The Benefits of Sole Water

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In our modern American diet, we’re told that salt is bad and we should avoid it at all costs. But the truth is it’s not the villain it’s often made out to be! It turns out that it’s actually very beneficial to our bodies. There’s some age-old evidence that consuming the right kind of salt daily (unprocessed and unrefined) can be very beneficial for our health. That’s why I love to make sole water!

By increasing salt intake, you provide your body with key electrolytes needed to help it run smoothly. While eating salt is great, sometimes I find it hard to get enough of it on my food without it tasting too salty.

If you want to increase hydration and electrolytes to support your health and wellness, give sole water a try! It’s easy to make and requires just two ingredients.

What is Sole Water?

Sole (pronounced so-lay) is water that’s fully saturated with unrefined salt. Often made with pink Himalayan salt, this concentrated salt water is a great way to increase your electrolytes.

Many people add salt to their water for its health benefits. Sole water isn’t the same as drinking water with salt. It’s water that has fully absorbed the maximum amount of salt (26% actually…. thanks, high school chemistry!). Think of sea water and that’s similar to sole.

While drinking salt in your water is a good practice, sole gives you more electrolytes. We lose electrolytes when we sweat or fast. It’s a great way to replenish these minerals because it provides sodium along with magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium in trace amounts.

The type of salt you use is key! Regular table salt is overly processed. Manufacturing strips it of many vital minerals. Factories often bleach and add chemicals to the salt to keep it from clumping. You’ll need unprocessed natural salt (Himalayan, Remond, or Celtic sea salt) to make sole.

Why Drink Sole Water?

The health experts have told us for years that salt can be harmful, so drinking salt water may sound counterintuitive. However, multiple studies show drinking seawater (also concentrated salt water) can have a variety of health-supporting benefits. Some countries have used sole for centuries. I drink sole water every day but especially when I’m active (and sweating!) or when I’m fasting.

It’s interesting to note that the conventional recommendation for many of these problems includes removing excess salt from the diet. Table salt can certainly have a negative effect and is best avoided. However, natural salt is less processed and contains trace minerals that aren’t in table salt. Natural salt is incredibly nourishing for the body.

Sole Water Benefits

  • Helps Hydration – Our body is made of salt water. During sleep, the body naturally repairs and detoxifies. It uses a good amount of water in the process. Consuming sole first thing in the morning helps the body rehydrate.
  • Helps the Body Detoxify – People have used salt for centuries to preserve food. It’s also used as an anti-inflammatory mouth rinse. Because of its antibacterial properties, water made with salt can be useful for the body’s natural detoxification.
  • Improves Sleep – Research shows that a diet low in sodium disturbs sleep. Adding sole to your daily routine boosts sodium and other mineral levels that help you sleep.
  • Boosts Energy – The minerals in sole help boost energy throughout the day. A 2019 study shows that people who had higher sodium intake had more energy.
  • Improves Digestion – A 2020 randomized control group found that drinking salt water stimulates the digestive system. This promotes food absorption and naturally relieves constipation.
  • Regulates Heart Rate – Low sodium diets interfere with the heart’s electrical signals, increasing the risk of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmias.
  • Improves Blood Sugar – Research shows that a high-salt diet enhances insulin regulation, while a diet low in salt increases insulin resistance. Some people note improved blood sugar levels after using sole.
  • Natural Antihistamine – Salt is a powerful natural antihistamine. This action is likely due to its balancing effects on the body, and I’ve noticed this personally.
  • Relieves Muscle Cramps – Since drinking sole regularly and using magnesium, I don’t get leg cramps anymore, even after extreme exercise or during pregnancy. A 2022 review of 8 studies on consuming salt water showed faster recovery after exercise and also improved performance.
  • Weight Loss – By improving digestion and nutrient absorption and increasing hydration, sole can help promote weight loss.

Sole is an inexpensive addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, and it’s incredibly easy to make.

How Do I Make Sole?

As sole is simply salt and water, the quality of the salt is extremely important. While typically made with pink Himalayan salt, you can also use Redmond Salt or Celtic Sea Salt. These unprocessed natural salts all have roughly the same amount of trace minerals, such as magnesium and potassium.

Ayurvedic practices often use Himalayan salt to balance the body’s doshas (energies). You want to make sure to use unprocessed, natural salt.

I like to use mostly Himalayan salt, with a small amount of Redmond Salt or Celtic Salt added. Redmond Salt has the mildest flavored salt of the three, so if you’re new to sole water, that’s an easy one to start with.

