The benefits of our Natural Epsom Salt
Magnesium plays a crucial role in facilitating over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, exerting a broad range of effects. Its functions encompass blood glucose control, protein synthesis, muscle contraction, nerve function, detoxification, energy production, and more. Despite the apparent convenience of opting for a supplement, many individuals grapple with digestive issues, stress, and conditions such as autism or Asperger’s, hindering optimal magnesium absorption. The primary advantage of our Natural Epsom Salt lies in providing an easily absorbed source of magnesium, eliminating the uncertainty surrounding whether one has an adequate supply.
Here are some key benefits associated with magnesium and the Natural Epsom Salt:
1. Correct and manage magnesium deficiency
Subclinical magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common. Some of the reported symptoms are every-day things like: poor sleep patterns, constipation, headaches/migraines, stress, anxiety and general tension. When you soak in Natural Epsom Salts, you receive transdermal magnesium through the largest organ in our body – the skin!
2. Boost energy and reduce fatigue
Everyone knows magnesium as the “calming” mineral, but you may be surprised to know it’s actually our “energy” mineral also! Magnesium helps activate the ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecule, which is the basic unit of energy in our body. So, by soaking in Natural Epsom Salt you can recharge your ATP and get through your days with a little more vitality.
3. Reduce stress and support stress related conditions
There’s no question, magnesium is relaxing! It has a mild tranquilizing effect on nerves and muscles and can help with tension, anxiety, headaches and other mental health conditions. But that’s not all! When we are under stress (or drink too much coffee!) we release large amounts of magnesium from our blood cells into our plasma and then we pee it out. But there’s even more going on! Without that magnesium we react to stress even worse, depleting even more magnesium! It’s a vicious cycle! But when you soak in our Natural Epsom Salt (or use it in a daily foot bath), you can stay on top of the excess that you lose through stress and anxiety.
4. Helps you “go”
Thanks to its relaxing effect on muscle contraction, magnesium can help with constipation. But be careful! Some magnesium is poorly absorbed and becomes more of a laxative than a smooth muscle relaxant. And that’s why people turn to our Natural Epsom Salt, because it’s absorbed through the skin, it bypasses the gut and helps you go, without experiencing “urgent” moments.
5. For many, it’s better than oral magnesium supplements!
Just as we mentioned in 4, magnesium can create an urgent laxative effect. That’s because many forms of magnesium are poorly absorbed by the gut, and therefore not absorbed into our body. For those of us who need to stay on top of depletion, this is obviously not ideal! Soaking in our Natural Epsom Salt lets your body naturally absorb all the magnesium it needs.
Let’s talk about sulphate and detoxing for a minute!
We’ve discussed magnesium at length, and by now you can see the Natural Epsom Salt is one of nature’s greatest gifts when it comes to supporting deficiency symptoms. But we can’t finish this article without talking about sulphate – the other powerhouse in epsom salt!
Our liver does this “thing” called phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification. During phase 2 the sulfation pathway adds a sulfate molecule to the toxic molecules which help with their elimination. But many people are unable to absorb and metabolize sulfur and sulfate (…eggy farts are a common symptom). So how do they get this essential detox compound? You guessed it! Yes...our Natural Epsom Salt! Just like magnesium, sulfate enters the body via the skin and helps you detox things like old adrenal and sex hormones, xenoestrogens, and that nasty bisphenol A.