Rejuvenate Your Body!
December 8, 2008 – 7:58 pmWelcome back!
In this toxic environment in which we live our bodies have to cope with 
toxins from the air we breathe, the food we consume, and the water we drink. The skin is our largest organ and frequently used by the body to expel toxins. You can help the body remove accumulated poisons faster by taking a detoxification bath occasionally. Soaking in hot water containing certain cleansing mixtures can aid in the removal of toxins and help increase energy and circulation.
A simple Detoxification Bath can be used anytime someone is feeling ill and toxins need to be released quickly or for just improving overall vitality. This bath can be done in an ordinary bathtub without the use of any special equipment. Hot water and certain cleansing ingredients are used to draw toxins to the surface of the skin where they can be released as the water cools. Here’s a recipe to help detoxify the body. Fill a bathtub with hot water (as hot as can be withstood) and add:
1 cup Sea Salt
1 cup Epsom Salt
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
(Petroleum jelly can be spread over sensitive skin areas)
You may want to limit the initial soaking sessions to 10-15 minutes. After you feel comfortable, increase the time to longer periods of 20-25 minutes. Wrapping in a large bathrobe and warm blanket after the bath will allow the sweating to continue. Excessive sweating can drain minerals and vitamins from the body. So, drink plenty of pure water and replenish the minerals and vitamins with fresh vegetable juice or a good multi-vitamin mineral formula. It is best to take this bath when you can relax quietly for a while.
The minerals in the sea salt, Epsom salt, and baking soda can help in the body’s detoxifying process. If you include the apple cider vinegar (not regular vinegar), it can help relieve joint pains and muscle stress. For an added touch, you may want to add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for added fragrance.
Removing toxins from the body in this manner may cause some fatigue as the body purges the toxins out. You can minimize these symptoms by drinking plenty of pure water and scrubbing the skin gently with a cotton washcloth to remove toxins from the skin. If you are under a doctor’s care for heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes, consult your doctor prior to taking a detox bath. One final note, don’t be alarmed if the water looks murky as the toxins are released into the bath water.
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