successjunkie wrote:
Your skin keeps out salts.. Otherwise your blood would change tonicity too easily.
so wouldn't this mean that soaking in epsom salts really does nothing for you?
successjunkie wrote:
Your skin keeps out salts.. Otherwise your blood would change tonicity too easily.
so wouldn't this mean that soaking in epsom salts really does nothing for you?
from the wikipedia article:
"The reason for the inclusion of the salt is partially cosmetic: the increase in ionic strength prevents some of the temporary skin wrinkling ("pruning" -- partial maceration) which is caused by prolonged immersion of extremities in pure water. However, magnesium sulfate can also be absorbed into the skin, reducing inflammation."
I have never found epsom salt baths very beneficial. Ice baths, while painful, are very good at reducing inflammation and allowing tired legs to recover more quickly. Take ibuprofen along with the ice bath and you're good to go a day earlier.
Ice bath after runs of 15 or more miles.
HOT, HOT, HOT baths w/ epsom salt in the PM.
Try it . . . you will like it!
I've never really felt I've gotten any relief from epsom salt. There are mixed scientific studies.
I feel like I get the most benefit from cold, cold ice baths for about 15 minutes followed by a warm soak. I like to think I'm flushing out my legs with the cold then restoring some blood flow with the warm.
But try them both. See what you like, that's what really matters.
I do both. Works fine for me. Not everyone is the same though so just try some things out and see what works for you.
NTHXC wrote:
I've never really felt I've gotten any relief from epsom salt. There are mixed scientific studies.
I feel like I get the most benefit from cold, cold ice baths for about 15 minutes followed by a warm soak. I like to think I'm flushing out my legs with the cold then restoring some blood flow with the warm.
But try them both. See what you like, that's what really matters.
I do this...ice bath followed by hot bath. Works so well!
you are an idiot.
oceanspray wrote:
is there proof that toxins really exist? if so, then why aren't people who don't have massages and bathe in epsom salts dropping like flies?
Ninetonite wrote:
I have never found epsom salt baths very beneficial. Ice baths, while painful, are very good at reducing inflammation and allowing tired legs to recover more quickly. Take ibuprofen along with the ice bath and you're good to go a day earlier.
FYI, it takes anywhere from 3 to 5 days of consistent use for ibuprofen to reduce inflammation. Taking it only once or twice will provide pain relief, but not relieve inflammation.
careful now wrote:
I once took an epsom salt bath and got the salt solution into my urethra (seriously). That was a horrible experience. Be careful.
This guy beat it in his epsom salt bath.
Why dont you just stop acting like pussies and go for an easy run to loosen out the legs. Losers.
lol! That did not happen! Or did it?
Ibuprofen actually slows the healing process. IT also turns off your pain receptors, making you feel like you are better when you are not. Ice is the best antiinflammatory. If you can, both warm bath and ice baths......soak in warm water and rinse off in cold water. I too have never really felt the benefits of eps. salt bath
ding ding ding....... wrote:
you are an idiot.
oceanspray wrote:is there proof that toxins really exist? if so, then why aren't people who don't have massages and bathe in epsom salts dropping like flies?
there is pretty much no scientific evidence that toxins exist. it's stuff made up in the massage and spa world to convince us that without their services, we are in danger.
yet the majority of people don't get these services are not in poor health because of these toxins.
Dude, I vote contrast baths all the way. I just took one, my legs feel gorgeous. 1 minute in cold around 55 degrees 2 minutes in hot 105 degrees. 15-20 minutes it'll do wonders
oceanspray wrote:
there is pretty much no scientific evidence that toxins exist.
WTF are you talking about? Are you using some obscure definition of toxins used only by colonic salesmen?
Drinking a cold beer in a hot shower after a run is far more therapeutic than any sort of salt soak or hot/cold bath.
"A 2004 research study showed that both magnesium and sulfate are absorbed through the skin when bathing in 1% w/v solution.[8]"
Me too. I do both ice/cool bath then a warm soak later in the evening or right after an ice bath. If you apply the epsom salt directly to the sore areas, ie; calf or feet/heel that seems to help too.
I also once soaked in a warm epsom bath right after a marathon (no ice bath..) and recovered just as well.