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.


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.
Peacefulmind.com
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