Salt Water Flush?
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A salt water flush is at best going to dehydrate you. I wouldn't bother.0
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I thought sodium caused water retention? Anyway, aside from adding salt to the water, wouldn't just drinking plain old water be the best way to go? What is the salt going to do aside from the obvious?
Not that you're going to cleanse anything that your body doesn't already take care of, but drinking plenty of fluids is healthy anyway.0 -
The whole salt water flush thing sounds like a real bad time and not a lot of fun.
Stick with eating healthy and let your body do it's thing0 -
Now if you were prepping for a colonoscopy you would have my biggest of sympathies.0
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I've managed to lose over 73 lbs slowly and successfully with healthy eating, moderate exercise 3-4 times a week, and occasional indulgences. All while never doing a cleanse. I don't feel a need to justify the question. Was curious about any health benefits of such things. I'm going to not comment any further as I already hear the start of the tone changing.
Good luck and much success to all.
Nothing is changing, the vast majority responding don't think it is healthy and have taken time to say so. This site has a lot to offer, but yes men and women isn't part of it.
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I'm just here for the comments
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If it's going to make me look like Beyonce I'm all for it0
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brianpperkins wrote: »What you get won't be hate, it will be a litany of comments that highlight there is no scientific basis for things such as cleanses/detoxes/flushes. The entire principle of them is flawed. At best, they are useless. At worst, they are potentially dangerous.
Name one thing a "master cleanse" removes from your body that is not already removed by normal bodily processes.
All of what Brian said...
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It's bunk. This is just another one of the "health" myths being passed around by people who are unknowledgable in nutrition and physiology. Plus you're ingesting salt. As if one doesn't need any more in today's foods. Especially not recommended if there's an issue with high blood pressure.
You've been doing fine without it. Don't succumb to pressures by those who want to believe they've "helped" you by having you doing some "cleanse" that doesn't have scientific support.
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This is a good little read regarding detoxes like a Salt Water Flush and Master Cleanse...and how they are utter BS.
http://modernhealthmonk.com/detox-truth-or-a-marketing-scam/0 -
I haven't and you're going to get a lot of hate for asking this question. I don't think there's anything based in science that says this will help you to your goals but there's always the outliers. Maybe you're one of them. We're all different and what works for one might not work for the next. Good luck!
Absolutely not this ^^^
Your invasion of the body snatchers act is getting a little repetitive now @brower47
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Our bodies flush themselves, so it's unnecessary. WTG on your incredible loss!
This0 -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1
Wasn't there a thread around here ages ago detailing some of the dangers of the Master Cleanse? Anyone have a link to it?0 -
If you drank enough salt, it could kill you. Most people would vomit it up before dying, but if they didn't, they'd die.
Don't drink salty water. There is no benefit to be gained and there is some danger involved. It is a very foolish thing to do. So, just don't.0 -
I've managed to lose over 73 lbs slowly and successfully with healthy eating, moderate exercise 3-4 times a week, and occasional indulgences. All while never doing a cleanse. I don't feel a need to justify the question. Was curious about any health benefits of such things. I'm going to not comment any further as I already hear the start of the tone changing.
Good luck and much success to all.
You've been very successful without a cleanse, so why would you add it now? It seems very unpleasant, and maybe a little dangerous with respect to electrolyte balance. Have you consulted a physician?0 -
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.0 -
I haven't and you're going to get a lot of hate for asking this question. I don't think there's anything based in science that says this will help you to your goals but there's always the outliers. Maybe you're one of them. We're all different and what works for one might not work for the next. Good luck!
Absolutely not this ^^^
Your invasion of the body snatchers act is getting a little repetitive now @brower47
OMG Yes! Thanks for saying this!0 -
I haven't and you're going to get a lot of hate for asking this question. I don't think there's anything based in science that says this will help you to your goals but there's always the outliers. Maybe you're one of them. We're all different and what works for one might not work for the next. Good luck!
Absolutely not this ^^^
Your invasion of the body snatchers act is getting a little repetitive now @brower47
If we do not change to suit the times and wishes of our masters, we are doomed to extinction.
OP. I hope these people have not offended you. Their outright dismissal of alternatives, no matter how lacking in medical science rational, is not a reflection of you. Good luck on your many faceted journey.0 -
I haven't and you're going to get a lot of hate for asking this question. I don't think there's anything based in science that says this will help you to your goals but there's always the outliers. Maybe you're one of them. We're all different and what works for one might not work for the next. Good luck!
Absolutely not this ^^^
Your invasion of the body snatchers act is getting a little repetitive now @brower47
OMG Yes! Thanks for saying this!
Mom sorry your thread is being derailed, OP. You have my sympathies.
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I haven't and you're going to get a lot of hate for asking this question. I don't think there's anything based in science that says this will help you to your goals but there's always the outliers. Maybe you're one of them. We're all different and what works for one might not work for the next. Good luck!
Absolutely not this ^^^
Your invasion of the body snatchers act is getting a little repetitive now @brower47
If we do not change to suit the times and wishes of our masters, we are doomed to extinction.
OP. I hope these people have not offended you. Their outright dismissal of alternatives, no matter how lacking in medical science rational, is not a reflection of you. Good luck on your many faceted journey.
The burden of proof is on the person who's touting these "alternatives". And if this type of questioning is "offensive", maybe one needs to re-evaluate their strategy.0
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