sore muscles

[linderlizzie]

Just an FYI: If you have sore muscles, soak in a hot tub of epsom salts. They infuse your body with magnesium, which is good because most people are deficient in that mineral, and it will soothe your achy muscles. 

If you put baking soda in the bath at the same time, your skin will be smoothed and there will be no bathtub ring. Quite a bonus!

[BATISTAGIRL663]

i may need to try this my body is aching from head to feet --this cold weather really gets my lupus in an uproar !! thanks for the info !!

[king4cash]

I have some sore muscles in the hand and elbow, I will have to give it a try.............

[amyDAST]

Epsom salt is amazing! We keep a bag under our bathroom sink year round.

[seesawing]

Epsom salts should be in everyone's household.  There are many uses for them including relief from sunburn or insect stings as well as a pre-soak for feet, use as bath salts (highly recommend Dr. Teal's for some essential oil-infused epsom salts in a ziplock pouch) and for sore muscles.  They are useful as a preventative for heart disease because they improve circulation.  Also, epsom salts remove toxins from the body, but I didn't realize the benefit of a magnesium infusion, linderlizzie.

Thanks for posting! 

[teerz]

I might have to use the epsom salt in a hot tub after a work-out. How can you find out if your deficient or lack the minerals? They have the cold/ heat remedy as well.

[king4cash]

I tried having a Epsom salt bath, and it was great!!!.

[o2bnocn]

I love taking a hot bath, so relaxing. Just did this last night and it is a great way to clear your mind!

[freedavis]

I get soar after working out at times.  its when I push myself

[UGetPaid]

I don't know what all is in the mixture, but my wife has an essential oil blend that does wonders for sore muscles.

[Bonami]

I made a home made bath bomb which work out great for sore muscles.

[rghvac69]

I use Epsom salt and it works great.

[linderlizzie]

I might have to use the epsom salt in a hot tub after a work-out. How can you find out if your deficient or lack the minerals? They have the cold/ heat remedy as well.

I went to a website that sells vitamins for this info. Other than symptoms such as these, you'd probably have to take a blood test to tell if you're deficient. I take lots of vitamins so it's another one that I added recently.

"Magnesium deficiency is becoming more and more common these days among adults. But how do you know if you're deficient?

Why We Need Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral within the body. It's mainly stored in the bones (about 50 percent). We get magnesium by eating foods like dark leafy greens, whole grains and fruits like bananas.

Magnesium is essential for tissue health, specifically the bones and the teeth. Magnesium helps the body absorb and store calcium in the bones to keep them strong and prevent fracture and breakage. It does the same thing for the teeth to prevent or slow tooth decay. The body also needs magnesium for the health of muscle tissue. Magnesium helps the muscles contract as they should during exercise and then relax when you're at rest to relieve tension.

The other main reason we need magnesium is for heart health. The body needs magnesium to regulate blood pressure levels, reducing your risk for hypertension or high blood pressure. Magnesium also helps maintain proper heart rhythm. It may also contribute to lowering your risk for heart disease.

Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
How much magnesium do you need? Experts recommend adult women consume between 310 and 320 mg of magnesium on a daily basis and adult men should have between 400 and 420 mg. If you aren't getting this amount of magnesium in your daily diet, you may become deficient.

If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, you may be deficient in magnesium:

    Chronic or long-term fatigue
    Loss of appetite
    Muscle weakness/lack of energy
    Nausea and/or vomiting
    Irregular heartbeat
    Weak immune system
    Brittle bones/frequent fractures and breaks

Chronic fatigue is the symptom getting the most attention as of late, as it's a common complaint. If this sounds like you, talk to your doctor. They can run simple tests to check your levels of magnesium and recommend a daily dosage to get you back on track. You shouldn't add a new supplement to your routine without checking with your doctor, especially if you're being treated for a medical condition or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

QUICK TIP: Try taking your magnesium supplement before going to bed. Magnesium has also been shown to calm the nerves and help you rest more deeply."

[steveng1]

Thats good and all, i'm usually a little sore after working out. I also heard (and experienced) good things about cold showers/bath as well.

[catchow]

Id love to do this, but dont have a tub I have sore back muscles right now