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Bath Salt Water Therapy
Water therapy is the combination of sea salts and water and is the basis of many powerful therapeutic
treatments. There are numerous types of Water Therapy administered at spas, ayurvedic and holistic
centers, and health clinics around the world. Sports therapy clinics use Hydrotherapy Baths to help
patients recover from joint and muscle injuries. Dermatologists are recommending Dead Sea Salt baths
for patients with psoriasis, eczema and other dry skin conditions. Estheticians emphasize the cleansing
properties of a sea salt bath to clean pores and to detoxify the body. Cancer patients use water therapy
to help deal with radiation treatments. There are even water therapies and therapeutic bath salts you
can use on a daily or weekly basis in your own home.
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, discovered the therapeutic qualities of seawater by noticing the
healing affects it had on the injured hands of fishermen. The seawater not only restricted infection risks,
but patients who followed treatments involving the use of seawater found that it also promoted pain
relief. It is now known that sea salt therapy is an effective treatment that assists in the rejuvenation of
the cells and also induces a healthy exchange of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water.
Water therapy is the combination of sea salts and water and is the basis of many powerful therapeutic
treatments. There are numerous types of Water Therapy administered at spas, ayurvedic and holistic
centers, and health clinics around the world. Sports therapy clinics use Hydrotherapy Baths to help
patients recover from joint and muscle injuries. Dermatologists are recommending Dead Sea Salt baths
for patients with psoriasis, eczema and other dry skin conditions. Estheticians emphasize the cleansing
properties of a sea salt bath to clean pores and to detoxify the body. Cancer patients use water therapy
to help deal with radiation treatments. There are even water therapies and therapeutic bath salts you
can use on a daily or weekly basis in your own home.
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, discovered the therapeutic qualities of seawater by noticing the
healing affects it had on the injured hands of fishermen. The seawater not only restricted infection risks,
but patients who followed treatments involving the use of seawater found that it also promoted pain
relief. It is now known that sea salt therapy is an effective treatment that assists in the rejuvenation of
the cells and also induces a healthy exchange of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water.
Dead Sea Salt
The beneficial effects of the Dead Sea Salts on the skin and their unique therapeutic and beautifying
powers have been recognized since ancient times. Cleopatra, considered the most beautiful woman in
the world, went to great expense to obtain exclusive rights over the Dead Sea area. At her command,
pharmaceutical and cosmetic factories were built near the Dead Sea. Their remains can still be seen
today at Ein Bokek and Ein Gedi.
The use of Dead Sea bath salts at home is an effective way to relax and absorb the minerals of the
Dead Sea. Research has proven the efficiency of Dead Sea bath salts in alleviating skin diseases such
as psoriasis, by treatment that can be administered at home by using about 2 lbs. for each bath. It is
also highly beneficial for relieving muscle tension or for simply relaxing and enjoying a rejuvenating
experience.
There’s nothing like a soak in a Dead Sea Salt bath. This practice was once relegated to high-end spas
and expensive skin clinics, but now therapeutic salt baths are becoming common practice in homes all
across America.
A Sea Salt bath provides a medium for deep relaxation, as well as a feast of minerals for the skin.
The beneficial effects of the Dead Sea Salts on the skin and their unique therapeutic and beautifying
powers have been recognized since ancient times. Cleopatra, considered the most beautiful woman in
the world, went to great expense to obtain exclusive rights over the Dead Sea area. At her command,
pharmaceutical and cosmetic factories were built near the Dead Sea. Their remains can still be seen
today at Ein Bokek and Ein Gedi.
The use of Dead Sea bath salts at home is an effective way to relax and absorb the minerals of the
Dead Sea. Research has proven the efficiency of Dead Sea bath salts in alleviating skin diseases such
as psoriasis, by treatment that can be administered at home by using about 2 lbs. for each bath. It is
also highly beneficial for relieving muscle tension or for simply relaxing and enjoying a rejuvenating
experience.
There’s nothing like a soak in a Dead Sea Salt bath. This practice was once relegated to high-end spas
and expensive skin clinics, but now therapeutic salt baths are becoming common practice in homes all
across America.
A Sea Salt bath provides a medium for deep relaxation, as well as a feast of minerals for the skin.
Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan Pink - bath salt is a pure, hand-mined salt found naturally deep inside the pristine Himalayan
Mountains. The high mineral crystals range in color from sheer white to varying shades of pink to deep
reds which indicates a beneficial amount of 84 trace elements and iron. The clean crystals are Food
Grade and the highest quality Himalayan salt available.
This 250 million year old, Jurassic era sea salt is known for its healing properties and is used by health
professionals, spas and individuals who are interested in utilizing natural products to heal the body and
relax the mind. For centuries, salts have been used as folk remedies for a variety of health issues.
Stimulating circulation, lowering blood pressure and removing toxins such as heavy metals from the
body are just a few of the many benefits of Himalayan Pink salt.
