About Christian Opitz:

Christian Opitz was born in Berlin, Germany in 1970. At age five, his IQ was found to be one of the highest ever measured and at age seven, he began to study physics and biochemistry. In 1983, he was diagnosed with a disease doctor's labeled incurable, which compelled him to direct his focus on holistic healing. Over the next six years, Christian Opitz developed a new integrative theory of health based on quantum physics and fractal mathematics. In 1989, he began a successful career as an author, lecturer, and inventor of health products. He has since developed a groundbreaking new approach called "Original radiance Health Systems", which integrates live food nutrition, whole brain functioning and depth psychology. Christian Opitz is on Board of the Directors of "Project Theo humanity", which provides new, mature paradigm of emotional healing and spiritual enfoldment and is also involved in various environmental projects.

Mineral Mountain Salt FAQ

1. Is there a difference between unrefined sea salt and Miracle Krystal Salt?

Celtic Salt and Sea Salt are today's salt. Miracle Krystal Salt is a crystalized salt, over 250 million years old, and has been protected from modern pollution encased within the Himalayan mountains. Celtic and Sea salt are subject to environmental pollution, whether it is from seagull droppings in the water or an oil tanker leaking into the ocean. "The trouble with sea salt is that the oceans have been turned into waste disposal-dumping facilities and are being polluted with heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and more. Oil disasters and leaking tanks frequently cause headlines as they pollute our oceans. The poisons from these sources are harmful to our bodies. Today, Sea Salt doesn't have the same positive impact on our health as it did in the past. Also, 89% of all the Sea Salt producers are refining their salt!"* Refined salt can destroy the true usable state of the minerals.

*("Seasalt's Hidden Powers", Jacque de Langre, PhD) Crystal salt is pure, and has been undisturbed for millions of years. Celtic Salt and Sea Salt's minerals are also not in a compound structure, which means the chemical elements and minerals in those salts are not connected. The body must work harder to process these salts. All the minerals in crystal salt are fully usable, because they are in their natural original structure. The minerals are all connected in a wonderful crystal structure. Many sea salt companies say they are natural, yet they are still refining their salt!

2. What are electrolytes, and why are they important?

Electrolytes such as Sodium, Calcium and Potassium in crystal salt help restore your body's fluids.

*Electrolytes also found in crystal salt are important because they are what your cells (especially nerve, heart, and muscle) use to maintain voltages across their cell membranes and to carry nerve impulses and muscle contractions across themselves and to other cells.

*Electrolytes must be constantly replaced whenever we sweat heavily. We need a constant supply of electrons to replace lost ones. By integrating crystal salt into your diet, you may increase your bodies ability to maintain it's electrolyte balance, which is crucial for nerve conduction and muscular function.

*Muscle contraction depends on the action of Calcium, whose balance and function depends on the presence of other chemicals including Potassium and Sodium. In crystal salt, your body will receive the necessary Potassium and Sodium that your body needs for basic functions.

*Not having balanced electrolytes shifts our bodies out of homeostasis (the balance of chemicals which is conducive to the body's function). Crystal salt helps your body find this balance.

3. Why do you take crystal salt?

Crystal salt has up to 74 essential minerals and trace elements that harmonize with our bones and enzymes, which are full of minerals. We need to keep replenishing the supply of these minerals, with a proper diet to stay healthy. Crystal salt is a great addition to any diet for your body's mineral needs. Crystal salt holds a perfect structure, and when we take in whole foods, like crystal salt, our body remembers how to balance itself and begins to resonate to the whole foods we are taking in. Our body can then return to its natural state of health by ingesting crystal salt.

We have approximately 84 elements and minerals in our bones and enzymes. It is important to maintain these minerals through our diet. We are often told that the body consists of 70% water. It's important to drink water, but that is not the entire truth. Drinking water is important but our bodies actually consists of 70% of a saline solution containing salt, and it's the quality of the salt in the water of your bodily fluids that will determine whether or not your bodily fluids can perform their biological functions.

Now as we know from medicine, dehydration is a problem that can support the origin of any known disease. On the other hand, hydration on a cellular level, requires more than just drinking water, it requires water and the right type of salt. Our bodies can not truly assimilate water unless it has the proper minerals and elements balanced to the body. Whole crystal salt contains just such a matrix. Under a microscope cells are rounded and full after a regular diet of crystal salt. Most of the North American population has flat cells, because they lack these minerals and elements in their diets. Without these minerals and elements the body is not able to hold the water it needs.

4. Will I get enough iodine in my diet if I am just using crystal salt?

Yes, because crystal salt has naturally occurring organic iodine in exactly the proportion your body needs. Regular table salt is usually iodized, but it is not the type of iodine the body recognizes. Naturally occurring iodine is essential. But, added iodine is considered a toxic metal by the body. Crystal salt offers a balanced spectrum of minerals and trace elements including ionic iodine, which is the most absorbable iodine possible.

*("The Salt Conspiracy", Victoria Bidawell, Get Well, Stay Well America Printing ©1990)

5. What is the difference between refined and unrefined salt?

When you refine salt you bring it down to just two elements, sodium and chloride. Also a lot of refined salts on the market contain toxic anti-caking agents that sometimes contain aluminum in a metallic form which is not something you ever want to have in your food.

Unrefined salt on the other hand contains up to 74 minerals and trace elements that are the essential building blocks of human life. The differences are vast because any imbalance of singular nutrients like isolated sodium and chloride will imbalance your whole mineral metabolism in your body. We all need the nutrients in the right proportions and unrefined crystal salt contains the 74 essential minerals and trace elements in very similar proportions as human blood and other fluids inside of human cells.

