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2007-02-15 03:10:55 · 2 answers · asked by foxymufc 1 in Food & Drink Cooking & Recipes

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It is also called Epsom salt. Epsom Salt actually has dozens of healthful benefits. Using Epsom Salt is a natural way to relax the nervous system, treat skin problems, and draw toxins from the body. The name Epsom Salt was originally given to Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, named for the mineral waters found in Epsom England. People traveled long distances in the hope that they would be cured of their health conditions by applying the mineral waters. Today there are very few people who are not familiar with Epsom Salt and the healing benefits.

This long-time remedy has been useful for almost everything from aching limbs, back pain, healing cuts, muscle strain, colds and congestion, soreness from childbirth, and flushing toxins and heavy metals from the body. The magnesium sulfate of Epsom Salt acts as a muscle relaxant, and by easing muscle pain it helps the body to eliminate harmful substances.

Stress and Epson Salt, stress can drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Soak aching, tired feet in a pan of water with half a cup of Epsom Salt, this will not only make your feet feel better, but they'll smell better too. Epsom Salt neutralize odor and soften skin. Also, soaking a splinter in Epsom Salt can release the splinter and help the area to heal.

Rubbing Epsom Salt directly on the body exfoliates skin and leaves it smooth and silky. You can add essential oils or mix with baby oil. Keep a mixture by the sink if you wash your hands a lot. The combination can help treat dry skin problems.

So, the next time you're shopping for a healthy beauty products, pass by the expensive fancy stuff buy a box of Epsom Salt. Throw a couple hand-full into a bath, take a few moments for your self after a hectic day, even if it is only for 20 minutes. Try Epsom Salt as a salt scrub to exfoliate, cleanse and soften rough spots.

2007-02-15 03:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mum to 2 5 · 2 0

warm salt ... tepid means warm.

2007-02-15 14:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0 0

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