How to Use Epsom Salts For Vertigo
Vertigo is a kind of dizziness in which the patient feels whirling or spinning, and has problems in vision. It’s also associated with nausea, vomiting and balance disorder. There are three types of vertigo known as objective, subjective and pseudo vertigo respectively. Objective type involves the patient feeling the sensation that objects in the environment are moving. The second type of vertigo, subjective is when the patient finds himself or herself to be moving. And the third, called pseudo vertigo involves the patients feeling a sense of rotation inside their head.
Vertigo is a common medical issue that affects approximately 20%-30% of the general population. It’s not limited to any age group, as anyone can turn out to be a victim of vertigo. However, the chances of suffering from this disease tend to increase along with the passage of time. Moreover, women prove to be more prone to be affected from this disease, as compared to men.
Excessive consumption of alcohol is generally perceived to be as the most commonly known cause of vertigo. Many cases of dizziness/vertigo are actually neurological. Furthermore, fall-related injuries are also known reasons for dizziness and imbalance.
Epsom salt is a basic ingredient used by beauty experts, also known as magnesium sulfate. The Epsom salt gets its name from the place of its origin, called Epsom, England. It was found in the waters and the people drank it when they had stomach problems. Apart from that application, the salt is also used as a cure for several problems as well.
Instructions
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The Epsom salt can bought from a local store for the purpose of medical treatment. It's common and not that expensive, so you won't have that much trouble looking for it. Do consult the pharmacist regarding the use and dose of the salt.
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The Epsom salt can be directly applied on the skin while taking a shower. In the case of vertigo, minute amount of salt can be applied to the face and the forehead in order to relax your nerves and muscles. Be careful during the application of Epsom salt, as a great amount of salt may cause dizziness.
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Another way of effectively using the salt is to take a relaxing bath in Epsom salted water. Add two cups of Epsom salt in slightly warm water, and give it a while to dissolve. After that get into the bathtub and let your body relax for about 15-20 minutes. Don't lay there more than necessary, as an excess absorption of the salt into the body may cause harmful effects on the body.
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After treating yourself to a warm Epsom salted bath try massaging your forehead and the sides for a while. This really helps in calming down your body, and getting rid of vertigo. It's also a popular treatment used in spas.
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Do not forget to relax after using Epsom salt. The salt has particular effects on the body as it calms it down, so take out some time to just sit down and relax.
