Epson Salts -September 2010 blog It seems lately I have recommended Epson Salts to many of our clients to help recover from muscle soreness due to activity or injury. Epson salts have been around for along time, they are “Magnesium Sulfate” and you have probably heard of the importance of Calcium and Magnesium in the proper function of the muscles. There has been some research that shows that taking these two together as oral supplements can counteract each other, and the most effective way to add these supplements to you daily regimen, is to take Calcium orally and Magnesium topically. Bathing with a cup of Epson salts, is absorbed through the skin and immediately begins to calm the muscle receptors which lessens the muscle tension that causes pain. Relaxing, calming, and helping the muscles begin the healing process of returning to homeostasis. Certainly an old time remedy, it is inexpensive, it works and should be stocked in every ones medicine cabinet.