“Soak for 10 to 15 minutes, three times a week,” she says. Epsom salts are a naturally occurring mineral salt composed of magnesium sulfate. It’s inexpensive and easy to find at ...

One of the most common self-treatments for ingrown toenails involves Epsom salt. How does Epsom salt help an ingrown toenail? As long as there’s no discharge, pus or other sign of infection on ...

Various home remedies can help reduce the appearance and discomfort of calluses, including warm water with Epsom salts, using a file or pumice stone, and applying exfoliating creams. Calluses are ...

There it was: a gallstone. One of the most prized ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine, cattle gallstones have become so valuable that traders are willing to pay as much as $5,800 an ounce ...

Recently, the price of cow gallstones is trading at prices higher than gold, becoming the center of smuggling and crime. This is because demand has surged as cow gallstones are known to be ...

Sprinkling salt on the road or sidewalk after snowfall can make conditions safer for drivers and pedestrians, but can cause harm to local waterways and wildlife, London, Ont., researchers say.

Season with salt and pepper. Salt your cooking water. Season to taste. If you’ve ever encountered a written recipe, you’re probably somewhat familiar with these phrases. Salt is omnipresent in ...

House Republicans are trying to figure out what replaces the so-called SALT cap for residents of high-tax states such as New York, New Jersey and California who have seen a tax hit from the limit.

Coastal dwellers have been seen scooping sea water to flush their toilets, while many are frantically ordering bottled water online. Farmers are struggling to provide for their livestock ...

From the quirky bowl-of-salt trick to the German "5-minute rule" and even the unexpected shaving foam method, they’re separating fact from fiction to help you keep your home dry and comfortable.

While some people report that Epsom salt may help relieve eczema symptoms, little data support its use. More research is needed. Epsom salt is a magnesium and sulfate compound made from distilled ...