Epsom Salts

Have you ever tried soaking for 20 minutes in an Epsom salt bath? I tried it last night and it seemed to help a lot. It isn't a salt, it's magnesium, and by soaking, you absorb it through the skin.

Magnesium helps with nervous system, muscles and digestion (from what I've read) all things we can use some help with.

I am going to try it 3x a week. I tried the Dr Teal's Epsom Salts with Lavender ( to help sleep, I thought it was worth a shot). It runs about $5. Or you can buy the same amount of plain epsom salt for about $2. I found it at Walmart. Kroger only had a minty (energizing) version.

I first used Epsom salts before I had surgery to try and ease back pain. It did do wonders for me and it is so cheap too! Definitely worth a try for anyone who hasn't yet!

I soak my feet in it and it helps that a lot. Gotta give it a try in the bath--thanks for the heads up!

Wal-Mart has some mint-scented epsom salts called Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt Foot Soak which has a mint scent. Good stuff! I would guess it would work for the bath, too. I found it in the pharmacy area, near foot care products.

I take an epsom salt bath two or three times a week and it helps relax my muscles and eases the pain.