Salt Water Flush
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Look, like Day1 Girl Scout Camp was "don't drink salt water". Seriously people, this is basic *kitten* here.0
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Good grief. I'm lactose intolerant. If I wanted to do a flush I'd have a plate of fettuccine alfredo. At least it would taste better than saltwater or cucumber cayenne water or whatever other stupid flushes people do.0
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I did it once, it was the most vile tasting concoction. what I managed to keep down did help me go to the loo tho.
This is something to consider if you're severely constipated, absolutely NO reason to do it otherwise. And definitely should NOT be done everyday!!!!!!0 -
manderson27 wrote: »I am thinking of incorporating a Rum flush into my regime if any one cares to join me
What type? Is it Spanish?? I might join you!!!
Jamaican for me. Appletons if you please. Mix with Malibu and Coke and you have some Caribbean delight
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@manderson27 , now that is a flush I'd love to do
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CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »yep,its another cleanse that says it produces 3-7 bowel movements a day.
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Oh peas and rice. The saline flush is supposed to be administered as an enema. I hope nobody is drinking it.0
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Well, here's to picking up a good tip for the next time I get bound up. But otherwise it seems like a silly thing to do.
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Dumbest idea ever. I did that once when I was in the throes of an ED. It made me mess myself while I was in bed sleeping. Not fun.....not fun at all.0
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snowflakesav wrote: »Oh peas and rice. The saline flush is supposed to be administered as an enema. I hope nobody is drinking it.
yep they are. It's included in "detox cleanses" :huh:
And it is listed in constipation cures. 2tbs hymalain (sp?) Salt to 1.5L warm water, and chug it down as quickly as you can :sick:
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The responses to my question is cracking me up. Perhaps I should provided more contexts and for that I apologize.
First, I have a mild form of diverticulitis (small pockets that develop in the large intestine allowing for food particles to lodge, causing inflammation and infection). I first started salt water flushes (SWF) under doctor's orders... it's similar to people who take magnesium-citrate before a colonoscopy. Salt water cleanses do not cause bloating because the flush is at an equilibrium with your body's salinity. I currently use a 2T to 1QT ratio, and this ratio generally applies to all people, but can vary.
I was simply asking if others have used this method to clean out partially digested food particles from the intestinal track. I understand it has nothing to do with actually losing body weight, but it is an effective way to making your body better absorb nutrients from food as it passes through.
And as for the concern for multiple bowel movements... SWFs start about 45-60 minutes after ingestion and end a maximum of 60 minutes later. It's not an all day thing.
And in regards to questions about what the results actually are. I find my body better absorbs water, vitamins, and nutrients. I have healthier skin, stronger hair and nails, and any symptoms of IBS or intestinal inflammation subside.
Well, if anyone has follow this "doctor approved" flush method, I would like to hear from you. Hopefully I've cleared up some other people's questions and concerns.
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The responses to my question is cracking me up. Perhaps I should provided more contexts and for that I apologize.
First, I have a mild form of diverticulitis (small pockets that develop in the large intestine allowing for food particles to lodge, causing inflammation and infection). I first started salt water flushes (SWF) under doctor's orders... it's similar to people who take magnesium-citrate before a colonoscopy. Salt water cleanses do not cause bloating because the flush is at an equilibrium with your body's salinity. I currently use a 2T to 1QT ratio, and this ratio generally applies to all people, but can vary.
I was simply asking if others have used this method to clean out partially digested food particles from the intestinal track. I understand it has nothing to do with actually losing body weight, but it is an effective way to making your body better absorb nutrients from food as it passes through.
And as for the concern for multiple bowel movements... SWFs start about 45-60 minutes after ingestion and end a maximum of 60 minutes later. It's not an all day thing.
And in regards to questions about what the results actually are. I find my body better absorbs water, vitamins, and nutrients. I have healthier skin, stronger hair and nails, and any symptoms of IBS or intestinal inflammation subside.
Well, if anyone has follow this "doctor approved" flush method, I would like to hear from you. Hopefully I've cleared up some other people's questions and concerns.
How do you know it is helping your body to "absorb nutrients"?0 -
That was the whole point of the cleanse... to flush the debris from the intestinal tract so the body can properly absorb nutrients and water. Prior, I was suffering from skin dryness and rashes, brittle hair and nails, and general malaise. After tests, it was determined it wasn't something like Lupus, or a hypothyroid, but I was suffering from issues caused by the body not getting proper nutrient. That's when my GP worked with a holistic doctor to figure out a long term solution.
