De-Stress After Holiday Travel | Epsom Salt Council News

Soaking in Epsom salt—actually magnesium sulfate—is an inexpensive way to help ease tired, achy bodies so you can revive and enjoy the visit with family and friends. And you can find some for just a few dollars in local pharmacies or supermarkets, no matter where your travels take you.

Excess adrenaline and stress are known to drain the body of magnesium, which is the main component of Epsom Salt. The body requires magnesium to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation. Restoring magnesium levels also reduces anxiety, relieves muscle aches and improves sleep – which can be key when you’re travelling and not sleeping in your own bed. Best of all, magnesium is easily absorbed through the skin, which means reducing stress and improving health is as easy as relaxing in the tub.

Here’s an idea for “bathtime bliss” that takes just 12 minutes:

Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub (double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub).
To heighten your senses and relax in more of a “spa-like” atmosphere, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.

About Epsom salt

Epsom salt – actually magnesium sulfate – is one of the most versatile household products, with uses ranging from creating at-home spa treatments to soothing achy muscles to helping start or improve gardens. It’s been used therapeutically for hundreds of years, and it’s gaining a new generation of fans looking for a safe, economical alternative in a sea of expensive, over-the-counter remedies. Epsom salt is easy to use, easy to find in your local pharmacy or grocery store and it costs about the same per use as a cup of coffee. For more information, please visit either www.epsomsaltcouncil.org, www.facebook.com/epsomsalt, or contact Peter Smolowitz, (704) 916-6163, psmolowitz@mower.com.