Himalayan Crystal Salt

 About Sole (so-lay)

We are pleased to announce our new First Aid from the Earth book and first aid kits!

For many of us, we are hearing daily about all the natural things in this world that is good for us. There is at least one new article every day telling us about another benefit we didn’t know existed. For someone who is new to the natural world, this information can be confusing and a bit scary. I know when my son was diagnosed with autism in 2008 I was overwhelmed. Where to start? What do I try? How do I use it? The questions seemed to never end. As a parent of eight children I thought I had cornered the market on raising kids and treating all those pesky little illness and sniffles. But in light of my son’s diagnosis, everything in our conventional medicine cabinet had to be thrown away. It was as if someone had tied both hands behind my back, but wanted me to still fix the problem. So I did what I think any parent would do…we googled everything! I spent countless hours on the computer and digging through books that I must have spent a fortune on trying to get a handle on this new world I was thrown into.

I have learned a lot in the past six years and have not only helped my own children but countless others as well. Friends and family call me constantly asking me for advice on how to treat everything from allergies, distended bellies, autism, and ADHD, to chronic conditions such as lymes disease and fatigue. As a mother of eight I am very conscientious of money and try to find the best possible solution for the least amount of money; being careful not to sacrifice quantity for quality. The result of my research and experience has led me to write my first book on these natural remedies using only three items, or variations of them. Pink Himalayan salt, bentonite clay, and oxidative therapies like food grade hydrogen peroxide or MMS, have become invaluable to our medicine cabinet. Whether it’s an emergency or an illness, these three items have been at the front of our defense. The number of uses for these three items is unlimited. 

In an effort to help others who are either new to the natural world or those who want to have a first aid kit that is useful and contains all the information and materials needed, I created the First Aid from the Earth book and first aid kit. This book is easy to read and comes with information on each natural remedy as well as how to use it, how it works, and what it is good for. It includes an indexed list of common ailments and injuries and what is recommended for each one. In addition to the book I have put together a first aid kit using the items listed in the book. This kit is a must have for any natural home as well as for any emergency or preparedness kit.

I have researched each ingredient to find the best, cleanest sources for each. Not all Himalayan salts or bentonite clays are created equal for example. I had researched the Himalayan salts before settling on a distributor that had a good, clean, original source of Himalayan salt. I contacted just about every bentonite clay company I could find and requested samples from each one to verify that I had already chosen the best possible source. I was shocked to say the least when the other company’s clay did absolutely nothing! When you use a good source of bentonite clay you can actually feel the clay pulling the toxins out of the skin. Sadly, none of the other brands of clay allowed me to feel them working. My point is, just because you have the name of something recommended does not mean that you will find a good source or know the difference when you do if you haven’t tried them all. 

First Aid from the Earth is available in two sizes; pocket size (4×6) so that you can carry it just about anywhere you go and desk size (6×9) for those who want to leave it at home and want a slightly larger format.  Each First Aid from the Earth kit comes with a pocket size copy of the book as well as Himalayan salt, salt products made from Himalayan salt like eye drops and saline wash, bentonite clay, MMS, castile soap, and first aid supplies. Each kit is contained in a plastic, waterproof, container that is lockable should you choose to do so if you have little ones around. It is a must have for every home. Every solution listed in the book is contained in the kit (with the exception of salt lamps) so you do not have to look for anything to successfully use the book. My goal was to convey as much information as I could, in the easiest to read format, and provide all the items necessary to do so. You can purchase the book and/or kit at our website listed below.  I am working on an advanced book and kit for those of you who want to incorporate other modalities, such as homeopathics and essential oils, and it will also be available soon.           

Visit www.bestpinksalt.com to order your First Aid from the Earth book & kit!

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For some of us, the world of infrared, ions, and amethyst is beyond our comprehension. It sounds like something from a science fiction movie. But for those of us familiar with them and what they can do, we know that life changes by their very existence. So let’s bring it down to the basics and build from there. Many of us have heard of or are familiar with the term infrared. While researching the effects of heat on the seven colors, they found that temperature rises when the color changes from purple towards red and beyond. This light with heat is called long wave infrared rays. These infrared rays have three important characteristics. First, they produce a radiation similar to the way the sun light does, but in a healthy, healing way. Second, it has the ability to penetrate deeply into the body from the inside out. And third, is the rays resonance and absorption. Similar to the concept of when you touch a bell with your finger, an inherent number of vibrations will occur. These rays act as the vibrations ringing the bells within your body to strengthen molecules and increase energy.

Considering our bodies are made up of like 80% water, these long wave infrared rays not only warm our body, but also stimulate bodily functions. By increasing the body temperature using infrared rays, they penetrate deeply into the skin stimulating the elimination of waste materials through the pores, beginning with carbon dioxide. Materials such as nitrogen, uric acid, and chlorine are removed from the body through perspiration, which are known causes of problems such as kidney infections. This process increases blood circulation helping to cure things like hangovers, fatigue, and joint pain. These rays penetrate approximately 14-15 cm into the body, benefiting not only the muscles on the surface, but the blood vessels, lymph glands, and nerves deep down inside the body. It is believed that the long wave infrared ray improves blood circulation and metabolism which reduces the symptoms of senility by 60% making it a very good choice for treatment of mental disease. It is also known that cancers cells will be destroyed in the temperature range of 104°C to 109°C while healthy cell continue to thrive and multiply. This cancer treatment is caller hyperthermia and is very effective in treating all kinds of cancers in a non-invasive way.

