We often tell you about healthy baths - you already know everything about ginger, sonic and even seaweed baths. But have you heard about the benefits of Epsom salts? The substance contains a large amount of magnesium, due to which it is famous for its cleansing properties from the inside. How to properly take a bath with magnesium sulfate for detox - read the material.
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Use of magnesia in medicine
Magnesia (magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, Epsom salt, or bitter salt) consists of magnesium cations and sulfate anions. From a chemical point of view, it belongs to the class of salts. This is one of the main salt components of sea water. In medicine, the positive effects of magnesia have been known for a long time. It is used in three versions:
- orally – most often as a laxative, and also with a lack of magnesium in the body;
- parenterally - most often for emergency lowering of blood pressure, as well as in case of threat of premature birth, as a sedative, anticonvulsant, etc.;
- externally - in the form of baths, compresses, as part of ointments, aerosols - for arthritis, as a wound healing agent, as nasal drops and aerosols.
Magnesium sulfate is produced in powder form in sachets for oral administration and in the form of a solution in ampoules for parenteral administration. To prepare baths, you usually take bags of magnesia powder. For one bath you will need 100-200 g of salt. Magnesium sulfate is an odorless white powder, bitter in taste, soluble in water.
In stores you can find ready-made bath salts with magnesium, usually called “Epsom salts”, packaged in several kilograms.
Areas of application of magnesium sulfate
Detoxification of the body.
The fluid that helps remove toxins from the body is lymph. Its movement is triggered by the muscles, so massage or training is needed to normalize fluid circulation. To cleanse your body as much as possible you need to:
- jog every day or just walk in the fresh air (3-5 km);
- include fruits and green vegetables in your diet;
- take a shower twice a day, replacing soap or gel with salt;
- every other day in the evenings, take salt baths, after which wrap yourself in a blanket for at least half an hour.
Magnesium baths help reduce muscle tone and spasms, improve blood circulation and dilate pores for better removal of toxins.
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Body care.
Magnesia sulfate has anti-cellulite, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, so it is often used as a main cosmetic product. The product has an anti-cellulite effect and allows you to lose excess weight, as it increases blood circulation, normalizes metabolic processes in skin cells, cleanses and restores tissue. It is recommended to take a salt bath two to three times a week, for this you will need:
- fill the bath with water (t 44°C no more);
- dissolve salt in water and lie in the bath for fifteen minutes;
- while bathing, it is recommended to drink herbal tea or just clean water;
- take a shower and wrap yourself in a warm robe.
Salt baths are especially recommended for those who play sports and often experience muscle pain. To prepare a medicinal scrub, you need to mix salt with two tablespoons of honey or a few drops of essential oils. This mixture must be rubbed for five minutes into problem areas previously steamed under a warm shower. After treating the required areas, the remaining mixture can be rinsed with water and anti-cellulite oil can be applied to the skin.
Magnesia sulfate can also be used for wrapping to get rid of extra pounds. To prepare the mixture you will need: 1/4 cup of warm water, 1 tablespoon of salt and 10 drops of menthol oil. You need to moisten gauze in this mixture, wrap it around the problem areas, cover with cellophane on top and leave for 20 minutes. It is recommended to perform the wrap for at least 14 days.
Lymphatic drainage
It has already been mentioned that the removal of toxins is carried out through lymph and to improve its circulation, you can perform a special massage under the shower. You need to take a handful of salt and rub it in a circular motion from the chest to the stomach, shoulders, arms, thighs, buttocks and lower back.
Skin of face and body
Magnesia sulfate is great for getting rid of skin problems. It can be added to a regular scrub (in equal proportions) and used for its intended purpose - apply the mixture to the face or body, leave for three to five minutes, then rinse off the residue. Thanks to this procedure you will be able to:
- get rid of skin rashes;
- increase the firmness and elasticity of the skin;
- accelerate the process of tissue regeneration;
- expand the pores in order to prepare the skin for further cleansing or applying a mask.
This product is especially useful for those with oily skin. You can also wash your face with salt in the morning and evening by simply diluting a small amount of it in water. 5. Skin of hands and feet. Salt baths have an antibacterial, exfoliating and softening effect. Dissolve one hundred grams of salt in warm water and soak your hands and feet in it for fifteen minutes. This will allow:
- soften the cuticle;
- relieve inflammation;
- get rid of mycosis.
