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It
is recommended to start with half a cup per bath and increase by half a cup each subsequent bath in case of adverse side effects,
which are rare. The quantity of salts and frequency of baths varies
depending on the size of the bathtub and bather. Some use 3 cups per bath every day! The most common protocol
is 2 cups per bath, 3 - 4 days per week, soaking for 20 - 30 min. A good practice is to dissolve the salts in a separate
bowl of hot water first and add to a waist deep, warm to hot bath.
As magnesium and sulfates are absorbed through
the skin they intensify the  biological process of detoxification and calm the nervous system. Many people find they have a very relaxed sleep as
a result. Any Epsom Salt left on the skin may continue to be absorbed as long as it is still
on the skin, offering continuous 'timed-release' input into the bloodstream - like medication given through
skin patches.
Some
people who desire the wonderful therapeutic benefits from bathing in Epsom Salt but have a pre-existing
skin conditions such as eczema find adding oils such as essential oil, olive oil or others to the bath prevents further skin
irritation that may otherwise result. 
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