5 Epsom Salt Mistakes (Watch THIS Before Using!)

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[@gardenmind4515]

Thank you. The biggest mistake is not even doing it at all!! We all listen to the reasons why we shouldn’t do things and then, just don’t do anything.

[@mattski1979]

I really appreciate you explaining the finer points of using Epsom Salts for the healthful reasons you duscuss in this video. You have an incredibly calm voice and it is relaxing . Thank you again sir.

[@stelladina2437]

Dr Kim thinks for all the information you share very helpful indeed 💯

[@andrewlewis4047]

Thanks so much. This was so helpful! Very detailed and explained!

[@ML-lm2mx]

We use <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="121">2:1</a> cups in bath tub epson salt : baking soda. Promotes . Heals bug bites , muscle inflammation.

[@Curi0u50ne]

Hell yea!😂

[@combatvet1307]

Watched this while lying in an Epsom salt bath. Relieved my achs and arthritis

[@alexgoldwin8041]

As a Reflexologist, this video was very helpful. I suggest espom salt soaks for tired feet to my clients. I will pass this information to all my clients.

[@ItsMeDee60]

Dr. Kim thank you so much for all the info you share. It has been very helpful. Please keep sharing.

[@bbgirl6741]

Thank you for not complain like all the other old folks did. Finally someone who appreciates helpful tips. Have a great day 😂

[@leagueofshadows]

Great video Dr Kim. New sub from Australia. Got your video recommended when I was watching "DC FOOT DOCTOR" KEVIN. BOTH great Drs. Thank you for your valuable advice 🙏🏻

[@createa.googleaccount713]

Thanks Dr. I appreciate your great videos☺

[@murkypuddle33]

thanks dr. kim! i guess my thought process was: just concentrate it as much as possible, make it steaming hot and pray for results lol. glad i came here

[@JoeBased08]

I hope you put more diabetic foot ulcer videos, I love those

[@amandasilvani7577]

Love the video! It's nice having this infos, I didn't know

[@kathykay2010]

Thank you for posting this important information. May you and yours always be blessed!

[@bbgirl6741]

Amen , Agree

[@DChristina]

Thanks Doc, very helpful! 💕👍🏼

[@andriamsimpsonrussell]

Most people I know use Epsom salts to soak our horse's feet when any foot is warm to touch and shows bruising. More than likely there's an abscess brewing and the Epsom salts helps to draw out infections.

[@barbarahodges8835]

Thank you so much for this valuable information.

[@user-dc8iz6bx7i]

Thank you for your logical common sense.

[@bristolrovers27]

Thank you for simple instructions

[@rulistening7777]

Oh so much thank you to Dr Kim . So much smart of helping not wisdom.

[@mohamadazizabdulsamad6081]

Thank you sir for sharing this information.

[@jeribuckner3481]

Thank you doctor for this information

[@deankay4434]

Like a hot tube, set to 100 degrees F, when turn turned up to 102 degrees F, it feels extra hot and uncomfortable. Remember, 98.6 degrees F is normal body temp and high temperatures will always flow from an area of high energy to areas of low temperature. So, it heats the feet & body first for a long time, as the water is a good conductor and cools to the air around it, even if A/C or Heat is set to 78-68 degrees F. It enters the feet first, opens the blood vessels that allows warmer than normal blood to flow up into the torso. It cools the the air around it but that takes time depending on the temp, volume and external air temp contact on how fast it cools. 100 degrees F is best overall contact. As it cools over ten - 15 minutes, it begins to feel to cold. That is your sign it is time to stop. Don't forget to start without a towel to step on. Tile is slick when wet, so avoid accidents. Use a nylon scuff pad to clean heels and feet from dead skin cells. You shed 100,000 cells per hour. This is how blood hounds track people even in a slight breeze. Otherwise they are funneled down onto our feet and gather. This is the loose crusty stuff found on you feet. A gentle rubbing will get rid of them. DK, ASE master tech since 78, retired.

[@MK-ih6wp]

Great tips, thank you!!

[@sharoneuby-62]

Thank you, ❤

[@nymaksco1835]

I can’t stand the annoying background music 🎶🙄

[@bbgirl6741]

Everything bothers y’all that’s annoying you must be old folks 🙄

[@sharoneuby-62]

@@bbgirl6741 yep, I got a hurricane coming. Finally some rain. Season started really late this year. Take care.

