22/05/2026
Salt - Good or Bad? Recent Case Study
We are bombarded with so much information regarding nutrition today. One article tells us salt is dangerous, another says we need far more than the current recommendations. Social media is full of strong opinions, quick fixes, and dramatic health claims.
So where do we find the truth?
Recently, I worked with a 70-year-old female client who had been experiencing red, swollen, burning, tearing eyes for several months. Despite seeking medical support, the condition continued unresolved. The client also shared a long history of vision problems dating back to childhood.
During a Dao of Blood Hologram balance, Sodium Chloride imbalance presented strongly. The client reported that she had been consuming large amounts of salt daily. Rather than taking an extreme approach, we focused on restoring balance. She gradually reduced her salt intake and introduced a homemade vegetable broth with no added salt to support electrolyte balance naturally.
One week later, her eyes had greatly improved, with only one flare-up during the week.
During a follow-up AP6 Physiology Balance, a Sodium ion to Potassium ion ratio imbalance presented. As the session progressed, emotional stress patterns and past traumas surfaced to be acknowledged and released, including a deeper core issue connected to “being seen.” Genealogy brought further understanding of learned behaviours and coping strategies.
One more week later, her eyes appeared and felt normal. We will continue to monitor her condition and support the body’s ongoing adaptability.
Cases like this remind us that health is rarely about simplistic answers such as “salt is good” or “salt is bad.” The body is dynamic, interconnected, and deeply individual. Physical symptoms may involve biochemical stress, nervous system adaptation, emotional stress patterns, and lifestyle factors all interacting together.
In Applied Physiology we continue to value observation, awareness, and the wisdom of listening carefully to the body rather than following extremes.
Sherril Taylor - May 2026.