The good side of salt - Salt is very important for nerve cell activity. - Salt is good for low blood pressure. - Salt also works well to reduce colds and sinus congestion. - Salt is equally important in preventing muscle pain. - If you put a little salt in your mouth during dry cough, you can get relief from frequent cough. - Blood vessels and cells are slightly compressed by salt so the body stays warm. This is why salt is eaten more in winter. Benefits of sea salt Sea salt is rich in silicon , calcium , copper , nickel. These minerals and other elements present in sea salt help to protect blood cells. Ordinary salt does not contain so many minerals. Disadvantages Sea salt is missing iodine. So this salt is not very useful than ordinary salt. Include other foods rich in iodine in your diet while eating sea salt.