I keep forgetting to write the quantities down when they are posted, but could someone again tell me the recommendations to use for an Epsom Salt/Baking Soda detox bath?
thanks!
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
I sure hope you aren't sitting around naked waiting for this bath... cause I don't have the answer.
I'm posting though, to bring this up to the top in the event someone knows.
I do remember the Epsom Salt box I have has directions on it... so maybe the baking soda one would too?
Sorry.. that is the best I can do for you.
Posted by tailz (Member # 10014) on :
I actually felt a little sick with the Epsom salt baths afterwards, so I've only been taking the baking soda baths. I don't usually measure, and I have no idea what the right amount is, but I generally use about 1-2 cups and the hottest water I can tolerate.
Depending on how toxic I am, I can begin sweating instantly or within about 10-15 minutes - and I can sweat for a good half hour at least.
Posted by SouthernCO (Member # 11167) on :
Read on an epsom salts manufacturer's website that a bath is the best way to take magnesium into the body. Don't know if true, but if it is, it might be possible to take in too much that way. Anyone know? Thanks.
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Good topic and I'm definitely interested in hearing more about it. I was orginally told to do Epsom Salt with Hydrogen Peroxide in my bath and have to admit that I was so far out of it and passing out by the time I got out, that I've been leary of it since.
Then my doctor said to drop the Hydrogen Peroxide. At the time, I was too sick to ask questions and even harder to even comprehend.
So could someone explain to me the purpose of each of these ingredients in the bath? What is the baking soda suppose to do since that one I haven't ever tried.
Won't be jumping in any baths until I talk to my doctor, but I do like to try to stay informed since right now, I'm using only the epsom salt.
Cathy
Posted by lou4656 (Member # 10300) on :
The recipe is: 2 c. epsom salts, 1 c. baking soda. And it is better if you add some lavendar oil. Take the bath in the hottest water that you can stand and sit for 20 minutes.
This bath is detoxing and very relaxing. If you take the bath right before bed, you will sleep like a baby.
Posted by onthemend (Member # 13454) on :
Ditto Lou. Plus, I do it after a vigorous (sweaty) aerobic workout (been able to pick that back up since mid-August). It is very effective for me. I try to stay in about 1/2 hour. My symptoms are worse when I don't do it.
onthemend
Posted by tailz (Member # 10014) on :
I felt better initially with the Epsom salt baths, but once I got out of the tub, I felt dizzy.
I didn't have that problem with the baking soda. In fact, I felt worse initially with the baking soda bath, but once I got out, I often felt better.
I personally would try baking soda alone, unless you are a glutton for punishment.
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Could someone please tell me what the purpose of the baking soda is? It sounds like another something to try, but since I had only heard of epsom salt and hydrogen peroxide, I'm intrigued by the baking soda. Thanks.
Cathy
Posted by onthemend (Member # 13454) on :
Upon exiting the Epsom bath, I can be a little dizzy too, but I attribute it to the screaming heat I try to use, along with lying in the prone position so long. Don't know if that's right.
otm
Posted by lou4656 (Member # 10300) on :
Hi Cathy!
My understanding is that the baking soda neutralizes the acid on your skin, giving your body the ideal PH for healing, detoxing and cellular function. It allows the magnesium in the epsom salts to better do its job.
Hope this helps.
Posted by susan2health (Member # 10446) on :
The heat can cause vessels to dialate, I think, leading to dizziness.
Also, I have learned that I can lose too much potassium and get weak/dizzy. I cool gradually before I stand, and I have cool water to sip with concentrace in it, and a banana if necessary to get alot of potassium quick.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Ding dongs..
Please be careful. Hot water can and will cause dizziness. It can be dangerous for some people. Or deadly.
What's ggod for the goose isn't always good for the gander.
If you can soak in cooler than scalding water.. do it. Your pores WILL still open... so hot hot isn't needed.
Be safe.
Posted by lou4656 (Member # 10300) on :
Tincup!! Hey!!
Ding dong?
I was not talking about scalding yourself. I meant a nice hot bath. If someone can't do that, obviously they shouldn't.
I'll take a twinkie with my ding dong.
Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
hi dch1112
I used to have a recipe my LLMD gave me. It's 2 cups epsom salt, one cup reg salt, one cup aloe vera juice. I was told to sip on warm water. I ened up sipping on an electro-lite formula drink, which helped a bit.
Don't do them any more because the heat was making me too dizzy & drained feeling & more nauseated.
Be very very careful not to go too hot. We wouldn't want ya to pass out or anything :0(
From personal experience, I ended up soaking just untill I broke a slight sweat. It worked just as well for me
take care & happy soaking dana
none of the above is medical advise...just my 2 cetns...make sure to talk evrything over first with your LLMD
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
Lou,
Thanks for the info on what the baking soda does. I did try epsom salt and baking soda last night. As someone said, it made me tired, but that's probably a good thing.
Tincup,
I would hope that no one is making the water TOO hot. Good advice. I just know that when I have had those bed wetting soaks and soak, I tend to have more trouble with dizziness, than if I'm just doing it at other times no matter what the temperature.
This was a good topic and I appreciate the information on it.
Cathy
Posted by luvs2ride (Member # 8090) on :
The warning about too hot water is a good one. The shock to the body can cause some to have a heart attack.
My exhubby is a police officer and told some really gross stories about finding people dead in the tub. When lifting them out, the skin would fall off their bodies.
I seem to remember that most of the victims were obese so maybe heavyweight people are more at risk?
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