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Himalayan Pink Salt (Or… The Ancient Nutrient Powerhouse That Boosts Heart Health, Promotes Cognitive Function, Enhances Sleep, Appearance & More…)

Himalayan Pink Salt went from under-the-radar wellness aisles in local health stores to shelves at every supermarket & grocery store in just a few short years…

Now the trend has landed everywhere from boutique spas to cookware at luxury brands…

You can even buy lamps & charcuterie boards made from it & also shot glasses carved out of it…

But is there a good underlying reason for this trend? Is it superior to regular table salt? And can it actually improve your health & life for the better?

We've got answers to such questions (& many others!) as we’ll cover in this week’s newsletter…

Let’s explore…

Although let’s start with a more foundational question… why does your body need salt?

Despite being largely vilified in recent years…

To the point where most people worry about consuming too much salt/sodium…

The truth is that salt is a necessary part of any diet as it contains sodium, an essential trace mineral found in all types of salts…

And our body needs this sodium for several biological functions including but not limited to:

• maintaining proper fluid balance & preventing dehydration

• sending nervous system impulses/signals

• contracting & relaxing muscles

• Preventing hypotension or low blood pressure

• reducing the risk of bacterial infections

Speaking of quality, when most people think of 'salt’, their mind goes to regular, white, plain, table salt…

But there are many reasons why Himalayan Pink Salt is far superior & a better option for your health & wellbeing…

Why Himalayan Pink Salt Over Regular Table Salt?

Originally extracted near the foothills of the Himalayas in Pakistan…

The Khewra Salt Mine is one of the oldest & largest salt mines in the world…

Those salt veins were believed to have been formed 800 million years ago when ancient seabeds were pushed inland…

And the Himalayan Pink Salt that comes from this mine/region is one of the purest salts on Earth, boasting many health benefits as a result, which we’ll cover in a moment…

While chemically similar to table salt, Himalayan Pink Salt…

In fact, it’s these very minerals (especially calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper & iron) that give it its characteristic light pink color, which can range from a subtle pink color to a much more varied, vibrant pink…

The result of all of the above is that replacing regular table salt & adding more Himalayan Pink Salt into your life can provide you with some amazing health benefits including…

1. Boosts Heart Health

Managing blood pressure is one of the most important factors that reduces your risk of developing a heart disease or having a stroke…

And HPS contains magnesium & potassium which are 2 minerals that work together to help maintain healthy blood pressure levels & improve blood circulation…

Magnesium helps keep the blood vessels relaxed whereas potassium helps clear too much sodium from the blood…

2. Aids Digestive Health

Chloride is a compound found along with sodium in HPS, which is necessary to produce stomach acid (scientifically known as hydrochloric acid)...

Having enough stomach acid facilitates the absorption of vitamins & minerals from the foods that you eat…

3. Improves Respiratory Health

According to a 2021 study, inhaling natural pure sodium chloride (NaCl) found in Himalayan pink salt can improve respiratory problems such as sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…

The NaCl aerosol particles can penetrate all layers of the respiratory tract, facilitate mucus movement & reduce immunoglobulin E levels (antibodies that trigger allergic responses in the body due to pollen or dust)...

4. Promote Cognitive, Muscular & Nervous System Function

As a good source of sodium, Himalayan pink salt is essential for proper brain, muscle & nervous system function…

Sodium is crucial for generating electrical impulses/signals in the body, enabling neurotransmission & maintaining fluid balance in the brain, all of which support learning, memory & overall brain health…

5. Prevent Dehydration

We are aware that HPS mainly contains sodium, potassium & calcium, which are both a mineral & an electrolyte…

These electrolytes also help keep the amount of water in your body balanced so you stay hydrated for longer periods of time (this is the main reason why most electrolyte drinks contain these minerals)…

6. Enhance Sleep Quality

Research shows that HPS contains less sodium levels which helps promote better sleep quality & prevent sleep disturbances…

7. Boost Skin Health

HPS has anti-aging & anti-inflammatory properties that it is used in bath salts & scrubs, with claims that it can help improve skin conditions, reduce inflammation & detoxify the skin…

8. Improve Bone Health

HPS contains trace amounts of calcium, which is essential for maintaining bone density & strength & also preventing osteoporosis (a condition characterized by weak & brittle bones leading to an increased risk of fractures & bone loss)...

