Epsom salt has so many smart uses around the house that you may find yourself wondering if there's anything it can't do. Well, it's not just handy inside the house -- many gardeners swear by it, too.

Learn how to tackle stains, remove odors, clean household surfaces, and more. Getty Images / Diane Macdonald It seems that every Southern household has a bag of Epsom salts tucked away in a bathroom ...

Known as a garden helper, Epsom salt is a natural and effective way to provide essential minerals to plants. A healthy, ...

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There is some discrepancy as to the usefulness of Epsom salt for tomatoes. Many gardeners swear by the use of the product in many areas of the garden. However, the high levels of magnesium in Epsom ...

It's easy to find recommendations on the internet promoting the use of Epsom salt in the garden, including, unsurprisingly, tips from the Epsom Salt Council. As with coffee grounds, commonly held ...

While Epsom salt usually brings to mind long soaks in hot baths, the naturally occurring compound has plenty of other practical household uses. From freshening up grout to deodorizing carpeting, Epsom ...

If you've seen your doctor about joint pain or muscle pain, you've probably been told to take an Epsom salt bath. "Epsom salt baths certainly aren't the cure-all they are sometimes advertised to be," ...

Whether you're a fan of ice baths or warm baths, there's nothing better than a good soak to help tired muscles recover after a run or race. But what about Epsom salts – are they worth the investment?

Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.Sc. Internal Medicine / Integrative Medicine Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly is a double board-certified physician in internal and integrative medicine and a ...