Salt As An Element of Life: & Why Not All Salt Is The Same

There are things that have accompanied humanity for thousands of years – quietly, without trends, without marketing. Salt is one of them. Long before doctors, pharmacies, or complex explanations of the human body existed, salt was already there.

It preserved food, sustained physical strength, and made long journeys and wars survivable. In ancient times, it was so valuable that Roman soldiers were sometimes paid with salt – their monthly allowance was called salarium, from the Latin sal (salt). From this came the French salaire, and later the English word salary.

And yet today, salt is often spoken of with fear. It is blamed for high blood pressure, swelling, and fluid retention. But this is where an important question needs to be asked:

What kind of salt are we actually talking about?

TYPES OF SALT AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE BODY

The human body is not a dry mechanical system. It functions through fluids, minerals, and a delicate balance of electrolytes. Natural salt was never just sodium chloride – it was always a living mineral complex. The problem began when salt became an industrial product.

Refined white table salt:

⟡ stripped down to almost pure sodium chloride ⟡ deprived of its natural trace minerals ⟡ processed, but no longer alive ⟡ more dehydrating than supportive of hydration

This kind of salt is not nourishment for the body. It acts more like an irritant. The organism tries to eliminate it quickly rather than integrate it into its internal balance. This is where the widespread belief that “salt is harmful” often originates.

ABOUT IODINE – WHEN A SOLUTION BECOMES A PROBLEM

Iodine is an essential trace element, but in nature it never exists in isolation. It always comes together with other minerals – in sea vegetables, natural salts, and living foods.

Artificially iodized salt often loses this natural context. Isolated iodine, without its mineral companions, can become irritating, especially for a sensitive thyroid. The issue here is not iodine itself, but its separation from nature’s original structure.

SEA SALT, MICROPLASTICS, AND REALITY

In recent years, concerns about microplastics in sea salt have become more common – and they are not unfounded. Modern oceans, unfortunately, are no longer as clean as they once were. In certain regions, sea salt can indeed contain traces of microplastics.

This does not mean that all sea salt is bad. But it does mean that:

⟡ origin matters more than ever ⟡ not all sea salt is suitable for daily use

For this reason, many people are turning back to salts that were isolated from modern pollution.

HIMALAYAN SALT – A TREASURE OF ANCIENT SEAS

Himalayan pink salt was formed millions of years ago, in the beds of ancient seas. It is mined deep underground, with no contact with modern surface pollution. Sometimes it is said to come from a “polluted region of Pakistan,” but the salt itself lies in deep geological layers, untouched by the surrounding environment.

It is one of the most stable salts available:

⟡ free from microplastics ⟡ with a naturally preserved mineral structure ⟡ suitable for everyday use

CELTIC SEA SALT – A LIVING SALT FROM THE ATLANTIC COAST

Celtic sea salt is one of the oldest traditionally harvested sea salts in Europe. It originates from the Brittany region of France, where Celtic communities noticed thousands of years ago that salt formed differently in certain coastal areas – softer, more alive, richer in minerals.

To this day, it is harvested almost exactly as it was centuries ago. Seawater is guided into shallow clay basins, where it slowly evaporates under the sun and wind. No high temperatures, no chemical processes, no centrifuges are used. The salt is collected by hand, and its greyish hue comes not from impurity, but from natural contact with mineral-rich clay.

This clay is what gives Celtic salt its higher magnesium content.

As a result, it is:

⟡ gentler on the nervous system ⟡ less dehydrating to the body ⟡ supportive of healthy fluid balance.

CELTIC SALT AS A “LIVING” SALT

Celtic sea salt is often described as living because it retains its natural moisture and mineral structure. It is not dry or brittle, but soft, slightly damp – the way salt exists in nature.

It is more than a seasoning. It is a mineral the body recognizes as familiar.

HOW MUCH SALT DOES THE BODY NEED?

When salt is natural and mineral-rich, the body usually needs less of it. Regulation happens instinctively.

In most cases, it is enough to:

⟡ add a small pinch of natural salt to warm water in the morning ⟡ use salt in food without fear, while paying attention to bodily sensations

The body is highly intelligent. When it receives minerals in their natural form, excess is rarely demanded.

SALT SELECTION AT ANUNNAKI BAG

At Anunnaki Bag, both Himalayan pink salt and Celtic sea salt are available – chosen for their origin, purity, and preserved mineral structure.

Himalayan salt is valued for its geological stability and isolation from modern pollution. Celtic sea salt is appreciated for its living quality, moisture, and gentle effect on fluid balance.

Each serves a slightly different purpose, yet both support the body in a natural, non-invasive way.

Nature does not heal us. It creates the conditions in which the body can return to balance.

And salt – when it is real – is one of those conditions.