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Sole Water Recipe

Sole water is saturated with natural salt minerals. It’s great for digestive health, leg cramps, hydration, sleep, and more.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Author Katie Wells

Servings

192 teaspoons

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fill the glass jar about ¼ of the way full with Himalayan salt, Celtic sea salt, or Real Salt, or a mixture of the three.
  • Add filtered water to fill the jar, leaving about an inch at the top.
  • Put on the plastic lid and shake the jar gently.
  • Leave on the counter overnight to let the salt dissolve.
  • If there is still some salt on the bottom of the jar the next day, the water has absorbed the maximum amount of salt, and the sole is ready to use.
  • If all of the salt is absorbed, add more salt and continue doing so each day until some remains on the bottom. This means the water is fully saturated with salt.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sole Water Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 tsp)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Sodium 589mg26%
Potassium 0.1mg0%
Calcium 0.4mg0%
Iron 0.01mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • To use: Mix 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of the sole into a glass of water and drink every morning on an empty stomach. Do not use any metal utensils to measure or stir.
  • Salt water is highly corrosive so avoid using metal utensils or a metal lid so it doesn’t oxidize.

How to Use Sole

After making the mixture, store it at room temp. It will last indefinitely as salt is naturally antibacterial and antifungal. Add more water and salt as needed to keep up the amount in the jar. Just watch to make sure there are salt crystals at the bottom of the jar after letting it sit overnight. That means the water has fully absorbed the salt. If there aren’t any extra crystals, add more salt and let it sit overnight again.

To drink, add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon to a glass of water each morning and drink on an empty stomach. Don’t add more, especially when first starting! If this causes a detox reaction or headache, work up slowly. You could also try adding lemon to your water to make it more palatable.

Sole Water Side Effects

When first starting, sole could make you nauseous. If that’s the case, try starting with less. Although it works best when consumed on an empty stomach, you can also add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon to 32 ounces of water and drink it throughout the morning.

Sole can also irritate the stomach or cause diarrhea. If this happens, stop taking it for a few days until your symptoms clear up. If you want to try again, start slowly with a small amount and work your way up.

Who Can Drink Sole?

If you have kidney stones or disease or high blood pressure sole water may not be a good option. Conventional advice says adding more salt to your diet with these conditions could make it worse. However, there is some evidence that says otherwise. If you have these conditions check with your natural healthcare practitioner before consuming sole. 

Have you ever made sole water? How did you like it? Share below!

Sources
  1. Collins, J. et al. (2021). Anti-inflammatory effect of salt water and chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthrinse after periodontal surgery: a randomized prospective clinical study. Clinical oral investigations, 25(7), 4349–4357.
  2. Vitiello, M. V., Prinz, P. N., & Halter, J. B. (1983). Sodium-restricted diet increases nighttime plasma norepinephrine and impairs sleep patterns in man. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism56(3), 553–556.
  3. Othman, F., et al. (2019). Factors Associated with High Sodium Intake Assessed from 24-hour Urinary Excretion and the Potential Effect of Energy Intake. Journal of nutrition and metabolism2019, 6781597.
  4. Takeuchi, H., et al. (2020). Drinking Refined Deep-Sea Water Improves the Gut Ecosystem with Beneficial Effects on Intestinal Health in Humans: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. Nutrients12(9), 2646.
  5. Ogihara, T., et al. (2002). High-salt diet enhances insulin signaling and induces insulin resistance in Dahl salt-sensitive rats. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)40(1), 83–89.
  6. Garg, R., et al.(2011). Low-salt diet increases insulin resistance in healthy subjects. Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 60(7), 965–968.
  7. Aragón-Vela, J., et al. (2022). Physiological Benefits and Performance of Sea Water Ingestion for Athletes in Endurance Events: A Systematic Review. Nutrients14(21), 4609.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

Comments

682 responses to “The Benefits of Sole Water”

  1. Elena Avatar

    Katie, this is off the subject, but I no longer receive my weekly meal plans. What happened ?
    Thank you.

    Elena

  2. Chi Avatar

    Hey Mama, would this be ok to take along side other supplements. I take clay and magnesium also. Just wondering if the effect would be too detoxifying with these altogether ?

    1. Sherri Williams Cleek Avatar
      Sherri Williams Cleek

      Mama, I was wondering this, also. Could I add sole to my Natural Calm? Could I add bentonite to either or both in the same water? Thanks!

    2. Wellness Mama Avatar
      Wellness Mama

      It should be ok, but take this first thing in the morning, by itself, before you eat, drink or take anything else…

      1. cathy Avatar

        How long after drinking my glass of sole, do I need to wait before I drink anything else or eat ??

        1. Amber Avatar

          I am interested in finding out too. I do oil pulling and now I am incorporating cinnamon and honey water and I am interested in finding out about the best time frame to do all of these for best absorption .

