Did you know that salts change the osmotic balance of water so less water is absorbed by the skin through osmosis?
Epsom salts are a natural rock that has crystals of hydrated magnesium sulphate.The important mineral components in epsom salts are magnesium, sulphate, hydrogen and oxygen. Since magnesium is the second most abundant element found in our bodies the effect of epsom salts should be apparent.
Epsom salts are known to assist with all these benefits listed below. This is just from soaking in Epsom salt baths for 15-20 minutes.
- Reduces inflammation. (relieves pain and muscle cramping)
- Improves oxygen use
- Improves absorption of nutrients
- Improves the formation of joint proteins and brain tissue
- Eases and helps prevent migraine headaches
- Relieves stress.
- Improves the body’s use to use insulin and reducing severity of diabetes
- Improves heart and circulatory health, hardening of arteries, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood clots.
- Flushes toxins, heavy metals and elimination of harmful substances.
- Helps heal minor wound and skin abrasions.
- Recommended for people who have been exposed to radiation.
- Softens the skin.
- Helps our skin retain its moisture which reduces the wrinkling effect long baths have on our skin.
If you can dedicate three days a week to a 15-20 minute bath. In that time frame the Epsom salt soak will help draw out toxins and detox your body.
Many people with join and muscle pain, especially arthritic patients are recommended by doctors to soak in Epsom salts.
Epsom salts also have antiseptic capabilities.
One interesting form of hydrotherapy with Epsom salts is the floatation therapy. In this method, large amounts of Epsom salts are added to water to increase its ‘weight’. Floating in this water is extremely useful in relieving severe joint pains and it is interesting to know that this method is a part of rehabilitation process for people suffering from paralysis.
Hydrotherapy with Epsom salt soaks has a number of advantages in terms of skin and hair care. Epson salts help soften skin.
Not only can you use Epsom salts as a skin scrub, it can also be mixed with shampoo to add volume to your hair.
I hope this convinced you to love Epsom salts as much as I do. Happy baithing!