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Homemade Bath Salts are so relaxing in a warm bath is another great (and easy) way to relax and reduce anxiety. New research from England even indicates that soaking in a warm bath for about 20 minutes daily can actually have similar therapeutic effects as gentle...

Fleur de sels are tiny beads made from an underground spring of salt known as lairement de sea in France. This salty material is pulled out of the earth by means of a process called sieving. When the salt is pulled out it is mixed with water and ground up into a fine...

One of my favorite uses for black truffle salt comes from being able to use it as a substitute for sugar in a variety of cooking recipes. Truffles are naturally high in sugar, so you can use this sugar free alternative to make savory treats. This means you can enjoy...

Black Truffle Salt - A Perfect Food AccoutrementTruffle is a big, black, diamond shaped stone that is usually carved to show the top shell when the wine is placed in it. This gives the gemstone a distinctive look. Black truffle salt, as well as its close relative,...

The Harmful Effects of Using Bath SaltsBath salts are an increasingly popular category of designer drug. The name originates from cases where the original drugs were disguised as bath salts. The crystals, powders, or white powders often look very similar to Epsom...

Fleur de sels or fleur de sel is a salty salt which forms as a thick, delicate crust even as it evaporated from seawater. Fleur de sels comes from the Latin word for "sea snail". The dried out flakes are used by people all over the world as an effective salty cure for...