  3. Jody C Avatar

    Sometimes I just take a big lick of Real Salt from the palm of my hand….especially if I know I’m going outdoors to work for a length of time. Is there a reason why sole is better?

  4. Penny Avatar

    Hi, Katie! Thanks for a great article. I am anxious to start using sole and reaping all the benefits. How long after you started using it did you notice health improvements? What specific improvements have you had? Thanks!

    1. Wellness Mama Avatar
      Wellness Mama

      More energy and better digestion within the first week and skin improvements at a couple weeks. also slept better pretty soon after starting

      1. Penny Avatar

        Thanks for the reply, Katie. That’s very encouraging and an incentive to get started. Hope I have similar results!

  5. Diana Hillen Avatar
    Diana Hillen

    I just ordered my salt, and can’t wait for it to get here. I have three grandchildren living with me, and wondered if it would be okay for them to drink this too. They are 6,8,& 13. Would their dose be the same? Thanks.

    1. Wellness Mama Avatar
      Wellness Mama

      Salt makes water more conductive which is another reason it is good at detoxifying the body. Metal changes this in my understanding.

      1. Satoko Avatar

        Even stainless teaspoon? I just now used it by accident, did I ruin? Do I need to make new batch?

        1. John Avatar

          Salt is a corrosive element. It can leach particles from the metal utensils into the water and can possibly cause an issue. If you’ve only used it once, I wouldn’t worry about it. It takes time (repeated use or just sitting in it) for the salt to leach particles from a hard substance, such as metal. I would recommend not using it again, though. That’s why a glass or plastic container with a plastic lid is recommended.

        2. Rebecca Avatar
          Rebecca

          My understanding is that the Himalayan salt ionizes the water, and a metal spoon will de-ionize the solution. It’s the ionization of the minerals that maximize absorption of the minerals.

    2. Diane Avatar

      I think maybe because the metal will change the vibration of the water… just a guess! Your husband will probably not buy that one either! lol

    3. Jill Avatar

      It’s because when introducing any metal into the sole, it de-ionizes the mixture, hence you are undoing the benefits.

  6. Pirjo Kespre-Betzer Avatar
    Pirjo Kespre-Betzer

    Do you know if this is ok to take with thyroid hormone replacement treatment?

    1. Veronica Avatar
      Veronica

      I am also wondering if this is okay to take with thyroid medication. Mine is to be taken in the morning also on an empty stomach. I take armour thyroid.

      1. Emma Avatar

        Hey Veronica! You mention taking Armour Thyroid… I’ve been searching for that everywhere! Where do you purchase it?

      2. Anne Avatar

        thyroid medication is reduced in effectiveness by minerals, so probably not a great idea. There are studies out there that show that taking thyroid at night is as good or even better than in the morning, however.

      1. Brooke Avatar

        Even if you use one whole lemon’s juice in water first thing in the morning, is it okay to just add your sole to that? Does it reduce either one’s effectiveness?

        1. Gina Avatar

          According to my herbalist, the two taken together is brilliant in the morning, the healing effect of both gets stronger this way.

          1. Ashley Avatar
            Ashley

            The combination of sole and lemon juice (or any kind of whole food vitamin c) is fantastic for the adrenals.

          2. Lindsey Avatar
            Lindsey

            How much lemon juice with the Sole? I will start doing this for sure.

  7. lyss Avatar

    So what’s the benefit of letting it sit overnight? I often shake a bit of salt into my drinking water. How is using a small amount of this concentrate better than doing that? I’m curious since I’ve never heard of sole…well, except the fish…lol
    I have been getting pink himalayan salt from the bulk section of my health food store. There’s no description other than that, but it’s pink, so I assume it’s got the good minerals. And it just tastes so much better than table salt!

    1. Wellness Mama Avatar
      Wellness Mama

      The water actually takes on as much of the salt as it can overnight and it can be more easily absorbed in this form.

      1. BEDA Avatar

        I’m confused. If the solution is more easily absorbed after you concentrate it, then why do you dilute it with water right before you consume it?

        I don’t understand how there could be a difference between a glass of water with a little bit of sole concentrate stirred in and a glass of water with a little of bit salt stirred in (and dissolved).

        1. Yanai Avatar

          I’ve been confused about this too which is how I found this page. Can anyone shine a light on this?

          1. Chris Avatar

            I would think that if you just shake it into a glass you will not get the appropriate amount. And by diluting it, you are able to drink it, since straight would be too strong. I dilute it in a juice glass and take my vitamins each am.

        2. Crystal Avatar

          I researched this and found that the sodium concentration is significantly higher when you just mix salt into water. When you create the sole, the water absorbs more minerals along with the sodium so it is balanced. Sole contains approximately 400mg of sodium per teaspoon, while a teaspoon of the salt contains approximately 3000mg of sodium.