[@fathimasheik3647]

Thank you for education. Stay blessed Hello from South Africa xxx

[@ritaramrathan839]

Thank s for this video has already helped me 😀😃😄

[@tinadacosta4521]

Thank you so much Dr. God bless you with good health 😊 🙏

[@deeladybug2618]

Appreciate your information. Blessings from Texas to you and your family

[@kimhohlmayer7018]

Thank you for this! I heard how great it was but never knew these other things could be issues. As a type II diabetic I want to know all I can.

[@UrsulavonB]

Warning: As a Type 2 with restricted circulation in your feet (?) and any open cuts or bruises. Oils will kill connective tissue and this can lead to infection, dry gangrene, gangrene and amputations.

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@greysky8]

Thanks for this useful information. I am gonna have a HARD time giving up my steaming hot water, tho! : (

[@neliademelo6176]

Have you had any issues using the hot water? Then don't worry. Continue as you always did. This guy has too many rules. We've used it for decades with great results. Stay happy

[@Panda41322]

Dr kim, Merry Christmas how many cups of epsom salt can i put in when I want to float the whole body, water degrees and how long is better? And how many times a week can I float? Many thanks

[@thienan1999]

I went out with a friend, who told me that my arms was swollen at first I thought it was fat, but as time went on I realized that the swollen face wasnt the only symptoms I saw. The ankles feet and legs got swollen. But with the help of Dr Iyhere everyth

[@goldengirls0125]

I dont get dryness or swelling and i love it hot!!

[@pjj.5649]

This information is very helpful with the exception of the amount of water. You said a bottle, what size? Moving your hands in a circle is not a measurement.

[@victoriadegand2393]

We had a spa for years. I loved my temp at 118. My husband hated it. But I am always FREEZING, so that heat felt so good. I guess I was cooking myself. 😞

[@thinkingoutthebox7253]

This was perfect, I think I was having more dryness and swelling in my body from taking salt baths and dumping a lot in 😅 could’ve been other things though

[@chance2302]

So one question Dr Kim....after soaking and towel drying the feet, is it good or beneficial rubbing the feet with petroleum jelly and putting on socks overnight to enhance softbess for your feet? Please advise and ty.

[@xyz1401]

Thankyou very much Sir

[@MarshandMellow83]

Very Good Information...Thank You Truly💛Dr. Kim

[@bh9262]

One tbsp to bottle of water. What is the size of the water bottle? 12 oz? 16?

[@sierraadams8009]

Thank you

[@littlebrookreader949]

Thank you!

[@Mega_Casual]

One bottle of water as a measurement? What size bottle? 8oz? 12oz?, 16oz? (Maybe using a measuring cup would be a better way. Like 1 tablespoon of Epson Salt to 1 or 1.5 cups as an example.)

[@andicantu6490]

Put enough water to reach your ankles (different amount for different foot sizes and then add half a cup of the salts.

[@pjj.5649]

Yes, he was vague about the amount of water.

[@bastiat6865]

Exactly my question.

[@rosebuds5407]

Thank you doctor from india

[@user-ws2ug5gm3g]

Love it if... it's devolved and then cooled. Simply amazing 10 mins😊 wow, rub off loosened un-wants then dry.

[@aroonpather1442]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jdsarin8887]

Could you please clarify the bottle size in which one tablespoon of Epsom salt should be added? Are you asking if it should be ½ litre or one litre?

[@elizabethwilliamson4603]

Could you elaborate more about the one tablespoon in one bottle of water explain more about the bottle of water please.If possible make a video on how to mix the Epsom salt in the basin with the steps you have given us please

[@syedkarimrayhan58]

2 table spoon of epsom salt for 1 litre of water

[@cinmac3]

Thank you for your There are so many claims without scientist proof. Do you know adding baking powder. The difference between baking soda and baking powder.

[@heatherpoirier6351]

What about tub soaks. What is the recommend amount?

[@Curi0u50ne]

Feet smeet….I tip a whole bag inna da tub ad clamber in…..soak for 2hrs plus …I’m getting my moneys worth !

[@phusanghuynh7907]

Is this good for psoriasis?

[@bh9262]

Can you recommend a foot bath? Provide a link? Thank you

[@peterrenzland1514]

How about measuring the concentration in g / L ?

[@iwannadrinkfromyourwideeye2635]

How are the pours going to open up to allow the Epsom salt to do the work if the water isn't hot enough. Surely a moisturiser would be sufficient after the hot foot soak?

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

thank you

[@prernagoswami4443]

How to use epsum salt in case of piles...?? Should it be added to too hot water n steam should be taken.? Or it should be added to warm water n sitz bath is effective??

