FootNotes
Bathing in Epson Salt Does More Than You Know
August 21, 2010
One of the great joys of being a reflexologist is being out in Portland meeting other alternative health care providers. Recently I met up with Karin Edwards, a ROLFER. Besides being fascinated by feet, we also discovered we both encourage clients to take hot Epson Salt baths after a treatment. Two cups of Epsom Salt in the tub does wonders calming the nerves and pulling toxins from one’s system.
According to the Epson Salt Council, epson salt is a compound made of magnisum
and sulfer. And studies show that the benefits from Epson Salt may be:
Magnesium:
According to the Epson Salt Council, epson salt is a compound made of magnisum
and sulfer. And studies show that the benefits from Epson Salt may be:
Magnesium:
- Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration
- Help muscles and nerves function properly
- Regulate activity of 325+ enzymes
- Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots
- Make insulin more effective
- Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps
- Improve oxygen use
- Flush toxins
- Improve absorption of nutrients
- Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
- Help prevent or ease migraine headaches
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Nancie Hines, MA
OR LMT 18833
ARCB
Oregon Reflexology Network
Oregon Reflexology Network
National Certified Reflexologist
(1 of 2 Nationally Certified in Portland)
