Epsom salts are inexpensive and have a variety of uses for health and personal grooming. They are a mineral compound made up of magnesium and sulfate I got several great ideas for using them from an on-line article by Health and Wellness titled " 17 Amazing Uses for Epsom Salt...Some You Won't Believe".
The article discussed Epsom salts help reduce inflammation, alleviate hardening of the arteries and improve function to muscles and nerves. Over 325 enzymes in the body are regulated by magnesium, one of the key components of Epsom salts.
Sulfates in Epsom salts improve the rate at which nutrients are absorbed and help to flush out toxins.
Here a few options for beauty:
- Exfoliate Skin- Use a handful of Epsom salts all over the body in the shower or your bath. This helps to exfoliate skin and unclog pores.
- Hand Wash- Mix 1/2 cup carrier oi such as almond or grape seed oil with 1/2 cup water. Add 1/2 cup Epsom salts and a few drops of essential oil.
- Insect Bites- Mix two tablespoons of salt with one cup of warm water. Soak a clean cloth in the mixture and hold on the affected area to reduce pain, burning and itching.
- Face Cleaner- Use a teaspoon of Epsom salts and mix with a little water. Scrub your face and rinse clean. This exfoliates, rejuvenates and helps to remove blackheads and prevent acne.
- Soften Hands- Add 1/4 cup of Epsom salts to a large bowl. Soak hands for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help to remove rough skin, sooth joints and remove dirt from under finger nails. It may also remove or partially remove nail polish, so take care if you want to preserve a manicure.
- Lip Balm- Mix equal parts of Epsom salts and organic coconut oil. Apply to lips to exfoliate and moisturize.
I hope you will give some of these a try. It is easy to get Epsom salts. They are stocked in grocery stores and pharmacies. You can also order on Amazon. I get mine there because I can order larger sizes than my local stores carry.
Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the
Boston Marathon. In 2012 she finished 2nd
at Boston in
the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs
exploded.
She has
appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint
Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open
Division Champion.
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent TeamUSA
at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago
in 2015 and 2016
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team
In 2014 she represented the U.S.
as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas , Texas
She travels
around the country raising awareness of CMT.
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT
is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 183 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia , England ,Scotland , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland ,
Scotland , France and Iran . If you wish to join us visit
our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It
affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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