[@donedwards6414]

A lot of good usable information on Epsom salt. What size bottle of water? Readily available from half a liter to gallon. Thank you.

[@amandasteven1400]

maybe it's a 5 Gallon bottle?

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

1 L

[@bbgirl6741]

16.9 water bottle

[@Aurla-R2-D2]

Thank you for this helpful video :) Can sea salt be used, in place of epsom salt? Cheers ^_^

[@lovly2cu725]

EPSOM HAS MAGNESIUM

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Ty for soaking feet guidance.

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@glendriscaine306]

How does one become a Holistic Podiatrist, I would like more information on this. I am aware of the steps to podiatry, but is there a pathway to Holistic Podiatry or is it a combination of Disciplines?

[@SPQRIUS]

what is the quietest foot spa? bubbles and heat good nuff for me

[@sarahscott9601]

So it’s good to soak more than 1-2x’s/wk if you’ve got an infection, but then if your diabetic it’s not good to soak an infection?

[@rebeccacarter1914]

Good information, thank you!

[@bornagainchristian2501]

What could I do with 6 months right foot numbness? I have L4 L5 L5 SI slipped disk AM an Asian 71 years old female Thank you. I also suferred for two years exzema. Will Epson Salt help?

[@KathrynFritze]

I doubt that you can get too much Epsom salts in a foot bath or bath tub. Simply because when you float in sensory deprivation tank there is approx 1/2 ton of Epsom salts dissolved in the tub. So much that you can’t sink. Like the Dead Sea salty. My skin is always silky smooth after N hour soak in such a tub. The temperature is just warm enough to maintain body temperature.

[@theDurgaLove]

And it cause major reactions in some people. Some people get violently ill from that much epsom salt. Look into it

[@theDurgaLove]

And the float tanks cause increase in pain for some people....

[@bbgirl6741]

🤷🏻‍♀️🙄

[@andrewwhite1576]

What would the ec per gallon need to be? Like 50?

[@TraumaChaplain]

What about adding black see oil or adding to skin after?

[@TroyBowles]

Does this work for seed corns? It’s very bad to the point of wearing shoes hurt

[@g.m.robertson8700]

test temp with your elbow.or as for baby bottle,on inside of wrist...

[@ibopwebop]

Can we have a more accurate mesurments please. what is a bottle of water in ML or Litres or Onces?

[@firoztadvi1704]

Which bottle of water? Should be specified in liters... X liters water and one tablespoon...

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

i think he means is dilute the epsom salts more if diabetic ... being feet are vulnerble it seems they need less intense exposue to products?

[@dominicfirpo297]

How does this video relate to ingrown toenail soaking?

[@Aurla-R2-D2]

What size of water bottle (for measuring)??

[@dominiquepayne-ohara9844]

One bottle of water , what size bottle please ?

[@user-vp8ev2qn8d]

Hello doctor I need help here cause I used all those things about its getting worse and I don't know what must I do

[@tanker242]

Great video and it seems the half cup of Epsom salt measurement / basin is almost as accurate as the amount of Epsom salt per water bottle unit of measurement because that unit of measurement is a well known international standard.

[@pilotrtc]

LOL!! That's what I was thinking! How much water is "this much" when he uses his hands? How big is that basin? How much water is needed to reach ankle height? I don't believe ALL "basins" are exactly the same. And for the tablespoon to bottle ratio, how big is that bottle of water? 4 oz? 8 oz? 16 oz? SMH 😞

[@joetoe9947]

@@pilotrtc…😆exactly…

[@bbgirl6741]

Most bottle waters are 16.9 Use ur common sense on basin sizes dayum y’all people are to harsh. He’s trying to help give tips Don’t like it Don’t watch then. Geez Louise ! SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@craiglawrence7579]

Can I suggest castor oil for dry flaky skin

[@pjj.5649]

@@pilotrtc absolutely, could he have been more vague? The other points make sense but the ratio of water to ES is not.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

I really need some advice here. I have had some Varicose vein treatments lately for my legs, calf's. I noticed one day a big blister on my heel, below the ankle part of the heel. Then a week later I got a long / are several blisters on the outside part of my heel below the ankle. They are clear and filled with a clear liquid. Then last night I got a sharp pain like a needle sticking in my foot and it was a big blister below my ankle. They all have a clear liquid, but after popping, they seem to drain a clearish blood and water-type liquid. What is going on here, I am scared.

[@annek1226]

Forget the internet John! Call your Doctor!

