Soothe and purify your body with this Ultimate Detox Bath

Many of our grandparents had that big box of Epsom Salts Looming around their bathrooms. And, if you were like me you never fully knew what it was for.  Many of the past generations health secrets were lost with the glitz and glamor of fancy products promising us the world and charging us for it as well.

With modern life full of processed foods, hormone altering chemicals and alternating periods of sedentary desk jobs and high intensity training our bodies are desperately craving equilibrium and a natural healthy balance. Detoxifying your body through bathing is an ancient practice and one of the original detoxification and relaxation methods used by almost every culture.

In this bath we will use a combination of Epsom Salt, Baking Soda and Apple cider vinegar.
( 2 cups Epsom Salt, 1 ½ cups Apple Cider Vinegar, ½ cup Baking soda – Soak 30-40 minutes)

The preferred time to take this detox bath is in the evening before bed. Because this bath draws out so many of the body’s drugs, toxins and poisons it is common to feel tired. Some people experience flu-like symptoms. Draw the bath to the hottest temperature you can comfortably handle. The heat and ingredients of the bath will induce sweating which hastens the removal of toxins. If at any time you feel light headed or dizzy step out of the bath and allow your body to cool and recover before returning to the bath. (You know your body best. If you feel like you can’t return to the bath don’t – try again another day) Soak and sweat for 30-40 minutes. When you are finished do not rinse your body or towel off.  Allow yourself to drip dry and let the mixture stay on your body over night for optimal cleansing and detoxification. Below are the 3 ingredients used in this Ultimate Detox Bath and an explanation of their benefits.

• Epsom Salt
  First and foremost salts are an astringent that will remove dead skin cells and leave you with healthy smooth skin. But, their healing attributes are even more evident on the inside. Natural salts – Epsom salt in this case – create a negative ion charge that is attracted to positively-charged toxins in the body. This charge draws the toxins out through the skin while absorbing deficient minerals and nutrients that are in the water. Magnesium is one of the minerals that Epsom salt provides us. Magnesium deficiencies are linked to high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, stress-related illnesses, chronic fatigue and a number of other ailments.  This revitalizing bath is one of the easiest ways to get a magnesium boost.
• Baking Soda
  Baking soda’s natural sodium content and alkalinity will not only give the bathwater a silky feel but will help regulate the alkalinity of your blood which assists in elimination and increases resistance to Infectious Diseases. Baking soda balances an over-acid system leaving your refreshed and invigorated. Regulating the acidity of your blood can alleviate symptoms of GERD gastrointestinal reflux, acne, arthritis, fibromyalgia, anal itching, ulcer flare ups, bad breath, body odor, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia, bloating, gum disease, migraines and more.
• Apple Cider Vinegar
  Vinegar’s healing properties are endless and have been touted by many as a holistic remedy for almost any ailment. On the outside apple cider vinegar helps heal the skin and restore its natural pH balance. Inside apple cider vinegar can help stimulate circulation and aid detoxification in the liver. Ancient cultures often used apple cider vinegar to purify the blood. It is rich in natural minerals, vitamins and enzymes. During detoxification these nutrients are a crucial aid to the body while purging toxic material. The unique acids in apple cider vinegar bind to toxins and help efficient elimination. These acids also fight bacteria, fungus and Candida.