Date: Thursday, March 6th
Time: 10:30 PM
For my final treatment in this experiment, I went all in. The day had been packed—half spent studying, two midterms written, a workout completed, a closing shift at work, and to top it all off, I still got my treadmill session in when I got home. By the time I finally made it to my Epsom salt bath, I knew I had earned it.
This time, I swapped out the lavender essential oil for chamomile to see how it compared. It was definitely calming, but I think I preferred the lavender overall. There was something about the way lavender complemented the warmth of the bath that made the experience feel more immersive. That said, chamomile still did the trick for relaxation. Next time, I want to try eucalyptus—it’s supposed to be more invigorating, so I might experiment with taking a bath earlier in the day to see if it gives me a boost instead of winding me down.
As for the effects of the bath, once again, it was amazing. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my muscle recovery over the course of these treatments. Normally, after starting a new workout routine, my soreness would be brutal for the first couple of weeks. But this time, it didn’t hit me nearly as hard as usual, which I think I can credit to these baths. On top of that, my knee injury from volleyball has now completely healed. It’s unnoticeable at this point, which is a much faster recovery than I’m used to.
While I might not continue using these baths as frequently as I did during this experiment, I definitely see them becoming a regular part of my routine. Once a week seems like a solid plan—enough to get the recovery benefits without overdoing it.
This experiment was a success, and I’m glad I took the time to test these baths out. Whether for muscle recovery, stress relief, or better sleep, they’ve proven to be a valuable tool. Now, I just need to decide what tweaks to try next time!