Traces of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, iron, and zinc and more can reportedly be found in pink salt, which aren’t present in sea salt.

The cleaning process is generally more successful if the bleach-based cleaner is allowed to act for a while (about half an hour), before rinsing clean. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, Himalayan salt can help reduce any swelling in the throat, that’s caused by throat infections. Australia also has an unusually high concentration of pink lakes due to large quantities of prawn brine in the water. Most of the pink lakes in Australia are situated in Western or South Australia, although there are also a couple of spectacular examples in Victoria, near Melbourne. This list features some particularly striking favorites that will take your breath away. Hutt Lagoon, Western Australia

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Come for the pink lakes, stay for the wildlife! Throughout the day you can enjoy the sights and sounds of kangaroos, emus, reptiles and birds. On a warm afternoon you may see Rainbow Bee-eaters chasing flying insects or Mallee and bearded dragons scurrying to the cover of a triodia (porcupine grass) clump. Some popular claims suggest that sole water helps with a variety of conditions and healthy habits, including weight loss and improved sleep patterns. However, more research is necessary to fully understand its potential health benefits. Health Benefits Bright, sunny days will show Lake Bumbunga up at its most vibrant pink; however, cloud cover can also produce some visually stunning effects. The lake can also look blue or white, depending on how the salt levels shift. You can visit for free and camp in the surrounding area if you’ve got the equipment. If you’re in the area for a couple of days, it’s also a great idea to visit some of the famous Clare Valley vineyards in the surrounding region. Also when houses are left vacant over long weekends, holidays or in between occupancy, fungal spores multiply.

Lisa Ward is a travel writer based in Jersey. She loves hiking and adventure travel and has hiked to Everest Base Camp and Machu Picchu, as well as through Patagonia and up several volcanoes across the world. Lisa cycled down Death Road in Bolivia, went canyoneering in Costa Rica, climbed canopies in Honduras. That school trip to Honduras sparked Lisa’s interest in the underwater world. She has since undergone basic training in biological research concerning marine conservation, most notably that of coral reefs. She is a PADI qualified Rescue Diver with a specialty in underwater photography. So far, she has dived in Jersey, Honduras, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef. A healthy salt intake may improve your sleep patterns. One study found that a low-sodium diet contributed to disturbed sleep, which suggests that a higher level of salt intake could improve sleep patterns in general. However, because it is such a rich source of sodium and chlorine, eating too much of it can be harmful. We’ve listed some of the main common side effects below: 9 Himalayan pink salt side effectsAdditionally, several unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of sole water are related to the mineral content of pink Himalayan salt. Summary For example, Himalayan salt is only 0.28% potassium, 0.1% magnesium, and 0.0004% iron — negligible compared to the amounts of these minerals that you get from whole foods ( 4). No one at the refuge has seen the pond this color before - not even volunteers who have been around it for 70 years. The pond has been through periods of drought and high salinity before, though, and Wolfe isn't sure why the color has changed now.