John F. Kennedy once said,
“All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea…we are going back from whence we came.”
All life evolved from the ocean, and just like the ocean, your blood and every cell in your body contain salt and water. Millions of years ago, the ocean’s salt water—untouched by humankind and pollution—had almost an identical content and ratio of minerals that exist in your body today. Both the ancient ocean and your body contain 84 minerals in the ideal ratio for optimal function.
Each mineral in your body performs essential roles, and the synergistic combination of all 84 forms the foundation for true health and well-being. However, depleted soils, unsustainable farming, and pesticides that block mineral uptake mean that vegetables, fruits, and animal products are no longer the complete mineral sources they once were.
The Problem with Modern Table Salt
Historically, people consumed mineral-rich salts. But the salt you add to your food today is very different. Common table salt contains just two minerals—sodium and chloride.
Not only does table salt lack the full mineral profile your body needs, but its structure and additives can actually harm health. It is refined at extremely high temperatures, which alter its chemical structure and bioavailability. It is chemically cleaned, bleached, and treated with anti-caking agents.
“Common table salt isn’t life-giving — it’s life-depleting.”
These agents, designed to prevent clumping, can also keep salt from dissolving properly in the body, leading to deposits in organs and tissues. Worse, the two most common anti-caking agents—sodium aluminosilicate and calcium aluminosilicate—are sources of aluminum, a heavy metal associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other health issues.
Instead of supporting health, refined table salt has been linked to high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, kidney stones, and ulcers. Your body must also use significant water reserves to metabolize it, contributing to chronic dehydration. Recognized as a toxin, table salt burdens detox organs like the liver and kidneys.
Why Avoiding Salt Isn’t the Answer
Given these risks, many people now avoid salt entirely or look for alternatives. But avoiding salt is not the answer.
“Every disease can be traced to a lack of minerals in the body.” – Linus Pauling, PhD
Sodium and potassium must remain in constant, dynamic balance so cells can exchange energy. Minerals are also vital to your blood and lymphatic fluids and critical for countless body functions, including muscular contraction, electrolyte balance, blood sugar regulation, and pH balance. You need the full spectrum of minerals — in a form your body can readily use.
Sea Salt: Not Always the Safer Choice
Many people now turn to sea salts, hoping for a healthier option. While some sea salts contain more minerals than table salt, they rarely offer the full complement your body requires. Their mineral ratios are not ideal, and studies show many can increase acidity and blood pressure.
Modern oceans are polluted, so sea salt can contain petrochemicals and heavy metals. Many sea salts are also refined in the same way as table salt.
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt: Nature’s Complete Mineral Source
There is good news. Recently rediscovered, Original Himalayan Crystal Salt is one of nature’s purest and most complete mineral sources. Formed 250 million years ago from ancient oceans, it contains all 84 minerals vital for human health—including sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, iron, zinc, and manganese—in their ideal ratios.
“Original Himalayan Crystal Salt contains 84 minerals in the perfect ratio for your body.”
These minerals exist in ionic form, meaning they are small enough to be absorbed directly into your cells, where they are most effective.
How to Use Himalayan Crystal Salt for Maximum Benefit
The best way to absorb these minerals is through a liquid form called sole (so-lay) — a super-saturated solution of Original Himalayan Crystal Salt in purified water.
In this form, minerals become charged ions that conduct energy between cells, supporting electrolyte balance, blood pressure, pH levels, digestion, and energy production.
Not All “Himalayan Salt” Is the Same
It is important to point out that not every pink salt is equal. Some are sourced from different regions in Pakistan, mined using dynamite, and have different mineral profiles with no clinical research on health benefits. It is not that one source is good and another is bad; it is rather a case of good, better, best and getting what you pay for.
Original Himalayan Crystal Salt is exclusively sourced from one specific location, using hand-mining, and to date, remains the only salt with verified structure, a full mineral profile, and published clinical research on its health benefits. In fact, Original Himalayan Crystal Salt has been the subject of several clinical trials and is featured in the book Water & Salt: The Essence of Life.
The easiest way to feel secure, knowing you have the true Original Himalayan Crystal Salt is to ask your supplier the following five questions:
- Do you have a certificate of origin confirming this comes from Pakistan and the Himalayas?
- A certificate of analysis proving the full spectrum of all 84 minerals in the ideal ratios for health?
- Structure analysis demonstrating the ideal bio-availability?
- Clinical research on your specific salt proving its health benefits?
- The Royal Seal verifying its source is the same mine researched in the book Water & Salt the Essence of Life?
