What you never knew about Salt ....

 

 

Salt and the Human body

The concept of the human body operating at a specific "frequency" that is modulated by salt is rooted in certain alternative or quantum medicine theories rather than conventional, established scientific understanding

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Scientific Perspective

From a scientific standpoint, the primary relationship between salt (sodium chloride) and the human body's electrical activity is based on ion exchange and electrical signaling, not a single, overall body frequency:

Nerve Impulse Transmission: Think of sodium and potassium ions as tiny messengers that help send signals in our bodies. When a nerve cell gets excited, it lets in a bunch of sodium ions and pushes out potassium ions. This quick change creates a little burst of electricity called an action potential, which travels along the nerve like a wave. This is how our brain talks to the rest of our body, telling our muscles to move, like when our heart beats. It’s important to know that this signal is like a flash of lightning, not a steady beat that everything follows.

• Electrical Conductivity: Saltwater is really good at carrying electricity because it has tiny particles called ions that can move around freely. Our bodies also have fluids, like the ones inside our cells, that are similar to saltwater. This helps our bodies send important electrical signals that keep everything working properly..
• Resonance: The human body can vibrate at certain natural frequencies when it feels physical movement, like when you stand on a shaking platform. For example, the whole body tends to resonate around 5-10 times per second. However, this is just how our body reacts to outside forces, not something we can change by what we eat.
• Atypical Research: There was a small study that looked at how a saltwater solution with 0.9% sodium chloride could change the way our bodies react to things like allergies caused by electromagnetic waves. However, this study isn't something that most doctors agree with, and many people have raised doubts about how it was done. 

 

  

Having too little salt in your body, which doctors call hyponatremia, can be really serious and even life-threatening. Salt, or sodium, is super important because it helps keep the right amount of water in your cells and is crucial for your nerves and muscles to work properly.

 

Symptoms of Low Salt (Hyponatremia)

Symptoms of hyponatremia can range from mild to severe and typically appear when salt levels drop too low or too quickly. 

Mild to moderate symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Confusion or altered mental status
• Loss of energy, drowsiness, and fatigue
• Muscle weakness, spasms, or cramps
• Restlessness and irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness or loss of balance 

Severe symptoms and complications:
If the condition worsens, it can lead to severe health issues, particularly because brain cells are sensitive to swelling caused by a sodium/salt imbalance. 

• Significant brain swelling (cerebral edema)
• Seizures and convulsions
• Coma
• Decreased consciousness or hallucinations
• Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle tissue)
• Permanent brain damage
• Death 

 

Causes of Low Salt Levels

Hyponatremia is often the result of an underlying medical condition or an imbalance of water relative to the body's  lack of dietary salt. Salt retains water in the cells and keep hydrated .Its common causes include: 

• Overhydration: Drinking excessive amounts of water, especially during endurance activities without replacing lost electrolytes through sweat.
• Medical conditions: Heart failure, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis,  can cause the body to retain too much fluid and diluted Magnesium in salt required to balance levels.
• Fluid loss: Chronic or severe vomiting and diarrhea can lead to a significant loss of both water and sodium.
• Hormonal imbalances: Conditions like Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) or hypothyroidism can affect the body's sodium and water balance. 

Anyone experiencing severe symptoms of hyponatremia should seek emergency medical care immediately.  For medical advice or a diagnosis, consult a professional.

 

Nutrients found in Salt

 

What makes different types of salt unique is the presence or absence of trace minerals, processing methods, and added ingredients. 

Refined Table Salt 

Table salt is highly processed to be almost pure sodium chloride. In many countries, iodine is added to prevent iodine deficiency disorders (iodized salt).

 

Unrefined Salts (Sea Salt, Himalayan Pink Salt, etc.) 

These salts are minimally processed and retain trace amounts of minerals naturally found in the source (seawater or ancient salt deposits). The specific minerals vary by source, but common ones include: 

• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Iron: This gives pink Himalayan salt its characteristic hue.
• Manganese, zinc, copper, and others: Many other trace elements exist in minute quantities, often too small to provide significant nutritional value. 

 

 

Organic salt properties

The term "organic salt" sounds fancy, but it can be a little confusing. Unlike fruits and vegetables that can be grown and labeled as organic, salt is actually a mineral, which means it doesn’t come from farming. When people mention organic salt in food, they usually refer to less processed options like sea salt or pink Himalayan salt. These salts have different characteristics compared to the regular table salt you might use at home. Here are some interesting facts about unrefined salt, which is often called organic:

 

