Sole (pronounced Solay) is essentially water that has been fully saturated with a natural salt. This isn’t just a small amount of salt dissolved in water, but rather water that has absorbed as much natural salt as it is able and will not absorb any more (26% actually…. thanks high school chemistry). The term Sole comes from the Latin “Sol” meaning Sun. 

 

We’ve been told for years that salt can be harmful, so the idea of drinking salt water may sound counter-intuitive, but it turns out that this concentrated salt solution can have a variety of health-supporting uses. This remedy has been used for centuries in some countries and claims both anecdotal and scientifically supported evidence for the following uses: 

  • Helps Hydration– The body naturally repairs and detoxifies during sleep, but in doing so, it uses up a good amount of water. This is why we are often more thirsty in the morning. Consuming a salt solution like Sole helps the body re-hydrate. 
  • Helps the Body Detoxify– The minerals in Sole make it useful in the natural detoxification that the body already does. Sole is naturally anti-bacterial and can help remove bad bacteria in the body. 
  • Boosts Energy– The minerals and stored energy in Sole help boost energy throughout the day. 
  • Improving Digestion– Sole stimulates the digestive system promoting food absorption and regularity naturally. 
  • Improving blood sugar– Some people note improvements in blood sugar levels after using Sole. 
  • A Natural Anti-histamine– Sole can work as a powerful natural anti-histamine. This action is likely due to its balancing effects on the body, and I have noticed this personally. 
  • Helps with Muscle Cramps– When I played sports, we attributed leg cramps or other cramps to lack of potassium and ate more bananas (which are now the only food I won’t eat). Don’t know about the potassium theory, but I know that since using magnesium and Sole regularly, I don’t get leg cramps anymore (even during/after extreme exercise or in late pregnancy). 
  • Bone Health– There is a theory that a potential cause of Osteoporosis and other bone disorders is the body utilizing calcium and other minerals from the bones for survival and to neutralize acidity in the blood. Sole is naturally full of minerals and alkalizing, so there is speculation that it is helpful with bone health as well. 
  • Healthy Veins– By supporting the correct mineral balance in the body and blood, Sole can help reduce or avoid vein problems like varicose veins. 
  • Blood Pressure– Contrary to what we often hear, many people notice a reduction in blood pressure from using Sole. 
  • Weight Loss– By improving digestion and nourishing the body on a cellular level, Sole can help promote weight loss. 
  • Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails– Sole’s high mineral content makes it great for healthy skin (and acne problems), and for hair and nail growth. 

It is interesting to note that the conventional treatment for many of the above problems includes removing excess salt/sodium from the diet. While table salt could certainly have a negative effect and is best avoided, natural salt contains over 84 minerals and is incredibly nourishing for the body. 

According to the book Water & Salt: The Essence of Life and this post: 

“In a nine-week study undertaken in 2003 at the Inter-University of Graz, Austria examined the effects of Himalayan Crystal Salt on physical and psychological functions of the body. It is the only salt ever to have been the subject of comprehensive double-blind scientific research. The results of the study, presented in the book, Water & Salt – The Essence of Life by Dr. Barbara Hendel, M.D. and biophysicist Peter Ferreira, confirmed significant positive changes in respiratory, circulatory, organ, connective tissue and nervous system functions. Patients also reported increases in quality of sleep, energy and concentration levels, brain activity, weight loss, enhanced consciousness, and noticeable hair and nail growth.” 

Even better, Sole is a very inexpensive addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle and it is incredibly easy to make. 

*The previous portion of this article was written by Wellness Mama – Simple Answers for Healthier Families. 

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How to make sole: 

  1. Purchase your sole kit at Salt Remedy.  The kit comes with a quart-size glass jar and a bag of authentic Himalayan salt rock crystals. 
  1. Fill your jar with the original Hmalayan salt rock crystals. 
  1. Add filtered water, not tap water 
  1. Let it sit on the counter for 24 hours with the lid on. 
  1. Now your water has transformed into the Sole solution and is ready to use. 
  1. Each morning, add one teaspoon of Sole to 8 ounces of filtered water and drink 
  1. Leave the original stones in the solution.   
  1. Add new stones and water, as needed. 
  1. Remember to let it sit 24 hours each time.