I guess, I know the SWF is working when I'm not feeling abdominal pain and my dermatitis subsides.0 -
forgtmenot wrote: »
LOL!!!!!!0 -
Have you ever heard that if you are lost at sea, it is better to drink your own urine than to drink sea water? That's because salt water will kill you by shutting down your kidneys.
Do not continue to do this. It is seriously dangerous.0 -
That was the whole point of the cleanse... to flush the debris from the intestinal tract so the body can properly absorb nutrients and water. Prior, I was suffering from skin dryness and rashes, brittle hair and nails, and general malaise. After tests, it was determined it wasn't something like Lupus, or a hypothyroid, but I was suffering from issues caused by the body not getting proper nutrient. That's when my GP worked with a holistic doctor to figure out a long term solution.
I guess, I know the SWF is working when I'm not feeling abdominal pain and my dermatitis subsides.
Get a new GP.0 -
Wouldn't it be better to get one of those colonoscopy powders for like $3 from the pharmacy??
Tastes a whole lot better, you only need to drink a 250ml glass of it, and you get the same results as you do drinking copious amounts of salt/water.
This is just ingrained into my brain as disgustment... The first time I did the SWF I dry heaved the whole time. The second time I did it, I projectile vomited... lucky I was outside when that happened!0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »That was the whole point of the cleanse... to flush the debris from the intestinal tract so the body can properly absorb nutrients and water. Prior, I was suffering from skin dryness and rashes, brittle hair and nails, and general malaise. After tests, it was determined it wasn't something like Lupus, or a hypothyroid, but I was suffering from issues caused by the body not getting proper nutrient. That's when my GP worked with a holistic doctor to figure out a long term solution.
I guess, I know the SWF is working when I'm not feeling abdominal pain and my dermatitis subsides.
Get a new GP.
This^
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christinev297 wrote: »Wouldn't it be better to get one of those colonoscopy powders for like $3 from the pharmacy??
Tastes a whole lot better, you only need to drink a 250ml glass of it, and you get the same results as you do drinking copious amounts of salt/water.
This is just ingrained into my brain as disgustment... The first time I did the SWF I dry heaved the whole time. The second time I did it, I projectile vomited... lucky I was outside when that happened!
This is exactly what happened to me, and it came out my nose too. Awful. I would never do it again for any reason.
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christinev297 wrote: »Wouldn't it be better to get one of those colonoscopy powders for like $3 from the pharmacy??
Tastes a whole lot better, you only need to drink a 250ml glass of it, and you get the same results as you do drinking copious amounts of salt/water.
This is just ingrained into my brain as disgustment... The first time I did the SWF I dry heaved the whole time. The second time I did it, I projectile vomited... lucky I was outside when that happened!
Yes. If there were a medical reason to need to do this (unlikely) a reputable doctor would prescribe something like a mag sulfate drink, of the sort that you are given before major surgery or a colonoscopy.0 -
The responses to my question is cracking me up. Perhaps I should provided more contexts and for that I apologize.
First, I have a mild form of diverticulitis (small pockets that develop in the large intestine allowing for food particles to lodge, causing inflammation and infection). I first started salt water flushes (SWF) under doctor's orders... it's similar to people who take magnesium-citrate before a colonoscopy. Salt water cleanses do not cause bloating because the flush is at an equilibrium with your body's salinity. I currently use a 2T to 1QT ratio, and this ratio generally applies to all people, but can vary.
I was simply asking if others have used this method to clean out partially digested food particles from the intestinal track. I understand it has nothing to do with actually losing body weight, but it is an effective way to making your body better absorb nutrients from food as it passes through.
And as for the concern for multiple bowel movements... SWFs start about 45-60 minutes after ingestion and end a maximum of 60 minutes later. It's not an all day thing.
And in regards to questions about what the results actually are. I find my body better absorbs water, vitamins, and nutrients. I have healthier skin, stronger hair and nails, and any symptoms of IBS or intestinal inflammation subside.
Well, if anyone has follow this "doctor approved" flush method, I would like to hear from you. Hopefully I've cleared up some other people's questions and concerns.
Indeed, your original post was unclear. You might notice that people have started many threads regarding detoxes to lose weight. This being a weight loss forum, can you see why people have answered the way they have?
