LymeNet Flash: Epsom salts AND peroxide?

LymeNet on Facebook

LymeNet on Twitter

Follow @LymeDiseaseNet

The Lyme Disease Network receives a commission from Amazon.com for each purchase originating from this site.

When purchasing from Amazon.com, please
click here first.

Thank you.

Dedicated to the Bachmann Family

LymeNet needs your help:
LymeNet 2020 fund drive

The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations.

»	LymeNet Flash » Questions and Discussion » Medical Questions » Epsom salts AND peroxide?

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Epsom salts AND peroxide?

Linda LD
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6663

posted

If a warm bath with Epsomsalts OR peroxide helps--what about both?

How much of each? Is it o.k for the kids?

Am I going to look like a "natural" blond if I do this?

Posts: 1171 | From Knoxville, TN US | Registered: Dec 2004 | IP: Logged |

trailsgrl
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7285

posted

Yes both. This was the only remedy that worked to help me through a very bad herx in 2001. First soak in the salts to open pores, then add peroxide.

Below is the website I used to get the right amounts for a bath. It wasnt working this morning so you may have to wait a while?? You will find the recipe about 1/2 way down the page. It is from a rheumatic website that is about long term antibioitc use. Many rheumatic arthritis sufferers use long term antibioitcs like we do. Only they dont catch the flack for it!
Good luck, but not sure about children??!!
Trails www.rheumatic.org/faq.htm

Posts: 196 | From Mesilla, NM USA | Registered: May 2005 | IP: Logged |

kgg
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 5867

posted

My understanding is the goal is to use 2 cups of Epsom salts to a bottle or two of peroxide. But you want to build up to that amount. Some people are very sensitive and it causes them to feel weak and sleepy afterwards. That's why I save my baths for the evening when I don't have to be on my toes.

So start with 1/2c-1c of Epsom Salts as you fill the tub. About 5 minutes after you have been in the water add 1/2 bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide.

I buy mine at Costco. The Epsom Salts come in 6 lb. bags and the H2O2 in larger bottles than the drug store.

I don't see why children can't use the baths. But again, start with the lower amounts and work up to see how it is tolerated. I think it is recommended to do the baths a couple of times a week. It is good for pain and detoxing. Some may do them more frequently.

Best,
Karen

Posts: 1685 | From Maine | Registered: Jun 2004 | IP: Logged |

sapphire
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 4599

posted

there is no reason why this would not be safe for children. the main ingredient in hydrogen peroxide is Oxygen which stimulates the body to getrid of toxins

the epson salt baths are great forus because its base is magnesium salts which helps pain

Posts: 154 | From NH | Registered: Sep 2003 | IP: Logged |

Linda LD
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6663

posted

God, I love you guys!!!

Thank you!

linda

Posts: 1171 | From Knoxville, TN US | Registered: Dec 2004 | IP: Logged |

Printer-friendly view of this topic

The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:

The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey
907 Pebble Creek Court, Pennington, NJ 08534 USA
http://www.lymenet.org/