Epsom Salt Bath
An Epsom salt bath is one of the most popular home remedies for kidney infections. An Epsom salt bath is made by adding two cups of Epsom salts to a warm bathtub full of water.
Epsom salts are made of magnesium and sulfate. Magnesium is required for the body to use sulfate, so it may be a good idea to include Epsom salts in your diet, but you can also get magnesium through a hot bath with a cup of Epsom salts. Soaking in an Epsom salt bath has been known to help people who have had kidney stones due to its ability to dissolve certain types of crystals, such as those found in kidney stones.
The specific benefit of soaking in an Epsom salt bath (as opposed to taking Epsom salt baths regularly) is that it can reduce swelling and inflammation caused by a kidney infection. This is because the magnesium in the Epsom salt helps draw excess water out of the kidneys, thus relieving pressure and making it easier for the body to eliminate toxins. Taking baths with Epsom salts is one of the most common home remedies for kidney infections.
It’s important to soak in the tub for 30 minutes at a minimum to let your skin absorb as much magnesium sulfate as possible. This will help ease the aches and pains caused by cystitis or inflammation of the bladder.