Himalayan Pink - bath salt is a pure, hand-mined salt found naturally deep inside the pristine Himalayan
Mountains. The high mineral crystals range in color from sheer white to varying shades of pink to deep
reds which indicates a beneficial amount of 84 trace elements and iron. The clean crystals are Food
Grade and the highest quality Himalayan salt available.
This 250 million year old, Jurassic era sea salt is known for its healing properties and is used by health
professionals, spas and individuals who are interested in utilizing natural products to heal the body and
relax the mind. For centuries, salts have been used as folk remedies for a variety of health issues.
Stimulating circulation, lowering blood pressure and removing toxins such as heavy metals from the
body are just a few of the many benefits of Himalayan Pink salt.
Organic Grey Salt
Certified organic bath salt. Harvested by hand from the island of Noirmoutier near Brittany, France.
For 1500 years, salt farmers have harvested the Noirmoutier Sea Salt. Harvesting the salt is a totally
natural cottage industry where the only ingredients are the sea, the sun, and man. Breton organic sea
salt from the Isle of Noirmoutier undergoes no treatment after harvesting. Neither washed, nor refined, it
keeps its essential nutrients vital to the human body. Salt farmers follow strict harvesting rules as
prescribed in the ABF specifications. (Agriculture Biologique FranÁaise- French Organic Farming) This
makes it worthy of having the ABF seal of approval.
Certified organic bath salt. Harvested by hand from the island of Noirmoutier near Brittany, France.
For 1500 years, salt farmers have harvested the Noirmoutier Sea Salt. Harvesting the salt is a totally
natural cottage industry where the only ingredients are the sea, the sun, and man. Breton organic sea
salt from the Isle of Noirmoutier undergoes no treatment after harvesting. Neither washed, nor refined, it
keeps its essential nutrients vital to the human body. Salt farmers follow strict harvesting rules as
prescribed in the ABF specifications. (Agriculture Biologique FranÁaise- French Organic Farming) This
makes it worthy of having the ABF seal of approval.
Traditional Bali Salt
Bali sea salts are famous for the ancient methods used to produce the crystals. The sea water is placed
in canal systems (made of tree trunks) for evaporation, which takes approximately one week. Then the
solid salt crystals are hand carried to a drying platform, housed in a grass hut, fueled by coconut husk
fire. The sea salt crystals are then sun-dried again, and the final product is displayed on the beach for
sale. Due to this traditional process, the texture of the salts will vary. The Bali salt crystals are a porous
and light weight crystal making them ideal for absorbing essential oils. They dissolve quickly in water
and have a pretty light grey color. The unique geometric shape of the crystals and the natural grey color
make this a great salt.
For the people of Bali, the Sea is considered revered and sacred water. It is very significant to Balinese
ceremonies and purification rituals. The sacred sea is believed to have the power to both purify and
sanctify.
Bali sea salts are famous for the ancient methods used to produce the crystals. The sea water is placed
in canal systems (made of tree trunks) for evaporation, which takes approximately one week. Then the
solid salt crystals are hand carried to a drying platform, housed in a grass hut, fueled by coconut husk
fire. The sea salt crystals are then sun-dried again, and the final product is displayed on the beach for
sale. Due to this traditional process, the texture of the salts will vary. The Bali salt crystals are a porous
and light weight crystal making them ideal for absorbing essential oils. They dissolve quickly in water
and have a pretty light grey color. The unique geometric shape of the crystals and the natural grey color
make this a great salt.
For the people of Bali, the Sea is considered revered and sacred water. It is very significant to Balinese
ceremonies and purification rituals. The sacred sea is believed to have the power to both purify and
sanctify.
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Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt relieves stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural
stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of
serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.
While increasing your magnesium levels, Epsom salt also delivers sulfates, which are extremely difficult
to get through food but which readily absorb through the skin. Medical research indicates sulfates are
needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the
digestive tract. Sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify
the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants.
Epsom Salt relieves stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural
stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of
serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.
While increasing your magnesium levels, Epsom salt also delivers sulfates, which are extremely difficult
to get through food but which readily absorb through the skin. Medical research indicates sulfates are
needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the
digestive tract. Sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify
the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants.
Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combatting stress and fluid
retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water
retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body,
helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides
act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this
in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high quality sea salt
could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.
Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts. One such study was
conducted by Dr. I. Machtey 1 on 103 patients suffering from osteoarthritis and tendinitis. Patients were
either treated with baths of 7.5%, 2% or 0.5% Dead Sea salt concentration. Improvement was found
after as little as 1 week of treatment for those treated with 7.5% or 2% salt baths. By the study's end,
80% of the patients reported less pain; 70% experienced improved mobility and 60% were able to
decrease their use of analgesics. Dr. J. Arndt 2 studied the effect of Dead Sea salt baths on psoriasis.
