{"id":624,"date":"2012-07-17T04:49:58","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T08:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/?p=624"},"modified":"2012-07-17T04:49:58","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T08:49:58","slug":"tuesdays-naturally-epsom-salt-baths-for-everything-from-the-emotional-to-the-physical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2012\/07\/17\/tuesdays-naturally-epsom-salt-baths-for-everything-from-the-emotional-to-the-physical\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesdays Naturally \u2013 Epsom Salt Baths For Everything from the Emotional to the Physical"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>My answer to just about anything is \u2018take an Epsom salt bath.\u2019 Whether it\u2019s sore muscles, aches from cold and flu, the onset of any kind of imbalance (cough, sore throat, fever), even fear, worry and sadness, my answer is \u2018take an Epsom salt bath.\u2019<\/p>\n

On the physical side, Epsom salt which is the mineral magnesium sulfate, has been found to help alleviate pain. Additionally, soaking in Epsom Salt helps to naturally pull toxins from the body, which speeds the healing process.\u00a0 When a cold or the flu is coming on, adding Epsom Salt to a before-bed bath, I find can often stop the virus in its track.<\/p>\n

On an emotional level, I also find Epsom Salt baths to help soothe and calm emotions, again a result, I believe, connected to the presence of the Magnesium. If Caidin is out-of-balance energetically, I will give him a bath with Epsom Salt to help him settle and reconnect energetically.\u00a0 He typically emerges happier and more relaxed.<\/p>\n

According to The University of Maryland Medical Center \u2018Every organ in the body — especially the heart, muscles, and kidneys — needs the mineral magnesium.\u2019 \u2018Most important, it activates enzymes, contributes to energy production, and helps regulate calcium levels, as well as copper, zinc, potassium, vitamin D, and other important nutrients in the body.\u2019<\/p>\n

Their overview<\/a> on the scientific benefits of Magnesium goes on to state that, \u2018Getting enough magnesium may enhance the effectiveness of conventional treatment for\u2026\u201d asthma, depression, migraine headache, and restless leg syndrome.<\/p>\n

During a bath the body absorbs magnesium through the skin, contributing to the supporting effects of an Epsom salt bath.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve used anywhere from a \u00bc cup to an entire box for myself, depending on what\u2019s going on.\u00a0 I\u2019ve even soaked in a large bath filled with 800 lbs. of salt referred to as a \u2018float bath\u2019.\u00a0 But for your child use a \u00bc cup.<\/p>\n

How to \u2013<\/p>\n

Recommended Ages: 3 and up (consult your pediatrician prior to soaking)<\/p>\n

Best before bed and then bundle up and get right into bed for a deep sleep.<\/p>\n

Pour \u00bc cup of Epsom salt into a warm bath<\/p>\n

Soak for 15-20 minutes \u2013 no more as the detoxing effect may cause nausea or dizziness if you soak too long.<\/p>\n

*Warning \u2013 keep out of eyes, it stings.<\/p>\n

I highly recommend that before trying remedies with your child (after consulting your\u00a0pediatrician), that you try them out yourself first.\u00a0 That way, you know what your child will experience.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2012 Christine Agro<\/p>\n

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Have questions about your child or need support? Christine offers\u00a0private readings<\/a>\u00a0as well as on-line support at\u00a0The Consicous Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Agro is a clairvoyant, naturopath, Master Herbalist, conscious mom and author of 50 Ways to Live Life Consciously as well as of The Conscious Living Wisdom Cards (Special Moms\u2019 Edition). Christine is founder of The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide , a membership site where she helps support you on your own journey of living life consciously and on your journey of being a Conscious parent. You can also join Christine on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>. To contact Christine, invite her to speak or to schedule an appointment with her please\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0her.<\/p>\n

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