Question 1

is there anyone who can not take an epsom salt/baking soda detox bath?

Accepted Answer

EPSOM SALT BATH?: THE ANSWER IS NO!
ALMOST EVERYONE CAN TAKE EPSOM SALT BATHS.

Question 2

any opinions on a detox bath? detoxifying your body by laying in a tub with epson salt, ginger, baking soda, and essential oils?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable to try: There is not much research on this topic, but epsom salt baths are a proven way to get magnesium into our bodies, which most people need more of. Baking soda and essential oils are said to help our bodies to detoxify and I have many patients who tell me they do feel better if they do this when feeling toxic. There is certainly no harm in trying. At the very least soaking in a warm tub is relaxing!

Question 3

epsom salt laxative ok while taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & cephalexin?also,is it normal for these meds to cause constipation? i quit smoking & soda this week also.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: The laxative is OK and it is a little unusual for these antibiotics to produce constipation. They usually give the opposite

Question 4

epsom salts to soak a skin wound?

Accepted Answer

Dont do it: It will harm the vital healing tissues.

Question 5

will my herpes go away if i soak them in epsom salts?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Soaking in epsom salts may soothe painful ulcers, but not make the infection go away.

Question 6

if i am allergic to sulfa drugs, can i still use epsom salts?

Accepted Answer

Epsom: salts contain magnesium sulfate, which is different from   the sulfonamides, which make up the composition of sulfa drugs.  So there should be no problem using Epsom Salts in the presence of sulfa drug allergy.

Question 7

why does epsom salts help strains?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium content: Muscle aches and strains may be prolonged or made worse by electrolyte  imbalances. Magnesium is  an important micronutrient for muscle activity, including heart muscle. Epsom salt soaks are thought to improve access of the  tissues to magnesium.

Question 8

wil bath with epsom salts bring on labour?

Accepted Answer

Epson salts: will not bring on labour, but may slow onset of labour

Question 9

how can  epsom salts help a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Helps reduce : Swelling but should not be used in the first 48 hours.

Question 10

is it dangerous to ingest epsom salts?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the dose: Epsom salts are Magnesium Sulfate which is safe for human consumption in limited doses.  You may notice on the epsom salt container that it can be used as a laxative, which is the effect of ingesting larger amounts of magnesium sulfate.  Ingestion of too much could lead to problems due to the laxative effect, but again a small amount should not be dangerous when used appropriately.

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Any opinions on a detox bath? detoxifying your body by laying in a tub with epson salt, ginger, baking soda, and essential oils?

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Epsom salt laxative ok while taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & cephalexin?also,is it normal for these meds to cause constipation? i quit smoking & soda this week also.

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Epsom salts to soak a skin wound?

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Will my herpes go away if i soak them in epsom salts?

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If i am allergic to sulfa drugs, can i still use epsom salts?

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Why does epsom salts help strains?

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Wil bath with epsom salts bring on labour?

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How can epsom salts help a sprained ankle?

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