Epsom salt is a popular bathtime additive that's believed to increase the soothing powers of a soak, but it may not be the best choice if you have a jet tub.

Have you forgotten what it feels like to take a bath? Showering in the mornings helps us get out the door faster — setting aside another half hour to sit in the tub seems like a waste of time. However ...

People claim epsom salt baths helps relieve joint and muscle pain, but research hasn't proven this. However, warm baths in general can benefit sore muscles and stress. To take an epsom salt bath, add ...

If you’ve been curious about salt baths, don’t just grab your Kosher table salt and pour it into your tub. The only thing that might fend off is a witch (if you believe in that sort of thing). Epsom ...

Epsom salt baths have been around forever—your grandmother used them, athletes swear by them, and wellness circles treat them like a quiet essential. But beneath the simple ritual lies something ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: In the winter, I enjoy an occasional soak in a hot bath, especially when my muscles ache after a hard day, and I often add a cup or more of Epsom salts. These seem to make the bath ...

Despite its name, Epsom salts are not actually salt but a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Due to its magnesium content, Epsom salts have long been used in foot soaks and baths to relieve ...