About a year ago, I was introduced to the idea of Epsom salt baths for a solution to workout recovery, soften my chocolate cravings and for relaxation/stress relief/better sleep. Now you may be thinking, what is Epsom salt and how would it do all of that? Here is your answer:
What is Epsom Salt?
"Epsom salts are made up of the compound magnesium sulfate, and they got their name because one of the earliest discoveries of magnesium sulfate took place in Epsom, England. Magnesium and sulfate both play essential parts in the ways in which our bodies function.
Magnesium is important in that it helps keep enzyme activity regular in your body, and it helps your bodily functions to run smoothly." - www.health.howstuffworks.com
How would an Epsom Salt help with chocolate cravings and relax me at the same time?
Epsom salt gives back the lack of magnesium in your body, in which is why some people crave chocolate more than normal. Now, it does not guarantee to solve your cravings but it will help ease that craving.
About three times per week you should poor 1-2 cups of epsom salt in your bath. Heat the water as much as your body can handle, then let the salt dissolve before getting into the tub. The hot water and the dissolved salt will soak into your skin helping your muscles relax and nourish your skin. *Do not get into the tub until salt is dissolved or you will come out with white powder on your skin (easy to wash off) and it will dry out your skin.
Epsom salt baths are great for days that you've had a hard workout and don't want to have a hard time walking the next day or even just a hard day at work/school and just need some relaxing time and a good nights sleep.
Go get some epsom salt at your nearest grocery store/walmart/target and search more info about epsom salt baths on the website provided above!
Need to start running or just need to get back in shape? Here is a great beginner/getting back into the swing of running workout!
- Workout made my by Dad! -good two week program that can get you back up to a 30 minute cardio workout. make sure to add in some weights or ab workouts after each cardio workout! that will help strengthen your core for a longer run.
Day's 1-3:
Slow jog for 7 minutes
walk for 3 minutes
a little faster jog for 7 minutes
walk for 3 minutes
fast paced jog for 3 minutes
walk to cool down
Day's 4-6:
Slow jog for 10 minutes
walk for 2 minutes
jog for 10 minutes
walk for 2 minutes
fast paced jog for 3 minutes
walk to cool down
Day 7:
no jogging
Day's 8-10:
Slow jog for 15 minutes
walk for 5 minutes
fast paced jog for 5 minutes
walk for 5 minutes
Day's 11-12:
Slow jog for 20 minutes
walk for 3 minutes
fast paced jog for 5 minutes
walk for 2 minutes
Day 13:
slow jog for 30 minutes
Day 14:
No Jogging
Full marathon - Houston Texas 2013
Will (my brother!) and I running our half marathon and full marathon.
Thank you dad for our good running genes and thank you mom for good nutrition genes!
After a good run on the cruise.. :)
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