Negative ions are particles in the air that have an extra electron. They are plentiful near large quantities of moving water, such as rainstorms, waterfalls, or the ocean, as well as through the use of Himalayan salt lamps. These particles tend to donate their extra election, which improves the quality of the air and provides energy to the human body. The human body is made up of billions of cells. The function of the entire cell is normalized if there are enough negative ions both inside and outside the cell. The reverse is also true. If there are not enough negative ions inside and outside the cells, conditions such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebral apoplexy, anemia, allergies, infirmity, shoulder pain, lumbago, rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches, constipation, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, kidney issues, unbalanced autonomic nervous system, insomnia, and cancer develops.

Through research conducted by Dr. Tanaka of Japan, it has been discovered that negative ions introduced to the body the salt in the blood increases and purifies the blood. It was also discovered that as the negative ions in the body increase cell function is activated. This causes the nutrition to be fully absorbed, waste material to be eliminated, and metabolism is increased, reviving the function of the cells. It also increases the Gamma Globulin in the blood which in turn increases your immunity. Dr. Tanaka also found that negative ions control the balance of the autonomic nervous system between insulin and adrenal function.

Amethyst has been thought to calm and clear the mind for thousands of years, across many cultures.  The healing powers of Amethyst date back as far as the ancient Greeks who believed that it protected a person from the intoxicating effects of alcohol. The healing power of Amethyst has been used to treat toothaches, skeletal discomforts, posture, and bone and joint related sicknesses. It has also been known to treat problems within the stomach, digestive tract, the heart, hearing, the central nervous system, convulsions, various types of blood disease, and helps to balance blood sugar. It has also been found to help with better sleep and has been deemed “nature’s tranquilizer.” On the other hand, it has also been known to enhance mental strength, stability, and vigor.

The two components of far infrared rays and negative ions, are transferred through Amethyst Quartz channels which cover the entire surface of the BioMat. Amethyst Quartz is one of nature’s Super Conductor which offers a steady, powerful delivery of the far infrared rays and a high vibrational frequency into the body. Amethyst Quartz is also known to be a powerful detoxifier which assists the body to combat addictions like alcohol, food and substance abuse. It helps expel toxic residues and the effects of hangovers. It also produces naturally occurring far infrared rays.

The BioMat comes in various sizes and is simple to use. They even have pet BioMats and waterproof covers! Simply plug in the mat, turn it to your preferred setting and relax. I recommend that you start slowly and build up to more time and higher temperatures on the BioMat. Starting slowly will help prevent excessive detoxification and potential discomfort. Sessions on the mat may vary in length from 30 minutes to overnight. You can also induce therapeutic sweats from 30 minutes to an hour. The amount of time you stay on the BioMat is a personal preference.Always drink plenty of water before and after your BioMat session as Far Infrared Therapy is very dehydrating, and you are burning calories the whole time you are on the mat. The benefits are cumulative, so the more you use the BioMat, the more benefits you will experience. Preheating your mat for 15-20 minutes prior to use is recommended for best results. Enhance your benefits and rehydrate with healthy minerals by drinking 1 tsp of sole with a glass of water before starting your BioMat session. (For more on sole and the benefits of pink Himalayan salt see the website www.bestpinksalt.com)

With a treatment so easy to use for so many ailments and illnesses, it is amazing that the BioMat is not in every household. Our family absolutely loves the BioMat. It’s not only great for home use but also in places like the doctor’s office, chiropractors, physical therapists, waiting rooms, aroma therapists, massage therapists, and spas. Have a long commute to work or travel often? Spend long hours at the office? You can even use the BioMat while driving in the car or sitting at the office! Since it is a registered medical device it even makes it an option for people suffering from pain and injuries due to automobile accidents and insurance companies have covered the cost of the mat! With the amazing benefits of the mat and the easy of portability, the BioMat is a must have for every household and you can take it with you wherever you go. Visit our website for more information and to purchase your own BioMat. You can even take advantage of no payments and no interest for six months, or spreading the payments out over six months interest free for orders over $100 on our site making it affordable for almost any household.

Visit www.bestpinksalt.com to order your BioMat.

As required…here’s all the legal stuff we have to say. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It does not prescribe any diagnosis or treatment and only claims the statements in the medical device listing of the FDA’s regulations. Specific medical advice should be obtained from a licensed health care practitioner. Any information and personal testimonies about this device does not reflect any medical claims. For educational purposes only.  Information taken from Ions & Infrared Rays by DJ.I. Self Healing Foundation, Richway International, and BioMat Network materials.

It’s about that time when most of us want to become a reptile and shed our skin hoping for a newer, moister covering.  But since that is not an option, I’ll settle for the next best thing…let’s move to the tropics! No? Okay, lucky for you there is a much cheaper option to alleviate that dry, itchy skin that attacks us in the cold winter months. But first, let’s tackle the question of why is my skin dry and itchy in the winter. When the temperature drops we all run to our trusting thermostat and turn on the heat to a nice toasty climate.  However, unless you paid for a top of the line system that has a high end humidifier built into the house that you can adjust, your toasty climate is going to dry out your skin.  All that dry, forced heat is like setting the hair dryer on low and running it for the majority of the day.  The air would turn dry by sucking all the moisture out of the air. This same concept is responsible for our dry, itchy skin in the winter.

