A Great Way to Warm Up and Recover After A Cold Ride...

During this time of year many of you are out there putting in the miles and the hours - many of which are not in the most pleasant of conditions. Its cold, rainy, windy, overcast, snowy - sometimes JUST PLAIN MISERABLE! Trust me, I've had those rides (very recently!)....but base miles are crucial because its this time of year when the 'foundation' is laid for the rest of the season. Whenever you're thinking of an excuse to not get outside, just realize that the person who beats you in June (or whenever) - they didn't use that excuse!

In order to help make some of these cold and miserable workouts a little more bearable, we've developed a 'Muscle Recovery Soak' for use after your workouts. One of our previous blog entries was about the benefits of soaking in Epsom Salts. We explained that the magnesium is helpful in reducing inflammation and relieving pain. Well, we've made this 'Muscle Recovery Soak' with some enhanced features - all to help you 'RecoverBetter'..... besides Epsom Salt, we've added Dead Sea Salt, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint Oil.

Just add about 8 oz. (1/4 of container) to a warm bath or whirlpool and soak for at least 15 minutes.

On sale now at RecoverBetter.com for $12.99!

Epsom Salt Recovery Therapy

The Body's Most Valuable Mineral

Magnesium is the second-most abundant element in human cells and the fourth-most important positively charged ion in the body, so it’s little wonder that this low-profile mineral is also vital to good health and wellbeing. Magnesium is a major component of Epsom salt and also helps to regulate the activity of more than 325 enzymes and performs a vital role in orchestrating many bodily functions, from muscle control and electrical impulses to energy production and the elimination of harmful toxins.
Studies show that magnesium is an electrolyte which helps to ensure proper muscle, nerve and enzyme function and is critical for the proper use of calcium in cells. Another benefit is that it can help prevent heart disease and strokes by lowering blood pressure, protecting the elasticity of arteries, preventing blood clots, and reducing the risk of sudden heart attack deaths. Magnesium may also reduce inflammation and relieve pain, making it beneficial in the treatment of sore muscles, bronchial asthma, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia.
Although magnesium can be absorbed through the digestive tract, many foods, drugs and medical conditions can interfere with the effectiveness of this delivery method. Therefore, SOAKING in an Epsom salts is one of the most effective means of making the magnesium your body needs readily available.
Epsom salt also delivers SULFATES, which medical research indicates are needed for the formation of brain tissue, joint proteins and the mucin proteins that line the wall of the digestive tract. Studies show that sulfates also stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify the body’s residue of medicines and environmental contaminants. Studies indicate that sulfates are difficult to absorb from food, but are readily absorbed through the skin.

source: http://www.floatmatrix.com/genesis/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=71