# Health Coach Tip - Take a Bath

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2020-12-02  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

With so many stressors happening in the world and now also trying to navigate the holidays during the pandemic, we all need a little self-care. That might sound out of reach - who has the time and money to make “self-care” happen right now? But there’s a simple and inexpensive way to get self-care tonight - an epsom salt bath!

With so many stressors in the world and now navigating the holidays during the pandemic, we need some self-care. That might sound out of reach - who has the time and money to make “self-care” happen right now? But there’s a simple and inexpensive way to get self-care tonight - an epsom salt bath! Epsom salts are easy to find at a drug store or grocery store. They aren’t fancy and they're inexpensive. Epsom salts dissolve quickly in water and the magnesium is absorbed through the skin which is great for aches and pains and can help you sleep. How to Draw a Relaxing Epsom Salt BathGet the temperature right and start filling the tub with waterAdd 2 cups of Epsom Salts and swirl to dissolveYou can make your bath even more enjoyable with some add-ins that you probably have around the house. Add-InsEssential oils - add your favorite calming scents for a delicious smell and added benefitsBaking soda - gives the bath a silky feeling and is great for your winter skin Tea bags - green, black, or herbal can add anti-inflammatory, relaxing, and calming benefits Make a bath part of your evening routine! It is relaxing, addresses your aches and pains, and sets you up for a good night’s sleep (which we know is essential to your immune health, especially important now with COVID-19!).

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