But don’t forget that we also go outside in the cold, frigid air. We subject our skin to thermal shock by being all nice and toasty and then heading outside.  We all know what happens to glass when it is exposed to thermal shock right?  It cracks.  So why would our skin not react in the same manner?  It cracks and chaps and causes all kinds of discomfort.  By protecting ourselves from hypothermia and heading out into the cold, we are drying out and cracking our skin which can cause serious problems for some and minor irritation for others.  The solution is the same no matter what degree of dry, itchy skin you suffer from.

So what’s the solution?

Pure Himalayan Crystal Salt contains miraculous healing properties for both our environment and our bodies. A sole bath, contrary to a normal bath, allows salt to be stored in the upper layer of the skin and binds water.  This is why a sole bath is good for dry skin problems.  By rehydrating the skin, you will alleviate the dry, itchiness you are suffering from.  Why isn’t just taking a shower everyday enough?  Because once you dry off, your skin has lost its source of moisture.  By taking a sole bath, your skin has stored moisture that it can use to help combat the dry air.

I remember being at a festival in Virginia Beach.  I was standing in my tent selling my salt when a young mother strolled by with her son who could not have been more than two years old.  I remember it vividly as I felt such sadness for that toddler.  He was covered from head to toe, every inch, with one of the most horrible cases of eczema I had ever seen.  The mother had asked about a sign I had displayed saying the salt was good for eczema and wanted to know if it was something that could help her son.  Of course I immediately started telling her all the wonderful things it could do for her son to alleviate what I could only imagine must be a painful quality of life.  She was very interested in what I had to say and ask for some information to take with her.  She didn’t have the money to purchase the salt for her son, but wanted to get the information so when she did get money she could try it.  I’m a pretty good judge of character and could tell she was being genuine.

Not wanting to see the child suffer one more day, I placed a couple of salt rocks in a bag for her along with the brochure and told her to just take it and try it.  She was so thankful and I could tell she was excited that she may be able to provide some relief for her son.  About a week later I received an order on my website for 30 of those salt rocks.  In the comments section was a testimony from the grandmother of that little boy.  Her daughter had taken her son home and put him in a salt bath.  (She was able to give him four salt baths with the amount of salt I had given her.)  Her son’s skin improved so much that she was telling her mother about this amazing new bath that provided such relief but she just didn’t have the finances to continue it.  The grandmother was so excited that her grandson was getting better that she started purchasing the salt and having it shipped to him on a regular basis.  Those two little salt rocks changed that little boy’s life in a drastic way.

You may be thinking, but I’m not that bad and it’s only mildly irritating.  That’s okay too because taking a salt bath can not only take that mild irritation away, but also help relax, detox and restore health to your skin and body.  Don’t reach for the lotion bottle and slather you body in some chemical that will clog all your pores and prevent your skin from breathing.  (You did know that your skin is a living, breathing organism right?  It is a vital organ in your body that plays an important part; a part that is severely limited with the use of lotions and creams.  Not to mention all the chemicals you will absorb through your skin into your body.  So keep it simple…take a sole bath to renew and rejuvenate your skin to its intend health and glory.

How to Prepare a Sole or Salt Bath

To prepare a sole (salt) bath you should use natural, untreated Himalayan crystal salt.  For an average bathtub, approximately 28-gallon capacity, you would need 2.35 pounds of crystal salt.  If your tub has a larger capacity, you would need more salt, 1.28 ounces of salt per gallon of water.  (You can also take a salt bath using less salt and still benefit from its healing properties, but the effect will be milder and results might take longer to appear.)  Our kids bathtubs are just standard tubs and I use about 1 cup to 1 ½ cups of salt per bath depending on their needs.

Pour the salt into the tub and add enough water to cover it.  The salt should dissolve in about 10-15 minutes.  (If using a salt stone, simply remove the remainder of the stone and place it on a soap dish for future use.) Finish filling your bathtub with water at approximately 98.6°F, our normal body temperature.  This is important, as the body must not sacrifice its own energy to balance out the temperature. If you are looking to detox with a sauna effect, then by all means turn up the temperature.  A hot, salt bath is a wonderful detox!

You should soak between 15-30 minutes.  Don’t soak longer than 30 minutes or you will start to absorb the toxins back in through the skin.  Do not share a sole bath with others as you can absorb their toxins in through your skin.  Do not shower off, simply air dry or pat dry with a towel.  For our young ones we showered them first, then filled up the tub, added the salt, and allowed them to play for 40-45 minutes.

