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    Default What are Himalayan salts ?

    I've seen Himalayan salts mentioned here before..I would like to know what it is and what it does for the body. Does the color matter ? I googled and found pink salt. Seems interesting and I'd like to try it. Also where are the best places to buy it ?
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    I'm doing some research and came across this :

    You Are Losing Precious Intracellular Water When You Eat Normal Table Salt

    For every gram of sodium chloride that your body cannot get rid of, your body uses 23 times the amount of cell water to neutralize the salt. Eating common table salt causes excess fluid in your body tissue, which can contribute to:

    Unsightly cellulite
    Rheumatism, arthritis and gout
    Kidney and gall bladder stones
    When you consider that the average person consumes 4,000 to 6,000 mg of sodium chloride each day, and heavy users can ingest as much as 10,000 mg in a day, it is clear that this is a serious and pervasive issue

    Hmm, I'm glad I don't add that much salt to my diet..But being a veggie and eating mostly processed "meats" there is no way to get around added salts.
    I might have to cut out my veggie meats.
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    this link has all the info you could ever want about it and also sells it

    http://mercola.com/forms/salt.htm


    Today's table and cooking salt is void of the vital trace minerals that make this Himalayan crystal salt so precious. Crystal salt has spent over 250 million years maturing under extreme tectonic pressure, far away from exposure to impurities.

    The salt's unique structure also stores vibrational energy. All of the crystal salt's inherent minerals and trace elements are available in colloidal form -- meaning they are so small your cells can readily absorb them.

    The Crystal Salt from the Himalayas does not burden your body as other salts do. It is very difficult for your body to absorb too much crystal salt since there are powerful and effective feedback loops that regulate this process. Natural crystal salt always promotes a healthy balance and does not contribute to high blood pressure like typical table salt.

    Crystal Salt's array of elements forms a compound in which each molecule is inter-connected. The connectedness allows the vibrational component of the 84 trace elements present in the salt to be in harmony with each other and adds to the ability to promote a healthy balance. When it comes to the power of natural salt, nothing compares to Himalayan Crystal Salt. Here's why:

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    It is the highest grade of natural salt.
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    Under an electron microscope, crystal salt has a perfect crystalline structure.
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    It is mined by hand and hand-washed.
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    Crystal salt is immune to electromagnetic fields
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    Crystal Salt contains no environmental pollutants.
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    There is no limited shelf life and no need for silica packets to prevent clumping.

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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    Thanks..I partially searched their site earlier.

    Have you used or do you currently use the salts ? And if so do you notice any physical difference ?
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    Here's a link. When I use it, I think of it as a way to take in minerals and trace elements. But this link will provide more info.

    http://livesuperfoods.com/POW009.html

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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    Thanks Ahmeerah, do you notice any difference when taking it ?
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    If I don't use Himalayan, I use Celtic. And I've been doing so for years.

    Let's see ... a few years ago when I had stomach issues, the salt got rid of the acidity. I think it has to do with alkalinizing the system. But honestly, I'm not sure. I just know I felt better.

    Now I guess I feel less jittery and more balanced. It's hard to say!

    But, my life is working out all day (full time group fitness isntructor) and I add a pinch to my water for electrolyte benefit.

    Basically, it's good for you and people like Cousens (author of "Conscious Eating" and "Spiritual Nutrition") and Paul Chek recommend using it. I really like a lot ot the information they provide.

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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    What's Celtic ??
    I feel out of balance and jitty or on edge at times. I read the info on the weblink you shared w/ me, I was impressed. I'm going to see if Whole Foods carries Himalayan salt .
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    You should be able to find them at Whole Foods.

    Celtic - just from another source which I believe is the Mediterranean area. Himalyan is from that area. Both are real, untampered, nutrient-rich salt.

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    I can't wait to pick these salts up tomorrow or today rather. Thanks for your help !
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    We use Himalayan salts here. We buy them in the course (rock) salts and then put them in a grinder. They taste better that way, IMHO.

