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If you’ve ever experienced the soothing depths of an Epsom salt bath , you know how beneficial it can be for aching muscles and other health issues. An Epsom salt bath is quite simple and involves adding a small amount of Epsom salts to a warm bath and soaking for approximately 15-20 minutes. Epsom salt is quite different from the regular table salt and is named after the area in England where it is found. A popular home remedy  of slightly older generations , Epsom salt baths have always been a trusted tradition. This substance is known as a salt due to its particular chemical makeup, but when it dissolves in water, it separates into two powerful compounds – sulfate and magnesium. Many people believe that these minerals soak into the skin during an Epsom bath, delivering a number of impressive health benefits . While there is a limited amount of proven research as to the direct link between these baths and improved health conditions , but the anecdotal evidence shows the effectiven...

Image Credit: Kazuhiro Keino @ Flickr Epsom Salt Bath Today " width="610" height="410" /> Symptoms of magnesium deficiency are often confused with other conditions. You may suffer from neurological problems such as lethargy, seizures, impaired memory, irritability, and anxiety. Symptoms may also be metabolic in nature including potassium deficiency , calcium deficiency or hyperglycemia. If you suffer from muscle spasms, tics, cramps, weakness, impaired muscle coordination , difficulty swallowing or tremors you may also be lacking in magnesium. Cardiovascular symptoms of magnesium deficiency include coronary spasms or irregular or rapid heartbeat. The National Academy of Sciences tells us that magnesium deficiency plays a role in rising rates of stroke, heart disease, arthritis, joint pain, chronic fatigue and digestive problems. Magnesium deficiency may also play a role in insomnia, Parkinson’s, depression, asthma, migraines, and diabetes. Unfortunately...