The Benefits of a Warm Tub Soak With Epsom and Essential Oils

Happy New Year!

I love essential oils.  Have I mentioned that yet?  As I learn more and more about the health benefits of using them, I'm surprised at all that I never knew about essential oils.

I soak pretty regularly in a bath of Lavender essential oil and Epsom salts to detox and neutralize the acids in my body. The acids and toxins that we have in our bodies can make us tired, yet have difficulty sleeping and also cause us to have other symptoms like headaches and low immunity.

Detox seems to be the buzzword right now and there's lots of chatter about the
how's and why's of doing it.

I like to soak in a warm tub 1-2 times per week using a homeopathic combination of a lavender and Epsom detox mix.  It's easy and so beneficial to maintaining good health.  Here are some things to know about detoxing in the bath:

• Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. 
• "EO's" have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. 
• Epsom salt is actually not a salt, but a compound of magnesium and sulfates. 
• The magnesium is a mineral that your body needs and it plays a number of roles in your body including regulation of over 325 enzymes, reducing inflammation and it also helps to prevent artery hardening just to name a few. 

The immediate benefit of detoxing with EO's and Epsom for me is relief from sore muscles after a long run and relaxation for better sleep! Watch my video to learn to make your own detox mixture at home.  (Btw, it was a no make-up day when I shot this.  Don't judge me.)  Btw, I've included some other helpful details in the video that are not included in this attempt to-be-short article.

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I love that I can select a different oil each time or a combination of oils.  EO's make the bath yummy and help my body recover more quickly from detoxing. Use my detox recipe in the video (it's the definition of easy peasy) and add your own DoTerra oil favorites for some warm water, soaking, soothing heaven.

You can find oils at local grocery stores, but the quality isn't always great. Typically you get a lot of good smell, but not a lot of purity which means you won't get the therapeutic benefits that you want.  I also don't recommend you purchase online from places like Amazon or other sites since there's no way to know if your oils have been tampered with and that can be dangerous.

(By the way, I'll be giving away free oil samples soon so you can try them yourself.  Make sure to subscribe to my blog (top right of this page "Follow By Email" and/or like "The Manic Herbalist" page on Facebook) so you don't miss the freebie offer.)

Here are some EO combinations to try with this bath mixture.  The number of drops of oil can vary depending on the size of your tub. Use the amount that works best for you.

Questions?  I'm happy to help and feel free to email me or comment on this post with your questions.  To shop for oils, visit my online shopping portal here.

Cheers for a healthier year and happy soaking!

~Charlene

PS:  Future articles I'll be adding soon:
        The Perfect DIY Anti-Aging Serum for Your Face
         Yummy DIY Lip Balm

PSS:  Have you tried Epsom and essential oil soaks before?

What oils do you think would define a heavenly bath for you?

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