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POSTED ON January 15, 2015 BY Drew Canole Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years.  They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body.  These salts are very inexpensive and can be purchased at bulk discounts in garden centers nearly everywhere. Using Epsom salt baths is an advanced detoxification strategy that has remarkable health benefits . Epsom salt is made up of magnesium and sulfate, which can help improve health in numerous ways. A lack of magnesium—which helps regulate the activity of more than 300 enzymes in the body—can contribute to high blood pressure , hyperactivity, heart problems and other health issues, doctors warn. Sulfate is essential for many biological processes, helping to flush toxins and helping form proteins in joints, brain tissue and mucin proteins. 22 Amazing uses of Epsom salt Regulate Blood Sugar – Research indicates that raising magnesium l...

One of my favorite things to do after a particularly stressful day is to take abath with Epsom salts. It helps to relieve tension and stress on any given day. And on a day where I need a little extra pampering, a bath with epsom salts, a magazine, a glass of wine and some aromatherapy candles always do the trick! As much as I love Epsom salts in baths, I never realized that there were actually other ways to use them. So I was excited to find some other excellent ideas from One Good Thing by Jillee. Have you ever used Epsom salts in any of these ways? Reduce Swelling and Itching from Bites: Soak a cotton washcloth in a mixture of 1 cup cold water and 2 tbsp Epsom salt . Apply cloth to insect bites for relief. Make Your Own Fabric Softener : Use 10 drops of essential oil mixed with 1 cup of Epsom salt to make an effective fabric softener . Just use about 1/4 per load of laundry at the beginning of each wash cycle. Exfoliate Your Skin: Mix together some Epsom salt with olive oil to cre...

Go into any supermarket and you will find a lengthy aisle or two chock-full of pricey chemical cleaning products .  Not only are many of these chemicals toxic to the environment, they are also being breathed in and ingested by our children, our pets and ourselves every day, adding to the onslaught of exhaust fumes, pesticides and other nasties our bodies encounter.  But there are kinder, gentler - and much cheaper - natural alternatives , many of which may be lurking in your fridge or cupboards right now.  Join us room by room as we look at how to clean your home without using chemicals. Kitchen Rub half a lemon across your chopping board to remove smells and kill bacteria.   Remove smells like fish and onion off utensils and boards, wipe them with white vinegar and wash in soapy water. Use the other half to remove any stains or discolouration from your stainless steel cutlery and knives. De-scale your kettle by boiling a solution of half water and half white vinegar .  Leave overn...

Product information Featuring two quarter turn levers , our Swan tap incorporates elegant , contemporary looks and a durable finish. An aerator reduces the amount of water running through the tap to save you money and water usage, whilst also helping to prevent splash back . A versatile option, it is suitable for homes with low water pressure , for example those with a water tank rather than a combi-boiler. Low Pressure, 0.4 - 0.49 bar EDITOR'S NOTES Choosing your tap Choose the perfect tap for your kitchen Below are a few options and features to consider when choosing your perfect kitchen tap . Taps are largely about style and preference although they can have several useful features: Aerators (also called flow constrictors ). These are anti-splash, but also mix air with your water, creating a good pressure, at the same time as saving water. If you are simply rinsing plates or cutlery these can give a great saving. Filter taps These work in the same way as a water filter jug , ...

Epsom salt.  It’s that coarse stuff you can buy by the carton and pour into your bath when you want some relief from aches and pains.  Usually it’s prescribed as a simple and cheap home remedy for various minor health issues , but did you know it actually has a lot of different uses around your home?  With the low cost and the versatility, you can’t go wrong picking up a carton the next time you head to the store.  Check it out. Epsom salt is high in magnesium, and it has amazing healing properties when it’s dissolved into water and you give yourself a good soak.  Here are a few restorative ways you can use Epsom salt to start feeling better!  Please note that a few of these are internal uses.  They are safe for most people, but some people do experience side effects , so check with a doctor before you swallow Epsom salts dissolved in water. 1. Take a nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. - 40 Life-Changing Ways to Use Epsom Salt i...

I think that as preppers and homesteaders, we can all agree that three of the top things we look for in an item that we consider worthy of stockpiling is cost, versatility and utilitarianism. In other words, how many different things can we use it for, and how often will  we reach for it? Well, using those criteria, Epsom salt goes somewhere near the top of the preparedness list, along with vinegar and duct tape. But why? Epsom salt, sea salt, table salt, kosher salt … they’re all the same, right? Just different textures? Nope. Actually, it’s not a salt at all. Sea salt, kosher salt and table salt are at least 97.5% sodium chloride. Of course, kosher salt is, well, kosher, and sea salt also has minerals, but Epsom salt is a completely different beast – it’s actually magnesium sulfate. And it has a ton of survival and household uses. Another big difference between Epsom salt and other salts is that it doesn’t really have culinary value – it’s bitter. It’s used more as  a chemical than a...