Salt is an essential mineral for the body; it is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body and it is vital in order to maintain the electrolyte balance -sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium. These minerals help maintain the balance of fluids. When we sweat, we lose water and electrolyte. The importance of salt in our body is extremely important for the body to function properly. It cures iron deficiency, treatment of diabetes control, muscle cramps; it improves circulation health and it determines the blood pressure of the body and has an impact on cardiovascular health; salt if essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body; it is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the organs (Organic facts). The minerals found in electrolytes are, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. The misinformation concerning salt has led us to go the direction of dehydration of the cells. Certain diseases are the results of low sodium. The body craves salt when there is a need for it. One can die of heart attack or stroke for lack of minerals. Salt is a mineral; and as a mineral it has its place and function in our body. There are several kinds of salt, as Himalaya salt, Celtic salt, table salt, sea salt, black salt. The body cannot function without the essential for life- salt. The benefits of salt in the body are many. It is a reason for concerning when we are told not to eat salt. The problem of imbalance of minerals in the body will lead it to many diseases in relationship with the circulation, kidneys and heart.
The uses of salt are many, too. It serves as a food preservative, seasoning of food; it makes it to taste delicious, for it enhances the taste of food. Without it, food would be tasteless. Insipid foods are not well tolerated. The digestion system is happier when there is salt in the food. Salt is also a cleaner and an odor controller. Salt can be medicinal in soar throats in case of colds. There are many other uses of salt, confirming the need for our consumption of salts. There are several types of salt: table salt- refined salt; kosher salt; sea salt evaporated from sea water; Black salt from volcanic rock, rich in a variety of minerals as in calcium, magnesium and iron; Celtic salt. Salts are a fountain of wellbeing inside out. It cleans and preserves. YAHSHUA said, You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltness be restores? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men (Matt. 5:13). He said that after teaching about the beatitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit; blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted; blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth; blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied; blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God; blessed are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God; blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account. Be glad and supremely joyful, for your reward in heaven is great (Matt. 5:3-12).
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