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Nutritional value of sea salt -

The principal component of sea salt is sodium chloride. The remaining portions consist of other 82 trace nutrients, which are found in natural seawater. These minerals are important for the healthy functioning of the body.

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Health benefits of sea salt -

Sea salt contains similar assortment of minerals and natural healing elements as those found in skin cells. This is why it's often used for therapeutic treatments and beauty products.

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It can aid in skin care -

The high number of minerals found in the Dead Sea has long been appreciated for its rejuvenating effects on the skin. Bathing in sea salt can help in keeping the skin moisturized and revitalized.

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It’s filled with minerals -

So whether you use sea salt products or take a dip in the sea, you'll be giving your skin a boost with minerals. Sea salt’s concentration of minerals includes sodium, calcium, zinc, and, most importantly, magnesium.

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It contains a high magnesium content -

Magnesium is a vital ingredient when it comes to achieving the healthiest possible complexion. Some of this mineral's benefits include repairing skin cells, healing sun damage, and calming sensitive skin.

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It improves oral health -

Sea salt contains fluoride, which aids in protecting the teeth from acidic damage. It can also prevent the development of caries and cavities.

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It fights tooth sensitivity -

As the fluoride protects the teeth, it also soothes tooth sensitivity. If you regularly suffer from this, mix two teaspoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Then use it to rinse your mouth.

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It provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis -

Salt water has been proven to provide therapeutic relief to patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. It's a natural and effective method.

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It helps with exfoliation -

Exfoliation with sea salt can help remove dead skin particles, tone the skin tissues, and encourage peripheral blood circulation. As a result, it promotes skin renewal.

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It can relieve symptoms of psoriasis -

Salt water is a natural remedy for the treatment of psoriasis, along with the appropriate medication. Its use has shown improvements in patients who suffered from skin conditions like itching and scaling.

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It can improve pain from osteoarthritis -

Studies have found improvements in patients who suffered with osteoarthritis after treatment using Dead Sea salt. This shows just how powerful salt water is.

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It can prevent and cure rhinosinusitis -

Solutions with Dead Sea salt have proven to be effective in providing relief from rhinosinusitis. Their anti-inflammatory effect makes them a natural and healthy alternative for relieving nasal allergies and other respiratory disorders.

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It can help maintain electrolyte balance -

Sea salt helps maintain a healthy electrolyte balance in the body, which is necessary for optimum blood composition, circulation, and muscular strength.

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It encourages a restful sleep -

The calming effect of sea salt baths help you induce a profound and rejuvenating sleep. This makes sense, considering how well you sleep after a day at the beach!

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It can help combat acne scars -

Sea salts contain sulfur, which can help in cleansing and treating skin conditions like dermatitis and acne scars. Not only that, it can also control the production of oil on your skin.

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It relaxes aching feet -

If you've been standing or running all day, soaking your tired feet in a warm sea salt solution can relax the muscles. It will also relieve soreness and pain.

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It offers relief from muscle cramps -

Thanks to the therapeutic and rejuvenating qualities of the minerals found in sea salt, you get relief from muscle cramps. It can also ease any stiffness and discomfort caused by muscle fatigue and tension.

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It lowers your body temperature when you have a fever -

This remedy works wonders. All you need to do is soak a cloth in cold water containing sea salt. When you apply the cloth, the heat gets transferred from the body to the cloth, and the electrolytes in the salt help maintain the electrolyte balance. This way, it lowers your body temperature.

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It can reduce acidity -

Sea salt is believed to help in alkalizing the cells of the body by facilitating the removal of excess acids through urination. So for people who follow the alkaline diet, it may help in maintaining the optimal acid-alkali ratio of the body.

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It can help with eye care -

If you suffer from puffiness around your eyes, consider using sea salt solution as a homemade remedy. Sea salt can help reduce dark circles and sagging bags under the eyes, while inducing a calming effect.

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It relieves sore throats -

If you're suffering from a sore throat, consider gargling with salt water. Salt water removes the water present in the inflamed tissues of the throat, which helps relieve the soreness.

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It’s a natural antiseptic agent -

Not only is sea salt a powerful antiseptic, it's also an antibiotic and antibacterial agent. This is why it's such a great ingredient for healing skin infections and conditions with bacterial growth.

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It's great for hydration -

You might not think that salt is good for hydration, but it's actually a necessity. Sodium maintains fluid balance in our bodies, which we often lose throughout the day. For this reason, sea salt is great for adding moisture back to our skin.

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It's a good home remedy for cracked heels -

If your heels are cracked, then you must try this home remedy. Just add some sea salt to a bucketful of warm water, and soak your feet. It will help soften your heels and remove the dead skin.

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It eases tonsillitis pain -

If you or your child are suffering with tonsillitis or enlarged adenoids, then you have to try salt-water gargling first. The high concentration of salt fluid will help combat the pain and reduce the swelling.

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It helps treat ingrown nails -

If ingrown nails are troubling you, then soak your feet in salt water. It will soften your nails and help heal the swelling caused due to ingrown nails. It will then become easier to clip it.

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It lifts your mood -

Sea air is filled with negative ions, which increases our happy hormone, serotonin. Getting into the water creates a meditative state, which changes the breathing pattern and slows down the heart rate.

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It's cheap and easy to find -

There's nothing more abundant than natural salt. It's found virtually everywhere, in its raw form, in skin care products, and for a great price.

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Culinary uses -

Sea salt is used in many cuisines across all cultures. And while it makes food extremely tasty, it should be consumed in appropriate quantities. Excessive intake may lead to many health ailments, such as high blood pressure.

Sources: (Organic Facts) (Woman & Home)

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