Salt. Were not talking table salt here. Were talking Magnesium Sulfate, otherwise known by it's common name 'Epsom Salt'. This amazing compound provides wonderful and numerous benefits for the human body.  My favorite use  for this crystal white creation is in the bath. Baths are one of the simplest things we can do to promote our health, yet have such profound effects on the body, mind and spirit. Ok, so lets break it down. Stress is one of the main components in the cause of illness because it  drains the body of magnesium stores. When 2-3 cups of Epsom Salt are dissolved in a tub of warm to hot water, the magnesium sulfate is able to penetrate the skin, enter the body and restore levels of magnesium. As a side effect, the salt also draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling and relaxes muscles. Let me put some emphasis on this next benefit.....it also helps produce Seratonin, the chemical in our brain that creates feelings of calm and well being. This is a huge component in feeling 'well' on a daily basis. Fifteen to twenty minutes with your body immersed in the salt laden tub is all it takes to reap huge benefits. Huge. So much of how we feel is related to what is chemically happening in the body. This is why food is such a key component to vibrant health. It's so interesting and wonderful how one little thing can make such a difference in our life and the lives of those around us. It's a trickle down effect. When we feel calm and happy, we can handle new stresses in a more relaxed way. We feel balanced, we make better choices, we age less quickly, we look better, feel better and are so much nicer to be around. All of this from something that takes very little money, about 30 minutes of our time and feels amazing while were doing it. We came from a warm cozy, small space filled with water, and we were happy then, most of us just can't remember.  Get in those tubs and remind yourselves how good life can feel.