How To Make Relaxing Detox Bath Salt
While there are many ways to detox, one of the easiest and most relaxing is through a detox bath. The best part? They’re insanely easy to make at home. You’ll get all the benefits you’d find in a high-end spa bath at a fraction of the price and in the comfort of your own home. I have shared the following recipe to encourage you to be inspired to make your own bath salts. There are a variety of ingredients and essential oils you can use to get the job done I will share my favorite recipe with you.
Kelp (seaweed) powder helps to detoxify the body by stimulating the lymphatic
system. It also brings daily, noticeable relief from arthritis,
and longer-lasting relief from aches and pains, as well as skin
conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Our
bodies absorb the trace minerals, especially iodine, which promotes
detoxification by stimulating the thyroid. The vitamin K absorbed
bolsters our adrenal glands, balancing hormones. Amino acids in
seaweed alleviate inflammation. Seaweed also has an electromagnetic
current that helps congested cells to break down and eliminate fatty
toxins and to release excess fluid. This drainage is energizing,
helping the body to fend off illness and reduce stress.
Bentonite
clay contains more than 70 trace minerals.I suggest you look into this
healing clay if you have not already. I use it in almost every body
product I make. It's an amazing facial mask and you can drink it.
Bentonite clay pulls heavy metals out of your body with a simple
explanation.The clay carries a negative charge and toxins carry a
positive. Toxins are attracted to the clay and the clay essentially
pulls them from your body – amazing, right? This is a very powerful
event, so be cautious. Limit your soak to 20 minutes or you may
become nauseated, develop a headache, or endure other detox symptoms.
Epsom
Salt- or magnesium flakes. The flakes are more easily absorbed
so I go with them. Most of us are magnesium deficient which
brings about a whole host of terrible symptoms, one being anxiety.
You can take supplements.
A
detox bath works because it opens your pores wide open. The
heat from the bath not only makes you sweat, but opens your pores.
Add in the next ingredient – freshly grated or powdered
ginger – to to give it a boost.
One
way to make your detox even more relaxing and therapeutic is by
adding a few relaxation flowers, herbs, and oils. To this recipe I
add relaxation botanicals. Lavender, and chamomile petals to assist
in relaxation. Rose petals because of the mood lifting properties: In
a bad mood or feel the stress? Known as a powerful mood enhancer, add
rose petals to a warm bath will help you get rid of feelings of
anxiety. I also added 5 drops of an amazing essential oil blend by It
Works Global.
and reconnect with the aroma of calm and clean
lavender, earthy clary sage, tangy grapefruit, and exotic copaiba.
Add
as little as a few table spoons to a small bath and up to ¼ cup to a
full one twice a week to detoxify regularly. Be sure to drinks extra
water within 24 hours of this bath to avoid dehydration and to flush
toxins away.
Recipes to try:
Epsom Salt, 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup Kelp, 1/4 cup Bentonite Clay, Optional- 15 drops of your favorite essential oil,
add a few tbsp of dried flowers and herbs. Mix together and store in
jar.
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I
find that people tend to be unsure about detoxes and how it will
affect them Below I compiled a list of FAQ's for you.
Detox
Bath FAQ
Do
detox baths work for colds?
Some
detox baths are designed especially to fight off a cold when taken at
the first signs and symptoms. They may help to boost the immune
system just in time to stave off the cold. If you’ve already got a
cold there’s no harm in taking a detox bath as it may help with the
immediate symptoms you’re struggling with, and may be able to draw
out the toxins that led to the cold in the first place.
Do
detox baths burn calories?
Even
though you’ll likely notice that you’re sweating more while
taking a detox bath, and that you sweat for up to several hours after
taking the bath, there’s no indication that you are helping to burn
calories the way that you do when doing cardio for fitness.
Are
detox baths safe?
Most
detox baths that we’ve evaluated appear to be safe, and there are
very few contraindications to taking them. If you have a specific
concern about a particular bath it’s always a good idea to run it
past your doctor before trying it. This way you won’t be bringing
in excessive stress and worry and will have a more calm and confident
attitude while bathing.
What
are the benefits of detox baths?
The
benefits of a detox bath vary by the type of bath it is. Some are
geared towards drawing out toxic heavy metals. Others are designed to
get you to sweat excessively so that you can get other toxins out of
your body. Some use aromatherapy to help relax the mind and detox you
by helping to release toxic thought patterns. Overall, you simply
feel better after taking a detox bath, and the added ingredients make
it more effective than simply taking a regular bath.
Will
a hot bath help to detox?
A
hot bath can help to open your pores and get you to sweat which may
help the detoxifying process slightly. The reason that a proper detox
bath is labeled as such is that it is using various ingredients to
help you detox even more than simply sitting in a hot bath. But a hot
bath can be very relaxing, so it shouldn’t be overlooked and can
serve it’s own purpose.
Do
detox baths help you lose weight?
Detoxing
in general can be a catalyst for weight loss, especially if you have
large accumulations of body waste stored up, and if you use the detox
process to establish a better eating habits or to start a diet
program.
Do
detox baths help with acne?
Taking
a hot detox bath will cause steam to rise to your face and open your
pores. Opening your pores in this manner will set the stage for
further cleansing with an exfoliator or other acne product.
Does
Dr. Oz recommend detox baths?
Dr.
Oz does recommend certain detox baths, and especially one in
particular that has you mixing lavender oil and epsom salt. He
advises a 30 minute soak and making the water hot.
Can
a detox bath help with digestion?
Compared
to a detox program a detox bath doesn’t do as much for your
digestion, but if you are very stressed you could be causing a
sluggish digestion. Relaxing in a detox bath can help in that regard,
relaxing your body and allowing your digestive organs to function
more properly. To accentuate the effect you can gently rub your
stomach while in the bath in a clockwise direction.
How
often should you take a detox bath?
The
beauty of a detox bath is that you can take it whenever you want and
whenever you feel like you need one.
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