Did you know that Epsom Salt is not really salt? It is actually a naturally occurring mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate, both of which are easily absorbed through the skin.
Magnesium is vitally important for enzyme function, muscle and nerve function, reducing inflammation and the structural health of cell membranes. Sulfate helps the body to absorb nutrients, eliminate toxins and heavy metals and has even been shown to reduce the pain associated with migraine headaches.
Adding these minerals to bathwater activates the process known as reverse osmosis which draws toxins out of the body.
Epsom salt baths have been used for hundreds of years to calm the mind and body. Warm Epsom salt baths have been shown to ease stress, reduce pain and inflammation, soften skin and heal cuts and scrapes.
For a relaxing and detoxifying bathing experience:
Add 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt to warm bath water. (Epsom salt can be found at most pharmacies.)
Soak for at least 30 minutes 3 times per week to experience all of the amazing benefits of the Epsom Salt Bath.
Add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil for a more relaxing effect.
Unwind, breathe easy and enjoy…
Susan Hartman
Susan is a lawyer, Pilates instructor and passionate advocate of natural wellness. In 2006 she began exploring various nutritional and movement therapies, meditation and other alternative means of healing in an attempt to naturally relieve hormonal imbalances, eczema and back and joint pain. After much research and trial and error, she found a personal regimen that not only alleviated her symptoms, but that also left her with a new found sense of overall health and wellness. During this period of exploration, she was introduced to Pilates and was surprised by how quickly she began to feel and see positive results in her body. She loves how Pilates emphasizes body awareness and the connection of breath to movement, and she believes it can bring about lifelong health benefits including stress relief and improved strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
Today Susan strives to promote the importance of regular exercise, a clean whole foods diet, compassion for self and others, and a curious attitude, all as a means to maintaining vitality and living a balanced and centered life. When she is not practicing law or teaching Pilates, she can be found hiking or biking in the woods, soaking up the sun atop her paddleboard, engaged in a yoga or group fitness class, or immersed in a book or classic movie.
and has even been shown to reduce the pain associated with migraine headaches.
