Nutrient-rich, unrefined, non-processed salt does wonders for the body. This is just a short list according to kaleuniversity.org of the by-product of using non-refined salts in your cooking:
Himalayan salt
Food absorption
Proper mineral balance in food and water (from salt/trace minerals) helps the body absorb and assimilate food and water better.
Cell Cleansing
The negatively charged ions in real salt and the trace mineral concentration let it cross into cells and pull toxins from them.
Blood Pressure
Real salt actually helps regulate blood pressure (not raise it) when taken in the correct amounts.
Heart Health
The negative ions in real salt help stabilise an irregular heart beat and support electro-chemical reactions in the body.
pH Balance
The alkalising effects of real salt help balance the body’s pH.
Blood Sugar
Proper mineral balance from real salt helps increase insulin sensitivity and has even been shown helpful in patients with diabetes. (Note: It is especially helpful with type II diabetes, and while Type I diabetes cannot be reversed, it helps nutrient assimilation and other health factors in patients with Type I diabetes as well)
Allergies
Some evidence shows that real salt dissolved in warm water is an effective natural antihistamine.
Asthma and Sinus Trouble
Some patients experience asthma and sinus relief from taking salt internally and from using a salt inhaler. Salt can also be helpful in clearing up excess mucous and phlegm.
Improved sleep
Balancing the trace minerals in the body is supportive of hormone processes and can improve sleep quality and duration.
Reproductive Health
By supporting natural hormone function, real salt is also supportive of natural fertility and can improve reproductive health in both men and women.
Cellulite
There is some evidence that cellulite is lessened by proper intake of regular salt. (I’ve seen this personally)
Cell Communication
Its pH and ion concentration help improve chemical communication between cells.
Muscle Cramps/Tension
The trace minerals and pH in real salt help alleviate muscle cramps. This is one reason that you often see athletes soak in salt water/epsom salt baths.
Bone Health
Over 1/4 of the body’s salt is in the bones. When sodium and trace mineral stores are not high enough in the body, it can pull salt from the bones to keep the rest of the body functioning. This can be a tremendous factor in osteoporosis.
Adrenal and Thyroid Health
The pH and trace minerals in salt are extremely important for proper adrenal and thyroid function. If you suffer from problems with either of these glands, increasing salt consumption can greatly help improve symptoms.
Nerve function
The electrical properties in real salt help support proper nerve function and communication throughout the body.
Water Content of Body
Just as an IV must be in the proper electrolyte concentration to be absorbed, the trace mineral in real salt help the body naturally regulate the amount of water and trace minerals it needs.
Sexual Health
The same hormone-supporting properties of salt make it supportive of healthy libido and sexual function
Digestive Health
When consumed with water, real salt can help optimise the environment in the digestive system and increase stomach acid. This makes it helpful in dealing with digestive disorders, heartburn and other digestive problems. Though not scientifically studied, there are cases of doctors helping or eliminating conditions in their patients with the use of real salt and water, including: arthritis, lyme disease, hypertension, neurological disorders, skin issues.
Eczema and Psoriasis
The same helpful properties in real salt make it helpful both internally and externally for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Oral Health
The trace minerals in salt can be helpful for oral health and for re mineralising teeth. Swishing with a salt water mixture daily can help improve oral health.
So, the next time you’re running low on salt; go for the premium stuff. It’s a great investment that yields a life-time of health benefits!
http://kaleuniversity.org/55230-savory-guide-dos-donts-salt/