Emphasis Preaching Journal

Salt is one of the most important minerals for both human and animal life. Without salt, our hearts wouldn't beat, our stomachs wouldn't digest food, our muscles wouldn't contract. Without salt, we would die.

The U.S. military recently investigated three deaths that were related to salt deficiency. Two of these three young recruits died after grueling field exercises. To combat dehydration, they drank water - too much water. Another recruit drank excessive amounts of water in a four-hour period prior to a urine test.