Epsom Salt Bath for Cold and Flu Recipe (2024)

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Epsom Salt Bath for Cold and Flu Recipe? ›

Mix 1/3 cup of Epsom salt, 1/3 cup of sea salt, and 3 tablespoons of ground ginger. You can also add 1/3 cup of baking soda, if you choose. Pour the mixture into a warm running bath. As the bath fills, add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar.

A hot bath with Epsom salts will help draw out toxins and is one of the simple cold and flu remedies you can DIY at home. Your skin is your body's largest organ for eliminating toxins and the magnesium and sulfur added to the bathwater by Epsom salts will speed up the process.

And by adding bath salts to your cold bath, you're effectively enhancing the benefits of it, making the initial coldness much more worth it! Just add 2-4 cups of Epsom Salt to a shallow amount of warm water, stir to dissolve and then fill the rest of your bath with cold water (and ice if you're feeling extra brave).

Detox bath

Baking soda has cleansing and detoxifying properties that may help to purify your body and boost immunity. It can be combined with Epsom salt, sea salt, and ground ginger to make a detox bath. You can also add essential oils and other natural ingredients of your choice.

Ingredients like bentonite clay and Epsom salt are popular for pulling out toxins and heavy metals, while for cold relief, eucalyptus or peppermint oil is beneficial. Bentonite clay is also used in detox bath recipes for its purifying qualities.

Once there's enough water for you to soak, add 2 cups of Epsom salt. Use your foot or hand to move the water around to help dissolve the salt. Soak for at least 12 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Epsom salt baths can help relax muscles and relieve body aches associated with colds and the flu. They can also help dilate blood vessels, which increases white blood cell production to help speed recovery.

Using too much can have adverse effects, such as drying out your skin. Remember, balance is key. Excessive use may also lead to irritation for those with sensitive skin. If you find yourself reaching for epsom salt daily, it might be time to reassess and give your skin a breather.

How hot should your bath water be? Epsom salts should always be used in warm and hot baths, not the cold ice baths you may take after exercise to relieve inflammation.

Ultimately it depends on your body, your training and your goals. If your objective is simply to alleviate pain, then an ice bath might be the way to go. If you're looking to improve circulation and reduce stiffness, soaking in a warm epsom salt bath or even a hot tub can do the trick.

Do Epsom salts draw out toxins? ›

Epsom salt contains magnesium and may help the body get rid of toxins responsible for exacerbating inflammation while also reducing swelling, stiffness, and pain.

After a baking soda bath, it's crucial you care for your skin the right way to promote repair and avoid more problems. Wash your skin with clean, warm water. This will clear any baking soda left behind and toxins that were drawn out during the bath.

If you decide not to rinse off afterwards, your body may benefit for longer from the purported healing properties of the salt. However, Epsom salts can sometimes have a drying effect, so you may want to have a quick rinse off afterwards, especially if you have dry skin anyway.

To Detox: Epsom Salt + Hydrogen Peroxide

Says Tyler: “I take a couple of baths a week where I use a whole box of Epsom salts and either a bottle of hydrogen peroxide or a packet of baking soda. Equal parts salt and hydrogen peroxide. It makes you sweat all of the toxins out and all of the bad stuff.

Why might you feel sick after a detox bath. A common side effect of having a detox bath is feeling light-headed or sometimes nauseous. Feeling light-headed can be normal, the bath contains a lot of essential ingredients and may overwhelm your system a little if you're dehydrated or the water is too hot.

If your objective is simply to alleviate pain, then an ice bath might be the way to go. If you're looking to improve circulation and reduce stiffness, soaking in a warm epsom salt bath or even a hot tub can do the trick.

How hot should your bath water be? Epsom salts should always be used in warm and hot baths, not the cold ice baths you may take after exercise to relieve inflammation.

Directions: Pour 2 cups of Epsom Salt in a standard size bath tub or 1 cup of Epsom Salt in a child size bath tub under running water. Gently swirl the water with your hands to help Epsom Salt dissolve. Place child in bath and allow your child to soak while breathing in the soothing vapors.

Our natural Epsom Salt crystals can be added to a warm bath or steam shower to help alleviate nasal congestion and airway irritation, often associated with asthma. The magnesium infused vapour, coupled with the humidity, provides moisture to the airways and helps to reduce inflammation of the lungs.