Tag: Salt

The modern diet today has a lot of processed, packaged and GM foods, There are certain ingredients that can cause several health disorders lurking in today's diet. Refined sugar and salt are found in almost every food item and are known risk factors for diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Similarly, soyabeans, additives, trans fats and GMO's are proven to be unsafe for human consumption.

Atopic dermatitis is severe eczema with symptoms like dry, scaly skin, redness, itching, rashes, etc. Dry skin, extreme weather conditions, stress, infections, etc are some of its triggers. Medically, it is often treated with creams, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and phototherapy. Taking care of the skin, managing stress, wearing loose cotton clothes, trying sea salt baths, and using lavender are some home remedies that may help.

An expecting mother should consume an adequate amount of salt during pregnancy inorder to avoid sodium deficiency from developing. Studies have proved that having too much or too little salt during pregnancy can lead to compromised heart and renal function in the newborn. Salt intake should be in moderation and excess intake of table salt should be avoided

Salt water has antimicrobial properties which help it disinfect skin and clean minor wounds. It can exfoliate skin as well. Salt water works well as a natural deodorizer due to its antimicrobial properties. Dead sea saltwater, which is rich in magnesium salts, can improve atopic dry skin. Having a saltwater bath prior to phototherapy can help treat psoriasis more effectively. A dab of saltwater followed by tea tree oil may also help tackle pimples.

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There is no simpler seasoning or a more valuable ingredient than salt for any delicacy. Most of us have replaced table salt with natural sea salt as it contains highly beneficial trace minerals and nutrients. However, natural sea salt isn't all that good either. New research indicates that rampant plastic pollution of oceans has led to the contamination of sea salt with microplastics that could affect your health.

The liver is a vital organ, and performs many crucial functions for the body. It isn’t just responsible for producing proteins, cholesterol and bile, it...

As you get older, bones weaken and become more prone to injury. To avoid speeding up bone loss, avoid high-salt foods, soda, and lots of coffee. These foods increase calcium urinary excretion and makes it easy for bones to deteriorate. Lack of sleep and drinking too much alcohol will also throw off the balance of bone-forming cells. Smoking cigarettes makes it hard for bones to repair, but exercise is the best way to maintain bone density.

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Beach waves can be recreated at home with DIY hair spray. Start with sea salt, a magnesium-rich ingredient that creates tousled waves by absorbing moisture. Hydrate and avoid dryness by adding coconut oil. Essential oils can be used to add a scent, while Epsom salt can be used to absorb excess oil. For subtle highlights, lemon juice will provide natural bleaching properties. Combine everything in warm water and shake well before using.

By now, you would’ve noticed a common theme of eliminating specific food items. When it comes to nutrition and elimination, you need to know about a couple of food additives that are in the spotlight quite often – salt and sugar. Any food is healthy if consumed in moderation, and this applies to sugar and salt consumption as well. But, which one’s worse for your body? Let’s find out!

Swollen legs happen to be one of the many changes brought on by pregnancy. And, they're caused by fluid retention. A few steps can help you manage this problem. Reduce your sodium intake and stay hydrated. Incorporate foods rich in Vitamins A, B, C, E, and iron in your diet. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Rest often with your feet elevated. Ditch processed food and eat whole grains. Lastly, try massages, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture.

Belly button lint forms when abdominal hair traps fibers from cotton clothes. It also collects dead skin cells, oil, bacteria, and dirt. This can get smelly if you don't practice good hygiene. Have a cut or damaged skin? Watch out for a stinky bacterial or yeast infection. An inflamed sebaceous cyst in or around the navel may also cause odor. To clean belly button lint, gently use warm salt water, coconut oil, or diluted tea tree oil.

There are some medical conditions or lifestyle factors that can deplete sodium levels. These include doing marathon-level intense workouts, living in hot climates, and sweating profusely. Taking diuretics can also be a factor. Medical conditions such as adrenal dysfunction and salt-losing nephropathy are also factors that cause sodium deficiencies. Choose natural salts over table salt and add them to healthy foods like brown rice or steamed veggies.

Everyone knows that French Fries aren’t great for health. But have you ever stopped to think just how bad they really are? Now however,...