re: Epsom salt baths

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Not a bath but I put my ankle in tub with it when I sprained it.

It actually really helped the swelling. Hurt like hell cause you can feel the pressure.

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The epsom salt did not reduce the swelling, there's never been any scientific proof regarding epsom salts having that type of effect.


Just read this article from livestrong saying it does combat swelling. Coincidentally their sources are :

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Soaking your swollen body parts in an Epsom salt solution combats inflammation because the magnesium in the salts reduce swelling. Magnesium is an essential mineral that can be taken internally or applied topically to lessen inflammation and swelling, reports Health Quest. Inflammation typically causes a depletion of magnesium, so as your body absorbs magnesium from Epsom salts, the magnesium works to combat the inflammation. Taking an Epsom salt bath is one of the most effective ways of getting magnesium into your body, according to the Epsom Salt Council.

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(Well duh the damn Epsom salt council would make such claims, and their credentials are?)

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Uses
Wellington Chiropractic recommends soaking in an Epsom salt bath after running or extensive exercise. An Epsom salt bath may help prevent inflammation and irritation in your joints and muscles. You can use a warm Epsom salt water solution to treat injuries such as sprains and strains as well as any sore muscles.

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(Even better, a fricking chiropractic claim, this article has some hard data backing it folks

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Then as an add in, the first three comments on the article:

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Lisa Shea · Worcester, Massachusetts
I have just heard back from Wellington Chiropractic, another source quoted here. They say they do not know of any published papers / research indicating that magnesium sulfate can penetrate the skin barrier.
Like · Reply · Feb 14, 2014 3:13pm

Lisa Shea · Worcester, Massachusetts
I can't find any published studies that show magnesium absorbs through the skin. Wikipedia quotes this page as their proof, and this page doesn't have any references. There are only statements by the Epson Salt Council, hardly an unbiased organization.
Like · Reply · 1 · Feb 14, 2014 2:31pm

Pamela Gray · Clearwater, Florida
I didn't know that u absorb magnesium from soaking in an epsom salt bath......

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