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Epsom Salts??

LMCD
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Hey ,


just wondering has anyone used epsom salts before and would you recommend them?

been reading up a bit and looking for a wee pointer from someone first hand.

Thanks

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  • curlytop12
    curlytop12 Posts: 1,229 Forumite
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    well,they do what they say on the packet,in my opinion.
    or did you want them for some other reason?
  • curlytop12
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    gem68 wrote: »
    well,they do what they say on the packet,in my opinion.
    or did you want them for some other reason?

    oops,thought you meant andrews liver salts!!
    sorry:o
  • nappentass
    nappentass Posts: 283 Forumite
    edited 27 September 2011 at 12:23PM
    LMCD wrote: »
    Hey ,


    just wondering has anyone used epsom salts before and would you recommend them?

    been reading up a bit and looking for a wee pointer from someone first hand.

    Thanks

    use them for what?

    I use them as a 'home remedy' but suspect that offering information on their use would be deemed as advice which is not allowed on this forum (even if it is to keep people safe from dodgy internet advice)

    Now for MS purposes I usually ask around chemists to find who can order me some in the quantities I want use - reminds me must order some more :D thanks.
  • LMCD
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    I was under in the impression it could be used in your bath for relaxation?
  • j.e.j.
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    ..I've heard of it being used for mens pedicures!
  • LMCD
    LMCD Posts: 649 Forumite
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    gem68 wrote: »
    oops,thought you meant andrews liver salts!!
    sorry:o


    haha ! thanks for the giggle! :)
  • patchwork_cat
    patchwork_cat Posts: 5,874 Forumite
    edited 27 September 2011 at 5:51PM
    Yes you can use it in a bath for relaxation it is a rich source of Magnesium. Magnesium is used by the body in the nervous system and a deficiency leads to lots of symptoms from restless legs to anxiety. Epsom salts can be used like Andrews liver salts for constipation, I believe.
  • LMCD
    LMCD Posts: 649 Forumite
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    patchwork_cat wrote: »
    Yes you can use it in a bath for relaxation it is a rich source of Magnesium. Magnesium is used by the body in the nervous system and a deficiency leads to lots of symptoms from restless legs to anxiety. Epsom salts can be used like Andrews liver salts for constipation, I believe.


    Do you know if it can affect meds as absurd as that might sound!!! if you know of course.
  • patchwork_cat
    patchwork_cat Posts: 5,874 Forumite
    Wouldn't have thought so, but ask your Pharmacist they are the experts.
  • Jamie555
    Jamie555 Posts: 1 Newbie
    There are many types and grades available. When using epsom salts for a bath I still prefer to use the food grade as its still going to be absorbed by your body and you can use internally. I buy mine from Health Leads - :)
    These guys are really good, great high quality stuff you can trust.
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