6. What health benefits will I feel when I take crystal salt?

Your cravings for sugar or alcohol should diminish fairly soon after beginning to use the salt. Other facts along with whole crystal salt will help dramatically to reduce cravings, such as drinking high quality water, no chlorinated water, no caffeine, exercise in fresh air, and eat NO TABLE SALT. Caution: almost all refined foods and restaurant foods contain refined salt.

7. How long will it take to notice these benefits?

The duration varies with factors such as your overall health condition, your lifestyle, your diet, and your general attitude. But, most people report that they recognize tangible benefits within the first weeks of taking crystal salt.

As amazing as it may seem, In some cases crystal salt may lower high blood pressure within a few days. Clinical studies have also shown how whole crystal salt lowers blood pressure. Other effects that people may notice rather quickly is their bodies are more easily hydrated. They drink water, but it seems to finally do what water's supposed to do in the body.

A lot of people report that chronic pains lessen to some extent even after taking crystal salt for only one or two weeks. Other benefits are more of a long-term nature such as the detoxification of the body which is something you would never want to rush. Some report weight loss over time. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) believes that because the bodies craving for depleted minerals and elements is satisfied, it does not keep seeking them in unhealthy foods.

Using a salt brine is the quickest way for your body to absorb the benefits of whole crystal salt. But, it's important to start slowly, because of this salts de-toxing affects. Let your body tell you the right amount and increase your salt intake over time.

8. Tell us about the salt solution called "brine", and how do I make the brine?

Cover the bottom of a small glass jar with washed rock crystals and add enough filtered so that you have three times the amount of water as crystal rocks. The brine can be used after two hours, but allow 24 hours for it to reach a full saturation point of 26% in solution. At this point the rocks will stop melting. Just leave them in the jar. Start with one drop per day and work up to a maximum of one teaspoon per day. Add it to pure water, and consume on an empty stomach. The brine is very powerful so start slowly and find the proper amount for your body.

You will know if you have taken too much, because you could experience headaches, flu like symptoms or constipation. Do expect an increase in movements when the salt is taken in the proper quantities. This is the detoxification process taking place. It is highly recommended that while taking the brine you drink two quarts of pure water a day. When you have used up half the brine, add more water and crystals as necessary.

9. How is the salt related to human blood?

Human blood plasma has a delicate mineral balance, which has to be maintained for overall health. The wrong type of salt, refined salt, dehydrates so blood actually gets thicker. Blood pressure has to increase to move this thickened blood into the arteries and capillaries.

Crystal salt, on the other hand, provides the minerals and trace elements needed in human blood in very similar proportions for optimum blood plasma. Crystal salt helps us to stay hydrated because it electrically charges the body in such a way that we can use water more efficiently. This keeps our blood naturally thin, moving it easily and gracefully through our arteries and capillary system without increased blood pressure.

10. Can you describe how crystal salt tastes to you and will it change the taste of food?

Crystal salt tastes better than table salt. Table salt or sodium and chloride has a very harsh flavor and is hyper-salty. This harsh table salt may shrivel the nerve endings in the taste buds of your tongue. Crystal salt has a gentle almost sweet flavor. In fact some people call it the "sweet" salt.

11. How does crystal salt effect blood pressure?

The effects of crystal salt on blood pressure are truly amazing. I have seen people in my practice who have come in with high blood pressure and have tried everything from medication to exercise and other lifestyle changes. They use crystal salt and within weeks their blood pressure has normalized. On the other hand if people have low blood pressure crystal salt helps them to raise their blood pressure up slightly so it's at a normal level. Either high or low blood pressure is most likely related to mineral deficiency and dehydration. Crystal salt can help with both. If you take crystal salt and you're also on medication, you will want to monitor yourself closely and be under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Crystal salt may correct blood pressure and you may not need the medication any more. Unnecessary medication may have harmful side effects.

12. Can crystal salt help with ADD/ADHD?

People who are afflicted with ADD always suffer from much lower electrical life force in their brains than people without it. There is a portion of the brain called the substancianigra which is responsible for producing dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which is deficient in people who have ADD. If you're deficient in dopamine and you try to concentrate on that part of the brain, the pre-frontal cortex that should increase its activity actually decreases its activity. This is directly related to the amount of electrical energy you have available in your brain. Crystal salt is one of the most powerful carriers of electrical life force. Together with a whole organic food diet that includes plenty of raw foods, and exercise, crystal salt goes a long way to combat ADD/ADHD. The most powerful way to use crystal salt is to drink salt brine in plenty of good clean water. Also take Klamath Blue Green Algae available through Power Organics. This is another wild superfood supplement, which helps fortify the body against ADD.

13. Why do the crystals have a pink color?

The pinkish color is a form of hematite, which is a type of iron oxide. This ionic iron absorbs readily. If you need some extra iron in your diet this would be an excellent source. But, at the same time, ionic iron does not build up in the body and cause potential harmful side effects which many forms of iron supplementation do.

14. Can crystal salt help with muscle pain and arthritis?

When the body dehydrates a whole chain of reactions occurs to insure rationing the little water that is still available. One of these reactions is an over production of a substances called histamines. Histamines can cause all kinds of health problems, from allergies, to chronic inflammation to arthritis. Using antihistamines, or anti inflammatory drugs, can only produce symptom relief for so long. Of course, there is more that goes into the healing of arthritis than just using the right type of salt. Crystal salt is not enough, but it is very important to help the body retain the water it needs.