        3. Gisele Avatar
          Gisele

          In my view the Sole becomes a ‘concentrated’ liquid, much stronger than one would consume by adding a tsp to water! Some people drink it like a shot and then drink a glass of water, especially if they don’t enjoy the taste of a while glass! Also adding lemon to your water can also make the taste more pleasant!

    2. Sue Hoppe Avatar
      Sue Hoppe

      Not all pink salt is Himalayan so be sure it specifies Himalayan on the label. There are many unscrupulous food sellers around, and salt dyed pink is just one of many scams. Also, if you are Banting, many many (even major, well-known) shops now have Banting labels on foods that are totally unsuitable, you need to be very aware of what is in everything and not believe the labels.

    3. Raphie Avatar

      I simply measure 1/8 tsp pure Himalaya salt and stir it in a cup juice or soy milk daily.

    4. Mike Avatar

      The sole has a therapeutic electromagnetic effect. Just adding salt to water or food does not created the therapeutic electromagnetic effect.

  8. zach reinhold Avatar
    zach reinhold

    Is Sole similar to Bioplasma? Have you ever taken Bioplasma? An Indian Holistic doctor I work with just told me about it and I’m curious for your take. Thanks!

    1. Subha Avatar

      As someone that takes both bioplasma and the sole I can say they work together even better than individually. Bioplasma will help absorb all the micronutrients in sole efficiently.

        1. Samantha Avatar
          Samantha

          I think I may have accidentally figured that out. I was looking online for a reason why my salt sole that I’ve been using for months suddenly started smelling like chlorine/bleach when I added new water and gave it several stirs with a metal spoon. Going to have to chuck it now and start over! Some sort of chemical reaction definitely took place. Going to stir it with a chopstick next time!!?

          1. Janice Avatar

            Thank you for this information!
            Why should we take this on an empty stomach? Are there foods that this shouldn’t mix with?

      1. Katherine Avatar

        Once sole is made and I’m drinking it when topping it up with salt how do you know how much to add

        Or should I just finish it and start from step #1 ?

        Thank you for this information much appreciated Katherine Powers

  9. jaime Avatar

    This sounds very gentle but should it be avoided if I am pregnant? I have been having a lot of leg cramps!

    1. Wellness Mama Avatar
      Wellness Mama

      I took while pregnant and my midwife was fine with it but I’d check with a doc if you have concerns…

  10. Jessica Avatar

    Love the picture! Nice to put a face with all these great things I’ve learned from you!

    1. nicole taylor Avatar
      nicole taylor

      I’ve got a UTI & am on antibiotics (second course). Can this help me? If so, what dosage should I be doing for acute symptoms? Thanks ??

      1. Emily Avatar

        Cranberry is great for UTI. I cook a package of fresh or froaen cranberries (no sugar added) just until mashable, mash them up, spread on dehydrator trays and dehydrate then pulverize into powder in blender. A tsp every day until cleared up then a tsp 2 or 3 times a week for maintenance. In smoothies, on cereal etc.

        1. Julie Avatar

          Agree with the cranberry. But D-Mannose powder may be even more effective. It is the naturally occurring sugar in cranberries that is believed to be responsible for their good effect on the bladder and urinary tract. My husband had a chronic infection that was cleared up in 2 weeks using D-Mannose. (We heard about it from Dr. Mercola.)

      2. Miranda Avatar

        D-mannose is great for UTI, especially if you start taking it at the first signs of symptoms. It’s the sugar in cranberries that make them good for UTIs, except much more concentrated. D-mannose does not effect blood sugar.

        1. Karen Scribner Avatar
          Karen Scribner

          Cranberries have a property that makes the bacteria not stick to the bladder walls. D-mannose powder is to be taken daily for bladder and intestinal support.

      3. Karen Scribner Avatar
        Karen Scribner

        Be sure you have UTI, not food allergy which has the same symptoms.

  11. Catherine Avatar

    Did you use the unground Himalayan crystals or finely ground Himalayan salt for this? Do you think that crystals would work just as well as finely ground? I have a bag of each type, but I don’t really use the harder crystals for the reason that they are hard to grind.. Himalayan salt comes at a premium here in the Kalahari, so I would prefer not to use the finely ground salt. Thank you for articles, I have learned so much, and have changed much of my lifestyle since finding your website!

      1. pete Avatar

        when you go to use the sole do you shake the mixture first or just scoop whats settled at the top?

          1. Michelle Avatar

            do not shake the sole. the water is saturated with the salt. that is why you should always have some salt on the bottom of your jar.

