10 Surprising Benefits of Starting Your Day with Himalayan Salt Water
It originates from the Himalayas, hence its name, but many simply call it "pink salt" due to its distinctive color. While health enthusiasts often use it as a substitute for regular salt while cooking, few realize it’s a potent detoxifier that can significantly enhance the body’s health.
(Photo: Shutterstock)Himalayan salt has become quite popular in the healthy kitchens across the United States, where many opt for it over regular salt for seasoning. You can now find it on neighborhood grocery store shelves and not just in specialty health stores. However, not many people know that consuming it in another way offers numerous health benefits: simply by drinking it.
Himalayan salt contains 84 essential minerals (TRACE MINERALS) that are crucial for the proper functioning of various body systems. Drinking Himalayan salt mixed at a ratio of half a teaspoon per glass of water first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, is a fantastic way to energize and cleanse the body's systems. Because liquids absorb faster than solids, the minerals in the salt are also absorbed quickly and contribute to a powerful and efficient body cleanse.
Benefits of drinking Himalayan salt in water in the morning:
- Balances the body's pH levels.
- Himalayan salt is considered antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, which can improve respiratory issues.
- Stimulates the digestive system for proper functioning, balances stomach acidity, and can help with many digestive problems.
- The unique minerals in Himalayan salt aid in relieving muscle pain.
- When dissolved in water, Himalayan salt is a powerful detoxifier, balancing the body's electrolytes (salts that help the body function) after sleep.
- May help regulate high blood pressure.
- Helps reduce excess body fluid and alleviates abdominal swelling.
- Soothes sore throats and treats infections (by gargling the water several times a day).
- Reduces anxiety hormones and calms the nervous system.
- Helps reduce facial pimples by cleansing the digestive system.
As mentioned, you can purchase pink salt at any grocery or health store. However, it's important to consult with your physician before making any dietary changes or taking supplements you are not familiar with.
(The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting a physician)
