If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night to a seizing calf or toe muscle cramping or worked out a little too hard too soon this blog is for you.
A simple and readily available remedy: detox bath. The therapeutic value of baths has been around for centuries and you might have just about everything you need to make it already in your home.
If you fear your tub or your water heater is too small to fill up a tub of warm water I will give a few options.
What You Need:
1/2 cup of Epsom salts
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup baking soda
Where to buy? Epsom salts are easy to find especially at places like Walgreens and health food stores and are relatively inexpensive. I would recommend unscented salts if you are looking for detoxing qualities as many added scents are toxic. To scent your salts use therapeutic grade essential oils like YoungLiving.
Fill your tub with warm bath water and when you are ready to soak pour the above ingredients into the tub with the water still running. Soak for at least 15 minutes or for as long as you wish.
If you don't have a tub or its just not a comfortable size for you, a foot soak is just as good. Grab a large dish tub from a dollar store, Target, or Walmart and fill with warm water and the above ingredients and let your feet soak for as long as you like.
This is a great ritual to practice for preventative measures and simply because it feels good.
Especially helpful for:
>> muscle cramping
>> period cramps
>> cysts
>> insomnia
>> achey, sore, tired muscles
>> swellings or bruises
>> after a workout
>> after a massage
According to this article Epsom salts can also be used to remove excess oil from your hair, as a hair volumizer, to remove splinters and more.
Let us know what benefits you discover!
Sarah Zender LAc
Neighborhood Acupuncture Place (NAP)
230 Florence St
Crystal Lake IL 60014
815.893.9825
www.clnap.com
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