In addition to the ingestion of crystal salt, using the crystal bath salt is an enjoyable experience. You can soak in a bath tub with crystal salt for an hour at the least, and the water will stay warm. It is a wonderful way to ease arthritis discomfort.

15. Explain anti-oxidants and why crystal salt is the most complete anti-oxidant?

The importance of anti-oxidant protection for good health is common knowledge. Free radicals are now considered to be the single most significant cause of premature aging and degenerative diseases. A free radical is a molecule that is missing one or more electrons, which puts it in a state of imbalance. Seeking balance is intrinsic to everything in nature. Free radicals aggressively steal electrons from every source they can find to achieve this balance. To our great disadvantage, the human bodies phospholipid membrane of it's cells are a great supplier of electrons for free radicals. By losing electrons, cell membranes literally become rancid and dysfunctional.

The accumulated damage shows up as signs of premature aging and virtually every disease known to medicine. Antioxidants are nature's way to minimize this ongoing damage. Antioxidants can give spare electrons to free radicals, thus neutralizing them without damage to healthy cell membranes. This shows the paramount importance of electrical life energy to maintain health and youthfulness.

There are many health enhancing antioxidants. But, they all have one fundamental limitation: They work only in some areas of the body. Vitamin C and E for example, provide fine anti-oxidant protection in the blood vessels and in the extra cellular fluids; however, they do little inside the cell. Selenium works well in the blood and in the brain. OPC's (Oligoproanthocyanide- An antioxidant found in some tree saps and pine bark) are most effective outside the cells and in the lymphatic system. Crystal salt is the only anti-oxidant that works everywhere in the body.

The simple reason is crystal salt contains the same 72 elements found in the human body in ideal proportions. An immense amount of spare electrons are carried in these elements providing great antioxidant properties. Once crystal salt is introduced into the body, a profound regeneration of the cell membranes becomes possible. The effectiveness of other antioxidants are also enhanced when crystal salt is taken.

16. Can crystal salt help with heart disease? (Please consult your health care professional)

In my opinion, when I talk about heart disease, I first would like to expose the myth that cholesterol is causing heart disease. This is like saying the nail in the coffin has killed the person in it. The real cause is massive amounts of free radicals tearing up our arteries from the inside. If the body didn't protect itself, it would bleed to death. Cholesterol is simply nature's super glue. Wherever there are free radical induced injuries in the arteries and capillaries, cholesterol together with proteins and other substances glue over these injuries so we don't bleed to death. Crystal salt has the broadest spectrum anti-oxidants you can possibly ingest in any form. Through the use of crystal salt you provide anti-oxidant protection, which makes it unnecessary for the body to produce the plaque, which is considered to be atherosclerosis. Crystal salt can help prevent heart disease.

17. How does crystal salt affect our body's acid alkaline balance?

A common question my clients have these days is about the acid/alkaline balance of the body because we read more and more about how important it is to maintain this balance. There are so many factors that go into acid forming and alkaline forming properties of the human body. Crystal salt, because of its balanced mineral spectrum affects your acid/alkaline balance in the most positive way. If you are overly acidic, crystal salt helps to alkalize very quickly. If you are overly alkaline, which is rare but happens in some cases, crystal salt helps you to rebalance your minerals because over alkalinity is usually simply a mineral imbalance in the mineral metabolism of the body. Along with a healthy whole food diet and healthy life style, crystal salt is a great asset to attain a completely balanced acid/alkaline metabolism.

18. Tell us about the bath crystals?

Crystal salt minerals are an angstrom particle in size, which is smaller than a microscopic nano-particle. Because of it's small particle size, the body can easily absorb these minerals through the skin. The angstrom particles in crystal salt are also negatively charged, which gives them the ability to pull toxins out through the skin and into the bath water. The negative ions in the bath salt give your mind, body and soul a light feeling of well-being.

19. What are the benefits of the brine?

Crystal salt brine is the fastest way for the body to detoxify, because the salt is ingested in the liquid form. This makes it far more absorbable and readily useable by the body.

20. Will crystal salt affect blood pressure medication?

You should always consult your physician before you embark on a natural treatment, because of it's possible adverse effects on prescribed medicine. Crystal salt thins the blood, unlike table salt, which thickens it. As time progresses, you may not require as large a dosage of blood pressure medication, and the quantity will have to be adjusted or eliminated to reflect your thinning blood. Work closely with your doctor to determine the right blood pressure medication dosages on a regular basis.

21. Tell us about Klamath Blue Green Algae, and it's recommended dosage?

Klamath Blue Green Algae is one of the most complete superfoods on the planet. Thousands of micro organisms rely on algae as their primary, if not complete food supply. Essentially, all creatures need the same types of nutrients. Human's benefit greatly from blue green algae's complete nutritional profile. (Read more about Klamath Blue Green Algae under product information on this website.)

22. Can my children take the brine? (Per Christian Opitz)

Yes, it is perfectly safe. In my experience, it is actually wonderful if children use the brine. Children are a special interest for me since I'm counseling a lot of families with children who are having a hard time giving up junk foods, such as lot of sugar and often being addicted to sweets. The brine helps so many children to develop natural instincts toward healthier eating. so it's not because they're parents tell them, it's not because they're forced to do it, but because their own taste buds actually regenerate using crystal salt in the brine form. They will gain less pleasure from super processed junk foods and more pleasure from natural whole foods. This is one of the most magnificent effects of the application of the brine that I've seen personally in my clients.

