Epsom Salt Council

Doctors' Advice: Treat Cold, Flu with Epsom Salt

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, December 8th, 2009

With cold and flu season underway, doctors say you should try soaking in Epsom salt before you reach for an expensive over-the-counter drug. This naturally-occurring mineral will ease muscle aches and help you get a good night's rest, so you can recover faster. Some doctors say it will even speed healing by detoxifying your body and increasing your white blood cell count.

"You want to get in front of an illness," says Dr. Theresa Ramsey, cofounder of the Center for Natural Healing in Arizona and author of Healing 101: A Guide to Creating the Foundation for Complete Wellness. "As soon as you know you're coming down with an illness and can soak in Epsom salt, the better...

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