Several years ago this subject came up too with all the positives, so I tried it.
I must say I have tried a lot of things over the years and some I still do but the sole is not one of them.
For some reason it was not what my body needed, I just did not feel right.
If your adrenals were out of whack that could have been a problem. The adrenals regulate salt balance in the body. Kidney issues and some medications can also contribute to problems with salts.