changes in the natural and raw form of the rock.  Different bases are attached.  Sizes vary from 1.5kg to 25kg. No two lamps are alike. The area each lamp covers effectively with the healthy negative ions:  2-3kg.  –10sq. meters, 3-6kg - 15sq. meters, 6-10 kg. - 20sq. meters and 10-13 kg. - 25sq. meters.  Himalayan salt crystal lamps are hygroscopic ( a substance that can absorb and retain humidity , or lose or throw off humidity ) too, thereby reducing moisture content which bacteria need to remain airborne and survive.  The negative ions effect on mood and energy can be detected by individuals spending time within several feet of the salt crystals.  This can be scientifically measured.

BATH SALTS ,SOAKS & BARS

Salt crystals are great for aches and pains and help to beautify skin.  Add salt crystals in your bathtub, and they will dissolve in the water slowly as your tensions also melt away.  Bars can be used to massage over the body to sooth and relax it.  It can also be used as a natural antiseptic.  In the book “ WATER & SALT “  it is suggested that a ½ hour bath in Himalayan Salt is the same as a three day detox fast.  Dip into a Himalayan salt bath and it will stimulate circulation, hydrate the skin, increase moisture retention, promote cellular regeneration, detoxify the skin and help heal dry, scaling, irritated skin.  Salt water bathing reduces inflammation of the muscles and joints, relaxes muscles, relieves pain and soreness and will improve psoriasis.  Himalayan salts can help alleviate severe cases of dry skin disorders.

BODY PEELING:  Do you feel tired without energy?  Treat yourself to a full body peeling. First take a shower with warm water to open the pores.  A body peeling made from a mixture of pure Himalayan salt and oil is ideal for de-toxing.  You will achieve the same purifying effects as going on a three day fast.  At the same time you will receive an energy boost due to the high concentration of minerals in the salt mixture.  Circulation will be enhanced.

Directions for Use:  In a little bowl, mix 3.5Tbs. (50ml) of pure Himalayan crystal salt with 1 TBS (15ml) of jojoba, rosehip, primrose or other good oil and a quarter tsp (1ml) of 100% pure essential oil ( lavender, or other to suit your taste ).  Stir the mixture until it is smooth.  Lie down on a towel and rub your whole body with this mixture.  Wrap yourself in this towel and cover yourself with a blanket about half an hour.  You will experience a warm flow throughout your body which is evidence the body cells are beginning their work.  Rinse off and gently pat dry your skin.  Don’t rub it dry.

Full Moon Baths:  the body’s absorption potential is at it’s peak. At full moon the body will absorb the most minerals from the salt bath.  Weak points are harmonized and the body’s own energy flow is activated.

New Moon Baths:  at new moon, the body’s capacity for detoxification is at its highest.  This is a perfect time for a cleansing salt bath. The saltwater bath has an effect similar to a three-day fast.  Weight adjustment and decontamination of the body are supported.

Application: add 1 kg ( 2 lbs ) of crystal salts in your bathtub with enough water to dissolve the crystals. After the salt crystals are dissolved, fill the tub with hot bath water ( approx. body temperature ).  Don’t use any chemical substance in this special bath.  Soak for 15 to 20 minutes. You can experience this bath to be exactly as floating in the original embryonic solution.  After the bath do not towel or rub dry but let the skin air dry naturally.

BRINE STEAM INHALATION

Used as an aid with chronic illnesses of the upper and lower respiratory tracts ( asthma, bronchitis, acute as well as chronic sinuses and ear infections).  Put a little salt ( approx. 10% by volume ) directly in hot water and inhale the vapors for 10-15minutes keeping your head and bowl covered.  The respiratory tract needs about 30 minutes after inhalation to bind the deposits and poisons by producing mucus and secretions, which will usually cause a light cough.

Asthma/Bronchitis:  on an empty stomach drink 1tsp of “ brine” with good quality water.  Continue drinking good quality water throughout the day, at least 2 to 3 quarts.  Inhalation therapy : once or twice a day with a 3% brine solution for 10-15minutes.

OTHER APPLICATIONS

Arthritis and Gout:  1 tsp of brine with good quality water throughout the day. Make a cold brine poultice of pure brine solution and apply to infected area. Wrap with dry cloth bandage.

Osteoporosis:  1 tsp. of brine with good quality water throughout the day. Make a warm water brine poultice, temperature you feel comfortable with.  10% of salt against water is recommended.  Fill a linen or cotton bag with salt crystals and heat in the OVEN to 125 – 140F.  Put the heated bag directly on your aching joint for 20 min.  If you have joint pains in your hands and feet, you can bath them with a more concentrated brine solution starting at 10%.  Take a warm bath with salt at body temperature

De-tox, Flu and Fever:  Dip a clean cotton shirt in 3% brine solution – 2Tablespoon of crystal salt in 1 quart ( l liter ) of water.  Soak the shirt thoroughly and put it on.  Cover with a dry towel and lie down with a blanket.  After about half an hour you will start sweating.  Drink a cup of tea to support the effect.  Stay in bed for an hour. Shower and rest for an hour.

This procedure is an excellent detox tool and activates metabolism.  The brine shirt shows excellent results with high temperature viral conditions.  In such cases it is better than the brine bath.

Gout and  Cold Feet: Helpful when you suffer from cold feet and gout.  Soak a pair of clean cotton socks in a 3-5% brine solution 2-4Tbs. of crystal salt diluted in 1 quart ( 1 liter ) of water.  Wring the sock and put them on. Wrap your feet iin a dry towel. Leave on about an hour. Rest a while after removing the socks.

Dental Hygiene: Healthy teeth and gums are important for overall health. Pure Himalayan crystal salt is excellent for dental hygiene.  The salt will build up a pH neutral mouth flora and help protect your tooth enamel.

Brush your teeth every morning and concentrated brine. Press the brine through your teeth with the help of your tongue.  Gargle with brine about three minutes, spit out.

Psoriasis: An alkaline diet and abstinence from animal proteins are the foundation of every treatment plan.  Traditional medicine has recognized the healing power of salt for Psoriasis for a long time.  For severe cases, the only cure for patients is a treatment in the Dead Sea which contains the highest salt concentration in the world.  But as one cannot indulge in such baths forever the alternative with Himalayan Salts is an option. Without lifestyle changes symptoms will return.

Treatment at home:  On an empty stomach every morning drink a teaspoon of brine with 2-3 quarts of energized water throughout the day.  Take a brine bath 3 times a week for 10-20 minutes.  Start with a 3% brine   ( 6lbs/3Kg of pure Himalayan crystal salt dissolved in a full bath tub). Gradually increase the concentration to 8% with your next baths.  The brine bath will not only moisturize your skin, it will help stop inflammations.  Don’t get into a bath that is too hot, no more than the body temperature of 98.6F.  You can achieve greater effect by letting the sun dry you off, 5-10 minutes.  The parts of the body that are more infected than others, like elbows and knees can be massaged with 26% concentrated brine solution.

Herpes:  The herpes virus remains in our nervous system and when our immune system is weakened the virus can multiply at an explosive rate and from blisters.  Try some Himalayan crystal salt.  The intake of the brine water will strengthen your immune system by drinking the brine solution throughout the day and apply concentrated brine solution (26%) directly to the infected blister with a cotton swab hourly.

Note:  all above applications are established empirically.