Wellness Wednesday: DETOX Bathing

by Janet Poston

Detoxification of your body through bathing has been around for a long time.  It is something that you can do in the comfort of your own home. Your skin is known as the third kidney, and toxins are excreted through sweating. A detoxification bath will help your body in ridding your body of toxins, as well as absorbing the minerals and nutrients that are in the water.

Here is how I prepare my bath.  I take this detoxifying bath on a day that I have at least forty consecutive minutes.  The first twenty minutes helps the body to remove toxins, and the second twenty minutes helps the body to soak in minerals and nutrients from the water.  I drink fresh water while in the tub and after I get out.

Photo by Jena @ Over the Top Cabin

This is what I do.

• Dry-brush body.

• Fill tub with comfortably hot water.  (If you feel too hot, add cold water).  Even though I have spring water, I have a filter on my spout. 

• Add two cups of Epsom salts and/or Celtic sea salt to the bath; dissolve by swirling.  Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate) helps relieve muscle aches and soothes the central nervous system by replenishing the body with Magnesium (a typical deficiency in modern times) and sulfates.  Celtic Sea salt (or other live, raw salt) contains several trace minerals that are absorbed through the skin encouraging revitalization.

• Add one cup of baking soda.  This will help eliminate chlorine (if your water is chlorinated) and softens the skin.

ENJOY!  Bath Soak with dried lavender and chamomile flowers.  Add some fresh ginger too!

• Add one SoJoy specially-made bathing bags with dried lavender and chamomile flower buds and more.  Additionally, you may want to add some fresh sliced ginger to the bag. Ginger helps to heat the body and allows it to perspire.  

• I sometimes add a cup of food-grade 35% hydrogen peroxide (purchased from a local organic store).  This helps restore oxygen balance for healthy cell growth and function.

• Briefly shower off before getting out and drying off.

• Apply SoJoy whipped body butter or other natural, unrefined oils to your skin.  The oils & butters will penetrate your skin and replenish and nourish your body with nutrients that promote healthy, supple skin. 

• Enjoy your day!  Keep drinking water throughout the day to further assist in flushing toxins from your skin.

**Disclaimer:  The information contained in this article is intended to provide helpful and healthful advice from traditional, home-health & well-being practitioners (Not medical doctors) and should not be construed as medical advice.  Please consult your primary health physician if you have or may have any pre-existing medical conditions.**