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Epsom Salt

 

Magnesium sulfate is commonly called Epsom salt.  It is an inorganic salt containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen, with the formula MgSO₄. The Name EPSOM is taken from a bitter saline spring in Epsom in Surrey England, where the salt was produced from the springs.

Magnesium and sulfate both are easily absorbed through the skin, therefore Epsom salt baths are perfect for getting amazing health benefits. 

Magnesium plays an important role in the body starting from regulating the activity of over 325 enzymes, reducing inflammation, helping muscle and nerve function and helping to prevent artery hardening., whereas Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins and help ease migraine headaches.

From relaxing the nervous system to curing skin problems, soothing back pain and aching limbs, easing muscle strain, healing cuts, treating cold and congestion, and drawing toxins from the body. Epsom salt has beneficial properties that can soothe the body, mind and soul

Stress drains away our magnesium and increases the levels of adrenaline.

It is said the individuals with autism and down syndrome magnesium is very useful.

Common problems to individuals with DS such as oxidative stress and neuro degenerative processes as well as symptoms such as teeth grinding, sensitivity to sound, some forms of stimming and constipation often accompany a magnesium deficiency. Epsom salt when dissolved in warm water, is absorbed through the skin and balances the magnesium level in the body. The magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a mood-elevating hormone that keeps us calm and relaxed. Also magnesium increases energy and stamina. It is believed that bathing with Epsom salt at least three times a week helps you to look better, feel better and gain more energy. Magnesium ions improves sleep and concentration.

Epsom salt bath helps to ease pain and relieve inflammation. A perfect treatment for sore muscles, bronchial asthma and migraine headaches, heal cuts and reduce soreness from childbirth, it even neutralize foot odor.

Magnesium in Epsom salt is useful for absorbtion of calcium in our body, which serves as a

main conductor of the electric impulses in your body. It also helps prevent heart disease and strokes by improving blood circulation, protecting the elasticity of arteries, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of sudden heart attack deaths. Proper magnesium and sulfate levels increase the effectiveness of insulin in the body, helping in lowing the risk of diabetes.

Constipation can be treated by taking Epsom salt orally.The salt acts like a laxative by increasing water in the intestines. However, it is strictly warned that Epsom salts should not be used to relieve constipation without the consultation of a physician.

Our skin is a highly porous membrane, adding the right minerals to your bathwater triggers a process called reverse osmosis, which actually pulls salt out of your body, and harmful toxins along with it. It is a natural moisturizer.

Epsom salt uses:

1. Relieves Athlete’s Foot.

2. Remove splinters

3.Treat toenail fungus

4.Soothe sprains and bruises

5.Ease discomfort of Gout

6.Exfoliate dead skin

7.Exfoliating face cleanser

8.Dislodge blackheads and great for acne.

9.Remove foot odor.

10.Remove hairspray

11.Hair volumizer

12.Clean bathroom tiles

13.Prevent slugs

14.As a hand wash

15.Clean detergent build-up on washing machines

16.Fertilize your houseplants

17.Keep your lawn green

18.Insecticide spray

The benefits of Epsom Salt are truly amazing.