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WHY EPSOM SALTS WORKS
Magnesium - the key component of Epsom Salt -- performs more functions in more systems of the human body than virtually any other mineral, including regulating the activity of more than 325 enzymes.

Studies show that magnesium is:
  • An electrolyte, helping to ensure proper muscle, nerve and enzyme function.
  • Critical to the proper use of calcium in cells.
  • An aid in helping to prevent heart disease and strokes by lowering blood pressure, protecting the elasticity of arteries, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of sudden heart attack deaths.
Medical research also indicates that magnesium may:
  • Increase the effectiveness of insulin, helping to lower the risk or severity of diabetes.
  • Reduce inflammation and relieves pain, making it a beneficial in the treatment of sore muscles, bronchial asthma, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.
Although magnesium can be absorbed through the digestive tract, many foods, drugs and medical conditions can interfere with the effectiveness of this delivery method. Therefore, soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is one of the most effective means of making the magnesium your body needs readily available.

Epsom Salt also delivers sulfates, which medical research indicates are needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the walls of the digestive tract. Studies show that sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants. Studies indicate that sulfates are difficult to absorb from food, but are readily absorbed through the skin.

Why is Epsom Salt called Epsom Salt?

One of the earliest discoveries of magnesium sulfate, the scientific name of Epsom Salt, occurred back in Shakespeare's day in Epsom, England, which explains the first half of the name. The term "salt" probably refers to the specific chemical structure of the compound, although many people mistakenly assume it refers to the crystalline structure of Epsom Salt, which has an appearance similar to that of table salt. (Table salt, of course, consists of sodium chloride, so it's an entirely different substance than magnesium sulfate.)

THE BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY ( SOAKING)

Studies indicate this may help to relieve stress in a number of ways, including:
  1. Raising the body's level of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.
  2. Offsetting excess levels of adrenaline generated by pressure and stress; magnesium ions relax and reduce irritability by lowering the affects of adrenaline.
  3. Helping to regulate the electrical functions that spark through miles of nerves.
  4. Lowering blood pressure!
  5. Magnesium also increases energy and stamina by encouraging the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells.
We recommend soaking with Epsom Salt at least two to three times a week to look better, feel better and have more energy.

Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt :
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
Sulfates:
  • Flush toxins
  • Improve absorption of nutrients
  • Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins
  • Help prevent or ease migraine headaches
ENJOY OUR TIME TESTED STANDARD FORMULATION...
In bath water up to waist, as warm as possible, as the body can accommodate add:
1 to 2 cups       Epsom Salts,
� cup              Sea Salts,
� cup              Baking Soda

This is information is from a board certified acupuncturist to help treat pain and general discomfort. The formula suggested in this paper has been shown to alleviate pain. No matter how simple a medical therapy may seem, problems may occur as a result of the therapy itself, particularly if there are known or unknown pre-existing conditions. Consult your physician or feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about your pain or the information provided herein.

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