Friday 21 November 2014

Epsom Salts Bath


Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, discovered the therapeutic qualities of seawater by noticing the healing affects it had on the injured hands of fishermen. Since then we have discovered that sea salt therapy is an effective treatment that assists in the rejuvenation of the cells and also induces a healthy exchange of minerals and toxins between the blood and the water.
Bath in general can be very relaxing and therefore beneficial to making you look years younger. You can Google how to make a sea salt bath and you'll find some easy recipes that you can try. However, I don't advice adding anything that will not dissolve in water as it can make a mess of your bath tub or essential oils as it can make it very slippery.
How to Use Epsom salts
"Epsom Salt contains magnesium and sulfate, and has been touted to help soothe skin and muscles," adding that these benefits are more beauty lore than scientifically proven fact. But there's something to be said for the effect of these deceptively plain grains, frequently touted as a must-try beauty secret or cure-all soak.
 "It helps detox the tissues," "It also helps to strengthen elasticity and increase circulation for the body. Magnesium is known to relax muscles and increase serotonin levels, so if you have had a rough day having a soak will actually ensure a restful night."
"The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day" Hippocrates Father Of Medicine:
 The ancient Greeks and Romans understood that bathing was essential to good health. This understanding was lost during the Dark Ages and would eventually be rediscovered probably during the Renaissance.
Medicinal baths were used by the ancients either in natural hot springs or by adding salts, herbs and minerals.
A bath in an infusion of Bay Laurel leaves or essence stimulates the circulation and relieves rheumatic aches and pains.  A bath in Lavender scented water soothes the nerves and helps one relax.
  Different Types of Salts
Making your own scented bath salts is easy! Bath salts are a wonderful way to combine the therapeutic benefits of our all-natural bath salt with the relaxing, soothing effects of aromatherapy.
 Some of the salts you can use are rare and others common.
 I choose my salts based on the experience I want to have. The Greeks and Romans did similarly by visiting certain springs said to have certain healing qualities.
With the exception of Dead Sea salt which has lots of other stuff in it, many of these salts will have a mixture of trace minerals which will beneficial for relaxing or health.
You can also add herbs like Bay Laurel leaves or essence to stimulate circulation and relieves aches and pains.  Adding Lavender will help soothe the nerves and helps one relax.

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