23. Is crystal salt contaminant free?

Crystal salt was formed over 250 million years ago, and is mined from mines that are over 10,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayan mountains. This salt has not be exposed to modern industrial contaminants, except for what is possibly in the air. This salt is one of the purest salts on the planet.

24. Will crystal salt help with environmental illness or heavy metal poisoning?

Yes. Because of the detoxifying effects of crystal salt, it helps to pull these contaminants out of the body. If used in conjunction with other detoxifying nutrients, crystal salt goes a long way to clean the bodily fluids. It's important to take crystal salt after a major detox of heavy metals, because some of the good minerals and elements will also be pulled out of the body during the detox.

25. How does crystal salt affect hormones?

Crystal salt will have a positive effect on hormones, because this salt is about bringing balance back to the body. It also provides the thyroid with pure organic iodine in an ionic form that is easily digested. North Americans consume below the FDA required minimums of iodine. Conversely, Asians consume a large amount of natural iodine in their diets through seaweed and other forms of algae. These life forms get the iodine inherit in them from the sea. The incidence of breast cancer, thyroid cancer and prostate cancer in the Asian population is very small compared to the high incidence of these cancers in industrial countries due to lack of iodine and other essential minerals in their diet.

When you add crystal salt to your diet, you add this vital nutrient to your body.

26. How does crystal salt affect my immune system?

Our immune systems are under stress now-a-days as they have never been before in history. So to make sure that our immune system works to the best of our ability we need to stay hydrated. The thymus gland is the part of the body where white blood cells, antibodies, and the parts of our blood that forms our first line of defense are maturing. The thymus gland is very easily hindered in its ability to perform that function by dehydration, calcium and magnesium deficiencies. Rehydrate by drinking enough water with crystal salt brine. Reintroducing all these minerals that tend to be missing in our foods due to soil depletion in agriculture is the first fundamental step in having a functional immune system.

27. Can crystal salt affect mental clarity?

When the body has the proper minerals and elements, then and only then can it properly absorb vitamins. Yes, minerals and elements are required for vitamin absorption. When the body is properly fortified, mental clarity as well as overall good health is the result.

28. To recap, what are the most important things people can do to achieve radiant health?

The most important factors for good health are:
1. Whole crystal salt for proper quantities of minerals and elements.
2. Good clean filtered water.
3. A diet rich in organic whole fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and diary.
4. Regular exercise.
5. A good attitude about life and your health.

29. Tell us the ways that crystal salt could help women with PMS?

Again as in a previous question about hormones, crystal salt contains natural organic ionic iodine as well as other minerals, which are easily absorbable by the body. Iodine is necessary for thyroid health, and the thyroid is the organ that produces much of the hormones used by the body. If hormones are out of balance, then a woman will suffer from PMS and will put herself also at risk of breast or other reproductive cancers.

30. In your book you state that the rediscovery of crystal salt may be the most important health discovery of the 21st century, explain why?

Good whole salt is necessary for all life on earth, and is the easiest way for you to bring the body back towards balance. Of course your diet will also play a factor in balance a well. Refined salt has all the natural minerals and elements removed other than sodium and chloride. This throws off the natural balance between all minerals and elements in the body. When iodine is added back into table salt, it is in a form toxic to the body unlike the natural organic iodine found in crystal salt. Balance is what the body is always in search of. Disease is the principal effect of a body out of balance.

31. What is the difference between refined and unrefined salt?

Refined salt is just sodium and chloride with iodine often added back in, as well as aluminum to prevent caking. All the other natural minerals and elements have been removed. Unrefined salt will be pink or gray in color because of the minerals and elements. Unrefined salt is whole salt with all it's minerals and elements intact as nature intended.

32. What is the single most important thing a person can do to improve their health?

The most important thing a person can do for their health is to eat whole crystal salt.

33. Can you drink too much brine?

Yes. Your body will tell you when you have taken too much salt brine. If you have headaches, feel light headed, or other flue type symptoms, bloating, constipation, temperature change, swelling in the ankles, then you have taken too much. Cut back till you feel normal again.

34. Could crystal salt be the ultimate mineral supplement?

Yes. Crystal salt contains most of the minerals in the exact quantities and form the body wants and needs. Everything works together synergistically, and nature has provided the perfect combination of minerals and elements to support life through crystal salt. When you take mineral supplements, you are taking specific minerals without the supporting minerals and elements necessary for proper digestion. These minerals are also often in a form the body can not use making them useless at best and also possibly toxic.

35. Can crystal salt help with weight loss?

Yes. When the body receives the proper minerals and elements it does not crave for them and try to find them in other forms of food. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if the body is out of balance because of refined salt, it will crave refined sugar in an attempt to find balance again. It is thrown into a vicious cycle of refined salt to sugar in it's attempt to find this balance, and it will continue to send signals of starvation till it is satisfied. Unfortunately, the body can not be satiated through processed foods, which causes people to eat more and more in search of a balance of nutrients.

If a person continues to eat refined salt and sugar products after whole salt is introduced in the proper quantities, it will be because of habit only rather than cravings that they seek this empty nutrition. In this case, the person will have to change their emotional eating habits to heal. If they don't, they will continue on the cycle of craving and starvation, because the body will stay in a state of imbalance by these refined products.

