hot baths with Epsom salts

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Have we had a discussion on pain relief from a hot bath with Epsom salts?

I've tried it several times, and I think it really helps.

My directions said to draw 4-5 " of hot water, as hot as you can stand

it, then sprinkle in and stir around 2 cups of Epsom salts till

dissolved. Soak for 15-20 minutes, rinse off with clear water. I don't

know if it's the heat or the salts or the combination, but I find it a

good, inexpensive way to relieve my aches and pains before bedtime. I

buy Epsom salts by the 1/2 gal. which gives me 4 baths @ 2 cups per

bath. I think the Epsom salts are under $2 per 1/2 gal. at a pharmacy

in our supermarket.

I read about another routine that did the same as above, but after the

15 or 20 minutes, the instructions were to add 8 oz. of hydrogen

peroxide, stir it around and soak longer. Then rinse with clear

water. I haven't tried that, has anyone else?

Be sure to stir the Epsom salts till it dissolves otherwise it could be

slippery to step on. And of course make sure you have a bath mat or

non-slip surface in the tub.

I hope this suggestion will be helpful and relieve some pain. Good Luck!

Bev in Iowa