Is Soaking in Epsom Salt Really Healing?

People have long used Epsom salt for stress relief and for healing ailments like arthritis, ingrown toenails, and sunburns.

Headlines for a healthier you Claire Bugos, Staff Writer What Are the Benefits of Epsom Salt? People have long used Epsom salt for stress relief and for healing ailments like arthritis, ingrown toenails, and sunburns. There's not much evidence to explain why, or if, Epsom salt works to promote health. But the home remedy is considered a safe way to promote relaxation. Know More There is some limited evidence that when a person soaks in an Epsom salt bath, their body may absorb the magnesium and sulfate ions. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to several inflammatory disorders. Feel Better Try dissolving about 300 grams of Epsom salt in a warm bath and take a soak for at least 10 minutes. An Epsom salt bath can help you relax and ease sore muscles. READ MORE What Else Should You Know A New Male Birth Control Works in Mice. Will It Work in Humans? Males have long had only two birth control options—vasectomies and condoms. An experimental non-hormonal birth control could change that. In mouse studies, the drug was 100% effective at keeping male mice from impregnating females for 2.5 hours. READ NOW Can Milk Thistle Prevent Hangovers? TikTok influencers are jumping to share the latest hangover holy grail. Milk thistle has traditionally been used to help treat liver and gallbladder problems. While there's some mixed evidence that a compound in the herb could protect the liver from toxins, it's not likely to be the hangover cure we've been waiting for. READ NOW In Other News Your Brain Could Be Controlling How Sick You Get — and How You Recover. Nature The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are. The Atlantic More From Verywell Can Epsom Salt Help With Anxiety? READ MORE Continuous vs. Extended Cycle Birth Control READ MORE L-cysteine Probably Doesn't Cure Hangover READ MORE Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to jokesbyemail@gmail.com A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service