Epsom salts

[Treewade]

I read an article yesterday saying there was evidence to suggest Epsom salts are good for treating fibro has any one tried it, do Epsom baths work??????

[Hidden]

Yes they are good for removing toxins from the body soak in a warm bath and wrap up I a towel and relax for 20mins I learned about that at beauty college

[ukmsmi4 in reply to Hidden]

Any idea what sort of quantity you are supposed to put in? I find they don't do anything but it could be because I don't put enough in the bath.

Thanks

Margaret.

[Hidden in reply to ukmsmi4]

I would put at least for table spoons in its like when you putbin the old bath cubes or crystals and have the water really nice and warm if you have low blood pressure I would look further into contraindications its like any herbal remedy it dose not suit all

[ukmsmi4 in reply to Hidden]

That's probably why then. I normally put around a healthy two tablespoons in.

Thanks.

[Telynores in reply to ukmsmi4]

I use a beaker full and it's said that at least 20' soak, the longer the better as far as I'm concerned

They are also a water softener

[ourfriendsinthenorth]

Yes, they are great for symptomatic relief of aches and pains and they help my sleep. I ended up buying high quality magnesium salts online in bulk as these were a good deal despite the initial outlay.

[Betty67]

I have heard it as well, unfortunately unable to use a bath but a friend swore by it.

[Hidden in reply to Betty67]

It will work just as well in a foot bath

[Treewade in reply to Hidden]

How does it work in a foot spa

[Jaja2014 in reply to Treewade]

U put the salts in warm water in a container big enough for ur feet: (I have a washing up bowl for this)

Salts are absorbed through your skin

[Treewade in reply to Jaja2014]

Thank you I just got to find some now is it a chemist r health shop you get em xxxxxx

[Jaja2014 in reply to Treewade]

It's sold in chemist, holland and barratt, I used to buy in bulk on eBay bt have found some in a shop called savers at a good price 👍

[Hidden]

I use them too. Must say I was sceptical when I first heard but honestly say they do help. Magnesium in them soaks through the skin and combining with my mg and zinc supplement helps with pain. I know that too as stopped all meds and supplements recently In my detox and chest pain returned. Back on them again.. Baths when I can get into them but supplements and spray too. I buy mg spray but just read on another forum you can make up your own for less money .. Going to look into that one too Jax💕

[Telynores in reply to Hidden]

The recipes I've seen for Magnesium sprays/oils use Magnesium Chloride.

[Hidden in reply to Telynores]

Thank you Telynores - will look into it Jax 💕

[Regnofibro1]

I have tried it and it helped me.

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi could I just remind people suffering with High BP using epsom salts would not be a good

idea. I have high BP and on medication so need to watch my salt intake. But for everyone else I have heard many people over the years say it helps them. This treatment as been around for many moons so it seems like it as been well tried and tested. Good luck I hope it helps you xx

[Telynores in reply to Dizzytwo]

Magnesium taken as a food supplement should be carefully monitored in people with low blood pressure!!!!

[Telynores in reply to Dizzytwo]

Epsom salts are not actually a salt. It is magnesium sulphate.

[Telynores]

I buy it in 25kg sacks and add my own oils

Most sites say two cup fulls, wonder what size cup they use That's why I use a beaker Just imagine, our skin could be so well saturated that our wrinkles would fill in

A member recently mentioned oats and such, I've never gotten around to using oats in the bath but will - the oats go in a muslin or some such bag

[Hidden in reply to Telynores]

You have some good tips there I think a cup is 8oz

[Telynores in reply to Hidden]

In that case we need 1lb Of Magnesium Sulphate in our bath, 49*kg, I'll have to have fewer baths

I'm a wealth of useless info

Definitely try to be as natural as possible mud baths anyone?

[Sorebones in reply to Telynores]

We need to head to Boryeong in South Korea if we want to do a real mud bath!! Look up Boryeong Mud Festival and you'll see what I mean. I have some of the Boryeong Mud companys products. Yet to try them lol 🐸

[Telynores in reply to Sorebones]

All those people though. NZ, some private place, I'm a hermit

I use clay to wash my hair, if I use anything at all, in fact if I even get it wet

You should use the mud

[Sorebones in reply to Telynores]

Eurgh! A porridge bath....... So long as it doesn't set...... The smell must be terrible as well....... Rather do the magnesium sulphate with nice oils 😜. The mental image of someone in a bath of porridge gave me a good giggle though 🐸

[Telynores in reply to Sorebones]

The bag of oats hang under the hot tap, it's milky ........ without the milk if you see what I mean Unless you bathe like a lobster it won't set

[meloha in reply to Telynores]

I've also wondered what size bathtub? I use a cup full but my bathtub is not real big.

[Telynores in reply to meloha]

Perhaps we'll have to start measuring our bath water too With the Magnesium I guess I feel that you can't use too much, especially when the sack if full People always comment on how soft my skin is

[Hidden]

Me too.. But no jokes about resembling a hippo!! 🌴

[Treewade]

I do mud baths lol xxxx

[Sorebones]

Me too 🐸

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Oops yep it is low blood pressure not High sorry I have my fog head on lol

[Hidden]

Be mindful if like myself you have a heart condition ie atrial fibullation as the salts dilate the blood vessels and increase the circulation not good for blood pressure either. To be on the safe side seek your GP'S advise.

[rosewine]

Unfortunately, I no longer have a bath as this bathroom was so small it was a choice between a bath or a shower as as OH would only shower and hated baths and I was having difficulty getting in and out of one had to have a shower. I used to put two good handfuls in and soaked for at least half an hour with just a candle for lighting and my MP3 player playing soft relaxing music it used to be the only thing that took my mind off the pain when I was having a bad flare.

If you are the type of person who goes light headed easily be a bit careful as it can have that effect on some people. Certainly worth a try.x

[Treewade in reply to rosewine]

I'm guessing like me you ll be on the foot soak from what I've just read it's absorbed through the skin so we should be ok xxxxxxx

[rosewine in reply to Treewade]

Yes unfortunately not the same as a good soak in the old tub but better than nothing.x

[TheAuthor]

I am aware that many members use this and I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck with the Epsom salt baths. Please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Treewade in reply to TheAuthor]

I don't want to take the pain meds as I allergic to some so want to stay away from them as long as possible, I can tolerate pain as long as I don't get the my throats swelling can't breath I ve had from codine. I know I'm a bit of a woos and that all meds r different but I'm scared to take em, this is why I think the Epsom salts entrigued me now I just got to find some lol xxxx thanks ken xxxxx

[TheAuthor in reply to Treewade]

I am not surprised that you do not want pain meds if codeine does that to you my friend. Please take care of yourself x

[MariLiz]

I use two handfuls for a bath, and usually have the bath last thing at night. Then it helps you sleep.

[Jaja2014]

Epsom and lavender bath.

Any essential oil really, relax! I put in a few handfuls of the stuff.

I use it as a body scrub while sat on my bath seat with the plug in the bath as it's easier for me!

Anything holistic and natural I love!

[Ava78]

Hi yea, yes I tried did not help at all I tried it for couple weeks. Ava