          2. pete Avatar

            she says not to but i find its less salty if you swirl it i have seen elsewhere in videos other people swirl it first.
            i think you get more minerals when you mix it up a bit the pink color in the salt is mineral content so i would assume your getting more mineral and not just salt/saline solution

          3. Brad Avatar

            I have heard that you do NOT want to shake it after it is ready to drink…. The water well be more acidic on the bottom and more alkaline on the top. Naturally is it supposed to settle that way.

      2. Gary Avatar

        I tried Sole for the first time a few days ago. I used a mixture of fine pink mediterranean salt mixed with some Real Salt. The following morning the salt was nearly gone. I used it for a couple of days then added a bit more water. The salt that remained never did dissolve and the sole was very weak. I dumped it and started a new batch using only Real Salt. About half dissolved and several hours later no change. This batch was also very weak compared to my original batch. I tried a third batch using only mediterranean salt. Very little dissolved and the mixture was very weak. This is after about 8 hours. I’m using my Berkey filtered water. I was thinking the fine salt might be too fine and am thinking about trying course. I’m stumped and have no idea why the first batched turned out so well? My first batched tasted very salty when I added 2 tablespoons to about 2/3 of a pint of water. Any ideas?

        1. Mike Avatar

          It needs to sit at least 24 hours to make the ionic salt sole, you should always see some undisolved salt on the bottom, if not you need to add more.

        2. Korinne Avatar

          I have to take thyroid medicine on an empty stomach in the morning. Can I take sole at the same time?

          1. Carmen Avatar

            Im also wondering about when to take this since I’m on thyroid medication.

          2. Tia Avatar

            I take thyroid meds and read from a practitioner to take Sole on an empty stomach 30-60 mins away from the meds. So I’m going to drink Sole first thing, wait then take meds, wait another 30 mins or so, then have breakfast. Kind of a pain but will see if I can do it. I wonder about drinking Sole at night instead?

        3. Cecile soucie Avatar
          Cecile soucie

          I think the fine salt is to fine I’m suspicious they add some thin in there
          I prefer the course one or the chunks.

        4. Karen Scribner Avatar
          Karen Scribner

          Sounds like you just made some salt water (not sole) for gargling to relieve a sore throat.

        5. Laura Avatar

          Unless your Berkey filter is brand new it is probably not filtering like it should and is letting a lot through. When I test my Berkey water after a couple weeks of filter use it is actually higher PPM than my tap water… suspicious. If it is saturated with other minerals it won’t absorb the salt fully. Try using distilled?

      3. Joyce Avatar

        Can you add epsom salt to supply magnesium? Or
        Do you just take a magnesium supplement?
        What about potassium?

      4. Elad Avatar

        5 stars
        What about sick person? Will he benefit from 2-3 teaspoons a day? Is there a teaspoons limit a person should take a day?

    1. Claudia B Avatar
      Claudia B

      When I started using Sole, about 4 years ago, I was instructed to use the large Pink Salt rocks. That’s how I continue to keep my Sole going. I use a tsp every morning. Without it, my arthritis kicks up.

  12. Leah Trahan Avatar
    Leah Trahan

    I’m wondering how much benefit this would have for those who already have a high (real) salt intake? My husband & I love salt & tend to already salt things liberally. I can’t imagine I really need more in my diet (not that I’m salt phobic, just can’t imagine needing more)…
    Slightly off topic, but perhaps relevant, though, I can’t take magnesium orally because I have horribly fitfull sleeps when I do…strange dreams, waking up constantly, etc. I’m concerned I may have the same reaction when supplementing with extra salt (& therefore minerals).

    1. Jenni Avatar

      Is it sea salt that you and your husband are liberally using or is it table salt? If you are using sea salts like the ones mentioned then you should be fine using (almost) as much as you’d like..

      1. Leah Trahan Avatar
        Leah Trahan

        It’s Himalayan pink salt 🙂
        I’m not worried that we’re using too much, just thinking we probably don’t need to supplement with extra, though I’d be open to doing so if there were benefits to sole that I’m not already getting just by salting food.

        1. Jenni Avatar

          The sea salt in the morning will help kick start your adrenals and help ward off any afternoon fatigue.

          1. Heather Avatar

            A friend suggested this since I’ve recently started keto lifestyle and I’m craving salt in a bad way. Do you only use a tsp a day? I made my first jar and one tsp doesn’t seem sufficient, I’m still craving salt most of the day….but we salt our food very little at the table, and nearly none at the stove, so I’m curious if I can up my intake or would it help to drink it a couple times throughout the day?

