· Salt is a strong natural antihistamine
· Salt is vital for the kidneys to clear excess acidity and pass the acidity into the urine
· Salt is essential in the treatment of emotional and affective disorders
· Salt is most effective in stabilizing irregular heartbeats and contrary to the misconception that it causes high blood pressure, it is actually essential for the regulation of blood pressure – in conjunction with water
· A low-salt diet with high water intake will, in some people, actually cause the blood pressure to rise
· One or two glasses of water and some salt – a little of it on the tongue – will quickly and effectively quiet a racing and "thumping" heart. And in the long run, will reduce blood pressure, and cure breathlessness
· Salt is vital for sleep regulation
· Salt is a vitally needed element in the treatment of diabetics. It helps balance the sugar levels in the blood and reduces the need for insulin
· Salt is vital for the absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract
· Salt is vital for clearing the lungs of mucus plugs and sticky phlegm, particularly in asthma, emphysema and cystic fibrosis sufferers
· Salt on the tongue will stop persistent dry coughs
· Salt is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps
· Salt is vital for the prevention of gout and gouty arthritis
· Salt is vital in preventing excess saliva production to the point that it flows out of the mouth during sleep
· Osteoporosis, in a major way, is the result of salt and water shortage in the body
· Salt is absolutely vital to making the structure of bones firm
· Salt is vital for reducing a double chin
· Salt is vital for maintaining sexuality and libido · Salt taken before exercise will increase the lung's capacity to breath, and it will also decrease excess sweating
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