I ain’t got time for nonsense so I’ll cut right to the chase – if you want to soak the tension away, grab yourself some Epsom salts and run a hot bath.
That’s it, nothing fancy. Forget all those relaxing bath bombs or scented candles, all you need is plain ol’ Epsom salts to do the trick. Grab a big bag for like $8 on Amazon – don’t waste your time or money at some overpriced shop.
Alright alright, I know you newbies probably don’t know what Epsom salts actually are. Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate – it’s a natural mineral that comes from evaporating mineral-rich spring water. Your muscles need magnesium to relax properly so when you soak in Epsom salts, it gives your body the minerals it needs to let go of all that muscle tension. The magnesium plus the heat from the bath begins leaching the stress right out of your sore body.
Once you got your salts, run yourself a hot bath. Hot as you can stand it without scalding your skin off. Then dump a fat handful of those salts in and watch them dissolve. Get in and relax – immerse your whole body and keep your chin just above the water. Close your eyes and mentally check out for 20 minutes.
Let me tell you, the heat will loosen all those tight, knotted muscles that have you feeling like a crack addict. And the magnesium in the Epsom salts? It’ll soak right into your skin and soothe any aches and pains you’ve got. After 20 minutes soaking in that heated mineral water, you’ll slip out feeling refreshed and tension-free, I guarantee it. Give it a try already! No more excuses – time to stop stressing and start soaking.
