11 Benefits Of Taking Epsom Salt Baths
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Julia Austin
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Relieve constipation
Some medical professionals prescribe Epsom salts to patients reporting irritable bowel syndrome symptoms – particularly constipation. They theorize that the magnesium soaks into the digestive system, relaxing the gut, and helping the bowels move more freely. This type of bath is also said to draw more water into your gut, which can help soften stool.
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