Nerve symptoms can have many causes, including:
- Diabetes
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Nerve compression
- Certain medications
- Alcohol-related nerve damage
- Neurological conditions
Persistent numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness deserves proper medical evaluation rather than treatment with a large amount of salt.
Can Salt Treat Anxiety, Depression, or Insomnia?
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There is no good evidence that taking two tablespoons of salt each morning cures anxiety, depression, or insomnia.
These conditions can have many different causes and may require lifestyle changes, psychological treatment, medication, or investigation for an underlying medical problem.
Adding a dangerous amount of salt to your diet is not an evidence-based treatment.
The Bigger Problem: Hidden Sodium
Interestingly, you may not need to add much salt yourself to consume too much sodium.
