Coming home from a stressful day at work, all you want to do is decompress: grab a tub of ice cream, lift your feet up on the couch and melt into a good book. But, if you really need to relax, try soaking in a salt bath. Due to the presence of minerals, like magnesium and sulfur, that promote physical and mental wellbeing, salt baths have been proven to carry out a number of health benefits. Whether using Epsom salt, Himalayan sea salt, or dead sea salt, sinking into a salt bath can do wonders for your health. Here’s a list of five (of the many) benefits of salt baths.
It de-stresses you
First and foremost, salt baths are utilized as a means of decompression. According to CureJoy, it’s the presence of magnesium in bath salts which promote relaxation. This mineral increases blood circulation, resulting in a relaxation of the muscles and a reduction in blood pressure. Try sprinkling a little Epsom salt into your bath before bed tonight, and experience one of the countless benefits of bath salts.
It detoxifies
Our skin encounters a nasty slew of toxins in the air from day to day activities. Bath salts work towards flushing these harmful substances out of the skin, ridding our body of the toxins to which we’re exposed through a process called reverse osmosis. According to SaltWorks, a 10-minute soak once a week is all you need.
It relieves muscle cramps and pains
Sore after a workout? Salt baths have been used widely to reduce inflammation, treating tension and soreness in the body. It might also provide relief to headaches as well as pain after childbirth. Treat yourself to a good soak after your session at the gym; your muscles will thank you later.
It promotes healthy muscle and nerve function
Bath salts might not only work wonders in muscle relaxation, but studies suggest that they might also help regulate electrolytes, supporting long-term muscle and nerve health.
It helps prevent hardened arteries and blood clots
Because of the increased blood flow resulting from a salt bath, the practice has been shown to prevent the hardening of arteries and blood clots. The improved circulation might even lend itself to stronger heart health in the long run.
Sources:
https://www.curejoy.com/content/benefits-of-bath-salts/
https://www.seasalt.com/epsom-salt-uses-and-benefits
http://www.naturallivingideas.com/himalayan-pink-salt-bath/
https://www.aromafloria.com/blog/benefits-of-using-bath-salts.html