      2. Sheena Avatar

        I just made Sole for the second time. This time the Himalayan salt is super fine. When I checked it this morning, after making it last night, it had plenty of salt in the bottom. I tried it, and it was not salty tasting, when I put the recommended amount in a glass of water. Does the really fine salt require more time to absorb the salt? Thanks.

    2. Mila Avatar

      I’ve heard from a respectable Phd in Chemistry that if you crave salt you probably need minerals and or you have weak adrenals. In the past, when I was sick, I used to put salt on everything, as I was healing I didn’t need as much. Nowadays my health is in top shape and I don’t crave salt anymore although I drink sole water everyday.
      DON’T be afraid of salt. If you crave it, you meed it. Use good salts like the ones mentioned in this article.

    3. Mike Avatar

      You can take as much celtic sea salt as you want as long as you take 1 liter of water per 40 ml. of sole.. The sole has a very potent electrochemistry that is the therapeutic effect. Stop adding salt to food and just take the sole.

    4. Ciel Avatar

      What form of magnesium do you take? I take malate in the morning and glycinate I before bed. Many people complain of fitful sleep if they take malate at night.

      1. David Rowley Avatar
        David Rowley

        Magnesium L-treonate. This magnesium is more expensive, but it’s side benefit is that it will put you to sleep every night if you take a capsule before bed. It is the only magnesium that can pass the blood – Brain barrier. I love it!

        1. Stacey Avatar

          Just wanted to mention. Not everyone processes magnesium the same. If I take L-treonate before bed OR if I use topical magnesium at night, I become more alert and awake. I take mine in the morning for a boost of natural energy.

    5. Deena Avatar

      So… Do you continually add water to the Sole in the jar? In other words, once I make the first batch, do I use that water until it is entirely gone and then start a new batch? Or, do I add water to the jar continually as I use…until salt at bottom is gone?

      1. Jenny Avatar

        Don’t add water; that will dilute it. Use up each batch without adding anything to it.

  13. Mary Beth Einhorn Avatar
    Mary Beth Einhorn

    I get my Himalayan salt in bulk from Whole Foods. Thoughts? Is this not as good as what you get?

      1. Jeff Surratt Avatar
        Jeff Surratt

        I just started using Sole. I have noticed that I do not get the leg cramps in the middle of the night anymore.

  14. Jessica Wood Avatar
    Jessica Wood

    I was just about to ask that too Jennifer Wright.. I’m curious as well.. my 2 year old is a banana-holic. Often 3 bananas a day. I stopped using them in my smoothies to reduce my carb intake but if I wasn’t worried about carbs I would eat a banana a day.

    1. Elizabeth Heyenga Avatar
      Elizabeth Heyenga

      I hope you’ll eat organic bananas…. the gas they use to ripen them is not healthy 🙁

        1. Jazmin Avatar

          GMO bananas are a weird yellow when you open them and have a different texture. Bananas are a great detox. If you ate eating right you should be able to handle as many bananas as you want. Don’t be scared of carbs! Fruit carbs are good energy.

        2. Jan Nejman Avatar
          Jan Nejman

          Hello Miss Wellness ?
          Great article. I am about to start this after reading how fantastic Sole is, but wondering!

          I am out of Himalaya Salt, that I allways use and I use much salt every day ( know how important and good it is) but right now I only have pink sea salt.

          Surely I can make Sole out of pure sea salt is my question?

          Best regards!
          Jan from Sweden!

        3. Karen Scribner Avatar
          Karen Scribner

          Conventional bananas are a clone of the Cavendish variety that has been in production for decades. I have not heard of GMO bananas. Three are two hundred varieties of bananas; try your Vietnamese or Korean groceries for other types. The plantains (the type that must be cooked) are available everywhere and are delicious fried in butter or coconut oil with real cream or coconut milk added and a tiny bit of sugar after cooking.

    2. Berry Avatar

      Lol you should look up freelee the banana girl on youtube….. Sorry it’s just she has eaten 50 bananas in one day before and it just sounded funny and reminded me of her when you said one banana a day… Anyways it’s unimportant….

      1. Jennifer Wright Avatar
        Jennifer Wright

        LOL! I was thinking there was a health reason that I hadn’t heard of. By the way, I love everything I have learned from you. We have made so many changes. Much more to do, but we are off to a great start! Thank you!

      2. Elisabeth Avatar
        Elisabeth

        As silly as it sounds, I’ve found that bananas taste better to me now when I salt them. Perhaps I need both potassium and sodium.

        1. Annie Cowing Avatar
          Annie Cowing

          Haha, I just heard that potassium needs to be balanced with sodium. I am learning so much.

          1. Andrea Avatar

            If you have the correct salt( unrefined and mined as it grows ) you should not need to add any minerals , as the salt should provide all those ! easy does it!