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Water is important to our bodies for so many reasons:

• It’s the what the majority of our cells are made up of
• It makes up a big portion of our blood and lymphatic system
• It transports nutrients and oxygen to different cells and carries waste out of the body
• It helps flush out toxins through the kidneys
• It helps regulate body temperature

So if water is so important to proper body function, then it is safe to assume that water quality would be important as well. Tap water is full of thousands of contaminants. Mercury, pharmaceuticals, gasoline additives, herbicides and pesticides, VOCs and disinfectant by-products, chorine, chloramine, fluoride, lead, asbestos…all these contaminants wreak havoc on our bodies and upset our homeostasis. Image your veins and arteries are subway system. Drinking and bathing in tap water is like riding the subway in New York City during rush hour. With the subway so clogged, how do you expect your body to even begin to eliminate toxins or carry nutrients where they need to go? The answer is it can’t. Not to mention these chemicals are known carcinogens, endocrine-disrupting, can cause birth defects, and neurological damage just to name a few.

Whether you have city water or well water, your water is contaminated by hundreds of chemicals. Even bottled water isn’t safe. First, it contains numerous chemicals that leach into the water from the plastic bottles, even if it advertises that it is BPA free. Second, the water is less regulated than tap water. Municipalities have stricter regulations than bottled water companies do. So here are a few affordable alternatives to clean up your water. Berkey and Austin Springs filtration systems are top notch at removing contaminates from your water supply.

Drinking Water

The first step to providing your body with healthy drinking water is to purchase a reliable filter system. There are several different options for all different budgets. Berkey water systems come in a variety of sizes, use no electricity, and on average, you can get years of use out of one set of filters. Simply pour your tap water, or any water for that matter, into your Berkey and it will filter out the contaminants. Berkey systems are portable and can be filled with water from outdoor sources and still give reliable, clean drinking water. Austin Springs also has several choices for various budgets. Choose from either counter top units or undercounter units, the systems are reasonably priced and contain good, quality filtration systems.

Shower Filtration

You may ask why you would need a filter in the shower. After all, you don’t drink the shower water. Most people don’t know that you actually absorb more water through your skin than you absorb by drinking each day. And who doesn’t like to take a nice, long, hot shower? Did you know by not filtering out the chlorine in the shower water that it is equivalent to standing in a gas chamber? When you heat up the chlorine, or chloramine, it actually turns to a gas. That relaxing feeling you get when you’ve taken a hot shower is the effects of the gas, not the “relaxing hot water.” That steam you see filling up the bathroom isn’t just because the water’s hot! Bad hair days, dry skin, skin rashes and acne can all be attributed to the contaminants in the water. Austin Springs has top quality shower filters as well as whole house filters that are really affordable compared to the competition.

For a limited time…get 1/2 off one set of PF2 Fluoride filters with every purchase of a Berkey water system. Austin Springs products are also on sale for a limited time only. Our New Dealer Pricing won’t last long…order today to take advantage of these amazingly low prices! (All Austin Springs products will ship starting March 22nd. Preorder your filtration system today to get the new dealer pricing.)

All of the above mentioned systems can be purchased at www.bestpinksalt.com. Please feel free to email or call with any questions you may have. All Austin Springs replacement filters and parts are interchangeable with eWater and Aquasana brand systems as well.

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Himalayan Crystal Salt lamps provide ambient, soothing light and homeopathic health benefits – the most immediate and dramatic benefits being for those suffering from respiratory, allergies and asthma. Salt lamps naturally cleanse the surrounding indoor air, whether directly or indirectly. This is scientific fact based on properties inherent to this salt. It’s important to breathe good air, free of pollution, germs, and the “floaties” like pollen, dander, and dust. Unfortunately, the most polluted air which we are exposed to is usually indoors. Homes, offices, and businesses both large and small are often neglected in the area of indoor air and environmental quality. Homes are especially important when it comes to air quality because this is where we live, eat and sleep. With all the time we spend breathing in our homes, does it not make logical sense to make sure our air, at the very least, is healthy?

HOW DO THEY WORK?

The air is filled with negative and positive ions. To maintain a healthy atmosphere, these negative and positive ions must remain in balance. However, technology today, like electronic devices, motor vehicles and our heating & cooling systems produce so many positive ions that our air is thrown off balance; resulting in stress, sleep disorders, migraine headaches and allergies to name a few. For example, most of our televisions run on a frequency of about 100-160 Hz. However, our brainwaves only vibrate at around 8 Hz. The television vibrates at a rate of more than twenty times faster than our brainwaves! Is it any wonder why we have so many diagnosed with ADHD, nervousness, and insomnia? It also causes the body to produce free radicals that can cause cancer, among other things. Placing a salt lamp besides the television and other electronics will help increase the amount of negative ions (which are the good ones). I remember when I first put salt lamps throughout the house, my mom came to visit and asked if I had drugged the kids! She couldn’t believe that the lamps had made that much of a difference. Trust me, in a house full of eight kids, you notice when they calm down. Three of them had a diagnosis of ADHD and it really did make a difference in their behaviors and their ability to concentrate.    

Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps, besides having a warm, ambient glow, produce negative ions naturally. Negative ions are known to help alleviate symptoms caused by allergies, sleep disorders, migraine headaches and depression. Negative ions help alleviate common indoor air pollutants such as dust, mildew, humidity and electromagnetic fields from TV’s computers and other devices. When I first bought a salt lamp, I wasn’t quite sure about them. I purchased a couple to try and figured if they didn’t work, they would make really cool night lights. As a mother of eight, you can image I was busy and just didn’t get around to giving them a try. When my son, Ryan, was 5 years old, he suffered from migraines daily. He lived with constant pain. This particular migraine was going on four days long. He was in a dark room for days, just lying in bed screaming. We went round and round with our pediatrician and nothing would alleviate his symptoms. We were giving him doses ten times the normal dose and he was still hysterical.

