Detox Baths.

Calm_Lotus_06
Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so I have done research on them and made sure to drink lots of water when I did mine.. I was suppose to sweat a lot but.. I was a bit warm.. but thats it.. I am not sure if it worked or not. Has anyone else tried one? If so what did you think and what were your results?

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  • Birdie
    Birdie Posts: 256 Member
    I've never heard of this. But when I first read the title of your post and saw the word detox, for some reason the image of those foot pads they used to sell came into my head. You know the ones that are supposed to leach the toxins out of your body. And I had this thought, instead of a little foot pad why don't they make blankets out of them? Head to toe detox. I think I am just over tired.
  • Calm_Lotus_06
    Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
    Ha! That is an interesting concept! Makes me wonder.. I feel ya on the tired thing..:yawn:
  • fitgirlcookie
    fitgirlcookie Posts: 54 Member
    I did one last month and was pouring out sweat. Felt amazing after. How long did you stay in and what did you use for it?
  • Calm_Lotus_06
    Calm_Lotus_06 Posts: 104 Member
    I used epsiom salt and baking soda.. I was in the tub for like 40 mins...

    idk.. maybe I need to add ginger ...
  • fitgirlcookie
    fitgirlcookie Posts: 54 Member
    I used a sea salt baking soda mix. 1 cup salt 1/2 cup baking soda and a cup of herbal tea for scent. I didn't start sweating until I was in it for 45 minutes.
  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
    hehe, I tried one for the first time yesterday. Same as you, I didn't sweat. Maybe a little on my forehead but...nothing crazy.

    I used Epsom salt, Baking soda and tea tree oil. Next time ill add more of the salt.

    I was hoping to see the water turn a weird color after a while so I knew it was getting rid of toxins, but nope.
  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
    And I'll use hotter water. and fill the tub more.
  • xxnellie146xx
    xxnellie146xx Posts: 996 Member
    I have never heard of this. I found this link and it seems certain mixes are for certain things. Hmm...

    http://www.ourlittleplace.com/detox.html

    In regards to the foot pads, I feel like your foots sweats and changing the pads colors.
  • chicpower1
    chicpower1 Posts: 169 Member
    I use BeautiControl's Detox Bath Soak when I want to do one. Been using their detox soaks for years and man-oh-man do they work! Of course, they are not as cheap as the homemade. I typically save mine for when I'm getting sick. I do a 30 minute soak and the sicker I am, the more the water color changes. (It's clinical strength detox) Starts off milky white and is often gray when I'm finished depending on how icky I am.
  • SavingFaith65
    SavingFaith65 Posts: 72 Member
    This is interesting...where do you find "recipes" or actual products sold for this? What exactly does it do for the body?
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    What does it do, other than make your skin cleaner?
  • Martha_VH
    Martha_VH Posts: 386 Member
    i Have a friend who has bunches of recipes for detox baths. However, she also says that you should be using purified water, and not city water, as it contains toxins such as chlorine and many others.
  • willtry08
    willtry08 Posts: 74 Member
    I have never heard of this. I found this link and it seems certain mixes are for certain things. Hmm...

    http://www.ourlittleplace.com/detox.html

    In regards to the foot pads, I feel like your foots sweats and changing the pads colors.

    Thanks for posting this link, there's some interesting info there. I've been taking epsom salt baths for awhile now to de-stress and detox my emotional/spiritual being - I'm a bit of a new age hippy ;). I'm curious to see what happens when the baking soda or ginger goes in...
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Your body does it's own detoxing...I'm not sure what "toxins" that concoction would cause your skin to release....

    I'd just stick with drinking water.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    The minute I hear the word "detox", I'm instantly skeptical. Never heard of these though.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I have never heard of this. I found this link and it seems certain mixes are for certain things. Hmm...

    http://www.ourlittleplace.com/detox.html

    In regards to the foot pads, I feel like your foots sweats and changing the pads colors.

    That's exactly what happens-- it's a chemical reaction to moisture and nothing more.
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    Ever since I got into my late 20's or so I've been trying to avoid doing stupid *kitten* (e.g. detox baths).
  • MrsSexton2013
    MrsSexton2013 Posts: 98 Member
    bump for later.. never heard of such a thing. Hmmm!
  • nel0311
    nel0311 Posts: 248
    aw poo i dont have any epsom salt. other wise id give it a try
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I'm quite curious if anybody of you bath detoxers would like to buy some of my oceanfront property on the Sahara?
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    I'm quite curious if anybody of you bath detoxers would like to buy some of my oceanfront property on the Sahara?

    Hahahaha!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I use BeautiControl's Detox Bath Soak when I want to do one. Been using their detox soaks for years and man-oh-man do they work! Of course, they are not as cheap as the homemade. I typically save mine for when I'm getting sick. I do a 30 minute soak and the sicker I am, the more the water color changes. (It's clinical strength detox) Starts off milky white and is often gray when I'm finished depending on how icky I am.


    According to your profile you sell this stuff :grumble: :grumble:
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I've taken many Epsom salt baths/soaks in my life, but never once did I consider it detoxing. I did it for the actual medically supported reasons.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    You asked if the bath "works".... but what are you expecting to happen?
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    I take sake baths for the kojic acid it works as a detox because it is antifungal and antibacterial but so would any soap. I think "detox" is just another buzz word
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I've taken many baths in Epsom salts.. I was told once that it may help with sore muscles (don't know if it did or not, can't remember), but I did take them after having my children.. helps in that area. Never thought of it as a "detox" .. what is it "detoxing"?
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    ...what is it "detoxing"?
    A bogus claim couched in pseudoscience, used by quacks to suck money out of peoples' wallets.

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