Detox Baths

amycwright
Oct 12, 2023
3 min read

Soaking in hot water can assist in pulling harmful toxins from your skin. Detox baths can also help ease sore muscles. This remedy assists your body in eliminating toxins as well as absorbing helpful minerals and nutrients. If you struggle with toxins or skin issues, or are just looking for a way to boost your overall health, try taking a detox bath in your very own home.

Prepare your body.

The minerals in a detox bath will help pull toxins from your skin in a process that can be quite dehydrating, so be sure you are well hydrated going into your detox bath. It is recommended that you drink one full glass of water at room temperature before your detox bath.

Give yourself a lymphatic massage.

The lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and organs make up the lymphatic system, which is a part of your body's defense system. Your lymph nodes are responsible for removing microorganisms and filtering bacteria from the bloodstream. With just five minutes, you can stimulate your lymphatic system to help your body detox more effectively.

Place your fingers under your ears on either side of your neck.

With relaxed hands, gently pull your skin downward toward the back of your neck.

Repeat 10 times by gradually starting your movement lower down from your ear, eventually ending with fingers placed on top of your shoulders on either side of your neck.

Gently massage your skin toward your collarbone.

Repeat 5 times or as much as you like.

Know what to expect.

Any detox process can subject your body to flu-like symptoms like headache and nausea. These symptoms may result from the toxins leaving your body. Bring a liter of water to the bath with you and drink it slowly during your bath

Prepare your bath on a day when you have at least 40 minutes available. Pick a time when you can relax and focus on your detox bath without feeling rushed.

Use a chlorine filter if possible, to fill your tub with comfortably hot water. Be careful not to use water that's too hot since it could dry out your skin or stress your cardiovascular system. Add Epsom Salt (magnesium sulphate). Soaking in Epsom Salt helps replenish your body's magnesium level, combating hypertension. The sulfate flushes toxins and helps form proteins in brain tissue and joints.

Get out of the tub slowly.

Your body has been working hard and you may get lightheaded or feel weak and drained. Oils and salts can also make your tub slippery, so stand with care.

Wrap your body in a soft blanket or towel immediately after getting out of the tub, you can continue to detoxify through perspiration for another couple of hours.

Rehydrate.

Any time your body detoxes you need to replace fluids. It is recommended that you drink an additional liter of water following your detox.

Do not shower after your detox bath which would allow maximum absorption and avoid washing away many benefits.

Enjoy a detox bath once a week. Feel free to increase this to two to three times a week. Be aware, too many baths can cause dry skin and dehydration so aim for quality over quantity.

To do this, a person can try adding the following to a bath:

one-third of a cup of baking soda

one-third of a cup of sea salt

one-third of a cup of Epsom salts

People may also wish to add medicinal herbs or essential oils, such as eucalyptus or lavender, to help the body sweat and relax.

People can use many other natural ingredients in a detox bath, including:

apple cider vinegar

hydrogen peroxide

bentonite clay

People who should avoid baking soda baths include those who:

have high blood pressure

have serious infections or open wounds