Why is Himalayan salt better than table salt?

Himalayan salt is a type of salt that is extracted from the ground in Pakistan. Pakistan has large mines where Himalayan salt is collected in large quantities. Many people think that Himalayan salt actually originates from the Himalayan mountains, however this is not the case.

Himalayan salt is a type of sea salt, but when the sea over Pakistan disappeared several million years ago, the salt was left behind. It is this salt that today, after so many years, is called Himalayan salt and which has become incredibly popular in a lot of countries. The very special thing about Himalayan salt is its pink color, which is completely natural.

The health benefits of Himalayan pink salt

Himalayan salt contains many minerals that all contributes to the body’s functions. In Himalayan salt you will find a variety of minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is among other things, the iron content that gives Himalayan salt its pink color.

The content of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium contributes to the following in the body (however, depending on the amount consumed of each mineral)

• Calcium – contributes to a normal muscle function, a normal neurotransmission, and a normal clotting of the blood.
• Iron – contributes to a normal cognitive function, a normal formation of red blood cells, a normal oxygen transport in the body, and helps reduce fatigue and exhaustion.
• Potassium – contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, a normal muscle function, and normal blood pressure.
• Magnesium -contributes to a healthy electrolyte balance, a normal protein synthesis, a normal psychological function, and helps to maintain normal bones and teeth.

Is Himalayan salt better than regular salt?

Both table salt and pink salt consist mostly of sodium chloride, but according to healthline.com pink salt has up to 84 other minerals and trace elements. One study analyzed the mineral content of various types of salts, below is a comparison of well-known minerals found in a gram of pink Himalayan salt and regular table salt.

As you can see, regular table salt contains more sodium, but pink Himalayan salt contains more calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron.  

Himalayan salt is the only type of salt, that does not have iodine added. Instead, you get minerals that the body needs in order to function optimally, while at the same time you get salt, which is also essential for the body. Salt is excreted all the time when you are sweating or on the toilet. That is why it is so important that you add salt to your body daily.

What is Himalayan salt used for?

Himalayan salt can be used in the same way as all other types of salt. You can use Himalayan salt in your cooking, as a spice on your finished food or in a fantastic homemade salt scrub, where the scrub gets the same beautiful pink color as the salt. If you would like to make your own body scrub, you can simply replace the bath and peeling salt with Himalayan salt. The same applies if you want to make your own footbath salts. Get heavily soft feet and replace the bathing/exfoliating salt with Himalayan salt.  

A Himalayan salt inhaler

Salt has been used for decades to treat respiratory imbalances and helps strengthen the immune system and cleanse the lungs so the blood can receive oxygen better. The Himalayan salt inhaler is a simple and neutral way to make a really big difference for your health.  

The use of a salt pipe is a good substitute compared to an expensive stay in special salt mines or the new salt therapy clinics. Most Himalayan salt pipes is filled with Himalayan salt crystals. The salty microclimate calms and cleanses the respiratory system, which helps if you suffer from (asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, allergies in the respiratory tract, hay fever, snoring or have problems with the respiratory organs caused by smoking). If you use a salt pipe you will have to change the salt after approx. 3-8 moths (depending on how much you use it).