Finally, I realized at this point I just had to get him to calm down. I had read that Himalayan salt baths were calming, but had never tried one. So I threw him in the tub with some Himalayan salt and plugged a salt lamp in his room. After a few minutes in the bath, he calmed down. After twenty minutes, his migraine was completely gone. He got dressed and came bounding down the stairs screaming, “Mommy, I can see again!” I felt so bad, I didn’t even know he had lost his vision. That was almost four years ago. To this day, he’s not had one migraine. He’s only had two small headaches while on travel, which we were able to treat with giving him some edible Himalayan Salt to eat.

Salt lamps are ideal for your den, office, or even a small bedroom. All of our high quality Himalayan Salt Lamps come complete with a rosewood base, stainless steel screws, a UL listed cord with On / Off toggle switch, and two light bulbs.

Salt lamps last forever…you never replace the lamp, only the light bulb!

DO I HAVE TO PLUG THEM IN TO MAKE THEM WORK?

Salt lamps work all by themselves. However, researchers found that if they warmed the salt, it would cover a larger area consistantly. Therefore, the salt was made into lamps and candle holders. We leave our lamps on 24/7. However, some people don’t like to sleep with light; that’s fine too. Simply turn the lamp on during the day and turn it off at night. It will work to clean the air all day. Too much work? Try buying a $5.00 timer from the store and plugging it into the timer. Set it to come in in the morning and go off just before bed. When I put a lamp beside my husband’s side of the bed he stopped snoring. I make sure his lamp never gets turned off!

HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT LAMP?

Salt lamps come in many different shapes and sizes. The rule of thumb is, the heavier the lamp, the more area it will cover. The smallest size lamp is a mini lamp, which will cover about an eight foot radius. Lamps are sold in weight classes, much like wrestlers. Each size is given a weight range that you can expect your lamp to fall in. Shape is a matter of preference. People have different likes. With the many different shapes that the lamps come in, it should be pretty easy to find one that suits you. If you are having difficulty picking the right lamp, call us or email us and we’d be happy to help you pick the best size lamp for you. If you are purchasing a lamp for a gift, make a note in the comments section and we will be sure to include information about the lamp. Don’t forget to look at the top of the webpage for our current promotion/coupon code!

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Ever take the time to read the label on your laundry detergent or fabric softener? It looks like a toddler got a hold of a keyboard and randomly typed letters and numbers that make no sense. Yet we blindly fill the washing machine with these chemical- laden liquids and scratch our heads when our children develop asthma or horrible skin conditions. Many of us are unfamiliar with the dangers that are lurking in our laundry rooms. For example, here is a list of ingredients from a leading brand laundry detergent listed on the manufacturer’s website.

Ingredients: water, alcoholethoxy sulfate, linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, propylene glycol , citric acid, sodium hydroxide, borax, ethanolamine, ethanol, alcohol, polyethyleneimine ethoxylate, sodium fatty acids, diquaternium ethoxysulfate, protease , diethylene glycol, laureth-9, alkyldimethylamine oxide, fragrance, amylase, disodium diaminostilbene disulfonate, DTPA captures, sodium formate, calcium formate, polyethylene glycol 4000, mannanase, Liquitint™ Blue, dimethicone

Would you bathe in these ingredients? Of course not! First of all they are toxic. Second of all we’d all walk around looking like blue Smurfs! We shouldn’t try to launder our clothes in them either. Of the 27 ingredients in this particular bottle of detergent, I was able to locate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on 13 of them. The MSDS provides valuable information about the hazards and potential risks of chemicals. Each chemical is rated on four components: health, flammability, reactivity, and special concerns. They are rated on a scale from 0 to 4, with 0 being irrelevant, and 4 being extreme. Of the 13 MSDS found, several contained a health rating of 3, several contained a flammability rating of 3, several contained a reactivity rating of 2, and all special ratings were a 0.

Will contact with one of these ingredients one time cause instant death? Probably not, but prolonged exposure to these chemicals can cause long term health concerns. And let’s not forget that they are mixing 27 of these ingredients together! Every ingredient in every detergent or fabric softener has not been tested for compatibility. Don’t forget clothes and bedding, especially children’s pajamas and bedding, are treated with flame retardants. I am sure the powers that be took the time to test all the flame retardants for compatibility with all the laundry detergents and fabric softeners on the market right? Don’t get me started on the toxic effects of the flame retardants. That is the cause of our son’s antimony poisoning and a topic for another day.

Everyone should be aware that if you wash your laundry as recommended by leading manufacturers, you could subsequently wash the same laundry 5 or 6 times without adding any more laundry detergent to the machine and still have a ton of soap in the rinse cycle. So now that you know that your clothes are still dowsed in these chemicals and are rubbing against 95% of your body consistently, skin deterioration should be a concern. Almost all of the MSDS warned against exposure to heat as well so take your clothes, which still contain laundry detergents, and pop them in the dryer because it only heats the air to 200°F-300°F!

