I started Salt/C yesterday. I am currently on the Bruhner Protocal, about 6 weeks into it. Starting very slowly only up to 2 capsules (making my own capsules, 1st Chinese Herbs) twice a day.
Will go to 2 capsules three times a day next week with the exception of Andrographis. Based on the posts I am taking that extra slow.
So I started the Salt/C yesterday. Started at 1/2 TSP of each twice a day.
I have been doing 6 grams of C powder in water daily so I do not expect too many issues in the start up phase.
My first visit to the LLMD was supposed to be next Tuesday but after confirming the appointment he said he is no longer taking new patients. So I thought I would try the Salt/C while I look for a new LLMD. He is still seeing my son.
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YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!! That is WAY TOO MUCH to start with. You should only start with 1/4 tsp sea salt a day, or you can really have a VERY big herx.
I hope you are drinking plenty of water also. Check lymestrategies because these are the people doing the salt/c protocol for further guidance.
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Gael, I bought RealSalt per your recommendation a couple of months ago. Since I haven't started Salt/C yet, I've been using the RealSalt in place of table salt.
I think RealSalt is great, but when I compared its price to the Himalayan salt that can be obtained at San Francisco Bath Salt Co., I noticed a significant difference in price.
RealSalt costs $4.35 per pound if purchased at Vitacost.
So if you bought 25 lbs of it, it would cost $108.75
You can get 25 lbs of Himalayan salt at San Francisco BSC for $54.99.
That's almost HALF the cost! That's a rather significant savings.
How much would it cost you to ship 25 lbs. of RealSalt (in whatever increments you buy it) from Vitacost to your doorstep?
When you buy 25 lbs. or more of Himalayan Salt from SFBSC, shipping is free, so tack that on to the savings. That's huge!
If you buy a 50 lb. bag, it's $115.59 at SFBSC, a 47% or $102 savings over buying the same amount of RealSalt through Vitacost, which would would cost $217.50.
You may ask, who's going to consume that much salt? If Salt/C is something you're going to stay on the rest of your life as you have said, then yes, it is very likely that this amount can be consumed. Plus you can use if for mouth washing, tooth brushing, and other household purposes.
Or, if you know other people on the Salt/C protocol, you buy a big bag, split it up and save on the shipping.
Even if you buy the smallest quantity from SFBSC which is 5 lbs., that's $15.19 versus $21.75, a 30% savings.
Sorry to bore all of you with such a detailed cost analysis, but I'm an analytical person, I can't help it.
Oh, one more thing, for those who require kosher food, RealSalt costs extra for kosher. All of the Himalayan salt from SFBSC is certified kosher. SUCH A DEAL! -lol
So I just thought I'd pass this on in case anyone is interested in saving money.
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I'm not crazy about the possibility that Himalayan salt is harvested by people who are hygenically challenged, shall we say, that sweat all over the stuff while loading and unloading the slabs on camels' backs. I've seen this on a national geographic program, I didn't just make it up.
I try not to think about that.
I'd go with the Himalayan anyway. My gut feeling tells me it's better, has more purity and mineral content.
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I will join you soon, also doing vitamin C powder and four lemons a day. Will slowly start some salt. 1/4 teaspoon sounds good to me.
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*Arrange thin strips of raw grass-fed organic beef on your chilled slab and watch as the salt cures the edges. Or try your hand at curing a batch of wild Salmon Gravlax. *Chill slab in the freezer overnight and serve ice cream on top for a beautiful presentation and delicate salty-sweet goodness. *Transfer the preheated slab to your dining table and grill fresh seafood or sliced free-range organic chicken breasts right in front of your dinner guests (be sure to use a heavy trivet as the slab retains its heat for an hour or longer). Cleanup is a breeze - lightly scrub off any remaining food particles with a dry brush and store for next use. Avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Please note that when used for cooking, the translucent appearance of your salt slab may change and small fissures in the crystal may appear. This is normal and does not affect the performance of your salt slab.
To preserve its luminescent beauty as a chilled serving platter, I recommend you reserve one slab for cooking and use another for serving only chilled foods.
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You Can Also Use Himalayan Crystal Salt as a Bath Soak Not only is Himalayan Crystal Salt far healthier for your body than commercial salt, its taste is unforgettable. Once you try Himalayan salt, I can promise you that you'll never want to use commercial salt again - I know I don't.
And here's a unique way to enjoy Himalayan salt's slightly sweet-salty goodness with your food...
Featured on several top cooking shows, Himalayan Salt kitchen slabs have become the newest sensation for extraordinary food preparation and presentation.
Measuring a generous 16-1/2 inches by 8 inches, and a full 1-3/4 inch thick, this beautiful translucent pink crystal salt slab serves as a cooking and curing surface, and a lovely way to present chilled foods.
To grill or saut� with your Himalayan Salt Kitchen Slab, simply preheat your slab over a grill or stove and toss on your favorite sliced meats, seafood, vegetables or eggs. The Himalayan crystal salt sears your food to perfection, with a just a light touch of heavenly salty flavor.
Incredible Deal!
From Dr mercola.com He also says the low salt regime is a myth
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maybe people should be warned that celtic salt is not the best choice for the salt/C protocol???
On lymestrategies there is very little ongoing discussion of salt/c. Also people are censored there from talking about the problems there are having with salt/c. Some people dont do well with this protocol may due to salt sensitivity or using the wrong salt etc.
A pity because an objective discussion is needed.
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Wallace,
I haven't seen any censorship on lymestrategies about talking about the problems they might be having doing the salt/c protocol.
I have seen comments as far as how important it is to do the protocol correctly and to RAMP UP SLOWLY. The most problems are with not following this advice, and or not drinking enough water.
I have used Himalyan and Celtic sea salt in the past. I currently use Real Salt which i have had excellent results with. This protocol along with antiparasitic herbs has literaly saved my life.
Gael
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Wallace,
I haven't seen any censorship on lymestrategies about talking about the problems they might be having doing the salt/c protocol.
I have seen comments as far as how important it is to do the protocol correctly and to RAMP UP SLOWLY. The most problems are with not following this advice, and or not drinking enough water.
I have used Himalyan and Celtic sea salt in the past. I currently use Real Salt which i have had excellent results with. This protocol along with antiparasitic herbs has literaly saved my life.
Gael
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Here is a website of someone who had trouble with the salt/c protocol. His protocol:
Substitute 1 gram of sodium chloride tablet with 1 gram Himalayan Mineral Salt capsule and substitute 3 grams of Vitamin C with 1 capsule of Apple Poly (which works out to 4 capsules of Apple polyphenols and 12 capsules of Himalayan Mineral Salt per day for me.)
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