As to the part above I put in bold:
How do you know doing salt water flushes help your body absorb nutrients?
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forgtmenot wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »Wouldn't it be better to get one of those colonoscopy powders for like $3 from the pharmacy??
Tastes a whole lot better, you only need to drink a 250ml glass of it, and you get the same results as you do drinking copious amounts of salt/water.
This is just ingrained into my brain as disgustment... The first time I did the SWF I dry heaved the whole time. The second time I did it, I projectile vomited... lucky I was outside when that happened!
This is exactly what happened to me, and it came out my nose too. Awful. I would never do it again for any reason.
me either, never again!!
Ooohhhh yes, I forgot about the nose burn.
I've still got a jar of the expensive pink salt in my pantry, I can't bring myself to use it. Even tho it probably tastes the same as normal salt on food, as in normal quantities. .. Not a couple tbs poured over my food.
I'm just truly scarred by my SWF experience
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That was the whole point of the cleanse... to flush the debris from the intestinal tract so the body can properly absorb nutrients and water. Prior, I was suffering from skin dryness and rashes, brittle hair and nails, and general malaise. After tests, it was determined it wasn't something like Lupus, or a hypothyroid, but I was suffering from issues caused by the body not getting proper nutrient. That's when my GP worked with a holistic doctor to figure out a long term solution.
I guess, I know the SWF is working when I'm not feeling abdominal pain and my dermatitis subsides.
Well, if it's decreased your diverticulitis symptoms, that's wonderful. But, what does this have to do with weight loss? 0 -
I don´t recommend it, I do recommend to have a nail high glass of SEA water, since the salt composition is different and perfectly deluded, also it contains minerals and some heavy metal that your bowel and blood needs, don't try it, not worth it.0
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What I find really odd is that laxatives are actually not recommended for diverticulitis sufferers, because they can actually make symptoms worse due to the bowel muscles contracting more than normal. Since SWFs are used as a laxative, it would seem that a doctor would not recommend them for a diverticulitis patient...
I can't find a single source which recommends salt water flushes for diverticulitis. My father in law has it also, and to my knowledge has never been told to do this. The only non-Rx recommendation I can find is to increase fiber in the diet.0 -
OP if doing this works for your health problems, then who am I to judge..
As long as your doctor ( I'm assuming a qualified medical doctor, and not a homeopathic/naturopathic kind), is 100% certain that ingesting this much salt on a daily has no negative side effects, or is flushing the food out of your system too quickly, before your body has a chance to absorb the nutrients from it etc etc etc Then good luck to you.
Maybe do some independent research for yourself instead of blindly following what your doctor says0 -
forgtmenot wrote: »What I find really odd is that laxatives are actually not recommended for diverticulitis sufferers, because they can actually make symptoms worse due to the bowel muscles contracting more than normal. Since SWFs are used as a laxative, it would seem that a doctor would not recommend them for a diverticulitis patient...
I can't find a single source which recommends salt water flushes for diverticulitis. My father in law has it also, and to my knowledge has never been told to do this. The only non-Rx recommendation I can find is to increase fiber in the diet.
This.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »That was the whole point of the cleanse... to flush the debris from the intestinal tract so the body can properly absorb nutrients and water. Prior, I was suffering from skin dryness and rashes, brittle hair and nails, and general malaise. After tests, it was determined it wasn't something like Lupus, or a hypothyroid, but I was suffering from issues caused by the body not getting proper nutrient. That's when my GP worked with a holistic doctor to figure out a long term solution.
I guess, I know the SWF is working when I'm not feeling abdominal pain and my dermatitis subsides.
Get a new GP.
Get a new doctor - as an RN I'd never give a diverticulitis patient a salt water flush - Orally or rectally. and is this your PCP or a "Doctor" kinda like Mercola or Oz or other quacks out there? This will put you in the hospital with either metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, or renal failure.0 -
forgtmenot wrote: »What I find really odd is that laxatives are actually not recommended for diverticulitis sufferers, because they can actually make symptoms worse due to the bowel muscles contracting more than normal. Since SWFs are used as a laxative, it would seem that a doctor would not recommend them for a diverticulitis patient...
I can't find a single source which recommends salt water flushes for diverticulitis. My father in law has it also, and to my knowledge has never been told to do this. The only non-Rx recommendation I can find is to increase fiber in the diet.
I found some but they were all woo and quack sites recommending it as a "home remedy" or "natural cure."0
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