Give your feet the R & R they deserve.
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| | | | | Whenever my partner gets home from a long day of work, he immediately makes himself an Epsom salt foot soak. After sitting on the couch with his phone in his hand and his feet in the bath for about 30 minutes, he claims that his feet are less swollen and achy. | | Truthfully, there isn't enough research to support the benefits of Epsom salt foot soaks. However, many people swear by this natural remedy to relieve pain, heal wounds, and promote foot health. Below, learn what the research shows, plus how to make one. | | | | | | | Soak it in,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
February 3, 2025 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Here's how to make an Epsom salt foot soak | | The purported benefits of Epsom salt are likely attributed to its magnesium count, which may have health benefits when taken orally. However, there's a lack of research to show that an Epsom salt foot bath leads to higher levels of magnesium and/or health benefits. | | That said, it may still be relaxing and beneficial to take a warm foot bath — with or without Epsom salt. | | People use Epsom salt foot baths to: | - reduce pain and inflammation
- relieve foot odor
- exfoliate dead skin
- treat calluses or fungal infections
| | Soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bath is generally considered to be safe with minimal side effects. However, they're not recommended for people with diabetes. You might also want to speak with a doctor before trying if you have extremely dry skin, open wounds or sores, or tenderness after a foot injury, as the bath might increase the risk of irritation or infection. | Ready to soak your feet? Here's how to do it: - Fill a tub with warm water until it's deep enough to cover your feet.
- Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to the water.
- Soak your feet for 30 to 60 minutes (twice per week).
- Moisturize your feet thoroughly after soaking them to prevent dry, cracked skin.
- Optional: Add a few drops of diluted lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint essential oil for an aromatherapy boost!
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