Unrefined vs. refined salt properties

Property	Unrefined salt (e.g., sea salt, Himalayan)	Refined table salt
Mineral content	Retains naturally occurring trace minerals, such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which contribute to its color and taste.	Is heavily processed to remove impurities and minerals, making it almost pure sodium chloride (NaCl).
Color	The presence of different minerals gives unrefined salt a unique color, such as the pink of Himalayan salt or the grey of some Celtic sea salts.	Is typically a uniform white, as it is bleached during the refining process.
Texture	Is generally coarser and can vary in grain size and shape due to minimal processing.	Has a fine, consistent texture because it is processed and ground into small, even grains.
Taste	Possesses a more complex, nuanced, and mineral-rich flavor due to its various trace elements.	Has a sharper, simpler, and uniformly salty taste.
Additives	Typically contains no anti-caking agents or iodine.	Often includes anti-caking agents and may have iodine added as a supplement.
Harvesting	Is harvested through natural evaporation or traditional mining methods, with minimal chemical processing.	Involves a heavy purification process that often includes chemical treatment and high heat.

 

 

The primary "benefits"  health experts agree on are:

• That high salt intake is good for overall health or helps you lose weight. The consensus is that most people consume far more than the recommended daily limit (less than 5g of salt, or about one teaspoon of sodium per day), Magnesium in salt which is linked to an reducing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. It’s a claims that eating more salt will help you lose weight are not supported by scientific evidence.
• That a low-salt diet is dangerous for the general population. While a severe sodium deficiency (hyponatremia) is a serious condition, it is extremely rare in healthy individuals. Public health experts state that the average person's sodium intake is far above essential levels, and reducing it is a vital step in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• That "natural" salts (like Himalayan pink salt or sea salt) are significantly healthier than table salt. All salts, regardless of their source or color, are primarily sodium chloride (around 97-99%). While natural salts contain trace minerals, the amounts are minimal and insufficient to provide any unique health benefits; you would have to consume a  salt to get a beneficial quantity of these other minerals. It is claimed that these salts detoxify the body .
• That salt lamps purify the air or improve respiratory symptoms. Claims that Himalayan salt lamps release negative ions that improve air quality or alleviate asthma and allergy symptoms are unproven and lack scientific backing.

Doctors emphasize that while salt is an essential nutrient for nerve and muscle function, and maintaining fluid balance, the focus should be on moderate consumption.

 

 

Salt benefits according to Bible

 

In the Bible, salt isn’t talked about like we think of it today for health reasons. Instead, it was super important for many practical reasons back then and also had a lot of deep meanings. Here are some of the key ideas about salt from the Bible:

 

- **Preservation and Purity:** Salt was mainly used to keep food preserved . Spiritually, this means that people who follow God (called the salt of the earth in Matthew 5:13) are meant to help keep the world from becoming morally rotten.

 

- **Covenant and Permanence:** Salt was a must-have in every offering at the temple, remembering the salt covenant of God to His people to preserve them.

 

- **Healing and Disinfection:**  The prophet Elisha used salt to heal a poisoned water spring, making the land good again (2 Kings 2:20–22).

 

- **Judgment:** On the flip side, throwing salt on the land of a defeated city (Judges 9:45) was a way to show destruction.

 

 

Salt benefits according to other religions

 

In many religions and cultures, salt is seen as more than just a seasoning; it has special meanings and powers. For example, in Hinduism, salt is often used in rituals to make things pure and clean. People sprinkle salt water in their homes to get rid of bad vibes. Salt is also linked to the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth. If someone moves into a new house and brings rock salt, it’s thought to bring good luck. Additionally, rock salt can be used to protect against bad spirits, and when it pops in a fire, it’s believed to chase away negativity. Giving salt as an offering in temples shows generosity and is thought to bring a long and healthy life. However, during certain times, like fasting or mourning, people might avoid using salt to stay pure.

 

In Buddhism, salt is also important. It’s believed to keep evil spirits away, so some people throw salt over their shoulders after a funeral to stop spirits from following them. Salt is used in rituals to cleanse sacred spaces and even to prepare the body for meditation. It represents wisdom because it can dissolve and disappear, reminding us that life is temporary. Buddhists teach that just like we need the right amount of salt in our food, we also need balance in our lives, avoiding too much desire or excess.

In Islam, salt is really important! There’s a saying from the Prophet Muhammad that says salt is the best seasoning, which shows how it makes food taste better and helps keep our meals healthy. Some people believe that starting and ending a meal with a little salt can help keep you healthy and even protect you from diseases like leprosy. In some cultures with Muslim communities, salt is also thought to protect against bad spirits and negative energy, even though not everyone agrees on this.

 

In Judaism, salt represents the special promise between God and the people of Israel. That’s why they dip their challah bread in salt during the Sabbath. In Japan, salt is used for purification in Shintoism. Sumo wrestlers throw salt into the ring before their matches to cleanse the area and keep away evil spirits. Long ago, the Catholic Church used blessed salt in ceremonies like baptisms to symbolize purity and protection from evil. Plus, in many ancient cultures, sharing bread and salt was a way to show loyalty and friendship, making it a special bond between people.