Anyone Tried The Epsom Salt Bath?

OMG, this stuff is addictive. I am hooked on bath salts!:-D The Magnesium Sulfate kind, not the crazy drug stuff.

Starting my second week of soaking myself in hot water and this stuff. Jeez, I get out so dang relaxed... It is wonderful. They say Magnesium is Mother Nature's muscle relaxer, I believe it.

I started with the little quart sized box, went to the Rite Aide today and got the 6# bag for like $5, should last me 2, 3 months.

I think I am getting some arthritis in my hands, pain is gone. I can get my game on with no pain.

If you have pain, give it a shot. Not a miracle cure, but cheap, non narcotic, and I have not seen any side effects from it. Grab a glass of wine, crank up some tunes and soak a bit. :cool

 

Ever since we were kids! Every pulled muscle, sprained ankle, sports injury...mom would haul out the Epsom salts and in we'd go. It also helped take some of the itch away from chicken pox (cool water instead of hot), and was soothing for sunburn. :-D

 

:-D Would post more, but think you get it.

 

Yup. Used to do it after martial arts classes, the only way I could move the next day

 

We have a spa and filled with hot water with a handful of epsom salts, a few drops of lavender essential oil plus if you have a bit of a cold a couple drops of tea tree oil (great antiseptic) too and a half hour soak = nirvana :cool

 

I knew I had the stupid "recipe" posted somewhere! LOL This is my go-to mixture, and then I usually add lavender oil to relax.

http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/basic-salt-soak-bath-formula-4679

 

I never have as I am and always will be a shower girl. Bathtubs gross me out.

 

I agree it is a lot easier to suffer laying down than standing up. Still the thought of soaking in the tub.. *shudder*

(the older I get, I can't decide if I'm just being more cautious or if I'm becoming more of a germaphobe :-D )

 

That's why I always shower before I get in the tub, so I'm already clean. Of course, having a separate shower and tub probably helps a lot, too.

 

Well, you can can always just soak your feet in a tub of hot water and Epsom Salts if you want, lol.
Yep, good stuff,. We used to use it often in the U.K. I still need it, with all my achey-breaky bones. I have some natural Ginger concoction that also seems to work well. Epsom Salts plays a part in influencing the sodium balance in muscle tissue as well, A.F.A.I.K.

 

Yes to Epson Salt Soaks!

At my house I am the only one using the bathtub as everyone else showers, tub and shower are separate, and I am the one cleaning it after each use so I know there is nothing gross in it, at my house at least. BUT I would NEVER use a hotel tub. YUCK!!!
As Kestrel13 said you can always shower after the soak.

 

Will have to find some tea tree oil.

 

Can be readily found on ebay and I use Naked Press brand as it is very pure and comes in a really strong aluminium container http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170686739421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 and you can buy a smaller or larger sized container. I usually buy the 1kg size and divide it up amongst my brothers and sisters families. If I buy a 25ml bottle from the chemist it costs about A$15 but for 1litre it is about A$96 and then split five ways works out at about A$20 each for 200mls plus I get a great aluminium container :-D
Tea Tree oil is also great when you have a bad cold and are all blocked up. Grab a bowl of boiling water and add one or two drops of Tea Tree oil then breathe the vapour.
Tea Tree oil is totally natural and kills bacterial, fungal and viral infections so this makes it a good choice for a safe antiseptic for external use.

It is also really good for removing sticky labels

 

I use Lysol Kitchen Cleaner with bleach to clean the tub. Use soap to clean me in the shower. I live alone, so no community tub. If it is dirty, I have not cleaned it. :-D

 

Bah, getting older is better than the alternative. Been dealing with pain for 30 years now or so, damn, I am getting old. Just excited when I find something inexpensive, and non prescription/narcotic to help with pain.

I have not even taken regular aspirin this week, and felt better than last week while taking the higher dosage aspirin with caffeine that I took last week.

It was so hot today at work, my legs were sweating, gonna take a shower before I soak. :yum

 

Epson Salt is suppose to be good for you outdoor plants. So for those who are conserving water you could use the Epson Salt bath water to water your plants. Just saying..... lol:-D:-D

 

Might turn your garden into the Little Shop Of Horrors... :-D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7SkrYF8lCU

 

No worse than talking about fertilizer I bet.

 

Soaking in your own filth > talking fertilizer any day ( as long as I don't have to touch it LOL )

and yes, it does gross me out!

 

You shower first if you are nasty, then marinate. :-D

 

As for germs and filth this is truly gross....I just read that cell phones are one of the most germ covered things we touch. Not only touch but put next to your face. :eek Going to clean mine right now!

 

Too much effort to do both. :-D

I wipe mine off with a cleaning cloth every time I use it. I'm OCD like that :-D


(Sorry Fred, we (I) kinda hijacked your thread LOL)

 

And I thought I was lazy. :-D If you have a specific muscle that is sore, you can mix the Epsom Salt in warm water and use a rag to soak the area.

As long as it is not in a technical forum, thread hijacking is usually fun.

 

I work my butt off at work & other places so when I get home that's my lazy time. Take a shower and then a bath? ain't nobody got time fo that! :-D:-D

 

I make time for it. Our AC got zapped last week, been hot as hades at work. Been rough. I actually got a heat rash, never had one before, and hope I never do again.