What is EPSOM salt?
Almost 1,000 kilograms of dissolved Epsom salt make weightlessness possible — and bring with it a long list of health benefits.
You are not the first to wonder what Epsom salt actually is.
Well, to start with, it is not really a salt. Epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. With almost 1,000 kilograms of dissolved Epsom salt, floaters can float on the water and simulate the feeling of weightlessness. But beyond its buoyant effect, Epsom salt has a long list of beneficial effects on health. Because magnesium is most easily absorbed through the skin, the body always takes in the amount of magnesium (Mg) it needs.
Let us take a look at some of the benefits associated with Epsom salt!
Reducing stress and relaxation
Both anxiety and stress deplete our magnesium reserves and increase the amount of adrenaline in our body. An hour or more of floating is a great opportunity to replenish magnesium levels and refresh our body.
Relieves and eliminates muscle pain
In addition to reducing stress, Epsom salt has been shown to relieve muscle pain and inflammation. Users describe the effect of floating after demanding workouts as miraculous, because the recovery is very intense. Epsom salt is also known to help with headaches and migraines!
Has a beneficial effect on the nervous system
Electrolytes are minerals present in the body that have many important functions, including reducing muscle contraction and stabilising the cell membrane. Epsom salt has been found to regulate electrolyte levels and ensure the proper functioning of muscles, nerves and enzymes. It is also a very good way to prevent and treat problems with muscle cramps.
Improves blood circulation
Epsom salt improves blood circulation, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
Increases the effectiveness of insulin
Insulin is a hormone found in the body and produced by the pancreas. It allows us to convert sugar from carbohydrates into energy, and also to keep our blood sugar within normal limits at all times. Epsom salt is said to increase the effectiveness of insulin in our bodies, which helps reduce the risk and/or severity of diabetes.
Detoxification
These days we often hear about detoxifying the body. Combined with sulfates, Epsom salt flushes toxic substances and heavy metals out of the skin. Because your body is essentially like a sponge, the water in the pool triggers reverse osmosis. This process actually draws the salt out of your skin, along with everything harmful that goes with it.
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