If you are finding that you are experiencing a lot of stress, a great way to help reduce your stress level is to soak in a hot bath. Simply add 1-2 cups of epsom salts and 1 cup of baking soda to a hot tub full of water. Allow yourself to soak for at least 20 minutes. If you are fighting a cold or the flu, add a couple of ginger tea bags to the water. The ginger will probably make you a bit red for a short period of time while you are in the tub, but won’t cause any problems.
Stress stops the flow of lypmh in your lymphatic system which can lead to health issues. This simple soak not only helps to relax you, but helps to detoxify your body and helps you to feel better. The last time I was sick, I used this soak and within a couple of hours, my sore throat was almost completely gone, and the congestion I had been experiencing in my head, was draining away. But most of all, I was extremely relaxed and felt much better!
Do make sure that you drink a glass of filtered or distilled water before your bath and drink another glass or two after your bath to help flush out even more toxins. Also, if you wrap yourself up in a warm bathrobe or a good pair of sweats and a sweatshirt, you will continue to draw out toxins for several hours after your soak. Less toxins in your body will make you feel even better!
I love those wonderful Calgon Take Me Away moments. Instead elect to take quick showers, and take the time for a bath. We are often so very busy with the course of life and forget how a nice hot bath can relax and makes us feel so good.
Thanks for your tip!