Why You Should Add Epsom Salt to Your Routineš
Magnesium-rich Epsom salt is an affordable natural remedy hailed in alternative medicine for its therapeutic properties. You may want to consider inviting it into your life.
Did you know that thereās an affordable natural remedy hailed in alternative medicine you can easily add to your routine to make life better? Iāve been obsessed with Epsom salt for years, and I am not ashamed to admit it.
When I first jumped into a routine of using Epsom salt for pretty much everything, it was hard for me to understand how a then $3 bag of Epsom salt could do everything people claimed it could do.
Pregnant?Ā Epsom salt.Ā
Restless legs?Ā Epsom salt.
Sore joints?Ā Epsom salt.
Insomnia?Ā Epsom salt.
Canāt poop?Ā Epsom salt.
Detoxing?Ā Epsom salt.
Anxiety?Ā Epsom salt.
High blood pressure?Ā Epsom salt.
Skin problems?Ā Epsom salt.
ScaryĀ dreams, bad breath, chronic brownie cravings, and an inability to stop dancing naked in front of the mirror?Ā Epsom salt.
Epsom salt isnāt really salt at all. It is a pure, naturally occurring mineral crystal comprised of magnesium and sulfate readily absorbed through the skin. It derived its name from the town of āEpsom,ā located near London, England, where it was supposedly discovered some 400 years ago. Although it resembles table salt, it has a very bitter taste and isnāt typically consumed ā although many do when utilizing specific ācleanses.ā
To the surprise of many, using Epsom salt is not a new fad. In the early 1900s, it was used for pain relief and inflammatory conditions. Today, itās mainly used for muscle recovery, eczema, constipation, high blood pressure, PMS, asthma, vascular issues, magnesium deficiencies, and pregnancy.
MagnesiumĀ plays a huge role in the body, regulates over 325 enzymes, reduces inflammation and high blood pressure, soothes the nerves and improves function, and is essential for circulation. Sulfates help flush out toxins, improve nutrient absorption, and ease even the worst migraine.Ā
Where to find Epsom salt
Itās not hard to find Epsom salt, but donāt just run to a drug storeĀ and pick up a bag. Some people claim that mag sulfate is mag sulfate regardless of where you purchase it, but some brands have been known to contain heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead (most likely due to how the sulfate is processed), and some brands are shipped from China. Nobody wants to soak in that.
So, invest an extra dollar in some good qualityĀ Epsom salt. Here are three brands that I use:
Earthborn Elements (with Lavender/1 gallon)
How to use Epsom salt
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