Does anyone know why people with high blood pressure are not supposed to use epsom salts in their bath?

Question

I have controlled high blood pressure with meds and was told, by a friend, to use epsom salt in my bath for sore achy joints but someone else told me I shouldnt do that, even though my blood pressure is controlled with meds. Does anyone know anything regarding epsom salt bath soaks and high blood pressure??

Answer 1

Hi Lisa. There are numerous medical studies that indicate that therapy with the form of magnesium in epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is BENEFICIAL for the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy.

Magnesium deficiency is common today, and it may contribute to hypertension. Therefore, additional sources of magnesium (even the small amount absorbed through the skin in a bath) may be helpful.

I do have one question for you. What has your doctor done to determine the CAUSE of your hypertension? I can assure you it is NOT caused by a drug deficiency. Common causes that medical doctors tend not to even think about (let alone, test for) include:

1) nutritional deficiencies or imbalances
a) vitamin deficiencies
b) mineral deficiencies
c) essential fatty acid imbalances
d) amino acid imbalances/deficiencies

2) heavy metal toxicities

3) chemical toxicities/overload

If you have any of these underlying issues, masking your hypertension with drugs will NOT prevent these problems from creating new symptoms/conditions for you over time.

Sherry Rogers, M.D. has written an 'eye-opening' book on this issue called: "The High Blood Pressure Hoax". It is available at Amazon.com and it is worth reading.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 4

If you are just soaking a foot , elbow you are ok. Do you take a regular bath? if so do you get dizzy or light headed? Best advise is to ask your Dr..

Answer 5

SALT===and sitting in hot water will most definatley make the blood pressure rise