Using Traditional Skills

'Most people these days are far removed from the traditional lifestyle. Families haven’t lived on homesteads for several generations. Many of those historically important traditional skills have been nearly lost in today’s world of constant entertainment and disposable everything.


Many parents didn’t learn these skills growing up and are unable to pass them down to the next generation, even if the next generation was interested.


Traditional Skills
Earlier this year, Laura recognized this problem in our local community. Even though we live in a rural part of the country where many people still work with their hands, modern conveniences permeate our lives. The skills of our grandparents have been replaced by store bought items and technology.


So, Laura has taken it upon herself to organize a Traditional Skills gathering twice a month. During the meeting, anyone interested has a chance to get hands-on experience with a skill that has all but faded away from modern society. They come and learn from someone who knows how to do it and is willing to share that knowledge with others.'




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Less Salt Is Not Only Bad For Your Health, It Can Increase Your Risk of Death

'The need to reduce the amount of salt in our diets has been one of the most persistent, yet misguided public health messages from the past two decades. We've all been told that reducing our consumption of salt will reduce disease and save thousands of lives per year. However, as usual, public health advice is once again the last advice you should follow.'




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Shaking Up The Salt Myth: Healthy Salt Recommendations

'As you may realize by now, salt has had a very colorful history, both in the development of human civilization as well as public health politics in the past century. While salt was originally prized by many cultures for thousands of years, in the past century it has been demonized; some have gone as far as calling it the single most harmful substance in the food supply. Yet as we know, sodium plays a crucial role in ...'

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Natural & Purified Salts Different? Authors Say No, Though Study Shows Nothing.

'The financiers of a new pseudo study claim that it shows no difference between natural salt and purified salt. The truth, though, is that the study’s results demonstrate absolutely nothing.
Their conclusion bears no relationship to the results.

It’s nonsense of the highest order, but the press is going along with it. Reporters simply repeat the claims and never bother looking at the study to see if they’re supported.'

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False Assumption That Salt is "Bad" For Us Is Creating Iodine Deficiency

 

'According to the WHO, iodine-deficient communities have IQs up to 13.5 points lower than similar but iodine-sufficient communities, even mild deficiency may have an impact on the developing brain of fetuses and young children. 

'Most people get their iodine from their diet, with many countries now cheaply addressing this issue through a programme of salt iodisation. The UK is yet to join this programme and does not require salt producers to iodise their salt.

But some experts argue that salt could be just what we need for healing, health and longevity. Modern salt, they agree, is unhealthy. But common table salt has almost nothing in common with traditional salt, say the salt connoisseurs. 

Just look at the rose-coloured crystals of Himalayan rock salt, or the grey texture of Celtic salt – both pride themselves on traditional harvesting, avoiding heat treatment or refining methods – and you know you're getting something special, not least that when you taste them, they actually have flavour. And unlike the sodium chloride you find on most kitchen tables, unrefined rock salt contains more than 84 different minerals.' 


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Mineral Rich Varieties of Salt Benefit Your Health

'Health campaigners reckon that it's a recipe for high blood pressure – but some mineral-rich varieties can actually benefit our health.

When it comes to matters of health, salt has got bad press. It's that cheap condiment and hidden food flavouring with the hidden health risks. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, it can strain your heart and blood pressure, bringing that fateful day a little closer. Studies indicate it might also increase your risk of brittle bones and other ailments.

But some experts argue that salt could be just what we need for healing, health and longevity. Modern salt, they agree, is unhealthy. But common table salt has almost nothing in common with traditional salt, say the salt connoisseurs.'


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