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<\/a><\/p>\nby: Daniel Barker<\/p>\n
(Natural News<\/a>) That box of Epsom salt on your grandmother\u2019s bathroom shelf proves that her generation knew a thing or two about natural healing.<\/p>\n Epsom salt \u2013 which you\u2019ll find for next to nothing in any drug store \u2013 is one of the most inexpensive and versatile natural remedies around. Adding Epsom salt to your bath is not only great for treating sprains or soothing tired muscles but also provides the body\u00a0with several other major health benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a naturally-occurring mineral compound that got its name from a spring in Surrey, England where the salt was discovered to be present in the water.<\/p>\n When you bathe in a solution of Epsom salts, your body absorbs magnesium, sulfur and sulfate \u2013 all of which are beneficial nutrients often found lacking in the average person\u2019s system \u2013 through the pores of your skin. At the same time,\u00a0toxins leave your body<\/a>\u00a0in a process resembling reverse osmosis.<\/p>\n These minerals absorbed by the body during an Epsom salt bath are helpful in treating muscle pain, bruises, gout, toenail fungus and athlete\u2019s foot, but there are even more important health benefits associated with Epsom salts.<\/p>\n Magnesium and sulfate deficiencies can contribute to heart problems, high blood pressure, hyperactivity and other health issues. \u201cMagnesium deficiencies are very common globally, and the need for magnesium is increased by stress and a number of different health disorders,\u201d says Leo Galland, M.D., director of the\u00a0Foundation for Integrated Medicine<\/em>. \u201cAn Epsom salt bath is an excellent stress reliever, it relaxes muscles and it\u2019s another source of magnesium.\u201d<\/p>\n The power of the elements<\/strong>: Discover Colloidal Silver Mouthwash with quality, natural ingredients like Sangre de Drago sap, black walnut hulls, menthol crystals and more. Zero artificial sweeteners, colors or alcohol.\u00a0Learn more at the Health Ranger Store<\/a>and help support this news site.<\/em><\/p>\n From\u00a0Natural Blaze<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cMagnesium is necessary to help stimulate blood circulation, to increase the oxygen levels in your body and boost your muscle, and sulfates help boost your joint and nerve health, while also enhancing your skin, detoxifying your body, and reducing inflammation.\u201d<\/p>\n And aside from relieving muscle pain, soreness and many other physical ailments, Epsom salts also\u00a0fight stress by promoting serotonin production<\/a>\u00a0and lessening the effects of adrenaline.<\/p>\n To get the full benefits of an Epsom salt bath, it\u2019s recommended that you soak in the tub for around 40 minutes. During the first 20 minutes, toxins are released and during the second half of the bath, the magnesium and sulfates are absorbed through the skin.<\/p>\n Standard Epsom salt measurements for use in a bath range from a half cup for persons under 60 pounds to two and a half cups for those over 200 pounds.<\/p>\n A few words of caution: DO NOT take Epsom salt baths if you are pregnant, suffer from cardiovascular disease, are dehydrated or have open sores on your body. If you have any doubts or questions, be sure to speak to your doctor\u00a0before<\/em>\u00a0using Epsom salts.<\/p>\n The beneficial effects of an Epsom salt bath can be enhanced by adding a half cup of olive oil to the water, or by adding \u201cheat\u201d with the aid of cayenne pepper or ginger, which will cause you to sweat more and release even more toxins during the bath session.<\/p>\n Epsom salt also has a number of uses as a beauty aid and a general household cleaning product. It\u2019s an effective hair volumizer, exfoliant, face cleanser, and splinter and blackhead remover.<\/p>\n Use Epsom salts to clean stubborn pots and pans, tile and grout, and soap buildup in your washing machine. Or, you could try mixing Epsom salts with baby oil to make a moisturizing hand cleanser.<\/p>\n Epsom salts are even useful in the garden as a fertilizer and pest repellent.<\/p>\n Your grandmother was right all along \u2013 no household should be without a handy supply of inexpensive, all-natural Epsom salt. It\u2019s one of nature\u2019s best all-around health and beauty aids.<\/p>\n Sources include:<\/strong><\/p>\n NaturalBlaze.com<\/a><\/p>\n EpsomSaltCouncil.org<\/a><\/p>\n