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In 1618, near the small town of Epsom, England, a
farmer led his cows to a spring but found that they wouldn’t drink the water.
He tasted it himself and found it to be very bitter, but also noticed after a
few days that the scratches and rash on his hands seemed to have been healed by
the water. Word soon spread of the healing waters of Epsom, and today a worldwide
industry in Epsom salt is still going strong!

 

What the good farmer had discovered was a spring rich
in hydrated magnesium sulphate, due to the soil types in that area. It is a
naturally occurring pure mineral compound that offers
numerous health
benefits as well as many beauty, household and gardening-related uses – but for
us athletes, possibly the best use is as a bath salt, in a process known as
Transdermal Magnesium Therapy. Transdermal means the magnesium sulphate
is delivered
through the skin and right
into the bloodstream, and is one of the best ways of administering medicines quickly
and effectively without it affecting the sensitive digestive system.
Studies
have shown that magnesium and sulphate are both readily absorbed through the
skin, and the added bonus is that Epsom salt slows the rate at which your skin
wrinkles in water, so you can soak longer without worrying if you still need to
go out again after your bath.

 

THE BENEFITS

Magnesium
plays a number of vital roles in the body, including regulating the activity of
over 320 enzymes, while sulphate helps improve the absorption of nutrients, so
the list of benefits of
Transdermal Magnesium
Therapy is
impressive:

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Eases
stress and relaxes the body:
Magnesium helps to produce serotonin, a
mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and
relaxation. Magnesium ions also relax and reduce irritability by lowering the
effects of adrenaline and improving sleep and concentration.

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Increases
energy and stamina:
Magnesium encourages the production of ATP
(adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells, helping you to
look better, feel better and gain more energy.

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Relieves
pain and inflammation:
Treats cuts, sore muscles, bruises, strains
and sprains, as well as bronchial asthma and migraine headaches.

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Helps
muscles and nerves function properly:
Epsom salt can help
regulate electrolytes in your body, ensuring proper functioning of the muscles,
nerves and enzymes. Magnesium is also known to be critical in the proper use of
calcium, which serves as a main conductor of the electric impulses in your body.

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Helps
prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots:
Epsom salt is
believed to improve heart health and help prevent heart disease and strokes by
improving blood circulation, protecting the elasticity of arteries, and preventing
blood clots.

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Makes
insulin more effective:
Proper magnesium and sulfate levels increase
the effectiveness of insulin in the body, helping to lower the risk or severity
of diabetes.

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Eliminates
toxins from the body:
Sulphate helps flush toxins and heavy metals
from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful
substances.

 

Other
conditions or problems that can be cured or treated with Epsom salt include
Athlete’s Foot, toenail fungus, foot odour, splinters, skin
problems (specifically blackheads), colds and congestion, and gout. So get
yourself some Epsom salt bath salt and soak away the soreness, tiredness and a
host of other ailments. (Please note: It is unlikely you will overdose on
magnesium or suffer side-effects from Transdermal Magnesium Therapy, but if
pregnant, first consult a doctor before soaking in an Epsom salt bath.)

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