Epsom salt baths or foot soaks are among the best ways to relax
the body, detoxify the system, and reap all the benefits of magnesium
Epsom salts are naturally occurring pure mineral compounds made of sulfate and magnesium,
which have been found in a saline spring in Epsom, Surrey, England.
This salt has a plethora of extraordinary uses, and when added to a hot bath, magnesium
and
sulfate are broken down and readily absorbed through the skin where they quickly enter
the bloodstream.
Then, it pulls toxins out from the body via reverse osmosis and allows the magnesium and
sulfates to enter it.
Magnesium is involved in multiple functions in the body and is needed in more than
325 enzymes, while sulfates maintain and build healthy joints, and skin and nervous tissue.
Therefore, Epsom salt baths relieve:
Acidity, Stress, Inflammation, Complications from sunburn, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Stiff
joints and tight muscles, Arthritis pain and swelling,
Insomnia, Ingrown toenails, Insulin sensitivity, Poor circulation, Psoriasis, Soreness from
diarrhea, Swollen and tired feet.
The relaxing properties of this bath have been proven and used for centuries.
Namely, stress reduces magnesium levels in the body and raises the levels of adrenaline.
Since it replenishes the levels of magnesium in the body, this salt reduces tension and
soothes the body and mind.
Moreover, magnesium boosts the production of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within
the brain, increases energy and stamina by encouraging
the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells, and
lowers adrenaline, treating irritability.
You will also drastically improve sleep quality if you enjoy a warm Epsom salt bath just before
bedtime.
Now, here is how to prepare a nice, hot and relaxing, Epsom salt detox bath and
treat aches, relieve stress, chronic pain, and migraines, and soothe the body and mind:
Epsom Salt Bath Recipe
1-2 cups of Epsom salt
1 cup of baking soda (optional)
1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar (optional)
10-20 drops of lavender essential oil (optional).
Instructions:
Fill the bathtub up with warm water, and add the salts.
Soak for about 20 minutes three times a week.
You can also choose to boost the effects of the bath
by adding essential oils, baking soda, and apple cider vinegar.
The addition of lavender oil will boost the relaxing and medicinal benefits of the bath,
and invigorate the skin.
If you add apple cider vinegar, the bath will offer even more powerful detoxifying properties,
and
you will rebalance the pH of the skin, and treat fungal or microbial infections.
Baking soda has strong cleansing and antifungal qualities, it will alleviate irritations,
and leave the skin soft.
There have been certain references that the amount of Epsom salt used should correlate
with your body weight, as follows:
Children under 60 lbs (27 Kg): ½ cup to a standard size bath
Individuals between 60-100 lbs (27 kg- 45 kg): 1 cup
Individuals between 100-150 lbs (45 kg – 68 kg): 1½ cups
Individuals over 150 lbs (68 kg): 2 cups.
On the other hand, Epsom salt foot soaks help in the treatment of weak
immune system, inflammation, athlete’s foot, corns and calluses, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis,
toenail fungus, sprains,
gout, muscle soreness and bruises, painful bunions, flat feet or tarsal tunnel syndrome.
All you have to do is to fill up a large bucket with hot
water, add ½ cup Epsom salt, and soak feet for 10 minutes.
Repeat three times a week.
You can find Epsom salt in most pharmacies and health stores,
and use it in various ways to improve your health.