Is Epsom Salt Good For Feet?

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Is Epsom Salt Good For Feet?

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Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM is a practicing podiatrist, foot surgeon, and wound care specialist licensed in Washington, DC, and Maryland. The content depicted on this channel consists of foot care provided to actual patients. All procedures shown should be performed by a licensed medical professional, and are not meant as a substitute for medical care or do-it-yourself instruction. This channel is for educational purposes only.

[margos]

This man is a true teaches us how to take care of our bodies.

[SuzyQ]

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! 😊

[cynthiastanley]

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.

[rox]

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!

[BrooKeLauRenD]

I’m a hairdresser and love to soak my feet on the weekends, I’ll definitely try this experiment❤

[KimberleySanchez]

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!

[katrinal.bledsoe]

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.

[rickhazen]

What a bunch of great information. I learned listening to him today. Thank you for all the great information

[rosathomas]

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

[gooberpeas]

Thank you, Doctor! I've had this question for a long time, and you gave me a thorough and efficient answer.

[ChuShinTani]

Best intro on youtube! Thanks for your work, appreciate you!

[danielmckenzie]

no more epson salt for me, thank you Dr Jefferson, my foot surgery went well yesterday.

[awillis]

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!!!

[marciamusiak]

thank you dr. for another very informative video.

[debraclogston]

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.

[debbiegoble]

Wow so much information I can use. Thanks

[Diamondmine]

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.

[samuellavon]

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.

[blanche]

love learning so much from you to improve my quality of life! you taught me about how important foot care is!

[sharronwolfe]

Such important information!!! Thank you!