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Ready, Set, Soak: The Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths
When my muscles are sore or my body feels stressed, I grab a box of Epsom salt and head straight to the tub for a good soak. It might sound folksy or old fashioned, but there’s a reason Epsom salt has been used therapeutically for hundreds of years—it works.
Here’s why: Epsom salt is loaded with magnesium sulfate, which works as a subtle muscle relaxant. Health experts call magnesium the ultimate anti-stress mineral, because it’s also been proven to help you sleep, relax your muscles, improve your digestion, and balance your blood pressure. I love it because it’s a safe, natural alternative to all those spendy, over-the-counter remedies and leaves my body feeling healthy and rejuvenated.
To take an Epsom soak, run a bath with water as warm as you can stand it and mix two cups of Epsom salts into the water. Then settle in and relax for at least 15 minutes. I like to add a few drops of lavender essential oil with the epsom salts (it’s an effective aromatherapy cure for stress). I also like to keep a cold glass of water by the tub to keep me hydrated and prevent overheating. The deep soak gets the blood flowing to my sore muscles, while the Epsom salt helps flush toxins and restore essential magnesium to my system.
You can find Epsom salt in any grocery store, health food store or pharmacy. I promise you’ll love this pure and simple pleasure as much as I do!
Photo credit: Free People
When my muscles are sore or my body feels stressed, I grab a box of Epsom salt and head straight to the tub for a good soak. It might sound folksy or old fashioned, but there’s a reason Epsom salt has been used therapeutically for hundreds of years—it works.
Here’s why: Epsom salt is loaded with magnesium sulfate, which works as a subtle muscle relaxant. Health experts call magnesium the ultimate anti-stress mineral, because it’s also been proven to help you sleep, relax your muscles, improve your digestion, and balance your blood pressure. I love it because it’s a safe, natural alternative to all those spendy, over-the-counter remedies and leaves my body feeling healthy and rejuvenated.
To take an Epsom soak, run a bath with water as warm as you can stand it and mix two cups of Epsom salts into the water. Then settle in and relax for at least 15 minutes. I like to add a few drops of lavender essential oil with the epsom salts (it’s an effective aromatherapy cure for stress). I also like to keep a cold glass of water by the tub to keep me hydrated and prevent overheating. The deep soak gets the blood flowing to my sore muscles, while the Epsom salt helps flush toxins and restore essential magnesium to my system.
You can find Epsom salt in any grocery store, health food store or pharmacy. I promise you’ll love this pure and simple pleasure as much as I do!
Photo credit: Free People
