Make Bath Time Count

As many of you know, Sore No More dissolves in water and can be added to your bath to help it go the extra mile in relieving pain.  There are a few other ways to increase the pain-relieving benefits of bath time!

• Add Epsom Salts to your bath. Epsom salts contain magnesium;
      “Magnesium is a mineral that you can take as a supplement, but some foods as well as stomach acid can affect the function of the mineral. Sulfate is a mineral that is difficult to absorb from food but is easily and quickly absorbed through the skin. By taking a bath using Epsom Salt, the skin readily absorbs the magnesium and sulfate. As the sulfate is absorbed into the skin, toxins are drawn from the cells. Muscles relax. The magnesium reduces the inflammation in the muscles and relieves pain. The magnesium also helps the body bind serotonin, which is a chemical that promotes a sense of well-being and relaxation. The relaxation you feel, in turn, helps alleviate stress, which drains magnesium from the body and can cause tight muscles.”  Read more: eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4674568_epsom-salt-relax-muscles.html#ixzz1HHxTwDgh
  
• After your bath, moisturize with lavender essential oil diluted in a base like almond or grapeseed oil;
      “Lavender is known as a calming and relaxing herb and has frequently been used for insomnia, anxiety, depression, and natural stress relief.
      One recent study discovered that the scent of lavender increases the time you spend in deep (slow wave) sleep, though the effects were stronger for women than for men. 1 Other findings suggest that lavender reduces the severity of depression when taken concurrently with an antidepressant.” Read more: http://bodyecology.com/articles/lavender_improve_skin_immune_system.php”
• Stretch out.  
      Now that you’re relaxed and limber, take this opportunity to stretch your major muscle groups. (Check out this video for some easy stretches.)
• Ice any problem areas for 5 minutes.   
      If you’re suffering from a new injury, like a pulled muscle, take a few minutes to apply an ice pack.

Following these steps should help decrease your pain level.  Remember to put a couple of tablespoons of Sore No More in your bath and reapply after you moisturize if you’re still feeling pain.

Most of all, enjoy!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com