Epsom Salt baths help me a lot. When I was really sick, the first ones really knocked me out. Now they are energizing.
I use 2 cups of Epsom Salts in a hot bath. I use a chlorine filter. I scrub with a wash cloth. use a bit of soap at the end of my bath if really needed, usually none is needed.
I do not rinse after the bath. When I am travelling and don't have a tub, I soak my feet in Epsom Salts.
I always drink plenty of water before I soak.
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Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :
Smart idea to filter the water - always. Good. I also do the same. On the front page of my site, I have a link to some information on shower/bath filters for those that are not doing this. You get many times more toxins from shower/bath water than drinking water!
Posted by Andie333 (Member # 7370) on :
I just wanted to put in a second vote for the importance of a shower filter.
Since I track my symptoms carefully each day, I had begun to notice that I felt very depleted whenever I took a shower. At first, I thought it was just expending the energy to shower and wash and dry my hair. But then it began to seem as if it might just be the shower itself.
But when I started looking into filters, three things dissuaded me: The cost (I'm just completely spent here) The seconde, choosing a filter (there are literally hundreds on the market) and third, installing the thing. I know it's not brain surgery, but I'm particularly Lyme-diminished in this area.
I found what seemed like an independent consumer testing link, which took about 20 filters and used them in different water temperatures, testing before and after for chlorine removal.
Since their results varied wildly, I was especially interested in their conclusions.
The one I ended up choosing was good at getting out the chlorine, and it was comparitively inexpensive. An added bonus is that it turned out to be very easy to install.
Please know I have absolutely NO interest in this at all, except as a one-time consumer. I will say I no longer get that depkleted feeling after showers. My hair is super soft now and a lot more manageable. I also seem to be losing a LOT less hair.
One note though: this filter does add about 2 inches to your existing shower set-up. So if you're a tall person, you might want to take that into consideration.
When I get another bit of time, I'll post the link to the testing site so you can look these over yourself.