A Delightfull Trip To khewra Mines (Pink Salt Mines in Pakistan)

Long before,   I read about the” Halo Therapy “practiced by ancient people. According to that, they used the salt therapy to cure various physical and psychological disease caused in man. I was much amazed to know all that so,   I decided to search more about salt therapy. In my search, I came to know that pure salt besides adding flavor in our food also renders many health benefits. Later I came to know about the benefits of purest sea salt named as Himalayan pink salt. I got to know that the salt is found in “Asia “at the foot of Himalayan mountain range. As my search continued I came to know that Himalayan pink salt is much more than simple salt and is naturally antibacterial and mineral rich which makes it used to improve the quality indoor ambient air ad to cure many human physical ailments.

Trip to kewra mines in Punjab to see the Himalayan pink salt:

I got deep desire to see that pink salt in raw form and how it looks like when it is mined. I discovered that the Himalayan pink salt is also extracted from the Himalayan range in Pakistan at the salt mines in KEWRA, so I decided to visit the khewra mines in Punjab province of Pakistan. Khewra mines present a beautiful view to its visitors. I was welcomed by salt souvenirs at the outskirt of mines.   The salt is extracted from 400-kilo meter long mine. I entered the mine with great delight. I had local guide Tanveer with me.  He worked in the salt mine as manager .He is a friend of one of my colleague, and my colleague knowing my deep desire, requested him to lead me there.  I began strolling on the track after a short journey of few hundred meters, the track ended with the sign board indicating the tourist area on the left hand and working area on the right hand I moved to the right with the aim to explore the real looks of raw pink salt. My guide told me that the salt indication was very firstly discovered by Alexander who once traveled through this area. It is reported that his army saw their horses licking the mountains rocks in the area. Later the salt mines were mechanized by the British in 1872. The tunnel became darker as we move in I wore hamlet and carried a torch to see the things inside. Everything, every wall was made up of crystalline salt and when the sparkling touch light falls on it, shines emitting the glistening effect. 

Various means of salt mining in khewra mines:

As we moved in I saw people mining the salt by different means.  I saw at different places group of 15 people working under a team leader. I saw some people mining salt by hands. Some by digging and some were using dynamic explosions to extract salt from the huge deposit. I picked up the rock salt crystal glittering down at the floor. It was pink in color.it was a delighted pink color salt crystal. I saw the miners breaking the large salt rocks into smaller pieces. They were loading the rock salt crystal in a trolley and taking it out of there. I was mesmerized by the view of glittering salt crystals in mines. I could feel much comforted in that salt mine probably it was because of the concealed fact I was enjoying the” Halo Therapy “unintentionally without being felt.

Essential Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt That Everyone Should Know

1. The salt is the purest salt content available on the planet Earth. It is extracted from the Himalayan mountain range spread in the countries of continent Asia.

2. Himalayan pink salt has been source of world’s salt for 2000 years but it gained popularity in the western world during last 15 years

3. Himalayan salt is known as pink salt due to its opaque pink color. The pink color of the salt is due to iron oxide deposit in the salt crystal.  Naturally, salt color varies depending upon its chemical composition. It varies naturally from white to opaque pink color.

4. Himalayan pink salt is composed of more than 84 mineral I naturally. 90 percent   of sodium chloride but unlike table salt, sodium content in the Himalayan salt is unprocessed and prevents water retention in the body.

 5. Rich content of trace mineral in Himalayan pink salt makes it taste slightly different, salt, when added to your food, makes them more delicious and tasty.

 6. Himalayan pink salt is best for the skin acne and various skin ailments because it is naturally anti-bacterial due to the presence of natural and healthy trace mineral in it. The calcium ion in the salt cleanses up your skin pores and makes your skin cell membrane stronger.  Magnesium ion in the salt gets rid the skin of dirt and toxins.

7. The pink salt naturally has great healing power, so it has been found essentially beneficial in healing various respiratory and skin disorders.

 8.The salt is naturally hygroscopic and absorbs toxic and allergens from the air along with moisture making reducing asthma and respiratory disorders symptoms. Salt content when inhaled by the asthma sufferers, reaches deep into the infected are in lungs and heals them making one fell relief in just a few minutes.

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The statements enclosed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your family doctor.

