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Salt may be salt, but not all salt is the same. For example, So Well Fair Trade Gourmet Himalayan salt is rich with 84 minerals and is easily absorbed by the body. Other salts? Not so much! It is important to understand the differences and how Himalayan salt can help you.

Himalayan salt slabs are great for turning a basic appetizer into an unforgettable experience. After all, why use a plain ol’ serving tray when you can serve things on a dramatic-looking salt platter?

You may have heard the recent news that the AMA has publicly come out against excessive sodium consumption and salt in particular. Suddenly, the alternative health community is engaged in a whirlwind of debate on the topic. But wait, if salt is a major risk factor in heart and renal diseases, why is anyone upset?

In popular thought, disputing sodium’s link to high blood pressure is equivalent to questioning whether the earth is round. However, some experts now believe that salt will not raise blood pressure in everyone, just in people who are “salt sensitive.” Only 10 percent of the population is salt sensitive, according to BioMarkers by Professor William Evans and Dr. Irwin H. Rosenberg.

Let’s talk about high blood pressure first and what a person can do to reduce high blood pressure naturally without relying on prescription drugs or surgical procedures. As always, I’d like to urge you to work with a naturopathic physician anytime you read these articles and want to make changes in your own life. None of the information here should be construed as direct medical advice. You should always work with a qualified health professional, especially when dealing with potentially dangerous issues like high blood pressure.

Even if you’re not a gourmet chef, you can appreciate the work and talent that goes into a gourmet meal. There is a big difference between “eating” and “dining”, and if you have a gourmet palate, you’re probably always on the lookout for things that can take your food to the next level.

Ozone-generating devices are being marketed to the public as a solution to indoor quality problems. Ozone generators are available in three forms: in-duct units for central air systems, portable indoor units, and personal units that are worn on the body. They are promoted as effective “air purifiers”, especially to people sensitive to indoor air pollutants.