herbal salt treatment

Many people may suffer from an increase in the proportion of salts in the body, and to get rid of the excess salts, it is recommended to take the medicines prescribed by the doctor with some changes in the diet, but some may look for a herbal salt treatment and this is what we offer you in this article.

All methods of salt treatment are available in Adam Pharmacy, which is the best online pharmacy in Saudi Arabia.

Symptoms of increased salts in the body 

There are many symptoms of increased salts in the body, including:

• Feeling thirsty is one of the most important symptoms of increased salt in the body, when sodium levels rise, the body makes a great effort to regulate the concentration of sodium, and the body reduces the concentration of the mineral by increasing the amount of fluid.
• An increase in salt leads to an increase in sodium levels, the body begins to retain water, and when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues, it causes another symptom of increased salt in the body, which is bloating caused by water and fluid retention in the body, which may appear in different parts of the body, but it It most often occurs in the face, hands, legs, ankles, and feet.
• Symptoms of high salt content in the body are not limited to thirst and fluid retention, but can lead to high blood pressure, as high levels of sodium lead to an increase in the amount of water in the body, as excess blood rushes to the walls of blood vessels, and the result is high blood pressure.
• Excess sodium raises blood pressure because it retains excess fluid in the body, and this puts an additional burden on the heart, and therefore excessive sodium intake increases the risk of a number of diseases, most notably:
• a stroke.
• heart failure;
• Osteoporosis.
• stomach cancer.
• kidney disease;

Treatment of salts with herbs 

There are some herbs that help in the treatment of salts, including:

• Green tea contains phenols that bind to calcium oxalate salts and prevent salts from gathering together, thus preventing the formation of large kidney stones, so green tea is one of the most important herbs for salts.
• Lemon contains citric acid, an organic substance that can help dissolve crystals of calcium oxalate salts.
• Hibiscus reduces the percentage of urine salts in the body, and therefore hibiscus can be used in recipes for treating salts in the urine with herbs.
• Ginger is known for its powerful antioxidant properties and its ability to help with gout and urine salt deposits.
• Coriander helps get rid of uric acid and prevents the formation of uric salts in the body, so it can be used in folk medicine as part of herbal salt treatment recipes for pregnant women.
• Celery contains flavonoids like luteolin, which reduce uric acid levels and thus may help reduce uric salts.

Reduce

There are many tips that are recommended to treat salts in the urine and reduce the levels of urate salts in the blood, including:

• the intake of foods that contain a high percentage of purines because they cause an increase in urine salts such as tuna, sardines and red meat.
• Eat foods with low amounts of purines, such as skim milk, coffee, or peanut butter.
• Avoid taking medications that increase uric acid levels, such as diuretics or aspirin.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages or drinks that contain a large amount of sugar.
• Maintain an ideal healthy weight.

The deposition of oxalate salts in the kidneys can be reduced and the formation of stones can be prevented by:

• Reduce the intake of foods rich in oxalate, such as spinach, beets or potatoes.
• Do not overindulge in foods or drinks rich in vitamin C because oxalate is produced by the metabolism of vitamin C within the body.
• Increasing the amount of calcium you eat reduces the amount of oxalate absorbed by the body.
• You should drink about 6 to 8 glasses of fluid or water per day.
• Do not eat proteins such as red meat.
• Reduce salt intake in the diet.

Causes of high salt content in the body

An imbalance in the concentration of sodium in the blood can occur when there is a large loss of water and a lot of sodium in the body, for several reasons, including:

• dehydration or loss of body fluids from prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or high temperature.
• Not drinking enough water.
• Taking certain medications such as steroids and blood pressure lowering drugs.
• Endocrine diseases such as diabetes, due to frequent urination.
• Eat foods that contain salt in large quantities.

Treatment of excess salts in the body

The treatment of excess salts in the body depends on the symptoms of excess salts in the body, and treatment includes the following:

• Taking diuretics: If the high salt in the body causes water retention and lack of urination, the patient may need to take diuretics that help excrete Urine from the body, under the supervision of a doctor.
• As we said, a person who suffers from excess salts in the body should drink large amounts of water to help in diuresis and get rid of excess salts in the body and avoid water retention.
• Taking some medications: The doctor can prescribe medications to treat excess salts in the body according to the patient's condition.
• Avoid eating fast food: Fast food contains high levels of salt, especially sauces added to it, and therefore eating it causes an increase in the proportion of salt in the body, and therefore it is recommended to avoid it as much as possible.
• Do not exceed the body's daily need of salt: To avoid excess salt in the body, you must stick to no more than 2,300 mg per day, and this means cutting out about one-third of the usual amount of salt per day. Most people eat the equivalent of 3,600 mg of salt per day.
• Read labels on foods: Before eating any packaged food, read the ingredients on the package label for the amount of salt added, and avoid foods rich in high levels of salt.

If you suffer from excess salts in the body, you can seek advice from the pharmacist in Adam’s pharmacy through the websites to prescribe the appropriate medication for your condition