To achieve the best result, you need to do at least ten such procedures. 6. Healthy hair. To strengthen hair, give it volume and a healthy shine, salt can be added to conditioner or shampoo (in equal quantities), and also used as dry shampoo (rub into the scalp and shake off the residue).
Increasing the body's resistance to stress.
Salt baths improve well-being and help fight stress. With a magnesium deficiency, a person feels restless, anxious, constantly tired, suffers from headaches, high blood pressure and insomnia. In addition, a deficiency of this microelement provokes changes in nerve impulses. A hot salt bath will help correct the situation (one glass of salt will be enough). This procedure also improves blood circulation, prevents the formation of blood clots and promotes rapid recovery of the body.
Benefits of magnesium sulfate for children and women
Children are very active, so the formation of abrasions and wounds on their skin is common. To speed up the healing of injuries, you can use salt baths. Also, such procedures help children calm down before bed, get rid of nervousness and insomnia.
Magnesium is also important for the female body, as it supports reproductive function and promotes a favorable pregnancy. This substance is also necessary for libido and the formation of a correct menstrual cycle, preventing hypertension and depression. If the female body lacks this microelement, then blood pressure rises, swelling appears and the aging process accelerates. Due to the characteristics of female genetics, magnesium deficiency occurs 30% more often in the fair sex than in men. Therefore, it is important for women to take care of their health and prevent magnesium deficiency. published
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The benefits of salt baths
The benefits of a magnesium bath on the body are due to local and general effects. Magnesium, like sodium, potassium and other ions, is not absorbed through the skin into the body. It penetrates no further than the epidermis. Therefore, all the effects that magnesia has when taken orally and parenterally are not achieved when taking a bath. That is, you should not expect a choleretic, laxative effect, or hope to increase the level of magnesium in the blood by taking only a bath. But magnesium has a general effect on the body. How does this happen?
The complex effect of a magnesium bath is determined by thermal, mechanical and chemical factors.
Recommended dosages of the drug for different plants
Magnesium sulfate is highly effective when applied foliarly. To carry out spraying and watering at the same time, 10 g of the substance is dissolved in 5 liters of water. Repeat the treatment of the area three times during flowering.
Fertilizer is applied to vegetables at the rate of 15 g per 1 m2. The best time to treat the site is autumn, before digging. If vegetables need magnesium at the fruiting stage, it is better to immediately water and spray. Within 2-3 days, the obvious symptoms of magnesium and sulfur deficiency will disappear. To spray an area of 5 m2, you will need 10 liters of water, in which 25 g of magnesia are diluted.
The unsightly appearance of garden and vegetable crops does not always indicate a lack of the main elements of NPK. Often the poor appearance of plants is caused by a deficiency of other substances that are no less important. If we are talking about a lack of sulfur and magnesium, magnesium will help replenish their reserves in the soil. The fertilizer is suitable for all soils, but especially for acidified and light soils, where increased concentrations are required.
Local effect of magnesia
Salt baths conduct 1.5 times more heat into the body than ordinary fresh baths. The resulting heat dilates the blood vessels of the skin, increasing blood flow. Mechanical irritation of the nerve endings with salt particles also leads to the filling of skin vessels with blood. Moreover, the higher the concentration of magnesium sulfate in water, the stronger their irritating effect and the stronger the filling of skin vessels with blood. Increased salt water pressure affects skin receptors, reducing the excitability and conductivity of nerve endings, which reduces tactile and pain sensitivity, activates the anticoagulant system and reduces platelet aggregation activity. This promotes the resorption of inflammation and stimulates the growth of granulation tissue.
Movements in salt water are less painful, which makes it possible to use magnesium baths to treat the musculoskeletal system.
How does acute magnesium deficiency manifest in plants?
Magnesium is an indispensable helper for plants; it protects leaves from the scorching sun, roots from frost, and fruits from rotting. With a lack of magnesium, crops are less resistant to external influences. It is advisable to use magnesium sulfate fertilizer if plants have the following symptoms:
- the edges of the leaves acquire a brown tint and dry out;
- the foliage is covered with a pattern reminiscent of marble;
- leaves fall;
- the fruits do not ripen due to the inability of the plants to absorb nutrition from the soil.
The signs listed above are detected when there is a lack of magnesium. If there is not enough sulfur in the soil, the plant grows slower, the leaves turn yellow and discolored. Also, if there is a lack of sulfur, the work of bacteria in the soil is disrupted, and nutrients are not processed and cannot become complete food for crops.