36. After a hard work out how can crystal salt help?

Whole crystal salt is loaded with electrolytes. After a workout, the body needs these electrolytes to replace the salts lost during a workout. Because of its' electrolyte properties, crystal salt can be wonderful after a hard workout. The way to do this is to take a glass of water and put a good pinch of crystal salt with a squeeze of lemon. This way the electrolytes naturally occurring in the crystal salt plus the fruit acids and the natural electrolytes occurring in the lemon will combine in such a way that you will have a wonderful electrolyte spectrum that is just what your body needs after exercise.It is essential for the body to be refortified with natural organic magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium found in crystal salt to avoid cramping of the muscles.

The minerals and elements in crystal salt are present in an ionic form, which is easily digested by the body.

37. Arsenic? Mercury?

Yes, these minerals are present in the 74 elements. They are present in the human body at the same level as in the crystal salt and they are not toxic heavy metals when they exist in their natural ionic form.

38. I eat healthy already, why should I eat salt?

In March of 2002, another prominent laboratory in Europe did a Hagalis Analysis on our crystal salt. The analysis showed that the minerals are in an ionic state with a very large surface area, which is optimal for human metabolism. The necessary trace elements are so small and dispersed that they are available in their entirety for our bodies use. The analysis also proved that the crystal salt has a high range of trace elements as well as 72 traceable minerals. The analysis displayed the crystal forms, which enlivened the life force of the water sample, which means when we take crystal salt, we can expect more life force within our bodies.

"I was already living a healthy lifestyle when I discovered crystal salt but when I started taking it, I discovered some interesting benefits. My body seems to have a better ability to deal with stress, it was easier for me to stay hydrated, and I really enjoyed the taste and actually enjoyed the taste of my food more when I used this instead of unrefined types of salt. Then I told friends and later told my clients about it and they all seemed to recognize some immediate benefits. Now, whether a person is already in a very healthy lifestyle or they want to switch to a healthier lifestyle crystal salt is probably the most versatile health enhancing product people can take". Christian Opitz

39. Does crystal salt have valence electrons? And what are they?

Yes, crystal salt has valence electrons. It is a very expensive test to prove this. A friend of mine with a laboratory in Germany performed the test and yes, the salt gives off negative ions and does have valence electrons which are extra electrons that are available for the free radicals to attach onto.

40. How will crystal salt help my system and what can it do for me?

Many studies have been done in Europe on crystal salt. These studies show that crystal salt contains calcium and magnesium. These minerals are essential for staying healthy. Peter Ferreira conducted a study on 400 people (done over a 2 year period) that proves the importance of crystal salt in our diets. In his book "Water and Salt", he found that by using crystal salt, blood pressure can be balanced, calcium deposits can be eliminated, usable oxygen in blood can increase, red blood cells can be un-clumped, blood can be detoxified, the full spectrum of elements that resonates with our bones and enzymes and builds bone marrow can be utilized, radiation is neutralized, capillaries can become more elastic and blood flow increases, extra electrons are added to the body, (which are free radical scavengers), the entire spectrum of electrolytes that the body needs can be received.

41. What are detoxifying symptoms?

One of the first symptoms of detoxification that a lot of people notice when they start using the brine is that they have a natural desire to drink more water. This is not the same as being really thirsty from over-eating salt, as you may have experienced in the past with table salt, but it's a natural inclination because the body needs more water to flush out the toxins that are set in motion by the use of the brine. Some people experience mild detoxification symptoms in the form of a light headache for a day or two, maybe some skin rashes, change in body temperature, a skin irritation, constipation or bowel movements. Usually these detoxification symptoms are very mild and only if they should persist and bother you would I recommend you stop using the brine and simply use the granulated salt on your food which will not cause a detoxification reaction.

Brine Detox Information: For some people the brine can be a powerful detoxifier. Those who are taking any prescriptions or over the counter medications, or have any condition that may be salt sensitive, are advised to consult a knowledgeable healthcare professional before taking the brine. We strongly suggest that you start with one drop and slowly increase to a maximum of one teaspoon per day. More is not necessarily better. Small amounts on a daily basis will bring the best results. If you experience any symptoms of discomfort, stop taking the brine immediately and consult your healthcare professional. Not recommended for children under the age of 18. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Drink a minimum of two quarts of pure water daily when using the brine.

42. How does it pull toxins out of my skin with the bath salt?

The salt is alkaline and it pulls out the toxins which are acid.

43. Can I cook/bake with this crystal salt?

Yes, you can use it just like you would use any other type of salt or condiment on your food and in any of your cooking purposes and it will enhance the flavor of your food so much better than any other type of salt that's on the market.

44. Can I add fragrance to the Miracle Krystal Bath Salt?

Yes, of course you can mix crystal salt with your essential oils for bathing, just be sure you use them in the recommended strength.

45. Does it have an added fragrance?

No, the Miracle Krystal Bath Salt is completely natural. It does not provide fragrance of its own, some people would like to add natural fragrance to there bath while others do not. I highly recommend only natural fragrance products like high quality 100% essential oils. Do not use products that are artificially and/or chemically synthesized because they may not combine well with the skin rejuvenating effects of crystal salt.

46. How fine is it ground?

80 mesh.

47. Can I use tap water for the brine?

No chlorinated water. We suggest artesian or filtered water.

48. Can we eat too much salt?

Of course, you can eat too much as you can do with anything, but the beauty of crystal salt is you can not overdose it as long as it tastes good to you in your cooking purposes. More is not better. crystal salt enhances the flavors in your food. There are two basic applications of crystal salt, one is to use the rock crystals and to dissolve them in water and make what we call brine or a salt solution, and of this concentrated brine we should use only a drop to start a day in the morning on an empty stomach with 8-16 ounces of water. As far as the granulated form of the salt goes, the kind that comes in the salt shaker, in which you can use in all your cooking purposes, just use to taste.

