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My mother stated she seen on tv that bathing in epsom salt with water as warm/hot as you can stand for 30mins can help with weight loss. thoughts?

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Dr. Ted Saha answered

EPSOM SALT: Epsom salt has been used for centuries. They have many beneficial properties; used in gardening, household cleaning and 'detoxifying' body ! it may increase magnesium, and sulfate levels in body. It is an excellent antiseptic. Weight loss ! give me a break ! touting for cure of everything !

Answered 10/27/2014

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