General effect of magnesia
Mechanical irritation of skin receptors causes the release of histamine, which dilates the capillaries and has a stimulating effect on the body as a whole. Along with histamine, acetylcholine is released, which stimulates the vagus nerve, which benefits the entire body. Irritation of the vagus nerve activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the accumulation of resources, rest, sleep, and calmness. As a result, symptoms of chronic fatigue and stress disappear. The effect of baths on the autonomic nervous system allows them to be used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
Bath with magnesium for weight loss - myth or truth?
Is it true. You can lose weight, but the effect will be short-lived. The weight loss effect is achieved due to the loss of water by the body after taking a bath. Any salt solution creates increased osmotic pressure, which “pulls” water towards itself. The laxative effect of magnesia when taken orally is based on this principle. Salt, entering the intestine, creates osmotic pressure in its lumen, attracting water. The stool is liquefied and eliminated easily and quickly. The use of drops and sprays with sea salt is based on the same principle.
The increased osmotic pressure of the magnesium solution draws water from the skin. This process is called dehydration. The skin dries out and becomes thinner, which explains the decrease in volume. Fluid is removed not only from the skin, but also from the entire body, which leads to weight loss. During the first procedure you can lose from 500 g to 2 kg.
You should not count on a lasting effect from the procedures. You cannot repeat them many times - severe dehydration will occur - a life-threatening condition.
Most reviews of baths with magnesium for weight loss note a positive effect - weight loss occurs quickly, hip volume decreases by 1-2 centimeters. After a few days the effect disappears. Therefore, according to reviews, a magnesium bath can be used before important events, when you want to look slimmer. In addition, many women note the cellulite-smoothing effect of taking salt baths.
Price
Almost all regular and online pharmacies sell the product, so there are no difficulties with purchasing. The price depends on the manufacturing company, but there is no difference between the effects of the drug.
The cost of the powder is presented in the following limits:
- 10 g – from 8 to 10 rubles;
- 20 g – from 25 to 45 rubles;
- 25 g – from 30 to 40 rubles.
A 25% solution of Epsom salts in ampoules of 10 ml is sold at a price of 55 rubles per pack of 10 pieces. Ampoules with a volume of 5 ml with the same concentration of the active substance will cost less - on average 30 rubles for 10 pieces.
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Indications for taking baths
At home, Epsom salt baths are useful for many pathological conditions:
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system - osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, intervertebral disc herniation, joint damage, fractures, osteitis and periostitis, diseases of periarticular tissues (bursitis, myalgia, myositis, periarthritis), contractures, trophic ulcers.
- Diseases of the nervous system – radiculitis, polyneuritis, consequences of spinal cord injuries, vegetative-vascular dystonia.
- Gynecological diseases - chronic inflammation of the uterus, appendages, infertility, ovarian failure.
- Urological diseases - chronic prostatitis, folliculitis, cavernitis, vesiculitis.
Side effects
Taking Epsom salts internally for weight loss can cause the following reactions:
- frequent urination;
- weakness throughout the body;
- bloating;
- increased gas formation;
- nausea and vomiting;
- headache;
- sleep disorders.
Magnesia-based baths can lead to the development of the following symptoms:
- dizziness;
- attacks of headache;
- increased sweating;
- dyspnea;
- muscle weakness.
Important! If an overdose of the drug occurs, a person may experience severe thirst, clouding of consciousness and increased anxiety. In this case, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately!
Harm and contraindications of baths
Magnesium sulfate is a medicinal substance, so it should not be used thoughtlessly. For many pathologies, baths with magnesium are prohibited. Contraindications:
- all diseases in the acute stage - infectious, ENT, venereal, blood diseases, tuberculosis;
- malignant tumors;
- frequent bleeding;
- normal pregnancy from the 26th week, and in the presence of pathology - at all times;
- some cardiovascular diseases - heart defects, hypertension, cerebral vascular sclerosis;
- some diseases of the digestive system - acute ulcers of the stomach, intestines, polyps, attacks of cholelithiasis, cirrhosis of the liver, nervous - severe Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, respiratory system - bronchial asthma with severe attacks, purulent sputum;
- some diseases of bones and joints - polyarthritis with deformities;
- some urological - chronic renal failure stages II and III and gynecological - ovarian cyst, bleeding erosion, cervical polyps;
- severe forms of metabolic diseases;
- skin diseases - all fungal diseases, scabies, psoriasis in the acute stage.