The MSDS provide some pretty serious precautionary warnings. For example, one MSDS stated that “Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis.” What about the powder laundry detergents? How’s this for a warning, “Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage.” I know I put on a respirator before adding the powder to the machine, don’t you? Here’s one of my favorites, “Explosive hydrogen gas is evolved from contact with steel, other metals.” Wait, isn’t the inside of your washer and dryer stainless steel!?! And my all time favorite, “Can react vigorously with oxidizers.” Cause none of us ever added Oxy Clean and laundry detergent to the same load! Or even this one, “Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness.” I always wear my safety goggles when pouring the laundry soap into the machine, don’t you? And don’t forget for those of you who use the laundry detergent pods…that plastic has dissolved into chemical components that are now embedded in your clothing! Who knows what they break down to and how they react with the various products you through in your washer. Don’t even get me started on the number of children who have died from eating them!    

While some of this might sound humorous or funny, it is a rather serious issue. We are dowsing our bodies in toxins every time we wear clothes, which for most of us is pretty much all the time. So not only are we causing all kinds of harmful medical conditions but we are also paying an arm and a leg for it as well. Before detoxing our home we spent several thousands of dollars a year on laundry detergents and fabric softeners for our family of ten. In an effort to save money and detox our home we created a laundry soap that is safe and free from toxic chemicals that can cause irreparable damage to your body. Our Clean Mee laundry soap comes in unscented as well as scented options using only pure essential oils. Want to whiten your clothes? We use Extreme Clean, pure sodium peroxide with no fillers or added ingredients and best of all it does not react to any of our ingredients in our laundry soap.

Last but not least, throw away the fabric softeners! In place of your fabric softener add white distilled vinegar to your washing machine. It will not only remove ALL soap residues from your clothes but will also extend the life of your washing machine by cleaning the hoses and eliminating soap from clogging the machine. Still want your laundry to have a scent? Simply take a dry wash cloth and add a few drops of essential oils to it or add the oils directly onto the wet clothes before closing the door to the dryer. (Our favorite is lavender or sage.) Throw the wash cloth into the dryer with your clothes and turn it on. Your clothes will be clean, smell good, and be non-toxic and best of all save you tons of money!  

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Himalayan Health

Most doctors will tell you to avoid salt. Don’t add it to your food or use it while cooking. It’s hazardous to your health and will cause high blood pressure. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, white table salt will do all those things, however, Pink Himalayan Salt will not. Pure white salt that you purchase in the store has been refined and anti-caking agents added to it to prevent it from clumping. The refining process strips the salt of any healthy minerals it may have contained and then manufacturers add toxic chemicals to it so it will flow freely out of your salt shaker. Most health conscious people had switched to sea salts as they were reported to be healthier and contained more minerals, but even sea salts are now highly contaminated with radiation.

Pure Himalayan salt contains miraculous healing properties for our bodies. Our bodies require salt to live. But the quality of the salt makes all the difference. Taken from the Himalayan Mountains, the salt is still hand mined and sun dried to maintain it’s purity and quality. It contains 84 minerals and trace minerals. Using Pink Himalayan Crystal salt for cooking and in your salt shaker or grinder provides essential minerals and trace elements that our bodies need to function properly. It also helps balance electrolytes, eliminates toxins and heavy metals, balances the body’s pH, supports proper nutrient absorption, helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar, and increases circulation along with a list of other health benefits to long to mention. It can also assist with relief from allergies, asthma, arthritis, skin ailments including eczema and psoriasis, flu, fever, migraines, kidney stones, gallstones, and more. Add ½ teaspoon of Himalayan salt per gallon of drinking water, or make a sole solution and drink 1 teaspoon every morning. (See www.bestpinksalt.com for directions on how to make and take sole.)

Because of its unique properties, Himalayan salt has been gaining popularity among many natural health experts. But not all salts are created equal. There is a big difference between crystal salt and rock salt. Himalayan Crystal salt is salt that has been mined out of the mountains. Rock salt is salt that is taken from the top of the mountain or the salt plains near the region. However, the compression from the mountain is key. Geologically, it’s like the difference between a piece of coal and a diamond. They are both the same element; however, due to millions of years of intense pressure, the coal is transformed into a diamond crystal. The same is true for Himalayan Crystal salt. The rock salt is mined near the top of the mountain where it is easy to get to, but where it has not been subjected to the pressure. Only the salt from deep in the mines has the crystalline structure necessary to provide the host of health benefits listed above.

So how do you know where your salt comes from? Simple, know your source. Best Pink Salt is a small, family owned business. We package our products by hand, not by machine. Our salt does not come with a lengthy paper trail between businesses. Most large businesses selling Himalayan salt can’t tell you where it comes from or the difference between rock and crystal salt. Larger companies are all about the bottom line. Rock salt is much cheaper than crystal salt and can have the same appearance so it is difficult to tell what you are buying. So they purchase the cheaper salt, package it and label it as Himalayan salt, and unsuspecting customers buy it with the intention of making a better choice for their health. Our salt is hand selected from the mine, shipped to the United States and purchased by our company. We purchase only the best quality salt.

