Epsom Salt Baths
Epsom salt has been a popular remedy since it was discovered in the early 1600s. People have used it to ease health problems such as muscle soreness, constipation, and even insomnia.
Many medical professionals and bodywork practitioners alike recommend taking an Epsom salt bath to help relax your body and release any stored toxins.
What is Epsom Salt?
Epsom salt is also known as magnesium sulfate. It is a chemical compound made up of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen.
Epsom salt was originally discovered in a saline spring in 1618 in Epsom, north Surrey, near London. A farmer was testing water his cattle refused to drink. It had a bitter taste. When the water dried, it left behind crystals.
The farmer discovered the salts were a laxative when consumed. People traveled from far and wide to drink the water. And, Epsom became known as a spa resort.
What does Epsom Salt do?
Dissolving Epsom salt in water, releases its’ magnesium and sulfate particles. These particles are then absorbed through your skin and into your bloodstream.
Magnesium plays a part in the operation of more than three hundred and twenty-five enzymes in the human body. It helps muscles and nervous system function properly and improves blood flow through the body.
Magnesium reduces inflammation and detoxifies the body. It also aids your brain in producing melatonin and neurotransmitters that induce sleep and reduce stress.
Why Epsom Salt Baths for trauma symptoms?
Everyone responds differently to trauma. Childhood abuse and trauma can be especially taxing on the body over time. Physical reactions can include exhaustion, insomnia, and numbness. Emotional reactions can include confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, dissociation, and confusion.
Not too mention the overuse of over-the-counter drugs, eating too much processed or fast foods, and consuming too much high sugar, alcohol or caffeine consumption can cause a huge deficiency in magnesium.
Epsom salt baths are a great way to improve your magnesium deficiency and release toxins from trauma as well as poor diet habits.
Epsom salt baths are recommended for anyone wanting a more natural remedy in their life.
Epsom Salt Bath Recipe
2-4 cups of Epsom Salts
Tub of warm-hot Water
Add Epsom Salts while water is filling to help dissolve crystals quicker.
Soak 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Enhance Your Epsom Salt Bath with Essential Oils
Add 5-6 drops of Essential Oils to Epsom Salt water.
Essential Oils to Help Detox:
* Grapefruit
* Lavender
* Lemongrass
* Orange
* Peppermint (may cause body to become cold, use sparingly)
NOTE: Look for essential oils sold in a dark amber or dark blue glass bottle. Clear glass allows unfiltered light to enter and can cause the oil to spoil. Do not buy essential oils in plastic bottles.
Want to Rev Up Your Epsom Salt Bath?
1-2 cup of Epsom Salts
1/2-1 cup of Citric Acid powder
1-2 cup of Dead Sea Salts
* Citric acid metabolizes energy and enhances nutrient absorption. Dead Sea Salts cleanses, softens, and detoxifies the skin.
Don’t Have a Bath? Use Epsom Salt in the Shower
1 cup of Epsom Salts
1/4 – 1/3 cup of Coconut oil
Mix salts and oil in a bowl. Start with 1/4 cup coconut oil and add slowly until mixture creates a thick paste. Place in a glass, air-tight container.
To Use:
Apply mixture to your body using your hands. Leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Remember when working with Epsom Salts, Citric Acid powder, Dead Sea Salts, and Essential Oils, these are natural products and generally do not have man-made preservatives. If you mix large quantities together for easy use, be sure to store in a glass air-tight container. Mixture will become watery over time. Try to use mixture as soon as possible.