Is Epsom Salt Good For Feet?
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2022
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Is Epsom Salt Good For Feet?
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I have a very vivid memory of watching My father SAVE my diabetic grandfathers foot with Epson salts and Alcohol back in the mid 1950's! Grandpa, age 82, had gotten a bad case of gangrene in one of his feet. The doctors cut his foot and leg off right above his knee. The other foot eventually became even more infected with gangrene, which is a result of diabetic infection. Grandpa lived with us and he said to my dad, "Robert, I'm not going to my grave in pieces so we either figure out a way to heal it at home or I will just die with it." My dad, a brilliant man, realized he had to figure a way to get the circulation going and get rid of the poison in Grandpas affected foot. He decided to soak it daily in hot Epson salts to get the circulation going and draw out the poison of the gangrene, then rub it down with alcohol after the soaking to further address the gangrene. Dad discussed this with our veterinarian neighbor, and Dr. Teague said, "sounds good to me, go for it!" Within several weeks the gangrene was almost completely gone. With in a month or so grandpas foot was TOTALLY healed! Grandpa went on to live to age 87 and NEVER had another flare up of the gangrene! There are soo many ways to heal the body naturally that it makes me sick the way humans are continually treated by "cutting" things off or given toxic "chemicals" which God never intended to be put into our bodies! There is almost always a way to heal everything naturally without drugs and chemicals. They usually just mask the problem and eventually it comes back with a vengeance! Eat healthy, most disease is brought on by eating unhealthy processed foods full of chemicals which are carcinogenic to the body. Also, eat lots organic produce. Most produce has been genetically altered (GMO) to the point that most of the nutrition is depleted and then sprayed with poisonous pesticides which are carcinogenic/poisonous to the body. Eat healthy fresh food, Not fast foods or processed foods full of sugar and chemicals. Eat only small amounts of non hormone, non antibiotic meat and watch yourself get rid of extra pounds, and ailments brought on by an unhealthy lifestyle. BTW, I have studied Nutrition and Cancer intensely for over 6 years and as a result, I've been able to help my husband and several friends find complete healing "Holistically" from Cancer! Good luck and God Bless! 😊
Exactly
Thank you for sharing this!
Alcohol is quite a toxic chemical
@@ppmppm7010 It worked very well for this healing, and my grandfather had NO toxic reactions or problems with having it applied in the area of the gangrene after soaking in the Epson Salts. He healed 100% and FREE of the gangrene!, and didn't lose his foot like most people who get diabetic gangrene! 💞
@@SuzyQ2022 I'm happy for you and I know how precious grandfather's are but I was just saying that alcohol is highly toxic equally with some pharmaceuticals. I'm a big fan of magnesium though ✌️
So I literally soaked my feet two days ago due to having plantar fasciitis in right foot. I was doing foot stretches, using massage balls and a foot massager, and taking muscle relaxers and pain meds. Although those things felt good in the moment, they didnt get rid of the problem. So I decided to soak my feet in warm epsom salt water with lavender oil for about an hour. The pain went down significantly. So I'm thinking if i do this maybe once a week, the pain will be gone completely. Sometimes those old school remedies are just the answer.
This man is a true gift.....he teaches us how to take care of our bodies.
Amen, right back at you doctor💕💜
My parents ( and I’m 76) always soaked their poor aching feet in hot water and Epsom salts after spending 18 hr days working in our corner shop ,especially in hot weather. I do the same.👍👍 Epsom salts was also sold has a help with hangovers and upset stomach’s.
I learned even more about using Epsom salt from you today. I do use it as a foot soak. Personally for me and having nothing to do with the feet, it really helps with my psoriasis when I have a flare up with redness. It also helps in sloughing off dry skin.
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I LOVE epsom salt with lavender
So you snack it daily. Don't you.
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@@Kaviraj_Shailendra are you okay hun? 😂
@@powerplay4real174 I didn’t know they sold it there. Will def stop by to stock up
@@pettylittleliarbussy absolutely because I am always saying truth. I am not a liar. 🤣🤣🤣
I've soaked my feet in warm water with and, without Epson salts. The Epson salts make my limbs light and, relaxed. Helps my toe nails and, dry and, scaly heels. That's my experience!
This is great - I've wondered about trying Epsom salt. Now I can feel more confident & informed when deciding if it's for me. Thanks Doc!
Thanks Dr. J, I use epsom salt regularly for baths and it’s good to know what it can and cannot do. You’re the BEST.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am 68 years old and have heard stories about using Epson salt for so many maladies! I’ve personally, I hate soaking, so I have never used it. I did however, I’ve learned so much about Epson salt from you and I am eternally grateful! I have dry skin all over, but after listening to you, if I ever decide to soak my feet, I will NOT use epsom salt. Thank you again! You educate with love for all!
Try using Coconut oil on your dry skin. The best moisturiser and it’s natural too.
May the Force
be with you.🌀
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I’m a hairdresser and love to soak my feet on the weekends, I’ll definitely try this experiment❤
Your beautiful
The experiment makes only sense in longtime experiments like 4 weeks with epsom salt compared to 4 weeks without. Why? Because the effect is hardly noticeable. In my case, i suffer foot neuropathy, so I should be sensitive enough.
no more epson salt for me, thank you Dr Jefferson, my foot surgery went well yesterday.
