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This Bath Reduces Inflammation And Pain! It Boosts Blood Flow And Eliminates Toxins For Body

Have you ever tired an epsom salt bath? Apart from the relaxing effect, it offers other benefits too. Read on...

Epsom salt bath involves adding epsom salt to a bathtub filled with water and spending some time immersing in it. It is a good detoxifying procedure which will refresh you.

It also has some health benefits. Epsom salt is not the regular table salt you use for cooking purposes. Epsom salt is different and is available in spas or some supermarkets. It contains magnesium and sulfate too.

Firstly, you need to fill the bath tub with filtered water. Add a cup of epsom salt to the bath tub. Mix it well. Immerse your whole body (or the part that aches) in the water for 10 minutes. You will feel relaxed. Here are some more facts...

How Does It Work?

How Does It Work?

Your skin can absorb magnesium and sulfate. And after these minerals are absorbed, they get into the blood circulation too.

What Does The Skin Do?

What Does The Skin Do?

Your skin has pores on it everywhere. They're meant to absorb minerals and excrete toxins. Yes, your skin eliminates toxins through those pores.

Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath

When you immerse your body in the bathtub which has water and epsom salt, minerals like magnesium are absorbed and toxins in the body are eliminated.

Why Magnesium?

Why Magnesium?

Your body needs magnesium for hundreds of enzyme reactions. Also, magnesium can help in reducing inflammation, boosting blood circulation and also in muscle and nerve function.

Why Sulfate?

Why Sulfate?

Your body needs sulfates for healthy joints, nerves and healthy skin too. Epsom salt has both magnesium and sulfate.

Benefits Of Epsom Salt Bath

Benefits Of Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom salt baths are used as a home remedy for gout pain, insomnia, sprains, arthritis pain, soreness in the muscles, toenail fungus and even swollen foot. Those who have chronic pains in the muscles can regularly try epsom salt baths regularly (if doctor permits).

Caution

Caution

Pregnant women may need to avoid epsom salt baths. Also, if you have injuries or burns or open sores on your skin, it is better to avoid epsom salt bath. If you have cardiovascular issues, avoid this bath. Consult a doctor before trying this bath.

Story first published: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 17:57 [IST]
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