Constipation can make you feel bloated, nauseated and uncomfortable. And when you finally do have a bowel movement, it may be painful to pass. So when you’re feeling backed up, you may be wondering ...

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Despite its name, Epsom salts are not actually salt but a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Due to its magnesium content, Epsom salts have long been used in foot soaks and baths to relieve ...

Whether you regularly deal with constipation or landed on this article because you *currently* have constipation (sry!), you're probably all ears to hear about the best ways to get things moving down ...

Some medical professionals prescribe Epsom salts to patients reporting irritable bowel syndrome symptoms – particularly constipation. They theorize that the magnesium soaks into the digestive system, ...

Growing up, our family bathroom always had a full stock of what appeared to be a bright green and blue cardboard milk carton under the sink. At some point, I asked my mom about the mysterious carton, ...

Epsom salt baths should not be the main tool in your weight loss goals, but it can provide supplementary support by improving nutrient absorption (which can help fight off cravings), and by ...