Oh Mg - Baths With Epsom Salt

When I was trying to conceive my acupuncturist suggested I take hot baths with Epsom salt. I had a Kidney Yang deficiency at the time and I needed to heat up my body.  Taking a hot bath with Epsom salt was one way to help create a better balance in my body.  Sometimes, hot baths are not for everyone.  Case in point, my daughter.  They actually have the opposite effect on her and make her conditions worse.  That being said, if you feel revived and refreshed after a hot bath, then they are for you!

Epsom Salt (Mg - Magnesium) has an amazing amount of benefits:

Relaxes the nervous system

Draws toxins from the body

Improves immune system

Alleviates stress

Reduces pain and inflammation

I still take these baths regularly depending upon my particular needs. However, what draws me to this wonderful remedy is the history and the long standing testaments to its benefits.

Humans have been relying on the benefits of Epsom salts since the 17th century. It was discovered in Epsom, England. Epsom is about 15 miles from central London, which likely contributed to the city’s growth.  According to Epsom and Ewell History Explorer, "tradition has it that the healing powers of the waters were discovered about 1618 when Henry Wicker was looking after animals on Epsom Common on a summer day during a water shortage. He found a trickle of water in the hollow hoofprint of a cow.  He dug a small hole before taking the animals home for the night. Upon returning the next day he found the hole that he had made was full and running over with clear water. But his cattle, however thirsty, would not drink from it because of its mineral taste. Wicker tried the water himself and was the first person in history to experience the effects of Epsom salts and he set about promoting the waters as a medicine."

Luckily, Epsom Salt is available at almost all drug stores, grocery stores and health food stores.  I order huge bags online for convenience purposes.  

Be Well! Carry On, Goddesses!