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These amazing salts can be used to stimulate detoxification, reduce inflammation to sore muscles, promote circulation and help with relaxation and problems related to sleep.

A bath with these salts also reduce the symptoms of sensory integration in autistic children. Some of these effects may be due to the benefits of detoxification.

Some benefits of Epsom Salt bath are linked to an enzyme known as phenolsulfotransferase.
This enzyme, like all other sulfotransferase, must use a form of sulfate that change form inside your cells before each enzyme sulfotransferase can use it.
This transformation occurs in your body after the sulfate is absorbed through the skin and after a complicated interplay of enzymes. When the phenolsulfotransferase (PST) has enough sulphate to use, it will attack the sulfate molecules called phenols. When there is a deficiency of sulphate in your cells, the phenols may increase. This may interfere in the brain and nervous system with the function of neurotransmitters as many neurotransmitters are phenolic. For example, there is actually a form of PST call catecholamine sulfotransferase or M-PST that acts on neurotransmitters. Other sulfotransferases acton hormones and proteins. It is believed that the Epson Salt bath help the PST to provide the most necessary sulphate in the body, making it absorb through the skin during bathing.

Sulfation is also important for the intestinal wall. Over time, a decreased sulfation can cause small portions of the intestinal wall are exposed, creating a leaky gut, suspected of being the cause of allergies, asthma and other neurobehavioral disorders. A relative absence of sulphate from esophagus may be what causes the reflux.

Instructions for Epson Salt Bath: most people use one or two cups (one cup = 250 ml) dissolved in the bath. First we must dissolve the salts in warm water. The amount of salts used depends on individual tolerance, the temperature of the water and the size of the bath tub.

An Epson Salt Bath calm most people. It 's good to take an Epsom Salt bath before going to sleep, remaining in the water for 20 minutes or more.

After the Epsom Salt Bath, once dry, you may notice a clear powder. If you have irritation just remove it. If you feel dry skin you can use a lotion or oil to moisturize.

Other ways to use Epson Salts

  • Spray:
    • mix some salt with one part water (add more water if the salts do not dissolve) and put them in a spray bottle. Spray on the chest and / or back and let it dry on the skin. This system is great in summer.
  • Footbath:
    • you just need to find yourself a flat tub big enough for your feet, fill it with warm water sufficient to cover your feet or a bit more up to your ankle, scoop about 5 – 6 tablespoons of Epsom Salt and soak away for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Homemade Lotion:
    • put a bit of Epson salts in a little hot water until they dissolve. I put about a teaspoon (a tps = 5 ml) of water and three tablespoon (one tbl = 15ml) of salt in the microwave for a minutes. Add water if necessary. Then mix with four ounces (one ounce = about 30 grams) of any lotion or cream that you like. I used a hand cream, lip balm, body lotion, a cream with aloe vera, anything that is sold and inexpensive without chemicals. Seems to work better if the cream is water-based rather than oil-based. There are good products in department stores. Apply the cream on the skin every time you want.
  • Epson Salt Oil:
    • mix some coconut oil with salt and water. Really more oil than water. Three tablespoon (one tbl = 15 ml) of water with 4 tablespoon of salt and 12 tablespoon of coconut oil. Coconut oil is good for the skin anyway and seems to avoid the drying effect of the salts. I discovered that only by mixing salt and oil do not dissolve the salts, so I need to add a little water. I applied the compound freely on the skin.
  • Sponge application:
    • a solution with one part of salt and four parts water works well. Dampen the sponge in the solution and apply to any part of the body.
  • Patch
    • : you can mix a bit of Epson salts in a lotion. Spread on a very large bandage and apply on the skin. Salts penetrate the skin.

    Warning: for people who are diagnosed with edema, heart problems or high blood pressure, Epsom Salt Bath can be harmful. Aged people, are advised to don't take an Epsom Salt Bath at all.

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