Why not lumps amd bumps? I saw a video mention epsom salt soak was good for boils or such to draw it out and help the pus escape or somethimg like that
A better experiment to test the effectiveness of the E-salts is to get two small pails. For one week, soak one foot in plain warm wather and the other in warm water with E-salts. Is there any difference. If so, the next week, switch feet and see if the beneficial effect changes to the other foot. If anyone does this, I would be interested in the results.
Dr. I threw out my Epsom salt, And started putting some mouthwash in my foot bath, I'm so glad You shared that information with us
I use Epsom salts, listerine and baby oil to soak my feet. The dead skin just scrapes right off. The baby oil leaves my feet soft and smooth. I have neuropathy and the circulation is not too good.
Put Cayenne pepper in your socks. Cayenne will help bring blood to the area.
Check out nattokinase which help with circulation issues
Very educational. Thanks Dr. J
Thank you, Doctor! I've had this question for a long time, and you gave me a thorough and efficient answer.
Yes indeed my daughter gifted me 10 gallon bag of
Epsom salt from her
soap business. I did some research and began to make foot soaks with pure essential lavender oil
I love this stuff.. just saw your name on your uniform wow your in DC!
What people don't know. Say if your hiking or clearing a field of brush that has poison oak or poison Ivy. If you contact these two items and take a bath in epsoms salts you can prevent the rash or at least lesson the effect of the rash.
My teenager put coconut oil and epsom salt my foot bath and it helped greatly!
Thank you as always.... One day I will have the money to come to usa to your clinic and have my feet done. I say this without apology... You are the best podologue foot spécialiste. Dont know the name in English but said also in French.
How is wish you were here to deal with my feet
Thank you for taking your time and gentle lay explaining Epsom salt, never knew its origin and all the do’s and do not’s. For this I liked and subscribed for more good info from you DOC!!!
Epsoms salts soak is good for muscles by containing magnesium. It's not too much trouble to drink extra water and use extra coconut oil or shea butter to replenish hydration.
I'm so glad I found your channel. Between You and The Toe Bro, I have found the ways to manage my foot /skin ailments. Baking soda and vinegar go a long way towards decreasing the ick factor of it.
Last week I watched a video about epson salt and thought it would be great to do a footbath. Off I went with very hot water and because I didn't know how much to use I put in my guess is about a cup. Soaked for 30 min. What I can say is I had not noticed that my feet were swollen until my friend noticed it. I didn't think much of it until the swelling completely disappeared. Obviously according to the dr. I poured way too much but the swelling was completely gone. I've done it 3 times since and rubbed my feet for about 10 min with castor oil. My feet have never been so soft and good. So, I don't know. Maybe this was good, maybe not but the results were great.
How long do I soak my feet in Epson salt for the magnesium to absorb through skin? Mostly for magnesium deficiency.
I use Epsom salt for a nice foot soak but more importantly I use it to manage high blood pressure for the past four years. perfect 👌👌
How does it help with high bp?
@@jellybean9396 I don't know the science behind the use. But we've always used it.
Then I watched the TV program "The Doctor's" and one of the doctors said it has been found to reduced bp if you gargle with it. That's when I began using it regularly.
@@jellybean9396 magnesium and potassium help relax the body.
How do you use to manage high blood pressure if i may ask
Thank you, but I have a question. I have plantar fasciitis, may I able to use the method? Please give a feedback.
Thanks Doc! It also helps with toenail fungus and athlete’s foot
Works well as a foot solution. Dumping the water on the lawn serves as a natural fertilizer. 2 benefits for the price of 1.
Thank you Dr. J. I have dry skin but use epsom salt for aches and pains. I folliw with shea butter. Should I be mindful of the frequency I'm using my epsom salt?
THANK YOU DOC,LOVE FROM SIERRA LEONE, I LOVE SEEEING OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES DOING GREAT IN AMERICA
It's also good for your plants when the leaves turn yellow.
What a bunch of great information. I learned listening to him today. Thank you for all the great information
love learning so much from you to improve my quality of life! you taught me about how important foot care is!
Thanks Doc this was very informative!
I put Epsom salts in a foot massage soak machine; once, and it broke it instantly. I have never forgotten about that... and have been suspicious about salt ever since
That was a sign, try it regularly and That response will improve 🧘♂️🙏☯️
I use a small amount in my foot massager and it hasn’t damaged mine yet
❤❤❤Thanks for taking the time!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Great Job,
DC Foot Doctor.
thank you for letting me know the uses of Epsom salt Dr. Jefferson I have dry feet and it would've made it worse 😌👍🏻✨Thank you
My niece had a foot infection once, smelled like gangrene, i soaked iin baking soda, then white vinegar, then slathered antibiotic cream on it, covered in socks, and she never had it again.
A nice sandy beach & someone to walk it with is good for feet, cured my bloody dry feet.
me encanta como trabaja lo felicito!!!!!!🌹🌻🌺🍄🌾🌷🌸
Thank you for the information, I use Epsom salt a lot
Helpful information! Thank you.