          2. A.k. bAUMGARD Avatar
            A.k. bAUMGARD

            I LOVE TO EAT ONLY SLIGHTY GREEN BANNANAS. i READ SOMEWHERE THAT THEY WERE BETTER FOR YOU (WISH i HAD THAT INFORMATION TO PASS ON). bY THE WAY i’M A TRUE CELIAC SPRUE AND EXTREMELY FUSSY ABOUT WHAT I EAT.

        2. Lynn Avatar

          Yes! I salt mine also. Especially when dipping them in my all natural peanut butter. Lol

        3. Jenny Avatar

          soooo.. maybe ….that’s why I have Always.. loved Banana sandwiches.. I am knew to all this so bear with my idiosyncrasies.. But I have alwayssss…. Loved! Banana sandwiches and in fact.. Pineapple sandwiches..also… And I bet it is the salt in the Mayonnaise that is the reason.. You know you crave things that is healthy.. for you.. primarily..Some thing instinctive craving of nutrients ..your.. body needs.. Of course you can carry the cravings too far.. but If it is healthy.. I wonder.. You can get too much of it that you are turned off of getting what you need from that particular source.. Idid for a while.. and since I am taking nutrient products.. the craving for them is not as strong.. but when I need fruit.. those two.. I crave them…I am not talking about harmfull addictions.. hope you .. know that.. and this ..is .. all.. in essence…I’ve offered my beautiful Banana or Pineapple sandwiches to people and they are repulsed.. and used to bother me.. till I realized.. I am only offering God’s Fruit ..! its ok.. He’s got lots and lots of ways to eat them.. But you .. cannot .. dirty up .. a banana or pineapple.. with Mayonaise!! on bread !!! … real mayo.. that is…Mayybe it the sweet and sour thing .. with the mayo being tangy… that is part of the craving.. That other ..type of mayo…. for the life of me! Cannot figure how .. any one! can stand that.. But! it helps me get over the rejection of .. my sandwiches.. knowing there are things.. I abhor too.. And it is only food.. some good..some maybe bad.. choices are the person’s who is eating it.. and with respect to what and way …. they.. choose..Don’t know how,when, or where .. those sandwiches came from.. or just born out making something.. that .. might be appealing to ..,me.. out of the fridge..But .. a little mayo never hurt anyone..and actually my favorite is on white regular bread..and most.. of the time i use a healthier bread.. but always ..go back to the White bread.. cause the combination to me is like ‘eating’ a whole mouth full of fresh..’water’ of sorts.. go figure.. Hey! it not Mud! lol.. and for me.. the gift is.. It is… HIS .. FOOD..I looked up the ingredients in store bought Mayo.. and Mayonnaise is made with real*, simple ingredients: eggs, oil and vinegar. Hellmann’s® Real products are made with cage-free eggs.
          ..and so..

          1. Danielle Avatar
            Danielle

            I crave Doritos sometimes and there is not one thing healthy about those! Lol

          2. Julie Avatar

            Many natural doctors say that we often crave or are addicted to things we are allergic to 🙁

        4. Nandarani Avatar
          Nandarani

          Earlier today found in a comment on another site’s article about sole that organic banana skins are a good source of minerals… two a day was recommended; probably depends on the size. The commenter suggested to search online for more information.

      3. Susan Jones Avatar
        Susan Jones

        Ha! I could only eat bananas and Melba toast for 2 years when I was a toddler bc I was diagnosed with celiac. I was tested 2 years ago and I do/did not have it.
        SO, I started solé 1 week ago. 1 tsp. At night bc I take synthroid in the morning and recently my thyroid has gotten worse. EVERY SINGLE DAY starting the day I started I have had diarrhea. I thought it might be something else bc I had started back on 3tbls of coconut oil and added cod liver oil. 2 days ago I switched my thyroid to night and solé to morning. Both mornings, w/in 15 minutes of taking solé I had horrible cramps and bad diarrhea.
        I do take prescriptions for depression that I can’t give up bc last time I went off and tried supplements I ended up so depressed I was in bed for 2 years.
        Are the prescriptions causing daily detox due to solé? I don’t want to give it up but this diahhrea results is not limited to when I can make it to the toilet. Sorry to be graphic… Leakage is an issue… What do I do??

