What are the benefits of an epsom salt bath?

Question

I have heard that it draws out the toxins in the body. Is this true? If so, should you treat it like you do a massage and drink a lot of water after? How exactly does an epsom salt bath work? What all does it do for you???

Thanks!

Answer 1

JOINTS AND MUSCLES ARE MORE RELAXED. ALSO GOOD N WINTER TO SOOTHE A COLD.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Your skin is the largest organ in the whole body.  So, when we need to detox, the skin is the best choice.  When we need to absorb something, again, the skin is the best choice.  When we don't need to absorb something into our bodies, we are told to rinse thoroughly with running water.

The heat of the water opens up our pores, enabling toxins to exit our body quicker than our kidneys, while at the same time, allowing the magnesium and sulfate to enter into our bodies, in a highly usable form for our blood and other cells.  

Yes, drink lots of water, because, again, the heat of the water will cause the body to release toxins in the sweat, while increasing circulation and putting extra burden on our kidneys if we don't drink a bit more water.  

Answer 4

There are a lot more benefits when taking an Epsom salt bath. But probably the most popular use of these salts is to relieve muscle aches and pains and to help draw out toxins in the body. Epsom salt is mainly Magnesium Sulfate, which when used in the bath will be absorbed through the skin. Both Magnesium and Sulfate are key minerals for the body to function properly.

Answer 5

I believe a bath in sea salt can clear up body acne. Sea salt is really nothing but dried up sea water. In general, this type of bath is a good purifier for the body. I would stick with sea salt and forget about the epsom salt.

Answer 6

Epsom salt is one of the treatments for chicken pox i think, and one time on discovery channel, they did an experiment and the expirement showed that this green stuff under a microscope suggests that there were internal bacteria inside of his pores

Answer 7

I don't think there is very much research that proves anything really.  It just feels good - sort of like taking a bath in the ocean.  Is it just the hot water or the epsom salts?  We probably won't ever know.

It helps with sore muscles.  It is used for sprains and strains.