Pink Himalayan Crystal salt should be rose in color. If it’s too white, it’s been processed too much, removing too much of the mineral content. If it’s too red, it contains too much clay. While the clay is also healthy, you want a nice rose color which will give you the proper mineral balance. (The photo of the salt grinder shows the proper coloring and was taken by us to show the quality of our products. It has not been altered other than cropping.) Himalayan Crystal salt is available at www.bestpinksalt.com in three different grinds. The grind doesn’t matter; it’s simply a matter of preference. Fine grind is for those who want to put the salt in a salt shaker. The salt will clump as there are no anti-caking chemicals added. Simply tap the salt shaker on your hand to loosen the salt. Medium grind is similar to the size you would find on a soft pretzel. Coarse grind is perfect for salt grinders.

Know your grinder! Not all salt grinders are created equal. Remember you get what you pay for. We all know that salt is corrosive to metal. So why do we use salt grinders with a metal blade? The salt grinders at www.bestpinksalt.com are metal free. The grinding mechanism is made from advanced ceramic close in hardness to diamond. It provides consistent, durable performance and is guaranteed never to rust. Great for grinding salt, peppercorns, spices or seeds. The grinder holds approximately three ounces of coarse salt and will come filled with Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt when purchased from us. The grinding mechanism comes with a lifetime guarantee and best of all; they are not made in China.

Lastly, are you prepared? In an emergency people run to the store to stock up on milk and bread, neither of which will sustain life. Water is another concern, but rarely do we think of salt when we think of emergency preparedness. Salt was as valuable as gold at one time, yet we don’t think of storing it for emergencies. What will you preserve your food or meat with, should the need arise? Do you have something to trade if you ever needed it that would be of value to anyone? Added to clean drinking water, it can sustain you for quite some time, providing you with value minerals. You can add it to water to treat bug bites or clean cuts or wounds.   You can use it to brush your teeth as well. The uses are unlimited and the cost minimal. The government is trying to limit the purchase of salt as some are now using it in meth labs. Imagine a limit or ban on salt. Some states are already trying to outlaw bath salts, throwing the good out with the bad. There may come a time where you won’t be able to purchase salt without government control; a natural substance, created for all, controlled by a few. Make sure to remember the salt when storing for a rainy day. Not all storms come with warnings from the weather service.

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Today’s market is flooded with choices of toothpastes, including several “natural” choices. Just glance at the minute print, paragraph long list of ingredients on any toothpaste label. Dangerous ingredients like glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sorbitol, aspartame, fluoride, and triclosan are on just about every toothpaste label. Not only do the FDA and toothpaste manufacturers know the ingredients are dangerous, but they warn you on the label that it’s not safe to swallow. Seriously? Something we are supposed to clean our mouth with is dangerous if swallowed?

So just what do these ingredients do? Glycerin contributes to de-mineralization and can prevent re-mineralization. Sodium lauryl sulfate is readily absorbed in the body and is considered a carcinogen. It can also cause skin and eye irritations, hormone imbalances, denaturing of structural proteins, canker sores and mouth ulcers. SLS is a synthetic chemical added to products as a foaming agent. SLS can also commonly be found in things like engine degreaser and garage floor cleaners.

Artificial sweeteners like saccharin, sorbitol, and aspartame are added to the toothpastes to mask the horrible chemical taste. Saccharin is manufactured from petroleum products. Formaldehyde is a by-product of aspartame. These artificial sweeteners can cause side effects like: headaches, dizziness, mood changes, vomiting or nausea, abdominal pains, diarrhea, seizures, memory loss, fatigue, numbness, joint pain, depression, anxiety, blurred vision, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus and various cancers.

Triclosan is not a commonly known toxin. Found in deodorants, toothpastes, antibacterial soaps, etc. this ingredient is highly toxic and causes cancer as well. Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that triclosan, when mixed with chlorine as found in tap water, forms chloroform. Every time you brush your teeth with toxic toothpaste and tap water, you are creating a highly toxic chemical reaction directly in your mouth. The same holds true when washing your hands with antibacterial soap.

Fluoride is categorized as a “toxic drug” by the FDA. Sodium Fluoride was once widely used as insecticide and a rodenticide. So why would we want to scrub this toxic drug all around our mouth so we can ingest it? Chronic fluoride exposure can have serious harmful effects on the entire body. Fluoride can cause side effects like damage to the brain, decreased IQ in children, damage to the pineal gland, thyroid gland, bones, gastrointestinal tract, and cancers. Not only found in toothpastes, fluoride exposure adds up when you take into account the dental products, dental treatments, and water supply all contain fluoride.  

Truly Natural Dental Products

Clean your teeth the natural way. Brush mee tooth drops are made with all natural ingredients found right in your kitchen. A unique combination of non-GMO xylitol from organic sources, pink Himalayan salt, and essential oils, this tooth cleanser not only cleans your teeth, it also helps repair the teeth and balance the natural flora in your mouth. Brush mee tooth powder is an amazing natural tooth whitener as well as tooth cleanser. This powder is also a unique combination of Himalayan salt, non-GMO Xylitol and aluminum-free sodium bicarbonate. Rinse mee mouth wash and refresh mee mouth spray are also great for mouth and throat health. These products help maintain a clean, healthy mouth throughout the day. Suffer from sore throats or strep infections? Rinse with cinnamon flavored Rinse mee or spray your throat with Refresh mee spray to help fight bacteria and viruses that cause inflammation and pain. The spray and mouth wash is great for singers and speakers as well.  