49. What will salt brine do for my children?

The same balancing effects it has on adults. They should start to find their cravings for sugar diminish fairly soon after beginning to use the salt. Of course this depends on how healthy their life style is. You really need to institute all the components of a healthy lifestyle as I have written about in my book. (Drink high quality water, no chlorinated water, no caffeine, and exercise in fresh air, NO TABLE SALT.

50. How much Miracle Krystal Bath Salt do I use for a bath?

1 to 2 cups or more if desired in a tub of warm water.

51. I am finding processed food too salty, why?

When you eliminate Table Salt from your life and replace it with crystal salt, you will become more and more adverse to the harsh flavor of Table Salt.

52. Will the crystal salt cleanse my blood?

Yes, it helps detoxify the blood.

53. What kind of container should I use for the brine?

Glass, always.

54. Do I take the brine with water?

Yes, 1 drop up to one half of a teaspoon brine in an 8 oz glass, or 1 drop up to one half of a teaspoon in your "Five Element Smoothie".

55. Do I take the brine on an empty stomach or with food?

With water, as above, on an empty stomach for most people, so it will get into the blood stream faster.

56. How will my skin look after a bath?

This is the most pleasant application of crystal salt. Using the Miracle Krystal Bath Salt Crystals in the tub will be surprising for you. It will maintain the heat in the tub for at least an hour and maybe more. There is also a myth in dermatology where we're usually told that the skin has an acidic protective layer. It is true that most adults have acidic skin, but this is not because there is a protective layer there, in fact babies whose skin, we all admire and envy, have an alkaline skin, they were born with skin of a PH of 8.0 which is very alkaline. Amniotic fluid has a PH of 8.5 which is even more alkaline.

Using crystal salt in your bath alkalizes your bath water significantly, so you can actually get to an 8.5 PH in your bath tub, just like amniotic fluid in the mother's womb. This will result in an incredibly soft, smooth silky feeling on your skin that rejuvenates the skin. A lot of women tell me that since they are using crystal salt in the bath tub that they have a much lesser need for other expensive skin care products, moisturizers and so on.

So using crystal salt in this way is a wonderful home spa that you can treat yourself to. It also helps with detoxification. A lot of people who are in chronic pain report that taking a bath with crystal salt on a regular basis really helps with decreasing their symptoms. So try it for yourself and see how wonderful it can feel to soak in crystal salt.

57. Should I apply lotion after bathing?

Not necessary, in fact it's much better to let the salt water dry on your skin with nothing else added. You will not feel dry after the bath.

58. Will it dry out my skin?

On the contrary this will help to rehydrate your skin and this is why everybody who takes a bath with the crystal salt experiences the skin to be incredibly smooth and silky and just feel wonderful. So if you want to rehydrate your skin use the crystal salt and this is the fastest way to get dead skin cells off and to hydrate the healthy skin cells that are these and give your skin a wonderful overall feeling.

59. What are the things remaining in my tub?

There may be little pebbles in the Miracle Krystal Bath Salt. These are not in the food grade crystal salt.

60. Will this effect other medications I may be taking? (Per Christian Opitz, see Brine Detox Information)

CAUTION: Brine Detox Information!! For some people the brine can be a powerful detoxifier. Those who are taking any prescription or over the counter medications, or have any condition that may be salt sensitive, are advised to consult a knowledgeable healthcare professional before taking the brine. We strongly suggest that you start with one drop and slowly increase to a maximum of one teaspoon per day. More is not necessarily better. Small amounts on a daily basis will bring the best results. If you experience any symptoms of discomfort, stop taking the brine immediately and consult your healthcare professional. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Drink a minimum of two quarts of pure water daily when using the brine.

61. How big is the mine?

4 million tons a year are hand-mined.

62. Is it clean? How is it cleaned?

The crystal salt is naturally clean, being deep within a mine, and not susceptible to environmental pollutions. The crystal salt is hand-washed.

63. Is heat applied?

No.

64. What is the difference between Rock Salt and crystal salt?

Rock salt does not have the crystalline formation. Rock Salt is like Sea Salt.

65. Can I preserve food with crystal salt?

The brine makes for an awesome food preservative and being a real German, of course, I like to make my own sauerkraut, and I, as well as many other people have found that using the brine as a food preservative, for example, to make pickles, brings out a flavor in these foods that we have never experienced with anything else before. If you are into preserving your own foods, use the brine and expect a lot more flavor than you ever have before.

66. Epson Salt vs. crystal salt?

Epsom Salt is a magnesium salt.

67. How did crystal salt become crystallized?

The term crystal matrix refers to natures' favorite way of storing electrical energy. Now we have to understand that we are electrical beings in a very real sense because our entire metabolism, all the processes of life, death, health and disease are governed by electricity, by the exchange of electrical energy. So our food is not only a supplier of chemical nutrients, calories, vitamins and fatty acids, but also a supplier of electrical energy. Much like a diamond is condensed out of simple carbon atoms due to millions of years to exposure to high pressure and temperatures, crystal salt is condensed out of a simple form of sea salt which contains all the minerals and trace elements found in the human body due to the exposure of high pressure and temperature, probably over 250 million years old. This means that crystal salt gives our bodies, not only the minerals and trace elements which are the essential building blocks that are found in the human body, but that these minerals and trace elements are carriers of an enormous electrical life force field of electric life energy which we need to have for a healthy metabolism.

68. What is the shelf life?

Indefinitely. It is already 250 million years old.

