THE VALUE OF SALT

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 61, 9 September 1937, Page 18

THE VALUE OF SALT

Salt is such an ordinary everyday commodity that perhaps we are rather inclined to overlook its virtues, and we keep it strictly in what we consider its place—the kitchen, states an overseas writer. Salt is, however, equally at home and just as valuable in the bathroom. Fill a wide-necked bottle with common salt and keep it on a shelf in the bathroom. You will find a fresh use for it every day. If you are very tired, add a handful or two to your bedtime hot bath, and it will take away fatigue anti soothe aching muscles wonderfully. Salt and water make a strengthening and refreshing footbath. Soak the ankles in it if they are inclined to be weak, or if you are suffering from a I slight sprain. I Salt and water make a splendid nasal douche and gargle. Children should be encouraged to use it every day when there are colds about. It makes, also, the cheapest and most satisfactory mouthwash. Clean your teeth with salt occasion- i ally, and masssage the gums with saltj too, for it has a particularly strength-! ening and healthy action on the gums. A little salt added to warm water makes a soothing and strengthening eye-wash for eyes that are tired.