Sea Salt

[Edith K. Thurmond]

Adulterated commercial mass market salt is very poor quality and is actually a type of poison. This is because it has been refined and bleached in a kiln at extremely high temperatures in order to harvest the salt's minerals for industry. What is left over is a purified chemical known as sodium chloride which was never intended to be used for human consumption. Many additional chemicals such as anti-caking agents, flowing agents and dextrose are added to the sodium chloride and this concoction known as "salt" can, indeed, create health problems, especially high blood pressure.

True salt for human consumption should only be a naturally occurring sea salt with all the inherent trace minerals left intact. A true natural sea salt will only contain about 90% sodium chloride and the balance is made up of dozens of various minerals essential for human health. Our bodies were never meant to ingest highly refined and purified substances and the consumption of the products will generate unwanted side effects which invariably will create health problems.

Not all products sold as sea salt are ones that haven't been refined. The buyer should become educated about the salts purchased and ingested. My favorite, after many years of experimenting and testing results, is called Celtic Sea Salt. It totally dissolves quickly in water, is light grey in color, and gives true energy to the body and good taste to the food. It comes in a plastic bag and the instructions say to transfer it to either a glass or wooden container. It is what is termed a 'living salt' and lasts longer in natural containers. Another popular good salt is Redmond Real Salt which lags a good bit behind the Celtic Sea Salt. It has a much lower mineral analysis and higher sodium content than Celtic and thus the reasons I consider Celtic to be of higher quality. Redmond Real Salt is in more stores and may be a bit easier to obtain. Many regular grocers and most all health food grocery stores will carry Real Salt. Most health food stores will special order Celtic Sea Salt, if not already in stock, and it does have a slightly higher price point than Real Salt. What I purchase it for locally, in our health food store, is about half what is listed on this web site. Not sure of the reason, though.

http://www.celticseasalt.com/About_Celtic_Sea_Salt__W48C3.cfm

[Marsha Gupton]

Edith, this is interesting. I have had a salt scrub with a manicure and pedicure and it felt soooooooooo good. However, I am SURE, the product used was not the quality that is described in this article.

Thanks for sharing. I see this can be purchased at Wild Oats grocery.

[Edith K. Thurmond]

Edith, this is interesting. I have had a salt scrub with a manicure and pedicure and it felt soooooooooo good. However, I am SURE, the product used was not the quality that is described in this article.

Thanks for sharing. I see this can be purchased at Wild Oats grocery.

Sounds good, Marsha! Salt scrubs are very good for us - wish I could have one right now!

The Wild Oats Natural Market at Green Hills has the lowest price for Celtic Sea Salt that I have ever seen anywhere (under $4 when Ashley and Todd lived there). That is a super store and you are so fortunate to have it in your city. :)

Blessings to you,

[Gina Stevenson]

Sounds good, Marsha! Salt scrubs are very good for us - wish I could have one right now!

The Wild Oats Natural Market at Green Hills has the lowest price for Celtic Sea Salt that I have ever seen anywhere (under $4 when Ashley and Todd lived there). That is a super store and you are so fortunate to have it in your city. :)

Blessings to you,
Had Wild Oats in Phoenix, but notwhere near here in MI. :( Did, however, find some good sea salt when not here long in a bag [about $6, I think]. Read tons of labels before finally settling on one. Ran out of that, bo't some other, but think it's going to be used for other than eating ... have to go look for that bagged stuff again that was so good; sounds like a lot when initially buying it, but it lasts "forever!" ;)

[Marsha Gupton]

I just happened to remember that a restaruant in this area, Ruby Tuesdays, use to have sea salt on the tables. This was some years ago when they first opened. This chain of restaurants originally began in East Tennessee and at that time was owned by Lamar Alexander.

[Edith K. Thurmond]

I just happened to remember that a restaruant in this area, Ruby Tuesdays, use to have sea salt on the tables. This was some years ago when they first opened. This chain of restaurants originally began in East Tennessee and at that time was owned by Lamar Alexander.

Isn't that the name of the restaurant in Cool Springs Mall that has a wonderful salad bar?

Hope you are having a good holiday. Have just been with family members from out of town for several hours and had a great time - even though it is very hot today.

Blessings,

[Sue Pyles]

I have a friend who has every ache and ailment from arthritis, Thyroid, high cholestrol and high blood pressure........... to list a few of the more familiar ones.
She was complaining at work one day and a co-worker said to her, "I am getting sick and tired of hearing you complain all the time. Do what I do and it will take care of your problems."
The solution was.....She puts 1/3 teaspoon of sea salt in a quart of water every day to drink.
My friend tried it because she said things couldn't be any worse.
She said after about 2-3 weeks she was no longer bothered by her health issues.
Now she doesn't leave her house without her sea salt water.
I bought my sea salt at Wal-Mart.
If you want to try it, be sure you get the very fine sea salt.
The larger crystals don't dissolve as well and your water taste salty.
I tried it for a while , but I am not a very disciplined person.
I have told others about this and they have tried it . They also said it worked.
Just thought you would like to know.

[Andrea Larabee]

I have a friend who has every ache and ailment from arthritis, Thyroid, high cholestrol and high blood pressure........... to list a few of the more familiar ones.
She was complaining at work one day and a co-worker said to her, "I am getting sick and tired of hearing you complain all the time. Do what I do and it will take care of your problems."
The solution was.....She puts 1/3 teaspoon of sea salt in a quart of water every day to drink.
My friend tried it because she said things couldn't be any worse.
She said after about 2-3 weeks she was no longer bothered by her health issues.
Now she doesn't leave her house without her sea salt water.
I bought my sea salt at Wal-Mart.
If you want to try it, be sure you get the very fine sea salt.
The larger crystals don't dissolve as well and your water taste salty.
I tried it for a while , but I am not a very disciplined person.
I have told others about this and they have tried it . They also said it worked.
Just thought you would like to know.

Interesting Sue and thanks for sharing. I am curious about how this works... I know salt would help your body rehydrate or retain some water. Good hydration takes care of many ailments. Have you heard your friend explain how or why it works?

[Sue Pyles]

We never discussed this in length. I just happened to run into her at Wal-mart one night.
She did refer me to a few websites.
www.watercure.com
www.curezone.com
www.shirleys-cafe.com
It has been over a year since I first talked with her about it.
I noticed such a difference in her I went home after buying my own sea salt and typed Sea Salt in the Google search box.
You might want to do the same.
She was certainly a true testimony to me as to what drinking the sea salt water can do.
If I would get my act together I could feel a whole lot better myself.
Shame on me. :>)

[Andrea Larabee]

We never discussed this in length. I just happened to run into her at Wal-mart one night.
She did refer me to a few websites.
www.watercure.com
www.curezone.com
www.shirleys-cafe.com
It has been over a year since I first talked with her about it.
I noticed such a difference in her I went home after buying my own sea salt and typed Sea Salt in the Google search box.
You might want to do the same.
She was certainly a true testimony to me as to what drinking the sea salt water can do.
If I would get my act together I could feel a whole lot better myself.
Shame on me. :>)

Thanks! Don't get too down on yourself now. Making changes happens over time. I have never seen anyone take charge of their health or do a complete make-over on their eating habits over night. :basic03 I'm working on this myself. :basic01

[Gina Stevenson]

'Could be some trace minerals one is missing, too, that might help make the difference, not just the "rehydrating" property of the sea salt. ;)