Epsom Salts

[redrhodie]

@Itself linked this web page elsewhere:

http://www.ehow.com/way_5585341_long...alt-bath_.html

A little googling showed that has made it to the Livestrong web site, too, and the source of the 10 minute recommendation seems to be this newsletter article:

http://www.achs.edu/news/news-detail.aspx?nid=48

It does not cite any research.

Thank you.

[itself]

Here is the article I was referring to:

http://www.ehow.com/way_5585341_long...alt-bath_.html

I think they may be referring to toxins like lactic acid build up. With injuries too, there may be certain toxins that build up in the injured area. I'm no expert in this area.

[TsPoet]

Here is the article I was referring to:

http://www.ehow.com/way_5585341_long...alt-bath_.html

I think they may be referring to toxins like lactic acid build up. With injuries too, there may be certain toxins that build up in the injured area. I'm no expert in this area.

It's crap like this that...
Oh, never mind.
But please forget the whole "toxins" word and concept, it's .... sorry can't think of a word that's appropriate for this forum.

[Sky King]

My fave, is DR Teal's Epsom salt soaking solution with Eucalyptus and Spearmint but our new live/work condo doesn't have a tub so have to find a deep bucket now ~

[Owlie]

It's crap like this that...
Oh, never mind.
But please forget the whole "toxins" word and concept, it's .... sorry can't think of a word that's appropriate for this forum.

I'm with you on that.

[itself]

TsPoet and Owlie,

C'mon, give it up! I would like to believe I could soak longer. Is the 10 minute thing a bunch of garbage? Do tell!

[Owlie]

Let's put it this way:
I'm pretty sure that the only thing that would be a problem if you soaked in it for more than ten minutes is that you might get a bit prune-y.

(Given that this same newsletter cites "Recent research conducted in Europe and the Soviet Union", I'm not inclined to grant whatever they say much weight.)

[pll]

+1. Soak away. <Besides, it would be a waste of energy and water to fill a tub and use it for just 10 min.>