Think Epson salts are the number one salt to bathe in? Yes, both provide multiple benefits, however sea salts are mineral rich.
Even though Epson salts help reduce swelling and ease muscle tension
just like sea salts do, the main difference is that Epsom salts are
only magnesium. Sea salts, on the other hand, contain multiple
minerals from the ocean. In addition to being a natural
preservative and popular seasoning, sea salt is prized by some for its
curative properties.The Salt Institute notes that there
are 14,000 known uses for salt.
Mineral Content
For
centuries Dead Sea salt has been utilized for its cleansing,
restorative and curative properties. According to saltworks.us, Dead Sea
salt contains ten times more salt than other ocean waters, plus sulfur,
magnesium, calcium, iodine, potassium, chlorine, and high bromides.
These naturally occurring elements make Dead Sea salt the choice of many
high end spa therapies and skin care products. Dead sea salt is also
the medicinal salt of choice for dry skin disorders, acne, and
musculoskeletal related pain and swelling.
Skin Soothing
Saltworks
asserts that sea salt pulls toxins out of the body. Use a plain sea
salt and water mask the next time you have an acne breakout to see if
your skin texture and complexion improve. Sea salt is used dry skin
disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. The authors at the website
Eczema Natural Cure specifically recommend Dead Sea salt. Twenty to 30
minutes of soaking in lukewarm water containing sea salt is said to calm
the itching and redness associated with those disorders.
Nasal Cleansing
Sea
salt solution is beneficial for nasal cleansing and can be utilized in a
neti pot as a different and effective method for cleansing your
sinuses. Practitioners of Ayurveda, yoga and holistic health advocate
using this Indian device. Dissolve enough sea salt in warm water to make
a slightly salty solution and pour it through your nostrils.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Whether
you suffer from sports related injuries, or just have aches and pains
from aging, sea salt tub soaks are recommended by physical therapists,
and holistic health advisers. Saltworks suggests that if you suffer from
arthritic pain and swelling, add sea salt to a tub of hot water and
soak for at least 20 minutes daily for relief.
Oral Rinse
Use
a warm sea salt water rinse regularly for general oral care. However,
salts are not chemically the same. Refined salt is 99.9% sodium
chloride, whereas sea salt contains 98.8% sodium chloride and 1.2% of
the other essential elements according to curezone.com.
CAUTION: Celtic Sea Salt and other designer so-called natural or
raw, evaporated seawater sea salt products are not good sources of some trace
elements, particularly iodine, iron, copper, and selenium. This is unfortunate
since just plain sea salt is basically healthier than the modified commercial
table salts.
