Epsom salt is originally named from a bitter saline spring found in Surrey, England. Unlike what the name suggests, Epsom salt is not actually a salt; it is a pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. According to SaltWorks, both magnesium and sulfate are both easily absorbed into the skin, which makes Epsom salts extremely effective. Although the most common use of Epsom salts is using it in the bath, there are many uses for health benefits, beauty, household, and gardening. Epsom salts have been used for these purposes for hundreds of years.
Health Benefits of Epsom salts:
Boosts Magnesium Levels
Because of how readily the magnesium absorbs into the body through the skin, Epsom salts naturally increases the magnesium levels in the body. This can be done through soaking your feet or your whole body in a tub with a high concentration of Epsom salts. Raising the levels of magnesium has a couple great benefits. Dr. Axe explains how if you are deficient in magnesium caused by alcoholism, severe diarrhea, malnutrition, or high calcium levels, soaking in Epsom salts is the best, natural way to improve this. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to heart disease, stroke, arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive disorders, and mental illness, therefore, increasing magnesium levels can help to prevent or improve these conditions.
Improves Muscular Wellness
The idea that soaking in Epsom salts helps to relax muscles and reduce pain has been around for centuries, but does it work and how? It does help to relieve and relax sore muscles. When a person soaks in an Epsom salt bath, the magnesium is absorbed into the body, which in turn, absorbs into the muscles. Once the magnesium is absorbed into the muscle, the magnesium begins to flush out any lactic acid buildups within the muscle. Lactic acid is the byproduct of carbohydrates being broken down within the body, which is often caused by intense workouts or exercise. Lactic acid buildup within the muscle causes burning, pain, cramps, and exhaustion and is often the focus point of massage. Although it does not flush out all of the lactic acid build up, Epsom salts do help to relieve some of the buildup and the associated pain and discomfort. LiveStrong discusses how magnesium is vital in the process of absorption of vitamins, which helps to regulate muscle and nerve function. This, in turn, significantly influences muscle soreness and stiffness.
Other Uses
Epsom salt has been known to help with mild sunburns, due to its anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation and keep your hands clean, unlike aloe!
Mixing it with petroleum jelly, Epsom salt can help treat dry lips by removing the dead skin.
Another use for Epsom salt is for bee sting and bug bite relief. Again, the anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe, reduce swelling, and calm irritation.
To learn more about these uses or many other uses, click here to visit Dr.Oz's website.
Not only are there these amazing health benefits with Epsom Salts, they are relaxing and fun to use. There is nothing better after a long, stressful day than to come home to a warm soak in the tub with Epsom salt. Try sprucing it up with a couple drops of your favorite essential oil and enjoy!
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