Stressed?? feeling tired have you ever tried to take a detox bath??Time to try it... worth it as it keeps you sooo relaxed
How to Take a Detox Bath
Detoxification of your body through
bathing is an ancient remedy that anyone can perform in the comfort of their
own home. In detoxification circles, your skin is known as the third kidney,
and toxins are excreted through sweating. A detox bath is thought to assist
your body in eliminating toxins as well as absorbing the minerals and nutrients
that are in the water. Most of all, it'll leave you feeling refreshed and
awakened.
Things You'll Need
- · Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
- · Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate/bicarbonate of soda)
- · Large glass of cold water
- · Towel
- · Skin brush (optional)
- · Ginger, aromatherapy oils, herbs (optional)
Steps J
Prepare your bath on a day that you have at least 40 minutes
available. The first 20 minutes are said to
help your body remove the toxins, while the second 20 minutes are for absorbing
the minerals in the water.
Fill your tub with comfortably hot water. Use a chlorine filter if possible.
Add Epsom salts (aka magnesium sulfate). Soaking in Epsom salts actually helps replenish the body’s
magnesium levels, combating hypertension.[1] The
sulfate flushes toxins and helps form proteins in brain tissue and joints.[2] Epsom
salt is very inexpensive. It can be purchased in decently sized bags or cartons
at discount stores in the garden center or pharmaceutical area. Very large bags
can be ordered from garden centers.
- o For children under 60 lbs, add 1/2 cup to a standard bath.
- o For children 60 lbs to 100 lbs, add 1 cup to a standard bath.
- o For people 100 lbs and up, add 2 cups or more to a standard bath.
Add 1 to 2 cups or more of baking soda (a.k.a. sodium
bicarbonate). Baking soda is known for its
cleansing ability and even has anti-fungal properties.[3] It
also leaves skin very soft. Large bags can usually be found in the swimming
pool chemical area, but the boxes from the bakery aisle will work fine.
Add ground ginger or fresh ginger tea. While this step is optional, ginger can increase your heat
levels, helping to sweat out toxins. However, since it is heating to the body,
it may cause your skin to turn slightly red for a few minutes, so be careful
with the amount you add. Depending on the capacity of your tub, and your
sensitivity, anywhere from 1 tablespoon to 1/3 cup can be added.
o Most people sweat profusely with the addition of the ginger, and if you wrap your body in a blanket immediately after
getting out of the tub, you can continue to detoxify through perspiration for
another couple of hours. This is especially beneficial if you are trying to rid
the body of a bug of some sort, like the flu, or a cold.
Add aromatherapy oils.
Again optional, but many people love the fragrance of such oils and for many,
the oils have particular therapeutic properties to take advantage of. There are
many oils that will make the bath an even more pleasant and relaxing experience
(such as lavender and ylang ylang), as well as those that will assist in the
detoxification process (tea tree oil or eucalyptus). Around 20 drops is
sufficient for a standard bath.
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o If you prefer, you can use fresh herbs. Add mint leaves (warming), lavender flowers (soothing),
chamomile (soothing), or anything else that suits your mood.
Swish all of the ingredients around in the tub, then soak. Again, 40 minutes is recommended (the longer the better),
but aim for at least 20. You should start sweating within the first few
minutes.
o If you feel too hot,
start adding cold water into the tub until you cool off.
Get out of the tub slowly and carefully. Your body has been working hard and you may get
lightheaded or feel weak and drained. On top of that, the salts make your tub
slippery, so stand with care.
Drink
plenty of water. Any time your body detoxes (after
this type of bath, a massage, or chiropractic work, for example), you need to
flush out toxins. If you don't, you will likely feel sick afterwards.
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After the bath, you might like to
rub down your body with a loofah or vegetable bristle brush. This can help to stimulate the lymphatic system, which can
aid with the release of toxins.[4] Use
long, gentle sweeping strokes aimed toward the heart.
Tips
- · Use a deep conditioning treatment on your hair and wrap it up under a cap or towel while you're in the bath. Two birds - one stone.
- · Turn off the lights. Light candles. Clear your mind, meditate & relax.
- · Sea salts can be added for several health and skin benefits.
- · Play some soothing and interesting music to keep your mind in a relaxed state.
- · Make sure you don't put water that's too hot, you can pass out.
- · Dry brush your entire body before the bath as it gets rid of dead skin cells. It is also beneficial because it helps with circulation of blood and lymph. Lymph is basically your body's garbage system and if you get it circulating before the detox bath, it is very beneficial in helping get rid of additional toxins that may not be sweated out!
- · It’s also a good idea to drink water before and during your bath, especially if you’re feeling overheated from the tub water.
- · Eucalyptus essential oil in a warm bath helps open breathing passages.
- · Don't let your hair in this water the salt will strip it making it feel like hay.
- · If you're a diabetic, be careful with epsom salts. Packages are clear ly labeled not to use if diabetic. Can make you feel ill.
Warnings
- · Before adding herbs not on the list to your bath, please read what their effects are. Some herbs CAN be poisonous.
- · As with any application of essential oils, be aware of the properties of the oils and any contra-indications (things that might bring about harm) for your particular conditions.
- · Do not take a hot bath or a detox bath if you are pregnant, or have heart, kidney, or any other health issues.
- · This article is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or otherwise take the place of the advice of your licensed healthcare practitioner. See your doctor for advice first.
- · Avoid putting hydrogen peroxide in your bath. As an oxidizing agent, it can have corrosive effects on your skin.
