Health benefits of Sendha Namak (Rock Salt)

Boosts Immune System
It Naturally helps you to build up a strong immune system & fight from diseases.

Alkalizing Effect – Anti Acidic Properties
Rock salt has an alkalizing effect on the body, as it has not been exposed to high heat and stripped of its minerals, nor does it have any harmful man-made ingredients artificially added to it. Thus it can help you to prevent and reverse high levels of acidity.
Helps in Weight Loss
Believe it or not, but Rock salt can also help you in loosing weight. It helps the body to create digestive juices so that the foods you eat are digested faster.

Skin Benefits
Use of rock salt while bathing can help you to relieve dry and itchy skin as well as serious skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. The bath naturally opens up the pores, improves circulation in the skin and hydrates the tissues so that your skin can heal.

Good for Patients suffering from Asthma
Rock salt is very effective in reducing inflammation in the respiratory system. Thus the production of phlegm is slowed down so that you can breathe easier again. Many people sprinkle Rock salt on the tongue. It helps them in breathing. It has almost the same effect as of a nasal inhaler. But the best thing about Rock salt is that it has no side effects when taken in moderate quantities.

Good for your heart.
Rock salt can help in reducing high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and help to regulate an irregular heartbeat. Thus Rock salt can help to prevent atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.

Diabetes
Rock salt can help to reduce the need for insulin by helping to maintain proper sugar levels in the body. Thus the salt is an essential part of the diet if you are diabetic, or at risk for the disease.

Osteoporosis
Just over 1/4 of the amount of salt that is in the body is stored in the bones, where it helps to keep them strong. When the body lacks salt and water it begins to draw the sodium from the bones, which then eventually can lead to osteoporosis. Thus by drinking plenty of water and consuming salt in moderation you can prevent osteoporosis.

Muscle Spasms & Cramps
Potassium is essential for helping the muscles to function properly. Rock salt not only contains small amounts of potassium, but it also helps the body to absorb it better as compared to other foods. Thus it is very effective in helping to prevent muscle pains, spasms and cramps.

Depression
Rock salt also has shown to be effective in treating various types of depression. The salt helps to preserve two essential hormones in the body that help you to better deal with stress. These hormones are serotonin and melatonin, which help you to feel good, and relax and sleep better at night.