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Schoeller Martin We're all for efficiency, but sometimes a good soak is just what your body ordered. Here's the truth: taking a bath is way less practical and efficient than taking a shower. It’s like taking a cross- country sleeper train when you could fly in a fraction of the time, not to mention that you’re basically floating in a mixture of your own dirt and whatever was at the bottom of the tub. Plus your fingers and toes are going to get prune-y. But sometimes the body demands a prescriptive dunk—to calm muscles, nerves, and even skin. And those are the times when filling the tub and taking it slow is absolutely necessary. Here's your guide to knowing which of them require a good soak: 1. When Your Body Aches For athletes and the generally achy, an Epsom-salt soak is like aspirin for the entire body. If your muscles or joints are sore, draw a hot bath and pour in some EPSOAK SPORT, or a similar Epsom mixture . The magnesium and sulfate blend reduces inflammation , sp...

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...

August 23, 2017 Life gets busy. So when you go on vacation, or even when you can carve out a spare hour or two from your daily routine, it’s great to go to the spa for a little pampering. Perhaps you’ve become a pro at picking the hotel with the best steam room. Or maybe you’ve scoped out all the best facial treatments across your city. And you might even have a favorite aesthetician on speed dial for when you want to splurge. But even seasoned spa-goers could learn a few secrets from massage therapists and aestheticians. Whether you head to the spa primarily to get a massage, to zone out in the steam room, or to enjoy a facial, there are some things you need to know. These are the secrets your spa doesn’t want you to know — and a few your spa probably does want you to know. ")}; 1. You have to choose the right order for your spa treatments You need to follow the correct sequence when you book spa treatments . | iStock.com/nd3000 One of the worst rookie mistakes you can make a...

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...

PUBLISHED: 09:30 16 August 2017 | UPDATED: 09:30 16 August 2017 Megan Aldous Elvis Presley as he presents sergeant's stripes during his career as a soldier in the US Army. Picture: EPA Archant It’s been 40 years since Elvis Presley passed away. We’ve pulled together 50 facts to celebrate The King and recall your favourite memories. [embedded content] 1. Elvis Presley ’s family tree can be traced back to Morning Dove White , a Cherokee on his mother’s side. 2. Elvis’ twin brother, Jessie Garon, was born at 4am on 8 January 1935 but was dead by the time Elvis was born. There is no evidence that Elvis used to talk to his dead twin. 3. Elvis Aaron Presley was born at 435am on 8 January 1935 at the family home, no more than a shack, in Tupelo, Mississippi. 4. In 1937, Elvis’ father, Vernon Elvis Presley , sold a hog to his landlord for $4. He was arrested for changing the cheque to $14 and was sent to the notorious penitentiary, Parchman Farm. 5. As a child, Elvis attended the Firs...