    I've noticed I don't feel so bloated...but I also noticed, you don't need to use anywhere NEAR as much Himalayan salt because just a pinch flavors a whole, whole lot.

    I love Himalayan salt!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess View Post
    We use Himalayan salts here. We buy them in the course (rock) salts and then put them in a grinder. They taste better that way, IMHO.

    I've noticed I don't feel so bloated...but I also noticed, you don't need to use anywhere NEAR as much Himalayan salt because just a pinch flavors a whole, whole lot.

    I love Himalayan salt!!

    That's the first thing I noticed too ! I woke up this morning feeling a lot slimmer. I thought it was in my head, so I rushed to the mirror to have look.
    OMG, this stuff has really helped w/ my fluid retention. What I thought was fat in some areas was actually bloating ! It even slimmed down my outer thighs, unfortunately one side more than the other for the time being.

    I'm really please w/ the results and how I feel over all. I'm into supplements and I know they make a big difference in one's health and appearance, I just didn't expect such amazing results from a SALT !

    I can't wait to see how I look tomorrow, since I ate 2 Taco Bell tostadas yesterday and I know they were loaded w/ sodium. Today, I'm not eating out at ALL. I don't even use salt except when I'm cooking meals that require it.
    But, most of the veggie meats I eat are filled w/ sodium.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ahmeerah View Post
    You should be able to find them at Whole Foods.

    Celtic - just from another source which I believe is the Mediterranean area. Himalyan is from that area. Both are real, untampered, nutrient-rich salt.
    I want to thank you so much for all the info. you gave me !
    I'm so happy I bought the salt it was the best money I've spent in a while.
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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    I use Mediterranean Sea Salt. I picked up a huge 13.5 oz bottle of it at Sam's Club for a mere few dollars. It even has its own adjustable grinder!


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    Quote Originally Posted by LoveSexMoney View Post
    I use Mediterranean Sea Salt. I picked up a huge 13.5 oz bottle of it at Sam's Club for a mere few dollars. It even has its own adjustable grinder!
    What does effect does the salt have on your body ? What are the pros ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday View Post
    What does effect does the salt have on your body ? What are the pros ?
    To be honest with you I haven't really noticed any difference but I wasn't aware there could be such profound differences! It's Spice Islands brand...I just picked it up as an impulse buy along with the matching Indian Malabar Peppercorns. They both have grinders built in and they make the table look gourmet.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LoveSexMoney View Post
    To be honest with you I haven't really noticed any difference but I wasn't aware there could be such profound differences! It's Spice Islands brand...I just picked it up as an impulse buy along with the matching Indian Malabar Peppercorns. They both have grinders built in and they make the table look gourmet.
    Idon't think you noticed a difference because there IS a difference between regular Sea Salt vs CELTIC or HIMALAYAN. The latter two contain all those naturally occuring minerals/salts. Regular Sea Salt is stripped of these things.

    Farrah, your welcome! And my pleasure. You're totally right about balancing out fluids in the body. That was a bonus I forgot about.

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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    ^interesting. I'll have to check that out sometime.


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    Default Re: What are Himalayan salts ?

    LSM, here is some info for you!!

    http://www.mercola.com/forms/salt.htm

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    Wow this stuff looks cool. I love reading about stuff like this. I hope they have some at my whole foods place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess View Post
    LSM, here is some info for you!!
    thanks VG. Another thing to add to my list! haha


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    Quote Originally Posted by TigersMilk View Post
    Wow this stuff looks cool. I love reading about stuff like this. I hope they have some at my whole foods place.
    I'm sure they do, that's where I got mine. I found it by the area where they keep bagged sugar and honey. I got a brand called Himalania.

    I can't stop raving about this stuff. I gave a little to my nieces last night and one said " I can feel it in my brain, in a part I don't use". I had to laugh because it was so cute.. But she's right and I had to say " I know, me too"
    I feel so good and I take supplements up the ass. I never would've thought a salt could make such a huge difference in my overall well being.
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    ^^^^That's cute.

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