"Please Pass the Epsom Salt!"

For generations folks have been using Epsom Salt.

Maybe you have yourself, or perhaps a relative, or a neighbor...if you haven't heard of this mineral, we're happy to pass along the scoop on a classic find!  So draw up a bath, pour some Epsom Salt in it, and let's dive in…or rather, let’s soak up some knowledge.

Epsom Salt is natural, effective and very affordable. No wonder we like it here at Miracle Stretch®.  It is almost limitless in practical uses and can turn out to save you from pain, expensive doctor visits and stress. (Again, no wonder this is popular at Miracle Stretch®. It’s like we are looking into a mirror of benefits.)

Epsom Salt can relieve pain and inflammation. According to the popular healthy lifestyle website Dr. Axe:

A warm bath containing Epsom salt is known to ease pain and relieve the inflammation at the root of most diseases, making it a beneficial natural treatment for bronchial asthma, sore muscles and headaches (including migraines). Epsom salt can also help heal cuts and reduce the swelling that accompanies sprains and bruises.

A classic remedy for any muscle or joint ache is a relaxing bath with Epsom salts. High in magnesium and sulfates, they are easily absorbed through the skin to provide quick relief and reduce inflammation. Add two cups of salts to warm bathwater and soak for at least twenty minutes. Alternatively, Epsom salts can be used in a compress to apply directly to the skin. Simply dilute two cups into one gallon of water. You can also try an Epsom salt with lavender, or other essential oils.

As a regular reader to this blog, you know how important we feel any reduction in inflammation is.  Epsom salts, along with targeted stretching using your Miracle Stretch® Piri-Stretcher®, can provide a powerful combination for relieving muscle pain, particularly that pesky tight piriformis muscle. (And its ensuing effects on the sciatic nerve!) Just a dash of Epsom salt soaking, a gentle and focused stretch, and your sore muscles can go from screaming to satisfied.

Popular life coach Dr. Oz is a big fan of using Epson salts as well. He recommends uses from reducing inflammation and stress to increasing circulation. 

It also makes quite an essential spa tool. You can use Epsom salts to relax the body and mind. Add a little calming music and candlelight, and you have a natural stress and pain reducing remedy.

Check out these additional benefits according to Dr. Oz:

      ·      Natural Hair Volumizer

      ·      Sunburn Relief

      ·      Chapped Lips

      ·      Bug Bites

      ·      At-home Pedicure

      ·      Facials

      ·      Splinter Removal

      ·      Poison Ivy Relief

      ·      Excellent exfoliator

      ·      Sleeping Aid (Relaxing Soak)

So please pass the Epsom Salt, add a dash of the Piri-Stretcher®, and let's get healing!

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