Ways To Use Himalayan Pink Salt

It offers a myriad of therapeutic properties that can positively impact our health & wellness…

And it extends far beyond the kitchen, as we’ll explore as well…

Here are some simple ways to add Himalayan pink salt to various aspects of your daily routine…

1. Include It In Your Cooking

In general, you can use HPS just like you would use regular table salt — as part of cooking, to season meals & to preserve food…

2. Use It As A Grill Or Serving Dish

You can also invest in a whole Himalayan pink salt block...

Sometimes it is used as a serving dish, cooking surface & even a cutting board…

For example, you can put a large block of pink salt on the grill (it’s safe up to 500°F) & cook a steak on top of it to infuse the meat with salty flavor…

Or use it as the base for a charcuterie board of cheese, crackers, or healthier snacks…

3. Add It As Bath Salts & Body Scrubs

HPS is used in some bath salts & body scrubs as it helps cleanse, detoxify & moisturize the skin & may improve skin conditions like acne & eczema…

4. Use It As Salt Lamps

Salt lamps are large blocks of HPS with an inner light source in the center that heats the salt…

They offer a natural remedy for respiratory issues as they are effective in killing germs & removing pollutants in the air…

HPS lamps may also improve sleep quality by emitting a soothing glow & creating a calming atmosphere, promoting relaxation before bedtime…

5. Drink It As An Electrolyte

You can add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt to your fresh vegetable juices, smoothies & water to make an awesome homemade electrolyte drink as it's loaded with natural electrolytes such as sodium & potassium…

6. Use It In A Water Fast

Water fasting involves only drinking water & not eating any food for a set period of time.

It is perfectly safe & an amazing way to detoxify, speed up your metabolism & regenerate your immune system…

However, it needs to be done safely by still giving your body what it needs to function… (such as electrolytes which HPS naturally contains) during the extended period of time you’re not eating food…

Add ½ teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt to 1 liter of water & sip it throughout the day…

As you can see, Himalayan Pink Salt isn't just a condiment; it's a wellness powerhouse that deserves a place in every home, with all it’s various uses as part of your daily routine…

So let’s sprinkle a little magic from the mountains into our lives to boost nutrition, health & overall well-being starting today 😃 

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🫁 BREATHWORK PROTOCOL

Box Breath (Or... The Stupidly-Simple Breathing Technique Navy Seals & First Responders Use To Change How They Feel In Less Than 60 Seconds!)

Virtually all sickness & disease can be in some way attributed to physical/physiological or psychological stress…

The question is how can you get out of that stress fast, bringing about healing states of calm, relaxation & inner peace?

Well, one place we can draw inspiration is by looking at what those who experience massive doses of stress on a daily basis do to calm their mind & body quickly?

We’re referring specifically to First Responders, military personal & NAVY Seals…

Turns out, they have a trick up their sleeve & it’s breathwork.

Specifically, one of the simplest, yet most powerful breathing techniques famously used by NAVY Seals & the alike is called Box Breathing, as we’ll cover & you can start practicing now…

Here's how to perform 'Box Breathing' (do it now to test...)

• First, you're going to breathe in for 4 seconds (through your nose & keeping your mouth relaxed in the process)

• Next, you're going to hold your breath for 4 seconds

• After, you'll breathe out for 4 seconds (this time through your mouth)

• Finally, you're going to hold that out breath for another 4 seconds.

That’s it!

It can be helpful to 1) close your eyes & 2) picture your breath like the 4 sides of a box/square going up one side, across, down & then across again completing the box/square. Like this:

Repeat these 4 steps (the 'box') without interruption for 2-3 minutes & notice how it completely changes how you feel!

Start practicing Box Breathing today :) 

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