Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a common household item with a wide range of uses. Though it’s not used for cooking, Epsom salt can still be used in the kitchen to get rid of oven grease, scrub grime off of pans and remove grout stains. Despite its name, Epsom salt is not the same as table salt, which is the … Continue reading 15 Different ways to use Epsom salt on your homestead
Natural, soothing remedies: 4 Benefits of an Epsom salt foot bath
Epsom salt is a natural mineral compound known to relax the muscles and alleviate pain. It is named after a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England. Practitioners of integrative medicine incorporate Epsom salt in their medicinal arsenal for its physical and mental benefits. That’s because Epsom salt helps stabilize mood and relieves stress … Continue reading Natural, soothing remedies: 4 Benefits of an Epsom salt foot bath
Relieve osteoporosis pain with these natural remedies
Osteoporosis affects bone health. If you have the condition, you are at high risk of fractures, even while doing normal activities like walking or standing. Osteoporosis also causes painful symptoms, which you can relieve naturally with treatments like acupressure or by taking supplements. (h/t to SteadyHealth.com) Vitamin D for muscle spasms and bone pain Keep your … Continue reading Relieve osteoporosis pain with these natural remedies
Aloe vera, apple cider vinegar and more: 12 Natural remedies for poison ivy
According to the American Skin Association, allergic reactions caused by poison ivy and similar plants affect a whopping 50 million people in America annually. If you’re suffering from poison ivy rash, use natural remedies like aloe vera or oatmeal to relieve your condition. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) The leaves, stems, and roots of poison ivy all contain an oily resin called urushiol, … Continue reading Aloe vera, apple cider vinegar and more: 12 Natural remedies for poison ivy
The salt of the earth: The wonders of Epsom salt in holistic therapy
If the words muscular fatigue, muscle pain or cracked skin mean something to you, then consider replacing those with "Epsom salt". Modern medicine is now confirming what has been known as fact for centuries: That Epsom salt can relieve muscle aches while healing foot pains and cracked skin conditions. Some recent studies have even indicated … Continue reading The salt of the earth: The wonders of Epsom salt in holistic therapy
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 