69. When cooking with crystal salt, does heat diminish the mineral content?

Ionic minerals such as those in the salt are not altered or damaged by heat at all. Only complex chemicals substances like vitamins or proteins are changed through heat. Cooking with crystal salt is no problem.

70. What is the difference between colloidal minerals and ionized minerals?

Colloidal refers to a mineral particle size of around one micron. Ionized refers to having an electrical charge, which is unrelated to particle size. Ionic minerals as they occur in crystal salt are one angstrom in particle size. An angstrom is one million times smaller than a micron which is the particle size of colloidal minerals. Therefore minerals in crystal salt are more absorbable and usable than colloidal minerals, since the body does not have to break them down into smaller particles.

71. How do I store it?

In a jar or bag in the cupboard or in a salt shaker.

72. Will it clump?

Yes, it may.

73. How do I keep it from clumping?

Keep the salt in a dry place and put a cracker in it.

74. Why is Table Salt bad for me?

Table Salt is highly refined Sodium Chloride. The majority of the other 70-82 elements that occur in natural sea salt or rock salt have been eliminated. This leads to a one-sided overload of Sodium and Chloride that in turn leads to all the well-documented undesirable effects of diets that are high in refined salt. Table Salt also comes with additives such as aluminumhydroxide, sodiumferrocyanide, calcium phosphate, stearic acid and others. Some of these are harmless, but some are definitely toxic.

75. Will crystal salt oxygenate my blood?

If your blood is thick it will thin it provided you practice all the components of a healthy lifestyle as I have discussed in my book, "The Miracle of Krystal Salt".

76. What is the difference between the Iodine in refined salt and the Iodine in crystal salt?

In refined salt the iodine is added, and is not in a form the body recognizes because it is refined. In unrefined crystal salt the iodine is naturally present, and is easily absorbed by the body. Furthermore, it is non-toxic, and your body will only utilize what you need, and eliminate the rest.

77. Why is it contaminant free?

Because it is mined out of the inside of a mountain where it has sat for millions of years protected from environmental pollutants.

78. Will my cravings for sugar and processed foods subside?

Yes, "According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), refined Table Salt creates an energetic imbalance in the body that we then crave to neutralize. Since refined sugar creates the opposite imbalance, TCM maintains that consuming Table Salt increases sugar cravings. Instead of balancing one extreme with the opposite extreme, we can use crystal salt to balance our energy field within a few minutes upon intake, as extensive studies in Europe have shown. The use of crystal salt will greatly enhance the body's instincts towards eating natural foods rather than craving unhealthy stimulants like refined sugar.

In my own practice I have observed many times how incorporating crystal salt into one's diet resulted in an effortless change towards a more natural diet and lifestyle." (Stated in Paul Pitchfords book "Healing with Whole Food")

79. What are the studies you have had done on the salt?

Please read Christian's book, "The Miracle of Krystal Salt". Also, read the Product Information section on our website, www.powerorganics.com.

80. Can I use plastic to make the brine?

It's better to use a glass jar for the brine but for short term or travel plastic is okay.

81. Why do I need to use artesian water?

Any water in its clean natural state is good to use. Artesian water is unlike most other bottled waters. It is not heated, ozonated or treated in any other way that would diminish its life force, making it outstanding high quality artesian water.

82. How much water do I have to drink a day when taking the brine?

It is suggested to drink a minimum of 2 quarts of pure artesian water daily.

83. Will it take time to build up in my system?

Each person is different. The important thing is to use the crystal salt in combination with all the components of a healthy lifestyle. Please read Christian's book, "The Miracle of Krystal Salt" for more information. Also, read the Product Information section on our website, www.powerorganics.com.

Klamath Blue Green Algae FAQ

1. What type of algae is Klamath Blue Green?

The scientific name is Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae (AFA).

2. Where is the algae harvested?

There is only one place in the world that this algae grows at these high nutritional levels, and that is directly from the Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

3. When is the algae harvested?

In the summertime, when the algae is in full bloom, generally from June to November.

4. How is the algae harvested?

A. The algae is harvested by a barge which scoops the algae from the lake.
B. The algae then proceeds to the onboard collection tank where a process of filtration and dewatering occurs.
C. The algae goes to an insulated refrigerated stir tank that cools the algae to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
D. It is put into a stainless steel refrigerated chill tank until it's transferred into a food grade tank and is transported to shore.
E. The algae is put through a micro-filtration and purification processes and is immediately flash frozen and stored in the frozen state until the product is needed and released to be low temperature dried and made into products.

5. How is the algae processed?

The algae is low temperature dried; temperature is maintained below 105 degrees, preserving vital enzymes and nutrients in their natural state.

6. What is the suggested dosage for taking the algae?

The suggested adult dosage is to begin taking one capsule/tablet per day for the first week; two capsules/tablets per day for the second week; three capsules/tablets per day for the third week ; and finally four capsules/tablets per day which provides 2 grams of algae per day. You may want to adjust your dosage based on how your body interacts with the algae. It is best to split your dosage taking half in the morning first thing on an empty stomach, and the other half between lunch and dinner.

7. Can I take too much algae?

The algae is considered a whole food. Due to the dense nutrient content of Klamath Blue Green Algae, occasionally someone may experience over-stimulation or slight gastric upset. If this occurs, dosage should be reduced to one capsule until the body adjusts to the algae. After becoming familiar with the algae and its effects, you may want to increase or decrease the dosage. The algae also has a detoxifying effect on the body, which has to be taken into consideration and the dosage reduced if flu type symptoms occur until the toxins have passed through the system.

