Epsom Salt Bath Benefits for Migraine Relief
Epsom salt bath benefits provide migraine symptom relief for me. Epsom salt benefits are plentiful. Taking a bath has become part of my self-care routine. I typically make the time on Sundays to soak my week away and treat my letdown migraine attacks. When I take a bath, I love to create a relaxing and individualized experience. I fill my bath, light a candle, grab some water and turn on music (some days I love the quiet). In this post, I provide my favorite and simple Epsom salt bath recipe and some ideas for migraine relief with baths.
Epsom Salt Bath Benefits for Migraine Relief
Epsom Salt Bath Recipe
- 1-2 cup Epsom Bath Salts
- 1/4-1/2 cup baking soda
- 8-10 drops of essential oils. (affiliate link)
Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths
Increase relaxation
Boost Magnesium levels (many Migraine sufferers are known to be insufficient)
Reduce stress
Reduce pain and inflammation
Relieve constipation
Increase energy or mental vibrancy
Soothe sore muscles
Eliminate toxins
Sleep better
Can Baths Help Migraine?
The simple answer is….possibly yes, possibly no. There are many benefits to baths although I sometimes feel weak after. Some days, a bath is all I need to soak away my migraine symptoms. Other days, a hot bath makes my migraine symptoms worse. It is so individual and changes from day to day as does my preference for the smell. I have found that incorporating baths into my routine has provided me comfort and a natural relief. If full baths aren’t available, try a foot bath detox. therapeutic.
Natural Ways to Relax
I try to relax in so many different ways. Relaxing mostly revolves around muscles and tension. Massage, baths, stretching, and physical help naturally relieve my tension. Beyond salt in my baths, I also have tried a salt cave and Himalayan salt lamp.
Do you use Epsom Salts in your Bath?
Consult a physician before you begin a bath routine. Do not take a bath if you are allergic to sulfur, pregnant, diabetic, or live with hemiplegic migraine or vestibular migraine.
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I absolutely love my baths! I live with Anxiety, Depression, IBS and PCOS and my bath is my absolute saviour. I use bath. salts but have never thought about putting baking soda in!
I love knowing that we all love a nice bath, they are hard for me to get in and out of so my husband helps me, but its worth it! I add Magnesium flakes and a lush bathbomb but I want to try more natural things like you have when I have used all my lush up
I’m making homemade bath bombs soon.
My only problem is getting in and out of a bath. The tub in our new place is better, but I need my hubby or care worker here when I do take one. But these tips make me want to get into one now!
Essential oils actually give me migraines and other symptoms, so I use Epsom salts and baking soda.
What’s the baking soda supposed to do?
It softens skin and helps absorb salt.