Benefits Of Himalayan Pink Salt Bath

After a hardworking and stressing day, one feels calm and relief when he takes a hot water steam bath.  But the relief and relaxation can be optimized if you add a salt especially the Himalayan pink salt chunk in your bath tub. Himalayan pink salt is the world’s purest and the finest available sea salt that contains  rich mineral content needed by our body ,besides the salt is naturally antibacterial that helps in detoxification of body and skin.The benefits and healing effects of natural sea salt had always remain acknowledged by the medicine men and physician since the ancient time  Hippocrates the great medicine men first realized the healing benefits  of the sea salt in the water when he saw the fishermen healing their injuries by soaking their hand in sea water. He after seeing the results of sea salt on the infections and complication on human body advised 

his patients to bath in salt water. This treatment was called as “Thalassotherapy “.

Himalayan pink salt is the best bath salt sole:

However, among all available sea salts, Himalayan pink salt is more frequently used for salt bath. The reason is its rich mineral content and being naturally anti-bacterial..Besides the salt has great mind and body soothing effects. let’s discuss some of the reasons which will make you realize the benefits of the Himalayan pink salt bath.

Salt bath heals the skin infections:

The salt is naturally antiseptic. If one suffers from skin infections like eczema, psoriasis, itching, skin irritation or scratches   salt bath will be very effective to heal them. Even if the conditions are more severe leading them to bleed the salt soak will help to heal the wounds.

Moisturize skin:

Dry skin needs moisturizing.  The Himalayan pink salt water solution is best to moisturize your skin. Needs to add 2 tablespoons of Himalayan salt in the water basin. Stir to dissolve it and then splash the water on your face in several times. Practicing the process for week will make your skin feel rejuvenated and glowing.

Heals the joint and arthritis, pain:

Himalayan salt bath heals a variety of stiff joint aches and muscular stores  it heals painful arthritis and pulled muscle pain. Also in 2012 scientific pieces of research proved that the Himalayan pink saline solution can help to reduce the inflammation and pains associated with arthritis and similar conditions.

Detoxify the body:

The Himalayan pink salt tends to detoxify the body from the harmful toxins it is estimated that one came in contact approximately 2 million of the toxic chemicals in a day. That obviously need to be detoxified  from  the body  bathing in  Himalayan  bath salt sole tends to pull out some of the toxins from our skin through the process called reverse osmosis.

Stimulate better circulation of blood and regulates sleep pattern:

The salt bath helps to stimulate the body circulatory system. it causes the arteries to expand which results in better circulation of blood in the body salt bath also helps to get rid of the cellulite which is caused by the poor circulation of blood the salt bath also helps to have peaceful sleep by reducing the stress condition and relieving the inflammation salt bath can help you relax before going to bed.

Instructions to have Himalayan pink salt bath:

Shower before taking the salt detox bath.  Do  not use soap or any bath additive while having shower fill your bath tub with the water that is about to 98 to 100 degree Celsius.  If you wish to have a hot bath then you can increase the water temperature as per your desire dissolve 2 cups of Himalayan salt in the bath tub .  If wish you can add few drops of essential fragrance oil in the bathtub to make it fragrant. Soak your body in the tub for at least 40 minutes the recommended remain hydrated during the bath don’t rinse off the salt with water. Allow your body to dry off or gently pat it to dry . Better not to apply any moisturizer after the salt bath let your skin breathe naturally.

Disclaimer:

The statements enclosed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products mentioned on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your family doctor.

Apple Sauce Pan Cakes:

The pancakes recipe mentioned below is diabetic friendly  recipe containing low fat. It is easy to make recipe.  Serve with the fresh fruits to make it more amazingly tasty.

Ingredients:

 1 cup of floor

½ tablespoon baking soda

250-gram buttermilk

¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce

1 pinch of Himalayan pink salt

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 egg

Cooking spray for baking tray

Fresh fruit sliced:

Directions to Cook:

Take a shallow bowl. Put the flour in it. Add in it milk and the baking soda add in it the unsweetened apple sauce. Mix the ingredients well and make a mixture. Add in the mixture Himalayan pink salt. Add in the mixture the eggs and the toasted wheat germs. And mix well. Now take a non-stick griddle pan. Grease it with the cooking spray and heat it on a medium flame.  For making pancakes, pour ¼ cup of the batter onto the heated griddle, make it spread to 5-inch circle.  Cook the pancakes until the top portion of the pancakes gets covered with the bubbles and edges of the pancakes get fully cooked.  Now turn the pancakes to the opposite side and cook from the turned side. When they looked cooked properly remove them from the griddle.  They are ready to serve. Serve them with fresh fruits or maple sauce as you like it.