Fast first-aid sole solution

By Sari Huhtala

Aside from the ultimate wound-cleansing agent, Himalayan sole solution makes a perfect electrolyte drink to combat dehydration or symptoms of heat stroke. Years ago, I saved a dog’s life by giving it a teaspoon of sole solution when it had extreme water intoxication, which causes a severe electrolyte imbalance and can lead to death if untreated.  Every medicine cabinet ought to have some sole solution in it.

Himalayan sole (pronounced so-lay) water is simply a solution of water and Himalayan pink salt, which has over 60 trace minerals in it, including magnesium, calcium and sodium. For daily health maintenance, simply add a small tsp of sole to a glass of water, and drink each morning upon rising.

You can add a bit of sole to a water bottle for hydration and electrolytes throughout the day.

I once received a deep cut in my finger, and the doctor who looked at it asked how I cleaned it. I said I washed it with soap then poured Himalayan sole over it. He said “Good. Most people put peroxide or alcohol on their wound, but that kills healthy tissue around the wound and slows down healing.”

Good to know. So, Himalayan sole is always my go-to for cuts and scrapes, especially at this time of year when I’m busy doing outdoor farm work and the hands get used and abused all too often.

Make your own sole solution

I like to use the large chunks of Himalayan salt to create a solution, but you can also use coarse Himalayan salt.

In a clean two-cup mason jar, add one to two chunks of Himalayan salt, or fill one quarter of the jar with course Himalayan salt. Fill jar with filtered water or spring water. Cap with a plastic lid as metal lids will corrode over time when combined with the salt. Let sit for 24 hours to allow the salt to saturate, to produce the full sole concentration.

As long as you see some undissolved salt in the water then you know it’s a full sole solution. If adding more water, then add more Himalayan salt.

Store at room temperature. It will store for years.

(This information is not intended to replace medical advice and treatment from a health care practitioner).

Sari Huhtala is the creator, publisher and editor of Alive and Fit Magazine, which was created in 2007.  She has over 25 years of experience in journalism and over 15 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, and is a holistic chef, offering holistic cooking and edible wilds workshops. She is an organic farmer, wild-crafter and grandmother, who has spent over 20 years navigating a holistic, healthy path for her family. Reach her at friends@thelaughingforest.ca