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It’s more than a pretty in pink … Hand-mined in northern Pakistan near the base of the Himalayan Mountains, Himalayan pink salt is lauded for its reported health benefits and the 84 essential minerals it contains, including iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. The 100 percent pure mineral salt owes its pink hue to the trace amounts of iron oxide (rust) it contains, but its real value in lies in its long list of benefits and uses for your health. Himalayan pink salt has been reported to: Promote better sleep Act as a detoxifier Promote healthy pH balances Support a healthy respiratory...

In the January 2016 issue, American Spa names salt therapy as one of the top spa trends for 2016. The magazine describes salt therapy as "a very safe, natural, and affordable modality for wellness and beauty” and calls salt “an ideal ingredient for countless spa services." While touting the benefits of different types of spa therapy, American Spa calls Himalayan salt a “particular spa standout." Saltability CEO Ann Brown is quoted in the article:  “By adding Himalayan salt to a full-body massage, clients get additional heat to allow the organic trace minerals to penetrate into the skin and body. It detoxifies,...

There’s been a lot of recent media buzz about the January 7 update to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The update calls on Americans to limit sugar to no more than 10% of daily calories (no more than 12 teaspoons a day on a 2,000-calorie daily diet) and sticks with its recommendation for Americans to cut sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day. Does this mean salt is bad for you? No – it simply means that most Americans consume too much sodium every day. An overabundance of processed food is the major contributing factor, leading most to consume...

As we look forward into 2016, I wish for a New Year marked by friendships and mutual growth for all of my friends and industry partners.  We never standalone as we seek success and to make a positive impact around us. If you want to grow your spa, wellness, or beauty business, work to expand your network in 2016. Build a community of supporters who believe in you and want to see you succeed. Below, here are a few ideas on how to build that community – many of whom I have been grateful to be connected with in 2015....

In this time of holiday celebrations and giving, take time to take care of yourself. Try this great Himalayan salt scrub recipe to nourish your skin – You will feel and look great. Himalayan salt helps to draw out toxins, deep cleanses the skin, and replenishes key nutrients through the 84 trace nutrients it carries. Himalayan Salt Scrub for Dry, Winter Skin Soothe and replenish dry winter skin with a scrub made from pink Himalayan salt and coconut oil. The minerals in Himalayan salt nourish and replenish the skin, while also exfoliate dead skin. The manual exfoliation brings blood to...