There is a significant difference between table salt and Himalayan salt. Ordinary table salt predominantly consists of sodium chloride. When salt is dried, most of the trace elements that the body needs is eliminated, leaving a mineral that isn't particularly beneficial. However, Himalayan salt is a pure and totally natural mineral salt containing up to 84 minerals and trace elements, high in negative ions. It is mined by hand and stone ground, eliminating impurities.
Millions of years ago, the sun dried up the primal sea and left the mineral-rich crystals we know today as Himalayan salt. Located deep within the Himalayan Mountains, this crystal salt is the purest salt on the planet. Covered in snow year round, the pristine environment of the Himalayas protects the salt from the pollutants that often permeate salt from the sea.
Himalayan salt is the purest, all-natural, unrefined, cleanest and most complete salt available. Using Himalayan bath salt offers many positive health benefits. The trace elements that are present exist in a form that is easily absorbed by the skin. Himalayan salt does not contain any type of environmental toxins or harmful chemicals.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Samoa Earthquake
There are reports of tidal surge in Haleiwa Harbor of about 4 to 6 inches!
The Civil Defense and emergency are patrolling the harbors and beaches across Oahu to warn people about the possible change of tidal.
There is a new update saying the tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled, however a tide fluctuation and hazardous currents could be coming around at 1pm this afternoon.
"Based on all available data, a major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii," the Center, part of the U.S. National OceFederal officials issued a tsunami advisory for the California coast after a 7.9 temblor struck American Samoa earlier today.
Officials said that they don't believe coastal regions are likely to suffer much damage but that some beaches could see higher-than-usual tides about 9 p.m. Pacific time. Curt Kaplan of the National Weather Service in Oxnard said the seismic activity could bring waves a foot higher than normal.
"This is an advisory, not a warning," he said. "But if I were on the [immediate] coast, I would move inland."
He said "light fluctuation in tides and currents" are expected and could last for several hours.anic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a bulletin.
Continue to read more here.
The Civil Defense and emergency are patrolling the harbors and beaches across Oahu to warn people about the possible change of tidal.
There is a new update saying the tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled, however a tide fluctuation and hazardous currents could be coming around at 1pm this afternoon.
"Based on all available data, a major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii," the Center, part of the U.S. National OceFederal officials issued a tsunami advisory for the California coast after a 7.9 temblor struck American Samoa earlier today.
Officials said that they don't believe coastal regions are likely to suffer much damage but that some beaches could see higher-than-usual tides about 9 p.m. Pacific time. Curt Kaplan of the National Weather Service in Oxnard said the seismic activity could bring waves a foot higher than normal.
"This is an advisory, not a warning," he said. "But if I were on the [immediate] coast, I would move inland."
He said "light fluctuation in tides and currents" are expected and could last for several hours.anic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a bulletin.
Continue to read more here.
Tsunami Warning For Hawaii
There are reports of tidal surge in Haleiwa Harbor of about 4 to 6 inches!
The Civil Defense and emergency are patrolling the harbors and beaches across Oahu to warn people about the possible change of tidal.
There is a new update saying the tsunami watch for Hawaii has been cancelled, however a tide fluctuation and hazardous currents could be coming around at 1pm this afternoon.
"Based on all available data, a major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii," the Center, part of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a bulletin.
The Civil Defense and emergency are patrolling the harbors and beaches across Oahu to warn people about the possible change of tidal.
There is a new update saying the tsunami watch for Hawaii has been cancelled, however a tide fluctuation and hazardous currents could be coming around at 1pm this afternoon.
"Based on all available data, a major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii," the Center, part of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said in a bulletin.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Crater Lake
Crater Lake, located in the Southern Oregon on the crest of Cascade Mountain range, approximately 100miles or 160km east of the Pacific Ocean.
This lake, has inspired many people for over hundreds of years. It is a deep, pure lake that is so blue in color. With sheer surrounding cliffs, 2 picturesque islands, almost 2 thousand feet high and, and with a violent volcanic past.
It is surely a place of beauty. Crater Lake is an outstanding outdoor lab and classroom.
This lake, has inspired many people for over hundreds of years. It is a deep, pure lake that is so blue in color. With sheer surrounding cliffs, 2 picturesque islands, almost 2 thousand feet high and, and with a violent volcanic past.
It is surely a place of beauty. Crater Lake is an outstanding outdoor lab and classroom.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
This is all about the famous Hetch Hetchy reservoir - a story that all Americans should become familiar with. It is an amazing piece of history happened in America that keeps repeating all the time.
Quite a number of environmental conflicts had took place in the early part of the previous century over the fate of Hetch Hetchy.
And today, the once-picturesque valley in the Sierra Nevada is lies under hundreds of feet of water, a reservoir created to nurture the growth of San Francisco with clean hydroelectric power and fresh water.
Quite a number of environmental conflicts had took place in the early part of the previous century over the fate of Hetch Hetchy.
And today, the once-picturesque valley in the Sierra Nevada is lies under hundreds of feet of water, a reservoir created to nurture the growth of San Francisco with clean hydroelectric power and fresh water.
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