Slip into the healing waters of an epsom salt bath in the comfort of your home and experience an amazing 20 minute mind body makeover. Epsom salts, which are not true salts, are conveniently found in every drugstore or corner apothecary as well as many expensive bath mixes. They are magnesium sulfate crystals, magnesium sulfate being a naturally occurring mineral combination. Pour a cup or two into hot water, it really does seem too easy, but this is all you need for an amazing, relaxing, revitalizing soak. (As with all hot baths, pregnant women and those with heart conditions are generally told to talk to their doctor before using.)1. Ease sore muscles
Epsom salt baths are great for relieving aching, sore muscles. The magnesium, which is absorbed through the skin, helps to reduce inflammation. If you have lower back pain, a sore neck, or simply a minor sports injury, try this soothing home remedy. To relieve pain, use 2 cups of the salts per bath.
2. Reducing stress
Again, thank you magnesium; this mineral balances with calcium in the body to ensure proper nerve functioning. Making sure that you have adequate levels of magnesium in your diet is important for common problems like insomnia, depression, and anxiety. While a nourishing diet (almonds, dark leafy greens, seeds, and soy are great sources) should be your foundation, soaking in mineral rich waters is not such as bad idea to get some of the many health benefits of this mineral.
3. A remedy for headaches
Both magnesium and sulfate are great minerals to help fight headaches. If you suffer from regular tension headaches, try a nightly epsom salt bath with one cup of the crystals and 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
4. Detox bath
Epsom salts are detoxing! Soak for 20 minutes in a hot epsom bath (use 2 cups) to help flush toxins from your body. Immerse your entire body, up to your neck, and make sure the water is tolerably hot. Have a cup of juice or an herbal tea ready to drink after your soak. You will want to relax for another 20 minutes in a towel or your robe as your body will keep sweating after the soak. You also need to rehydrate!
5. Epsom salt baths are versatile and inexpensive
These perfect little crystals are efficient. They are very reasonably priced, making it easy to use a lot of the salts for little expense. You can of course look for epsom salts in soothing and detoxing bath salt mixes, but blends can be pricey and the amount of salts in a mix is usually negligible. Make your own soothing blends by adding essential oils, herbs, milks, and powders to your own epsom salts.
0 comments:
Post a Comment