Epsom Salts: The Hidden Recovery Secret of Professional Disney Adults
As a professional Disney Adult and reporter for AllEars, Breedlove spends nearly every day in Disney World, walking six to eight miles on average each day. This has taken a toll on her body, with plantar fasciitis and chronic knee pain from her years working on Broadway's Wicked. To combat this, she soaks her feet in Epsom salts after a long day of walking.
Epsom salt baths have become a crucial part of Breedlove's recovery routine. She adds magnesium to the water to reduce muscle soreness and notes that using Epsom salt can make the bath feel hotter, but this can be beneficial for maintaining a therapeutic temperature. Breedlove recommends pre-measuring enough Epsom salt for one bath into small Ziploc bags and storing them in a larger bag for easy use.
This ritual has helped Breedlove keep her muscles ready to explore the Disney parks and stay updated on theme park news. She encourages others to pack Epsom salts in their suitcase for post-vacation recovery, as it can be an essential tool for preventing misery during and after a trip.