Why Bathe in Epsom Salts
Surprisingly, Epsom salt is not even a salt at all! It is however, a naturally occurring mineral, known as magnesium sulfate, that was discovered hundreds of years ago in a water spring in Epsom, a village in Surrey, England (hence its name, Epsom salt).
Epsom salts ease stress and relax your mind and body by producing serotonin, a ‘happy’ chemical in the brain that promotes a feeling of calm and peace.
Daily stress can drain and deplete your body of various nutrients, including much needed magnesium. Epsom salt, being high in magnesium content, is an effective way to absorb and replenish this essential nutrient through the skin.
With its composition of over 352 different enzymes, Epsom salt has become a valuable health companion in helping reduce the appearance and discomfort related to inflammatory skin conditions, such as rosacea and eczema.
Those suffering from inflammation such as debilitating headaches, arthritis, gout, muscle soreness, cramps or nerve damage may find Epsom salt baths to be a beneficial treatment in easing pain, as it helps balance electrolytes in the body.
Even for more serious health concerns, Epsom salts can improve artery function, lower blood pressure, improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Epsom salts help your body detoxify by eliminating and flushing harmful bacteria, toxins and heavy metals from your cells.
Epsom salt baths have a natural way of easing and relaxing the body, which in turn helps to soothe the mind after a long, busy day. Epsom salt contains magnesium, and it has been shown that when you are stressed out, your body becomes depleted of this essential element. By simply soaking your body in a bath of Epsom salt, you will allow yourself to unwind and effectively replenish the levels of magnesium in your system. Stress also results in increased levels of adrenaline in the body, magnesium boosts serotonin production, which balances out the excess adrenaline in your system.
Besides the mood stabilizing properties of Epsom salt, it can also improve your energy and endurance via the production of adenosine triphosphate (or ATP) in the body. ATP is a huge power-player in your body’s cells and plays a big part in how energetic you feel throughout your day. When you pair this with the magnesium ions that are present in Epsom salt, this helps kick up your energy levels a few notches! While the magnesium ions help balance your adrenaline levels, they also decrease other symptoms such as irritability, moodiness and fatigue. In fact, many doctors and experts claim that soaking in a relaxing bath of Epsom salts just a few times per week can result in revitalizing, energizing results. How easy is that? With a more relaxed mind, you can have more of a restful sleep.
Are you tired of tossing and turning at night? Do you wake up feeling as though you’ve barely slept at all? Try soaking in a soothing Epsom salt bath before bedtime. Your mind will wind down while your muscles and joints feel alleviated.
Studies have also shown that your mind can reap just as many benefits from Epsom salt baths as your body, including improved concentration and mental focus. If you are looking to rid your body of nasty toxins, then a detoxing bath of Epsom salt could do just the trick for you. The main contributing factor in the detoxification process is, once again, the magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt. These crucial elements work overtime to ensure that your bodily systems are operating just as they should.
Sulfate is absorbed by your body and helps to build up stronger intestinal walls so that you can more easily release toxins from your system, and paired with magnesium, boosts enzymes found in the pancreas that aid in digestion. Magnesium sulfate is also useful for clearing out heavy metals from your system, playing a part in the purifying and detoxifying process.
To take advantage of these wonderful effects, HOUSE OF PHEGAN has a selection of wonderful BATH SOAKS incorporating Epsom salts.
Epsom salt does not dry out your skin like sea salt can and instead softens your skin without leaving any residue. The moisturizing and exfoliating properties of Epsom salts are highly regarded and an excellent alternative to throwing away out your hard-earned money on expensive beauty treatments.
Perhaps it is its association with our grandmothers that made us hesitant about using these age-old Epsom salt remedies. The reality is that most of us are just not aware of how great Epsom salts can be for our overall health. There are many healthful benefits to incorporating Epsom salts into our weekly routine, and best of all, it is so easy.
If you suffer from any pain, arthritis or cramped muscles, then you will definitely benefit from Epsom salts. HOUSE OF PHEGAN, has combined the amazing AUSTRALIAN NATIVE, KUNZEA with Epsom salts to help eliminate the symptoms associated with pain, arthritis, cold and flu and more.
When the mineral is absorbed through the skin, it works instantaneously to relieve soreness and helps you feel better from the inside out. This is because the magnesium ions in the more serotonin production in the body. The magnesium in the ions also work to produce more white blood cells, which help your body feel renewed, refreshed, and revitalised.
When cold and flu season strikes, if you want something that is more natural and just as effective, then look no further. As previously mentioned, Epsom salts are wonderful for relieving aches and pains, which definitely come hand-in-hand with cold-weather viruses and the flu. When you are relieved of body aches, you can fall asleep easier and get the rest your body so needs.
(Any information given is for educational purpose only, has not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Act and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Not intended to prevent, treat, cure any kind of sickness, illness, infection, disease or chronic conditions. Always seek advice from a medical practitioner or qualified aromatherapist before commencing alternate therapies. Always read labels and follow instructions before use.)