Pink Himalayan Salt – Health Benefits

Reason:

It is not only vary in taste and texture but also differ in minerals and sodium content. That’s why healthier than regular salt. It is rich in minerals. Do you know? It contains all 84 essential trace elements required by the body while regular salt has only sodium in it.

84 Trace Elements and Their Health Benefits:

Trace minerals are required in minor amount and those found in Himalayan salt such as

• Boron
• Chromium
• Copper
• Fluoride
• Iodine
• Maganese
• Molybdenum
• Selenium
• Zinc
• Other minerals include; Aluminum, Carbon, Platinum, Sulphur or titanium.

Boron:

Build strong bones

Good ailment for Osteoarthritis.

Chromium:

Lower the levels of insulin.

Enhance macronutrients(Carbs, lipids, protein) metabolism                                                                                             

Copper:

Aids in utilization of Fe+ and in Hemoglobin synthesis.

Activates Immunity system.

Fluoride:

Good for teeth health.

Prevent from Dental caries.

Iodine:

Cure diseases like goiter.

Prevention from thyroid cancer.

Maganese:

Serve as a enzyme activator.

Ensures proper liver function.

Molybdenum:

Helps in Nitrogen metabolism.

Serves as a part of enzymes.

Selenium:

Protects against toxic minerals.

Keeps heart healthy.

Zinc:

Essential for normal growth.

Also essential for reproduction.

Other trace minerals

Aluminum:

Aluminum compounds such as Ammonium Sulphates used to purify water as it act as a barrier against bacteria or contamination.

Carbon:

Keeps are kidneys healthy.

Prevents from skin infections.

Platinum:

Inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.

Good for mental health.

Sulphur:

It has antibacterial effects.

Treat skin conditions such as Acne and Seborrhea.

Titanium:

Reduce muscle stiffness.

Improve body metabolism.

14 minerals benefits are discussed above but remaining 70 minerals are actinium, aluminum, antimony, arsenic, astatine, barium, beryllium, bismuth, bromine, cadmium, calcium, cerium, cesium, chlorine, cobalt, dysprosium, erbium, europium, francium, gadolinium, gallium, germanium, gold, hafnium, holmium, hydrogen, indium,, iridium, iron, lanthanum, lead, lithium, lutetium, magnesium, mercury, neodymium, neptunium, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, osmium, oxygen, palladium, phosphorus, platinum, plutonium, polonium, potassium, praseodymium, protactinium, radium, rhenium, rhodium, rubidium, ruthenium, samarium, scandium, silicon, silver, sodium, strontium, sulfur, tantalum, tellurium, terbium, thallium, thorium, thulium, tin, titanium, uranium, vanadium, wolfram, yttrium, ytterbium and zirconium.

Other Uses Instead of Foods:

Himalayan crystal rock salt lamps are known as air purifier. Heat activates negative ions, which influences  antagonistic effects on the positive ones in the air from dust, pollen, electrons etc. Thus, purify the air.

Himalayan salt detox baths are extensively used in circulation. It also used for deep cleansing of skin and give relief to sore muscles

Himalayan Salt Caves are becoming more famous among our urban communities. Due to its numerous benefits to Salt Therapy (also referred to as HALOTHERAPY). It is very beneficial to those patients who are suffering from respiratory tract disorders like, Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis. Eczema can be treated natural by these microclimates.

Himalayan Salt Inhalers that use Himalayan Salt as a best alternate of steroid Asthma inhalers. When the salty air is inhaled, salt particles flow through the entire respiratory tract. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties purify and detox the lungs and sinuses. Studies show that salt therapy is widely effective for: reducing allergies or treating asthmatic patients. Best remedy for cough.

Conclusion:

Now, you have been its large importance not in nutrition only but also regarding health aspects means it not only used in cooking purposes but also use for other health aspects.