How to Add Epsom Salt to a Diet
Epsom salt is traditionally mixed with water and used to relax muscles during a bath or long soak. The salt may also have health benefits as well, including relieving constipation. The salt introduces sulfate and magnesium to the body and is readily available from grocery stores and drugstores. You can add Epsom salt to your diet by ingesting or applying the salts to your skin.Things You'll Need
- Epsom salt
- Water
- Spray bottle
- Petroleum jelly
- Cocoa butter
- Bandage
- Small bowl
- Lotion
Instructions
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Pour two cups Epsom salt into your bath water and fill the tub with warm water. Keep the water as hot as you can stand and soak in the tub for a minimum of 20 minutes. You will absorb the Epsom salt through your skin. Soaking helps relieve muscle aches and pains.
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Combine one teaspoon Epsom salt in a cup of warm water and stir to dissolve the salt. Drink the tea as a mixture to relieve constipation and bring about a bowel movement. You may need to drink multiple cups to feel the effects, but space out the drinking during the day.
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Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and Epsom salt. Replace the cap and shake slightly to make the salt dissolve in the water. Spray onto the skin and lightly rub into place; this helps the skin absorb the salt. Alternatively, let the mixture dry on its own.
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Mix three parts Epsom salt to one part water and heat in a microwave, until the salt dissolves and the mixture thickens. Add equal parts petroleum jelly and a small amount of cocoa butter to the mixture. It should have a thick consistency, similar to body lotion or sunscreen. Apply directly to the skin.
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Place a tablespoon of Epsom salt into a small bowl and add a small amount of unscented lotion. The amount of lotion you use varies, depending on the type of lotion. The salt crystals won't dissolve in the lotion, but the mixture will have a thick, paste-like consistency. Dab the paste onto the bandage and place on the skin. The Epsom salts are absorbed into the skin.
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