        1. Harriet Avatar

          Susan, I had been on synthetic thyroid (Levothyroxin and Liothyronine) for more than a decade. I decided to have my endo change me to Naturethroid (Nature-throid?) and after being on it for 5 months now I am really pleased. I am sleeping better, the ‘fat ring around my neck is gone. (I also take bupropion for depression.) I can’t speak to the diarrhea, but as for the thyroid, maybe you can try natural (I avoided Armour as my research indicated its dosages were at times irregular as in not all the same strength) If it is your family doctor prescribing, I suggest being referred to an endocrinologist. Finding one that will prescribe natural thyroid replacements is not easy, though. I found my endo years ago on this website and I love him! https://www.verywellhealth.com/find-best-doctors-for-thyroid-care-3232861

        2. annie Avatar

          Major problem for me as well! At first I thought I was taking too much so am drinking a little tiny amount. I think the diarrhea may be the body’s way of balancing out water and getting rid of water retention. Today, I have a headache as well so I’m thinking it is a detox reaction.

        3. Crystal Avatar
          Crystal

          The diarreah can be die off because the salt water will kill bad bacteria and cause loose stools.
          The medicine u are taking adds to the bad bacteria in your gut. So it perpetuates the problem.
          Suggestion. See a functional medicine doctor because they specialize in autoimmune issues which is what celiac a and thyroid are.
          Second take a good probiotic to heal gut. Such as Klaire labs probtx from Amazon.
          Third read the book by dr Jordan Rubin called makers diet or the gaps book by Natasha cambell or the scd diet book by Elaine gotschall.
          You should consider a digestive enzyme as well because celiac is damaged gut and can’t process food the same as if not damaged.
          You have lots of work to do with celiac. Mainly altering your diet and cutting out gluten for sure. No ifs ands or butts.

      4. Julie Avatar

        Funny, I am the same! Ate too many bananas as a kid and cannot stomach them now at all. I don’t like the taste, smell or texture. Yuck!

      1. Joanna Avatar

        No, carbs are not all the same. Bananas are a very healthy carb. If you’re not in a Keto diet, bananas are a very healthy food you should include. If you are eliminating carbs, it should be sugar and processed foods, not healthy fruits.

  15. Ina Avatar

    Thanks so much for this article! I’ve been hearing a lot about sole recently and was wondering what the actual benefits are. Seems to be something I should really give a try.
    Just one thing: I’m pretty sure the word sole doesn’t come from the Latin “sol” (sun) but rather from the German, well, “sole” (pronounced like “sol-uh”) which in turn is derived from Middle High German “sul” or “sol”, meaning brine (at least that’s what Wikipedia says: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sole ).
    But I’m also sure that, no matter what the actual origin of sole is, it’s healthy either way 🙂

    1. Diane Avatar

      But maybe the German word originally came from the Latin word “sol.” I don’t know for sure… just an idea!

      1. Kim Avatar

        Helllo! Thanks for this info!

        After making supersaturated solution of Himalayan Salt and water (your Sole), do you just leave any remaining salt sitting at the bottom of the container or do you strain that out?

          1. Monica Avatar
            Monica

            I realize that this off topic and I just found this blog site so I haven’t read through everything yet, but I’m curious. Is this sole safe for a 2 year old? We are trying to get my twins off of steroids for breathing treatments and are hopeful that this will help.

          2. Christie Avatar
            Christie

            There is a layer of fine red powder on top of my salt. Is that normal, or is there some kind of contaminant in my sole?

          3. Robert Avatar
            Robert

            I have been using Sole’ for several years now and find it very refreshing

          4. Deborah Avatar

            It seems this would be great for many of the symptoms/side effects of kidney disease yet any nephrologist, renal dietician, or urologist would say no to a “salt cure”. Is there any literature for taking this & having kidney disease?

      2. Vito Avatar

        Hi WM I just bought some pink Himalayan salt from the local health food store they had the large crystals and pre-ground from large jars they use to display their bulk herbs and tea how can I tell that it’s pure pink Himalayan? I’m thinking of asking who the vendor is to call any suggestions thanks and keep up the wonderful work you do much appreciated. ……Vito

      3. Rush Avatar

        The Latin version is sal, as in salt or saline! Sole is pronounced more like solve or solution, sahl•uh.

      4. Amanda Avatar
        Amanda

        I have always eaten the white flesh of the banana skins (also orange and lemon peels). As a kid I couldn’t imagine throwing away so much food, after eating the fruit!

    2. Wanda Cox Avatar

      Thanks for the sole recipe,,,once the sole is ready should you mix before consuming? AND does this stay on the counter or go in the frig? THANKS

    3. Candice Porter Avatar
      Candice Porter

      Can Sole be given to children? 🙂 I already made some for myself, but I’m curious about my 10 and 12 yr old? Thank you for your blog! I love it!

    4. Stephanie Avatar
      Stephanie

      The German word origin makes sense, particularly given that drinking sole seems to be along the lines of the practice of drinking pickle brine, but without the benefit of the probiotics.

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