Imagine slipping into a warm bath at the end of a long day. Does it feel great already? Here are nine health benefits you can enjoy while relaxing in bathwater infused with these salts.
1. Promotes Relaxation
Perhaps the most popular reason people love an Epsom salt bath is that it is relaxing. But how does it work? The magnesium sulfate is easily absorbed through the skin, and once inside the body, the magnesium ions get to work stimulating the production of the calming hormone, serotonin, while also reducing the impact of the excitable hormone, adrenaline. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to warm (not hot) bath water and soak for about 15 minutes.2. Provides Pain Relief
If you are experiencing cramping, pain, muscle tension, sunburn, bruises, or inflammation, soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath will provide relief. (Note: Use cool water if you are treating sunburn.) Be sure to completely submerge any body part that is affected by pain.3. Offers Cardiovascular Support
Soaking in an Epsom salt bath three to four times a week can help reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation, relieve stress, and lower blood pressure, all of which promote better cardiovascular health.4. Supports Nervous System Function
One of magnesium’s many health benefits is the support of nervous system function, and soaking in Epsom salt is one way to reap this benefit. The absorbed magnesium facilitates calcium’s transmission of chemical messages throughout the nervous system, helps regulate cellular fluid retention, and supports enzyme functioning.
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