Could an Epsom salt bath help with weight loss?

Epsom salts have long been used to help cure everyday aches and pains, now it may have another use.

In one of the latest episodes of the Dr Oz Show it was revealed that an Epsom salt bath could help with your weight loss efforts.

How can an Epsom salt bath help with weight loss?

As Epsom salt contains both magnesium and sulphate it is believed that when you soak in the bath your body will absorb these ingredients, which will help your body to remove toxins.

Over the years toxins will build up in your body that can cause weight gain and prevent weight loss.

By ridding your body of these toxins you will notice a drop in your weight along with various health benefits.

Which celebrities have tried an Epsom salt bath?

It is believed that celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Elle Macpherson have all experienced the health benefits of Epsom salts.

Gwyneth Paltrow had this to say about taking an Epsom salt bath:

“I love Epsom salts baths to detox, revive muscles and de-puff my skin.”

Other health benefits of an Epsom salt bath

An Epsom salt bath could help to relieve stress, which can also help with your weight loss efforts as stress can lead to comfort eating.

It can also help to prevent the blood from clotting and can lower your risk of stroke.

Other health benefits include:

Reduced bloating

As our skin is porous it will absorb the magnesium and sulphate through the skin, which will help reduce bloating.

No wonder so many models take an Epsom salt bath the night before a bikini or lingerie photo shoot.

Hangover cure

Hangovers are caused by the toxicity of alcohol breaking down within your body, however the sulphate found in an Epsom salt bath can flush out these toxins.

Healthy hair

When Epsom salt is added to your normal shampoo then it can be used to soak up excess oil from your hair.

Your hair will look healthier, fuller and damaged hair will be repaired.

Reduce appearance of bruises

By creating an Epsom salt compress you can reduce the appearance of bruises.

Just soak a flannel in a cup of cold water mixed with 2 tablespoons of Epsom salts and apply directly to your skin.

Facial

Epsom salts can be used to exfoliate and deep cleanse your skin.

Foot soak

Epsom salts have anti-inflammatory properties so soaking your tired feet in a large bowl of warm water mixed with half a cup of Epsom salts will help reduce those aches and pains.

Cure for jet-lag

An Epsom salt bath can relax your aching body and help your body to recover.

How to prepare an Epsom salt bath?

Dr Oz believes that you should soak in a bath containing 2 cups of Epsom salts at a maximum temperature of 97 degrees for 10 minutes will produce the best results.

Who should avoid Epsom salt baths?

If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, kidney stones or kidney disease, diabetes or heart disease then an Epsom salt bath is not recommended.

You should also avoid having one of these baths if you have any allergies to sulphur.

Buying a large bag of Epsom salts is advisable because you will be using 2 cups at a time, a small bag will quickly get used up. Also buy your salts from a reputable supplier.

Source: yourweightlossaid.com/epsom-salt-bath-weight-loss/