We explain to you some of the best-backed benefits of using Epsom salt and suggest some ways to use it.

What is it?

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Scientifically, Epsom salt is referred to as 'magnesium sulfate', a chemical compound and derives its name from a town named Epsom, situated in England.

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How does it work?

Epsom salt contains a core mineral, magnesium sulfate. Once dissolved in water, it releases magnesium and sulfate ions which are then absorbed in water and work their way to serve good health benefits. While this claim is still the centre of many pieces of research, dissolving Epsom salt in water remains to be one of the most common ways to use it.

What are the health benefits of using Epsom salt?
 

Boost recovery and exercise performance.  Major Benefit of using magnesium is to boost your exercise performance. Some swear by using Epsom salt baths to recover and heal after an intense exercise session. It can also relieve muscle soreness and cramps. Thus, indulging in a therapeutic bath after a gruelling workout can definitely help you relax, and most importantly, help with muscle recovery.Reduces your pain and swelling

 

Good sleep: Good magnesium levels may also balance melatonin levels in the body, which helps you get good sleep. Again, Epsom salt also produces a calming effect on the body, which relaxes you as well. This is also one of the reasons why many swear by the benefits of Epsom salt therapy and baths to relieve stress and poor sleep.

 

Supplements magnesium: Magnesium is a core mineral needed by our bodies that help aid a number of biochemical reactions in our body, lowers blood pressure, reduces depression risk as well. Epsom salt, potent in magnesium may help fill up the deficiency and benefit primary heart and magnesium function. 

Lowers depression risk: Again, poor magnesium levels are associated with bad stress management, which in turn, can make you prone to developing problems like depression, disrupted sleep, anxiety and encounter other additional problems associated with high-stress levels. Relying on Epsom salt therapies can work to lower your stress levels, help your brain produce good neurotransmitters, aid dopamine production and take care of your mental well-being.

There are also some small studies that suggest that regular Epsom salt baths can help deal with skin infections and foot health. It also makes skin softer and promotes good skin health.

How to use it?
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• For a relaxing soak - Add two cups of bath salt to a warm bath (for a standard-sized bathtub). Soak for up to 12 minutes. You can choose to stay longer based on comfort level

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• Relieving tired feet - Soak tired, aching feet in warm water to which a handful of Curie's epson Salt has been added. Rinse with cool water.

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• Dip a towel in a tub of Curie Epson salt & hot water & place over aching muscles.

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