Epson salts?
11-18-2010, 01:07 PM
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My DD who is 16 uses Epsom saltz all the time when she takes a bath. She has a lot of health problems and it helps her to relax. I also buy her lavender body wash. She doesn't handle stress very well and these help her.
11-18-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
We have a massage therapist come to work every couple of months and give free massages. (I think the campus pays her to come) Anyway, today I had a massage and she worked on my shoulder that has been sore and bothering me. She advised me to get some epson salts and soak a towel in hot epson salts water and it may draw out the soreness.
I was surprised. I thought epson salts was some kind of old fashioned, old-wife's tale. (and I am not all that young at all!)
Do any of you use epson salts? Does it really work? How do you use it? How much salts to how much water?
Thanks!
I was surprised. I thought epson salts was some kind of old fashioned, old-wife's tale. (and I am not all that young at all!)
Do any of you use epson salts? Does it really work? How do you use it? How much salts to how much water?
Thanks!
11-18-2010, 01:43 PM
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I also love epsom salts, especially lavendar, in the bath. Wonderful after for aches and sore muscles after a hard workout!! Someone mentioned Biofreeze and that is awesome after a massage. I need to find a source to buy from for home!
11-18-2010, 02:31 PM
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Epsom salts is great for all kinds of things, most are mentioned here. I use 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 cups of Epsom salts in teh tub with water as warm as I can stand it. Easae in up to chin and soak for as long as water stays warm. Then jump in bed and cover up. The combination draws out the poisons, eases sore and aching muscles, and is very relaxing. Sleep like a baby.
11-18-2010, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I buy Epson Salt by the 10 pound bag. As a nurseryman, my late DH used hundreds of pounds of it every year for the plants. It is not a sodium, and it supplies much needed magnesium to plants and animals and humans. In fact, some bottled waters that say they have "minerals" in it also have Epsom Salt..usually called Magnesium Sulfate. Check them out. You don't need to take so much you have what is called "Explosive decompression" but need just a little.
To start with, when I find it on sale, I do as DH used to, I hurl lots of it about in the back yard, making sure that all the plants in pots get their fair share.
Go to the Internet and check out all the ways you can use it.
To start with, when I find it on sale, I do as DH used to, I hurl lots of it about in the back yard, making sure that all the plants in pots get their fair share.
Go to the Internet and check out all the ways you can use it.
