Pink Himalayan sea salt takes its name from the Himalayas – a huge mountain range that is tens of millions of years old. What is even more interesting is that the mountains of this range are actually growing each year (about 5 mm per year), a fact reported by National Geographic.
This is one of the reasons why the list of the top 10 highest mountain peaks in the world has 9 peaks that are part of the Himalayas. Of course, the highest one of all is also found there – Mount Everest.
About 1000 miles west of the most popular peak of the Himalayas, in the northern part of Pakistan, at the base of the mountains, people can find the Khewra Salt Mine and the so-called Salt Range. This location is important because it has the highest concentration of Himalayan pink salt.
Many millions of years ago, a very shallow sea dried up, and what was left of it was a vast amount of sea salt in crystallized form. Over all these years, the salt stayed buried under the mountains.
People have known about it for centuries, since the first salt mine was opened, but pink Himalayan sea salt became widely popular only a couple of decades ago. Since this salt was left below the mountain range for so long, it has kept many trace minerals in it.
It is often said that this salt contains up to 84 trace elements and minerals, including sulfates, potassium, copper, calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and many more, although most of them are present only in very small amounts. These minerals, and iron above all, are the reason why this salt has a pink color.
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The following is a list of the reasons why many people choose pink Himalayan sea salt and the ways they use it:
It is a natural, unrefined salt. Like any salt, it provides sodium, which works together with water to keep the fluids in our body in balance. The body has its own cleansing system – the kidneys and the liver process waste and remove it from the body – and good hydration and a balanced intake of minerals support this normal process.
Crystal size and sodium. Refined types of salt have smaller crystal structures. Pink sea salt often has larger crystals, so a teaspoon of coarse salt holds fewer crystals and a little less sodium than a teaspoon of fine table salt. The taste remains the same. Keep in mind that it is still salt: people who watch their blood pressure should limit their total salt intake, whatever type they use, and follow their doctor’s advice.
Relaxation. Many people enjoy a warm bath with pink sea salt after a long day. They find it soothing for worn and tired muscles, and it helps the body and mind feel more relaxed.
Sinus comfort. Some people use Himalayan sea salt for a simple saltwater rinse. Take some Himalayan sea salt and put it in a glass of warm, previously boiled water to dissolve it. A saltwater rinse or gargle is a traditional way to ease a stuffy nose and an irritated throat. It is not a replacement for prescribed treatment for asthma or any other breathing problem. Crystallized salt rock lamps are also popular; many people like them for the atmosphere they create, although research has not confirmed that they purify the air.
These are only some of the reasons why Himalayan pink salt is so popular. Many people also make it part of their evening routine for better sleep.
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This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to your doctor about any health concern.