[@CLord-gs7nj]

Call your doctor and get an appointment. I would carefully wash the blisters with soap and water, rinse, pat dry. Cover with a bandage and antibiotic ointment. Do not pop them because that increases the chance for infection. I have had sepsis twice .... once from a bug bite on my toe on the beach, and once from a blister that popped on it's own before I could attend to it it. One blister that did not pop was treated with the antibiotic oinment and covered while still intact.... the body took care of it and healed it within 24-48 hours. The skin reabsorbed the fluid in the blister on it's own. I would also go back to the vein doctors to be checked.

[@pjj.5649]

John, Go see your doctor. Whenever you have procedures done on your body, always ask the doctor or nurse, what to expect this way you will be less stressed when you see post procedure reactions. Also ask what to do, and how to care for the site/wound. Write it down. Often they don't tell you unless you ask. Feel better, good health and healing to you

[@alexeydezh9369]

Can you say exactly in grams - how much epson salt needed for right foot baths. E.g. 100 grams of Epson Salt for 500 grams of water ?

[@billyjuliochysarsectio9114]

Please answer me is it okay to use it on our hand not our feet?

[@kenperon7917]

There are several sizes of bottled water, could you tell us how many fl oz of water per tablespoon of Epson salts please

[@AIT700]

I aas asking the same, on can take a galon and one 1/2 a liter..... It is also important to show for other world parts measure systems amounts...

[@fouziashabana6082]

How to store epsom salts. When I pack it in paper bag from transparent crystals, it becomes opaque. How to identify pure epsom salt. Please guide

[@chrismachabee3128]

i Dr. Kim. I have Edema and flooded feet. warm foot bath has been recommended. I did find it helps the edena mush, is there something I can do to attack the edema problem? I was using too hot water after listening to you.

[@renel7303]

Reduce your sodium consumption to no more than 1500 MG day and don't overdo fluids. Especially if you drink sodas or energy drinks. Check the sodium on those.

[@chrismachabee3128]

@@renel7303 Thanks for replyiing. I'm ii pretty bad shape. I cut sodium, but I need. Chip, something. Ude sto be everyday not so much now, but I get the diabetic thirt and don't I am clutched. Look I try but I got to have them sweet waters. I drink purre water I have a water distiller, but water get boring and I need something. I'm paying for it, but change doesn't happen overnight, No diabetic itch, no coughing I am doing much better, but I can do a whole lot better. Thansk for your care it really matters. Take good care of yourself.

[@patwagner9308]

OK....1 tablespoon per bottle of water.....bottles come in LOTS of sizes! LOL What size bottle do you recommend?

[@budsak7771]

Are we talking a 20 oz., liter, or a gallon bottle? Or does one tablespoon fit all sizes?

[@christianbioco4921]

Can I use regural salt doc?

[@kimberlyryan8618]

Excess magnesium is the blood of a diabetic that can often have kidney damage could be serious! More dilute epsom salts would be prefered over concentrated soaks!

[@rosinarakoma5119]

,Thank you for your advice to soak my feet is very good to user

[@angelicamichelle1646]

How much per gallon

[@stanhyatt4843]

Recently had a toenail removed. Supposed to soak 15 minutes 2/day. Lukewarm water. Add epsom salt, 1 tbsp per gallon of water. Is that enough salt?

[@renel7303]

If that is what your doctor instructed then yes. Hope your toe is all better now!

[@Tascountrygirl]

My Naruropath told me to soak in Epsom Salts to help wirh calcium absorption.

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[@guybourassa8437]

1/2 cup per that much of water. Got it.

[@zannahmartell9813]

😂

[@yonasabrha1223]

What size cup

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

😂

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

@@yonasabrha1223 😂

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

That sounds so helpful!

[@mavzxodiagaming7712]

What grade of epsom salt can i use for epsom salt bath?

[@forestraven5271]

I use food grade for taking as a laxative and epsom salt for bathing or soaking your feet in , any Walmart should carry it . Food grade can get from most health stores, just ask for it .

[@TraumaChaplain]

Also if you have chlorinated water, let the water sit out for an hour so the chlorine can off gas or use a few drops of pharmaceutical grade methylene blue to decorate the water and you don't absorb that into your body which isn't good for you.

[@edmora6986]

My mother is diabetic abd has swollen legs and feet was wondering what you recommend for that

[@marcus268]

Silica helps with water mangement, OPC with blood flow.

[@lynnethievin4827]

Magnesium Chloride would be better. Helps the whole body

[@lushrimbaughiii]

Also great for shake-n-bake but that’s more of a health risk