Food as Medicine

I’m a huge fan of the delicious Dragon Fruit, which I buy daily at the fresh food market here in Chiang Mai. If eaten prematurely, Dragon Fruit tastes insipid and somewhat tart. However, when fully ripened, their flavour becomes faintly sweet and syrupy. To me ripe Dragon Fruit tastes like a blend of kiwi, pear, and watermelon. The flavour is quite subtle, with a slightly earthy undertone.

Since 2020 I’ve been using Celtic Sea Salt, after Tom introduced it to me. I use it in nearly all dishes I cook. And Man! It is delicious too! Let me try to explain why Ancient Purity Celtic Sea Salt is the best salt available on this planet. Once you’ve tried it, you’re sold! Celtic Sea Salt has become known as the pinnacle of the salt world and is often regarded as the best salt money can buy. This special salt is naturally harvested from the pristine coast of Brittany, France near the Celtic Sea and is never processed or stripped of any minerals or natural elements. This is why it's known as the "Whole Salt". Oh I also adopted the hack he told me about, I think there's an article on it, putting a little bit of Celtic Sea Salt on your tongue. As someone who forces himself to drink water more often I absolutely loved this tip, I feel hydrated more, I make effort to drink water but this makes it easy to stay hydrated. Living in the tropics this obviously extra important.

The benefits of using sea salt in hair care go beyond its association with texturising sprays. Celtic Sea Salt is the purest Salt, totally unprocessed, full of minerals, it's the one to choose. So we will explain why introducing sea salt into regular scalp care, such as through the use of a scrub, can be incredibly beneficial. The rich natural, grey salt particles act as a gentle exfoliant, removing excess oils and build-up from the roots. By its absorbent nature, it also effectively controls excess oil production as a weekly detox. Regular use can improve scalp health, allowing hair to reach full potential. Additionally, massaging sea salt into the roots stimulates blood flow and encourages necessary nutrients and hormones for healthy growth. Enriched with magnesium, potassium, and selenium, sea salt aids in promoting strong and healthy hair growth and clarifying the scalp.

Have you ever come back from a beach vacation with radiant skin and hair, wondering if you could recreate the same effect at home using salt water? TikTok videos suggest that using sea salt water to wash your face could cure acne and give you that fresh-off-the-beach look. However, you may be questioning if salt is safe for your skin and hair. Before you swap your regular face wash for Celtic Sea Salt water, drop your anchor and read on to learn about using salt water on your face and what it can and cannot do. Salt water has been recognised since ancient Egypt for its ability to disinfect and cleanse skin. It can make skin feel smoother and drier, and it can act as a mechanical exfoliant, scrubbing away dead skin cells and absorbing toxins and dirt. Salt water can even improve the appearance of pore size.

There's a hydration hack that's gaining popularity and it's utilising Celtic Sea Salt, a Mineral Rich, Magnesium abundant Superfood. Staying hydrated throughout the day can be challenging, even if you keep a water bottle on hand. By allowing a few crystals of Celtic sea salt to dissolve on your tongue before drinking water, you can improve water absorption in your body due to the magnesium content.