Can Epsom Salt help detox?
by SurferChick
My local news station recently had a lady on that was going over how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and and a simple detox plan. She states that by taking a hot bath in two cups of Epsom Salt your body can rid itself of harmful toxins. So I tried it... the only thing I noticed was that while soaking in the Epsom Salt my heart rate skyrocketed, whether I caused it sub-consciously or not I'll never know.
My question is, has anyone else heard of this kind of detox? If so, what are your thoughts?
My question is, has anyone else heard of this kind of detox? If so, what are your thoughts?
11/1/2007 10:12:47 AM
Comments
http://green.wellness.com/blog/20235/can-epsom-salt-help-detox/surferchick
maybe you got the water temperature too high. a lot of people are using epsom salt baths and other bath salt products for cleansing, relieving muscle aches and relaxing really. more info here
Posted by will81
http://green.wellness.com/blog/20235/can-epsom-salt-help-detox/surferchick
I read that sometimes you can get flu like symptoms from an epsom bath. There is supposed to be something that you can do to counteract that. I don't know know what it is.
Posted by Charlotte
http://green.wellness.com/blog/20235/can-epsom-salt-help-detox/surferchick
Surfer chick, I would be skeptical of any detox products or programs. I haven't seen much accepted medical evidence that they do anything. The best "detox" is exercise and healthy diet; at least from my own studies. I must disclaim that I'm not a physician. Here's an article by physicians though: .
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