Himalayan Hot Salt Stone Massage

            Salt is needed for the body to perform various processes.   The body uses it for some of the following needs;  (1) to help the kidneys remove acidity from the body and getting it to the urine, (2) helps remove acidity from brain cells, (3) helps the brain maintain serotonin and melatonin which has an impact on our mood (low serotonin can lead to depression which is why Lithium is used for the treatment of depression because it’s a salt), (4) dehydration occurs not just due to a lack of water but also low salt levels and these low salt levels compromise the immune system, (5) salt regulates blood pressure.  As you can see it has an important role in the proper functioning of your health.

            The Himalayan salt stones consist of 84 different minerals.  “The salt consists of 85.62% sodium chloride with the rest made up of trace minerals and elements but it is the way in which they appear in the salt that is important for our health.”

            “From a scientific point of view, the minerals appear in something called colloidal form and in the simplest terms it means that the traces are so small that they do not pose any problems for your body and cells allowing them to absorb the nutrients.  The key elements are calcium, chloride, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium which each have a key role in various parts of our body and general health so getting them from such a simple source is very beneficial.”

            The main benefits of a salt stone massage follows:

• It can be used to help restore electrolyte balance in your body
• It balances excess acidity within cells
• It helps with skin hydration
• Due to its purity it is a wonderful way to prevent muscle cramping
• It has been shown to help improve circulation and general blood flow
• It helps with blood pressure
• The salt has been shown to improve the function of your metabolism
• It can be used to help balance your pH
• It has been shown to be effective at removing toxins from within your body
• It helps your body, and in particular your intestines, to absorb nutrients
• It helps to nurture the kidneys and their function
• It helps to strengthen bones
• It helps to improve respiratory function
• It helps to promote a healthy sleeping pattern

The benefits of salt are impressive and one should consider using it no matter what your health issues may or may not be.