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As you are discovering, Epsom Salt have a myriad of uses and here are some ideas and recipes that will help you cope with minor first aid issues. BruisingMix a couple of tablespoons of Epsom Salts with a bit of water and soak it up into a small cloth. Apply to the bruised area to lessen it's appearance. EyesTo relieve conjunctivitis or styes, completely dissolve a little Epsom Salt into warm water and use as an eyewash or soak into a washcloth and apply as a warm compress. Stings and BitesFrom mosquitos to bees, use 2 tablespoons dissolved in cold...

There is evidence from studies showing that Epsom Salts used in the garden makes for greener plants with more flowers and increased yields. The magnesium component of Epsom Salts helps seeds germinate, improves chlorophyll production as well as the uptake of phosphorus and nitrogen. The sulfur element is essential for plant growth and vitamin production. The National Gardening Association in the USA has done tests which prove increased flower production and size of capsicum plants. It would seem that the use of Epsom Salts means less fertiliser is needed as the application of Epsom Salts increases the efficacy of the...

You’ve heard of Epsom Salts right? But not too sure what it is and how you can use it? Well read on because this stuff is awesome… It’s proper name is magnesium sulfate and it’s a naturally-ocurring mineral compound found all over the place. For your inner nerd, it’s chemical formula is MgSO4 and it became know as Epsom Salts after a bitter, salty spring near Epsom in Surry, England where the salt was produced. But get this … it has a myriad of uses: medicinal, sports wellness, beauty, gardening and even for crafts. So seeing as this is our...

Previously we hinted at medical benefits from bathing in Epsom Salts and these are the most important aspects associated with the practice. A lack of magnesium can disadvantage your health in a number of ways such as in high cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis (the build up of plaque in your arteries), heart attacks, strokes as well as kidney problems, inflammatory conditions and nervous disorders. The way your body utilises magnesium is to regulate about six hundred enzymes and by bathing in Epsom Salts you not only increase your magnesium and sulphate levels but the skin allows salt and toxins to be...

Epsom salts aren’t just for athletes. You’ll love their pamper qualities, so get ready for some serious enjoyment from this versatile mineral combo Exfoliation with Epsom salts is cheap and easy. Dampen a small handful of crystals in your hand and massage gently into your skin. You get the same softening of your skin as with an Epsom salts bath with the added exfoliation job done. If you want to do a deep cleanse mix half a teaspoon of Epsom Salts into your cleansing lotion and massage facial skin gently and then rinse and pat dry. If Epsom Salts softens facial...