Vancouver Spa Featured Product- The Power of Salts
I’ve always been a fan of baths. Thirty minutes in a warm bath after a long day and I can cleanse away physical and mental stresses, emerging renewed.
Recently, I’ve made it a practice to always include salts in my bath as a way to boost my overall health and well-being. I was amazed to find that something as simple as magnesium sulphate- otherwise known as epsom salts could have such bountiful health benefits, a few of which I’ve listed below…
- Stress depletes our magnesium levels- epsom salts help to replenish this much needed mineral.
- draws toxins from the body
- sedates the nervous system
- reduces swelling
- relaxes muscles, relieves pain and muscle cramps
- helps produce serotonin improving mood and sleep function
- increases stamina and energy
I think the most important thing that people overlook is using the appropriate amount of salts in their bath in order to get the therapeutic benefits. The recommended dosage is at least three baths per week with one to two cups of epsom salts per bath.
You can make it an aromatherapy experience by adding 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. Mine is lavender for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, healing and soothing effects.
Integrating salt baths into your routine doesn’t have to break the bank. There are some more upscale bath salts that you can treat yourself to, like Sea Flora’s Soothing Sea Kelp Soak 250ml $23.95. But straight forward epsom salts are quite affordable-
4 cups / 32 oz. for $8 or 2 cups / 16 oz. $5. Now that’s a bath that’s worth its salt!
