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Ask Marilyn – Star Question: are epsom salts effective and are they always safe to take?

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:30:44 +0000

Q: I’ve read up a little about Epsom Salts or Magnesium Sulphate, and they sound great for some skin problems, helping the body to detox, as a muscle relaxant (good for muscle cramp/spasm?) and de-stressor. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the subject and if there are any cases where it would not be recommended (such as during pregnancy?).

A: We think of magnesium generally as nature’s tranquilliser as it has a calming and relaxing effect on the body including the muscles. Epsom salts are just hydrated magnesium sulphate and when used in the bath, the magnesium is absorbed through the skin, hence the relaxing effect on problems with muscle cramps and spasms. This relaxant effect is also useful for women who have painful periods because the womb is a muscle and can also be helpful for other conditions where muscles are affected e.g. fibromyalgia.

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Coping with menopause related aches and pains

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:30:58 +0000

Aching joints and muscle problems are common before, during and after the menopause. The joint pain isn’t caused by injury or exhaustion but may be related to fluctuating hormone levels. Collagen is a protein that binds every tissue in the body and when it begins to weaken at the menopause, muscles lose their bulk, strength and coordination and joints become stiff. Muscles become more prone to stiffness after exercise and joints may swell so movement is restricted. If you experience bloating and fluid retention you may also get pins and needles or numbness in your hands.

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Ask Marilyn – Star Question: Pain relief for a natural birth?

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:20:36 +0000

Q: My first baby is due in a few months and I would like a natural birth. Is there anything you can recommend to help with the pain during labour?

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The top herbs for pain relief

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:30:42 +0000

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were swift, effective, natural pain-relieving remedies so that you didn’t have to constantly resort to over the counter drugs or medications? Potentially, the repeated use of such drugs could damage your stomach lining, your liver and your kidneys, not to mention the fact that overdoses can be lethal.

For example, aspirin will tear up the lining of your stomach and you may not even know it is doing it until it is too late and painkillers containing paracetamol can damage the liver and kidneys after prolonged use. Fortunately …

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