8. When is the best time to take the algae?

The suggested time is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, even before coffee. You may split them up and take half in the morning and half in the afternoon. It is not recommended to take the algae at night unless you want to stay up for some reason (students, those who work at night, etc.)

9. Can I take the algae while pregnant or nursing?

Klamath Blue Green Algae is considered a whole food. If you have any concerns or questions, please consult your doctor or nutritionist.

10. Can I give the algae to my children?

Most certainly, but you do want to cut their dosage in half of the suggested adult dosage (1/2 gram or 1 capsule per day under age 13.)

11. Can the algae be taken with my other vitamins, medications, or herbs?

Yes, since the algae is considered a whole food it would be just like eating other food.

12. What are the benefits?

A whole food, Klamath Blue Green Algae is rich in Beta-Carotene, B-12, Chlorophyll, Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids and all the Trace Minerals that your body needs for cell regeneration. It also has the nutritional balance to assist the immune system and enhance better brain and emotional functions.

13. What are the side effects, if any?

Used in the suggested dosage amounts, side effects do not typically occur. However, some gastric upset may initially appear, due to the fact that the algae works as a detoxification product. Some may experience minimal diarrhea, nausea, or stomach aches. If this occurs, dosage should be reduced by one capsule. On the other hand, if someone feels they aren't receiving the full benefits, they may want to increase the dosage by one capsule.

14. How much of the algae will my body absorb?

Klamath Blue Green contains up to 70% protein, more than any other whole food, in the shape and form that the body needs to absorb it. No change is required- over 98% of the nutrients can be used directly by the body in the same form, in the same organic compounds the algae provides.

15. What is the benefit of the enzymes in the Power 3 and what are they?

All of the Enzymes that are used in Power 3 our Klamath Blue Green, Spirulina and Chlorella blend are plant-based digestive Enzymes and they are Protease, Amylase, Cellulase, and Lipase. These Enzymes aid in absorption of the nutrients in the algae and other food.

16. Is the algae fattening?

The algae contains 50 mg of fat (from plant-based lipids; no animal fat) per gram of algae (two capsules/tablets.) This tends to act as an appetite suppressant. There are 4 calories per gram of algae.

17. Is there any cholesterol in the algae?

No

18. What kind of quality control do you have concerning pollution, toxins, or debris?

After every harvest the algae is tested for all common bio-toxins. Every batch is also tested for Salmonella, E. Coli, Coliforms, Yeasts, Molds, and Aerobic Plate Count. The lake water is also tested every year for the presence of Fecal Bacteria, Coliform, Microcystin, and Nitrates. A Certificate of Purity is issued for every batch of algae that is used in our products.

19. What is the shelf life on the products?

The product has a shelf life of three years.

20. How long has your company been in business?

Power Organics, Inc. started their business in 1990.

21. What is your companies policy for a guarantee?

Power Organics, Inc. is 100% satisfaction guaranteed for a full refund. Return the unused portion to the store where you purchased it when it is found to be defective, or does not meet our product specifications.

22. What is the difference between Klamath Blue Green Algae and Spirulina?

A. Spirulina is grown in concrete or plastic ponds with a sodium chloride salt content, often 100 times greater than Klamath Blue Green Algae. ??
B. Klamath Blue Green Algae is 98% assimilable and Spirulina is about 65-70% assimilable depending on how it is processed.
C. Due to the fact that Klamath Lake has 30 to 40 ft of organic nutrient sediment from past volcanic activity; Klamath Blue Green Algae has about 40% more Calcium,100% more Chromium, five to ten times the Vitamin C content of Spirulina.??
D. Most Spirulina manufacturers do not low temperature dry but instead spray dry. This method is found to kill Enzymes, lose heat-sensitive components, and decrease the Beta-Carotene due to the high temperatures.??
E. Klamath Blue Green Algae is the "greenest superfood" known because it contains 300 mg of Chlorophyll, whereas Spirulina contains only 115 mg. Chlorophyll can be an effective detoxifier of environmental toxins.

23. What is the difference between Klamath Blue Green Algae and Chlorella?

A. Much like Spirulina, Chlorella is also grown in man-made ponds.??
B. Chlorella is not a Blue Green Algae but in fact a Green Algae.??
C. Chlorella is 80% assimilable opposed to 98% of Klamath Blue Green Algae.??
D. The cell wall in Chlorella is not digestible making nutrients more difficult to assimilate.
Our Power 3 product contains equal parts of Klamath Blue Green Algae, Spirulina and Chlorella. The Spirulina used in this product is of the highest quality and is organically grown. The Chlorella is a super soft cell version that is much more digestible.

24. Why is our Klamath Blue Green Algae the best?

A. Selectively harvested on Upper Klamath Lake
B. Certified Organic
C. Largest facility on Upper Klamath Lake
D. Low temperature spray drying
E. Homogeneous batch testing
F. Quality tested

25. What is the difference between Power Organics, Inc. and Cell-Tech???

A. Power Organics, Inc. selectively harvest on Upper Klamath Lake. Cell tech harvests from a fixed location on a canal. Klamath Blue Green Algae™ is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. ??
B. Klamath Blue Green Algae has 500 mg tablets and capsules vs. Cell-Tech's 250 mg tablets. ??
C. Power Organics, Inc. does not break down the soft cell wall and separate it to make a second product. ??
D. Power Organics, Inc. is not a Multi-level Marketing Company, we are a manufacturer and sell to Distributors, Retail Health Food Stores, and direct to individuals.