welovemarmite Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 anyone use these in baths? Read mixed things about them, so thought i would ask the oracle. What amount do you put in the bath? Whats the after effects etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've used them in a bath after overdoing the exercise and it seems to work. I don't use them often though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 how much do you put in? I fell over twice yesterday and my muscles are very sore, so was thinking about doing it tonight. I am going to france in the morning and sitting in the car all day, so thought it might make me feel a bit better for the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 nice and relaxing but makes my skin itch like mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Just a handful. Aren't epsom salts the major ingredient in all these fancy bath bombs? I can't use them here, water is too soft and adding them just makes the bath feel soooooo slippery. YUK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 thanks.... booking my date with the bathroom tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 A good 8 oz to 1 lb in a hot bath does my arthritis wonders, as they are full of magnesium and our bodies can absorb this via the bath, or a couple of spoonfuls in a foot bath, or in a bowl for my hands lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 A good 8 oz to 1 lb in a hot bath does my arthritis wonders, as they are full of magnesium and our bodies can absorb this via the bath, or a couple of spoonfuls in a foot bath, or in a bowl for my hands lovely. This is most interesting Angie, I'll have to get some for my mum. (and myself!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 They are good if you are going somwewhere and are wearing something tight fitting, they help reduce bloating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It is lovely and relaxing and absorbing for the body and it eases the arthrits pains - I use about 300g to my bath full - I buy huge tubs of 2kg at a time - not expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 It is lovely and relaxing and absorbing for the body and it eases the arthrits pains - I use about 300g to my bath full - I buy huge tubs of 2kg at a time - not expensive Where do you buy it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 epsom salts are a form of magnesium, which is a muscle relaxant - I feed magnesium to my potty Welsh D pony as a calmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I take it for muscle cramps too... only I keep forgetting You can get it from any pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 This is where I used to get mine. http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Essential-Oil-Company-EPSOM/dp/B00393AVNG/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1298284091&sr=1-2 If you get free supersaver delivery it works out at £5.00 per kilo. Cheaper on fleabay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I use Dead Sea salt, Very good for the skin aswell as aches and pains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...