First, as a bath, they are absorbed through the skin helping with regulating enzymes, reducing inflammation, and benefiting your nerves and muscles. They can soothe pain in muscles and joints, help to heal cuts and bruises, and even draw toxins from the body. This is the easiest and most relaxing way to use this wonderful mineral.
Magnesium happens to be the second most abundant mineral in human cells, however most of us are deficient in this mineral. Magnesium is not absorbed through the digestive tract. Since the magnesium part of Epsom salt is absorbed through the skin, it can help those who's magnesium levels have dropped due to stress. The magnesium also helps your body produce serotonin and lower the effects of adrenaline.
Epsom salt has been touted to help your heart health, reduce the risk of diabetes, and take the edge off of a migraine headache. The recommended use of Epsom salt in a bath is 2 cups, soaking for at least 12 minutes, and doing this 3 times a week.
Epsom salt is so versatile that it can be used for masks, compresses, facials, and even hair and body care. It can even be used in your garden to help your plants!
Epsom salt can also be taken internally to help with constipation and detoxification. You should speak to your doctor before doing this since there can be serious side effects from taking this internally, and you should always use food grade Epsom salt for consumption.
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