Thanks Dr. I've learned so much about Epson Salt, have a blessed day
Magnesium absorbs into your body and creates a calmness. I think Epsom salt baths are better than foot soaks, but I do struggle to get out of a tub at my advanced age of 58 and my bad knees.
Advanced age😂😂😂😂 58, really? Hilarious!😂😂
I noticed when soaking the feet without using Epsom salt, It would leave a funky corn chip smell, But when soaking with Epsom salt there were no smell left behind 😊
that corn chip smell is probably a yeast infection.
@@brendareed5050 So I'm guessing I should be talking with my Dr. ?
@@rosathomas8303-Probably a good idea🌿
Try the different scents wow so many , Dr Teals pure epsom salt melatonin w oils helps u relax n sleep beautiful soothing smell
Thank you so much . I use Epsom salt soaks and I’m telling they are so soothing.
I banged my 4 th toe in a furniture
Was extremely painful
Next day the whole foot was swollen and very painful
I soak my feet in epsom salt for 20 minutes and massage with some tea tree oil
Next day the pain was gone and the swelling much much better
I am a little surprised
I did not expect to see any difference
But it did
Doc is eucalyptus oil good for soaking with epsome salt for the feet
That's a good information doc I've always wondered.
Such important information!!! Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Jeffrey for this video ..
I feel that Epson salt is good for usage however it should definitely not be over used
Why is that?
Thanks for the 411. When are you going to display your surgical skills.
I enjoy watching you help people!
Very informative and easy for someone like me to understand. And with the funky intro music, it was just chef's kiss, we need more funky music in academia imho
Wow so much information I can use. Thanks
I just use it for a hot foot soak because it feels so good for sore tired achey feet.
Thanks for the information 👍🏽
For fungal removal I used EMUAID it's a lifesaving homeopathic cream. Well worth it. 😊
You are the must educational on on you tube. Dr.Jefferson
WoW this just popped up and on time too. Thanks for such a powerful and informative video❣
I have foot spurs and plantar fasciitis… would warm water and epson salt be good?
I have tried both, and there was more relief with the epsom salt. If your feet are swollen, warm water is of no use, but something that’s hydrophilic that will take up some of the fluid.
Can you give me some suggestions regarding something hydrophilic? I’m having issues with swollen feet 👣/ankles. I appreciate any advice.
I've used for years on my horses. Soak abcesses on their hoof areas
Etc.
Excellent information and very well presented. Thank you!
I also use it for my Roses, my feet to keep my foot from getting fungus.❤❤❤
Thank you.
Very informative
I have used epsom salts for sore muscles in a bath, for infections, constapation, food poisonings, stomach flus... as well as foot soaks...
How much do uou take Internally a day?
great information. question: I am a colon cancer survivor. my chemo treatment has left me with tingling & sore feet. any suggestion on how to get the basic nerve feeling back again ??
B vitamins?
Benfotamine
Is Epsom salt good for arthritis?joint pain.
Thank you. Your video was so helpful that I subscribed to your channel.
Great info Doc!! Thank you!!
Thank you, Dr.
I like the variety of scents now that epsom salt comes in Eucalyptus n mint in my foot soaks relaxes me the scent is so nice n soothing it relaxes my achy feet n muscles
Melatonin w lavender makes the whole room calm n relaxing
My feet love a warm water soak , sigh
thank you dr. for another very informative video.
Very informative. Many thanks 🙏🏾
Very informative thank you for sharing 👍
Great video. I simple explanation to my question of the salt’s benefits.
Thank you
Wow! This was a very informative video. Thank you!
I better understand how n when to use epsom salt especially if dealing with wounds, thanks Dr. Jefferson
I'm a new subscriber, and just this first educational one. I found it to be so informative, I will be tuning in, thank you sir....😊
Thank you, Dr. i have dry skin. No wonder why it stays dry i soak my feet all the time
Thank you Dr Jefferson.
Thanks for this Dr!
“Wet, sweaty, funky feet” … those darn medical terms! 😂😂
Thank you for that good info.
Thanks for the clarification.
Thanks for the clarification! Good to know. 😊
Thank you Doc maybe it will help me my pain legs
I love it after hard workouts. A lot of them are infused with aromatherapy scents. I wonder if that aids in the perceived effectiveness?
Great video. I have very sore feet lately. My foot doctor doesn’t have an answer other than custom inserts which don’t help
Thank you Dr. Jefferson, very informative. Glad you're back doing more vlogs again. God bless 🙂👋🏾
I use it for my feet normally one a month. I use and just warm water after being at the gym.
My dad uses this in his baths. Just 100mg as the package directs and not... a whole package as I see some people do on YT. He has a bad back and it eases the muscles somewhat, but more is not better!
Thank you for this information. You explained it so I could completely understand 🙏🏿
I'm doing what both of my grandmothers did... They both lived to be in their 90s...
What did they do. 😳Ha😊
@@zoezzzarko1117 Ha! Ancient heritage secret...
Excellent Presentation 🎉