Fifty patients were treated for 3 - 4 weeks, with 3 - 4 baths per week. In as little as 1 week, many patients
treated with a 10% salt concentration in their baths experienced marked improvement. This improvement
included relief from itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. Treatment with Dead Sea Salts is not
associated with any side effects.
retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water
retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body,
helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides
act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this
in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high quality sea salt
could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.
Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts. One such study was
conducted by Dr. I. Machtey 1 on 103 patients suffering from osteoarthritis and tendinitis. Patients were
either treated with baths of 7.5%, 2% or 0.5% Dead Sea salt concentration. Improvement was found
after as little as 1 week of treatment for those treated with 7.5% or 2% salt baths. By the study's end,
80% of the patients reported less pain; 70% experienced improved mobility and 60% were able to
decrease their use of analgesics. Dr. J. Arndt 2 studied the effect of Dead Sea salt baths on psoriasis.
Fifty patients were treated for 3 - 4 weeks, with 3 - 4 baths per week. In as little as 1 week, many patients
treated with a 10% salt concentration in their baths experienced marked improvement. This improvement
included relief from itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. Treatment with Dead Sea Salts is not
associated with any side effects.
The Benefits of Dead Sea Salt
by Amy K. McNulty, Ph.D.
The waters of the Dead Sea have been renowned for their therapeutic effects since ancient times. Two thousand years
ago, Flavius wrote that the salts from the Dead Sea heal the human body.
The waters from the Dead Sea are unique in that they contain 27% of various salts as compared to 3% in normal sea
water. Further, while sodium accounts for approximately 80% of the salt content of normal sea water, it comprises much
less of the salt total in water from the Dead Sea. The balance of the salts in Dead Sea water are magnesium,
potassium, calcium chloride and bromides.
Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combatting stress and fluid retention, slowing
skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and
strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral
to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important
for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high
quality sea salt could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.
Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts. One such study was conducted by Dr.
I. Machtey 1 on 103 patients suffering from osteoarthritis and tendinitis. Patients were either treated with baths of 7.5%,
2% or 0.5% Dead Sea salt concentration. Improvement was found after as little as 1 week of treatment for those treated
with 7.5% or 2% salt baths. By the study's end, 80% of the patients reported less pain; 70% experienced improved
mobility and 60% were able to decrease their use of analgesics. Dr. J. Arndt 2 studied the effect of Dead Sea salt baths
on psoriasis. Fifty patients were treated for 3 - 4 weeks, with 3 - 4 baths per week. In as little as 1 week, many patients
treated with a 10% salt concentration in their baths experienced marked improvement. This improvement included relief
from itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. Treatment with Dead Sea Salts is not associated with any side
effects.
1. Machtey, Dr. I. 1982, Dead Sea Balneotherapy in Osteoarthritis, Proc. International Seminar on Treatment of
Rheumatic Diseases.
2. Arndt, Dr. J. 1982, Salt from the Promised Land Helps Psoriasis Patients, Arztliche Praxis, 34(48).
by Amy K. McNulty, Ph.D.
The waters of the Dead Sea have been renowned for their therapeutic effects since ancient times. Two thousand years
ago, Flavius wrote that the salts from the Dead Sea heal the human body.
The waters from the Dead Sea are unique in that they contain 27% of various salts as compared to 3% in normal sea
water. Further, while sodium accounts for approximately 80% of the salt content of normal sea water, it comprises much
less of the salt total in water from the Dead Sea. The balance of the salts in Dead Sea water are magnesium,
potassium, calcium chloride and bromides.
Why are these types of salts beneficial? Magnesium is important for both combatting stress and fluid retention, slowing
skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and
strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral
to replenish following intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important
for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is important for immune system function). So we can see that bathing in high
quality sea salt could replenish the minerals which are critical to our skin metabolism.
Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts. One such study was conducted by Dr.
I. Machtey 1 on 103 patients suffering from osteoarthritis and tendinitis. Patients were either treated with baths of 7.5%,
2% or 0.5% Dead Sea salt concentration. Improvement was found after as little as 1 week of treatment for those treated
with 7.5% or 2% salt baths. By the study's end, 80% of the patients reported less pain; 70% experienced improved
mobility and 60% were able to decrease their use of analgesics. Dr. J. Arndt 2 studied the effect of Dead Sea salt baths
on psoriasis. Fifty patients were treated for 3 - 4 weeks, with 3 - 4 baths per week. In as little as 1 week, many patients
treated with a 10% salt concentration in their baths experienced marked improvement. This improvement included relief
from itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. Treatment with Dead Sea Salts is not associated with any side
effects.
1. Machtey, Dr. I. 1982, Dead Sea Balneotherapy in Osteoarthritis, Proc. International Seminar on Treatment of
Rheumatic Diseases.
2. Arndt, Dr. J. 1982, Salt from the Promised Land Helps Psoriasis Patients, Arztliche Praxis, 34(48).