Get Out Of The Himalayas To End A Migraine?
Keep in mind that Himalayan salt has a high sodium content, like table salt, and therefore should also be consumed in moderation.
Himalayan salt draws a lot of attention for its pink color and for the benefits attributed to it, including migraine relief.
Ending a migraine is the greatest wish of the person who suffers from it. This is due to how annoying this type of headache is. Have you ever experienced it? If so, then you will understand how intense it can be and even more if you do not know how to take care of yourself to get relief and prevent it from getting worse.
Migraine is a throbbing headache that can be accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, temporary blindness, eye pain, nausea, and vomiting, as well as sensitivity to light and odors. In view of all these annoyances, it can often be disabling.
Dr. Silberstein recalls that “migraine attacks can last from hours to a few days (generally 4 hours to several days)” and indicates that, fortunately, there are treatment and recommendations around lifestyle habits that help to obtain relief.
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day, avoiding certain foods, eating a balanced diet, exercising, resting, and practicing certain relaxation techniques are very simple habits that greatly influence relief.
Alternative medicine proposes that, in addition to leading good lifestyle habits, certain elements are used, such as Himalayan salt.
Why would Himalayan salt help fight migraines?
According to alternative medicine, Himalayan crystal salt contains all trace elements and electrolytes. Among the trace elements, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and copper stand out, in addition to sodium, of course.
By containing all trace elements, it is considered that it could be a good ally for health. Specifically, its consumption would help alleviate migraines (or prevent them from being triggered) and reestablish the level of fluids in the body, when dehydration is among the triggering factors.
According to the doctor in Pharmacy, graduated in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and scientific communicator Marián García – known on social networks as Boticaria García – Himalayan salt is sodium chloride with minimal amounts of other minerals and that the difference between common salt And this one in pink is not as significant as it is often made to appear in terms of marketing. Likewise, the fact that it is pink or comes from the Himalayas does not mean that it is, in effect, “medicinal”.
Additionally, he comments that although in culinary terms, Himalayan salt does add a different touch to preparations, that does not indicate that it is superior. It is simply different.
It is not scientifically proven that consuming a glass of Himalayan salt water slows or eliminates migraine as such. Therefore, it cannot be endorsed or recommended as a complementary remedy or treatment.
How to use Himalayan salt against migraines?
According to alternative medicine, to take advantage of this resource, you would have to dissolve a little Himalayan salt in a glass of water and drink it as soon as you begin to experience the first discomfort. The rest of the day it would be necessary to continue consuming abundant quantity of water without any addition.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt (9 g)
- The juice of half a lemon (optional)
- 1 glass of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Just combine all the ingredients and drink normally.
- You can also put a little salt under your tongue.
- Remember to drink plenty of water (without any additives) for the rest of the day to get relief. Along with this, follow the instructions of your GP.
Note : If you suffer from hypertension, avoid using this natural remedy due to its high sodium content.
Remember that this natural remedy will never replace medical treatment. It could be considered as a complement in some cases (as long as the professional authorizes it).
