Body DeTox – The Ultra Bath

I recently discovered how to take an ultra bath to help my body detox. Detox is really another name for cleansing. A toxin is anything that causes harmful or irritating effects on our body.

Every day we are exposed to chemicals in our environment, in addition to air and water pollution and radiation. Our diets consist of refined foods, lots of sugar, and we often use antibiotics to fight disease. And our stress levels are really damaging our bodies. Signs of toxic overload can include dry and blotchy skin, infections, lack of energy, joint pain, allergies, bloating, constipation, and just a general feeling of being unwell.

The main way to help your body detox is to support elimination by drinking lots of water and eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and less meat and dairy.

I want to tell you how to take a relaxing and detoxifying bath. I am currently reading The UltraMind solution by Dr. Mark Hyman and lists one of the keys to ultra wellness as “enhancing detoxification.” Dr. Hyman talks about how to learn to press the “pause” button in our lives to help us relax and better manage stress. Here’s a great detox bath salt recipe. For the ultra bath, fill your tub with hot water. While the water is filling, add two cups of Epsom salts, half a cup of baking soda, and ten drops of lavender oil. Make sure to put the lavender oil in the Epsom salts before pouring it under running water so that the lavender oil soaks deep into the water instead of just sitting on top. Get in and soak in for twenty minutes. Light a candle and put on music too, if you like. After soaking in your ultra bath, massage your skin with a massage glove or flannel. I also like to dry brush my skin before getting in the bathtub.

Epsom salts are pure magnesium, which the body needs to maintain healthy tissues. Magnesium removes toxins and improves circulation. It has a true body cleansing effect. Taking calcium and magnesium in a tablet and soaking in an ultra bath can really help your body relax and rid itself of toxins this way. Of course, there are other ways to get rid of toxins from your body, such as exercising, saunas, massages, and as I mentioned before, improving your diet to improve elimination.

I encourage you to find out more about effective ways to detoxify your body that will result in better appearance, better health, restful sleep, and a better mood. Remember to discuss your health concerns with your doctor.