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Regular tap water can be a source of many chemicals from chlorine to fluoride and many others. At our house, we have a water filter for our drinking water and we also use filters on shower heads. Since most of our kids are not old enough to take showers yet, I also wanted to find a good option for bath water. I’m yet to find a filter adapter for a bath tub, but I’ve told my dad (an engineer) that he needs to work on one of these! In the meantime, I wanted to find ways to reduce the chemicals my children were exposed during bath time. My son had allergies and skin troubles since he was a baby (though we’ve almost completely eliminated them now) so this was especially important for him. Chemicals in Bath Water? In the 1990s, the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged that a person can absorb more chlorine and other contaminants from bath and shower water than even from drinking water polluted with the same substances. Unfortunately, this puts children most at risk, as some child...

Are showers costing us our health? Probably not, but I do think Epsom salt baths deserve an in-depth scientific look. After all, tradition supports bathing with most ancient civilizations highly valuing baths especially those with therapeutic added salts , minerals and oils. Epsom salt was discovered in 1618 in England in a town fittingly named Epsom . There’s countless websites and medical practitioners who swear by the healing power of Epsom salt baths . But in today’s age of misinformation should we buy this treatment idea? There are 2 widespread rumors about the benefits of Epsom salt baths : Epsom salt baths are an effective way to increase magnesium levels in the body Epsom salt baths help our body detoxify more effectively We’ve been recommending Epsom salt baths to help with die-off symptoms since 2009. And at this year’s Weston A Price Foundation conference , I heard two very well-known speakers recommend Epsom salt baths . Dr. Campbell McBride, the creator of the Gut A...

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...

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...

Typically, a detox bath is made with Epsom salt which not only draws out toxins, but has a wide range of health benefits and will improve your overall health. Well, Epsom salt bath is great but to make your detox bath even more powerful and more beneficial, we found an exciting salt bath combination : Epsom salt along with Himalayan salt ! These two miraculous salts can offer a long list of health benefits and can treat various health issues. The best thing about them is that they are inexpensive, effective, completely safe, and with no side effects! Epsom Salt Epsom salt is a mineral compound found in water containing high levels of sulfate and magnesium. It is called a “salt” because it looks like salt crystals. When buying your Epsom salt, you should be very cautious because there are different grades of Epsom salt – for personal care, agricultural and food grade. It is well known that the skin is the largest detoxification organ . When taking an Epsom salt bath , the two mi...

If dieting, taking weight loss pills , and exercising is not your cup of tea, Epsom salt bath may be the perfect way to lose a few extra pounds. It is an excellent and relaxing way to lose weight. This salt has been used since the 1900s for weight loss and to cure skin and digestive problems. Epsom salt or magnesium sulphate heptahydrate was discovered in Epsom, England. These clear crystals help in regulating many enzymes in our body and maintaining healthy hair , nails, and skin by helping in collagen synthesis. Would you like to know how Epsom salt bath benefits weight loss ? Read on! Epsom Salt Bath For Losing Weight How Does Epsom Salt Help You Lose Weight How To Make Epsom Salt Bath For Weight Loss Frequency Of Taking Epsom Salt Bath For Weight Loss Types Of Epsom Salt Baths Detoxifying And Rejuvenating Benefits Of Epsom Salt Bath Facts About Epsom Salt Precautions FAQs 1. How Does Epsom Salt Help You To Lose Weight Image: Shutterstock A British biochemist at the Universit...