Xylitol has been shown to stop the production of tooth-decay and prevent bacteria from creating the acids that damage the teeth. It also enhances the re-mineralization of teeth, decreases plaque, and hardens the lining of untreated cavities making them less sensitive.

Himalayan salt is also crucial to proper oral care. It slows the formation of tartar and also helps prevent cavities. Most dental decay is caused by an over acidic mouth and throat flora. Himalayan salt brings the mouth flora back to a neutral, balanced state and will heal existing illnesses, rot or decay and prevent future occurrences. It also helps protect and regenerate enamel.

Essential oils like peppermint and wintergreen (mint flavored products) or clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary and lemon (cinnamon spice flavored products) are extremely helpful in cleansing the mouth and whitening the teeth. Good for preventing and treating gum disease, these oils help maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities. They can also help in reducing pain from toothaches. The cinnamon flavored products have also been proven to fight strep, staff and MRSA infections as well.

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There are many beneficial healing types of clay from all around the world. Clays have been used for thousands of years all around the world. One of the most beneficial clays if have found is Calcium-Bentonite Montorillonite, or Bentonite clay. Our source is mined right here in the United States and is one of the cleanest sources we know of. It is dried using solar rays and therefore is not heated and does not lose any of its beneficial properties. It is calcium based and doesn’t swell like many of the other clays which are sodium based and swell. And best of all, if you keep it in a sealed container, the shelf-life is indefinite. The benefits of this clay are numerous and it’s properties unique. Most detoxing elements will help move the toxins in the body, but not all of them will help eliminate them as well. Bentonite clay not only helps remove the toxins from its hiding places, but also removes the toxins from the body. It is one of the few materials that adsorb and absorb; meaning the toxic particles stick to the outside of the clay molecule and are also drawn into the inside of the clay molecule. So it acts as both a magnet and a sponge for toxins.

Bentonite clay has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments. It has also been studied more recently and has been found to draw toxins such as staph, strep, MRSA, E.coli, dysentery, and cholera to name a few. It can also draw the toxins out of bites and stings such as the brown recluse spider and mosquito bites. It is safe to use for all ages and is good for the pets and plants too. With today’s bacteria and viruses becoming more immune to our conventional medical treatments, Bentonite clay is a must have for every medicine cabinet.

We use clay in our house almost daily for various reasons. Our children take clay baths which are very good for the skin and detoxing. We make clay masks all the time and use them for treatments of acne on the skin as well as detoxing various parts of the body. For instance, it is good to cover the throat with a mud mask to detox the thyroid. Our children are always asking for mud masks for their throats, which makes sense since your thyroid is your first line of defense. Years ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and suffered from lots of discomfort from goiters and a thyroid that didn’t function well. Since using the clay masks I have detoxed my thyroid and have no problems. It is also good for covering your legs to help reduce cellulite and scarring. A clay mask is a natural, amazing way to tighten the skin. I like to also put a clay mask over my back to help assist the kidneys in detoxing and draining the toxins they collect throughout the body. If you are not feeling well or have eaten something bad you can also take some clay internally to help speed recovery.

Bug bites and bee stings are coming soon. This clay is a must have. Simply make a clay mask and put it on any bite or sting to remove toxins and help alleviate itching. Mosquitoes will soon be out and they carry lots of diseases with them. Even your animals are at risk. Make sure to treat any bites or stings with clay for them as well. When our puppy was only weeks old he stepped on a wasp. His little paw swelled to three times its normal size. We put a clay mask on his paw and wrapped it in self sticking gauze to keep him from licking it. In about 30 minutes his paw had gone back to normal size and the pain was gone. There are many more uses for bentonite clay than I can write in one article. You can also find more information about uses for the clay in our book First Aid from the Earth.

Suggestions for use:

External use – We like to mix our bentonite clay with HimaSkin, a Himalayan salt water solution, for best results. If HimaSkin is not available, make sure you use clean filtered or distilled water so as not to add unnecessary contaminants to the clay before use. Add enough liquid to make the clay into the consistency of mud, not too runny and not to dry. Once mixed, simply apply to the affected area and cover with a towel or cloth so it won’t dry out too quickly. Once the clay is dry, you can simply remove it with a wet cloth or shower. Do not reuse the clay. The skin will appear unusually red after the clay is removed. That is normal and just the results of the toxins being pulled out. The redness will disappear shortly.

Clay bath – It can also be used for a detoxing bath as well. Add 1-4 cups of powdered clay to the bath and soak for 20-30 minutes. Rinse off and drain the tub. Remember to rinse any residue down the drain as well so you don’t have to scrub it off later.

Internal use – Keep in mind that not all clays are good for internal use. Our source has been used by many people for years internally and has proven to be safe. With that said, simply mix the clay in juice or water and drink. Take at least 4 hours away from vitamins and medicine so as not to pull them out with the clay.

Because clay is good for a metal detox as well, make sure to not use metal to mix the clay. Use wood, glass, or ceramic for example. Below is a recommendation for internal use. You can adjust the dosage accordingly based on your response to the clay.

Infants: ¼ to ½ teaspoon

Children and small adults: 1 teaspoon

Adults of medium build: 1 heaping teaspoon

Adults of large build: 1 tablespoon

Adults of extra large build: 1 heaping tablespoon

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