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Swift Bliss Foot Soak
By Melissa Breyer, Producer, Care2 Green Living.
Imagine this: relaxation, revitalization and refreshment–not to mention good health and pretty feet–all in a few minutes. With our quick tips for easy foot soaks you can reap the rewards of a full spa treatment without leaving the house. For an infusion of bliss, try one: these special soaks will leave you walking on air.
The secret ingredient for our fabulous foot soaks is the ever-humble Epsom salt. It is a powerhouse of magnesium and sulfates, which both boast remarkable resumes of health-boosting functions—-and both are best absorbed through soaking. A plain soak in Epsom salts and warm water is wonderful enough, but try these inclusions to add some pizzazz to your step. Bonus: for a massage with your soak, add some smooth river rocks (or marbles) to the bottom of your soaking tub—-rubbing your toes and soles over warm rocks is sure to induce “mmmmmmm”s.
Basic Foot Soak
Soothe aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin with this basic foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom Salts to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry.
Fun Additions to Your Soak
Lime slices and mint leaves
Rose petals or lavender
Orange peel and rosemary sprigs
Dried seaweed and seasalt, great detoxifiers
A few drops of your favorite essential oils:
for example, peppermint will be cooling, lemon uplifting.
See our listing of favorite uplifting essential oils and how to use them
MORE USES FOR EPSOM SALTS
Use epsom salts in a detox bath
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add your comment »Epsom salts should be available at any drugstore, bulk store, health food store, or even Walmart and places like that! Very common and the price is *very* reasonable. Enjoy! :)
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where can I buy epsom salt? Is this available at a pharmacy or drugstore? Or can this be bought in a grocery or supermarket? Are there any commercial names/chemical names of epsom salt? By the way, I have skin allergies too, is this ok to use?
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Epsom salts have long been noted to help relieve joint and muscle pain by soaking,body or feet...and adding an oil or something aromatic makes it that more relaxing...But remember anything added to bath water can aggravate bladder infections...so remember to check with your health care provider for concerns.Oils can also make the tub slippery,so use care entering and exiting.
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I loved this advice. Very helpful. I am going to try this!! Can't wait...sounds so very relaxing..lots of different ideas too!!
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I have soaked in a bath of epsom salts with no ill effects although I will say this if your skin dries out easy it can be drying to your skin so make sure to treat yourself to a good moistuerizer.
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Epsom salts are fine to add to a bath although as they remove impurities you can find yourself feeling a little dizzy or lightheaded afterwards so make sure you take extra care and preferably have the bath before bed or when you can rest a while after.
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I've been having pain in my pelvis. Can I add epsom salts to my bath water or will that be harmful to my private parts?
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This is the way I relax when I find something
interesting to watch on TV.....feels absolutely
wonderful. Purchased a small pan specially for
foot soaks and have premixed up a jar of epsom
salts & essential oils ready to go when the
mood hits me. Have also treated my partner to
an occasional 'soak', followed by a foot massage and he thinks this is the greatest!!
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