Re: Home made Magnesium lotion and more...

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" Bathing in a magnesium-rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin barrier

function, enhances skin

hydration, and reduces inflammation in atopic dry skin "

Skip the Dead Sea Salt solution.... just use the Epsom Salts.

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--- Suzanne <gddsssuze@...> wrote:

> I got this info from the frequent-dose-chelation list...

>

> Magnesium Sulfate

>

> Second Part

> The second method of enhancing the detoxification process is to supply

> more sulfate. This increases the amount of toxins processed out.

> Sulfate ions may not be absorbed well from the gut, so simply giving

> more sulfur directly by swallowing supplements may not produce

> satisfactory results. Some people have seen improvements by

> supplementing with the sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and

> taurine, or MSM (methysulfonylmethane), or by using one of the many

> commercially available MSM creams. However, others have not found this

> tolerable. This may be because their body is unable to convert the

> sulfur to the needed sulfate form.

>

> Most people do see improvement with Epsom salts because the form of

> sulfur in the Epsom salts is already sulfate and readily available to

> the body.

>

>

> What are Epsom salts and how do they work?

> Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate. Salts are just molecules that form

> because the parts have opposite electrical charges that bind together.

> Magnesium has a positive charge. Sulfate has a negative charge, and

> performs all sorts of unique biological functions. The two elements

> dissociate in solution (English translation: break apart and separate

> in liquid). Epsom salts are available at most local grocers or health

> food stores, or inexpensively in bulk at agricultural supply stores.

>

> The magnesium and sulfate in the salts are absorbed into the body

> through the skin. Because the sulfur is already in the sulfate form,

> it does not need to be converted like other forms of sulfur do.

> Sulfate is thought to circulate in the body up to about nine hours.

> Any Epsom salts left on the skin may continue to be absorbed as long

> as it is still on the skin, offering continuous `timed-released' input

> into the bloodstream – like medications given through skin patches.

> Many people on a typical `modern' processed diet are very deficient in

> magnesium as well, which Epsom salts also supply in a highly available

> form. Main effects of insufficient magnesium are hyperness,

> irritability, anxiety, and muscle twitching or spasms. So the salts

> may provide two-way assistance.

> see Magnesium

>

> How to give Epsom salts

> Here are several methods for giving Epsom salts. The ratio is not

> exact, just what seems to get the salts dissolved and on the skin.

> Epsom salt baths – Most people use about one to two cups per tub.

> Dissolve the salts in hot water first and then fill the tub to about

> waist deep, as warm as possible. The amount of salts you may find

> works best will depend on the individual tolerance, the temperature of

> the water, and the size of the tub. The warmer the water and larger

> the tub, the more salts will dissolve. If you see negative reactions,

> such as irritability or hyperactivity, then decrease the amount of

> salts. You may need to start with as little as one tablespoon of

> salts, and work up gradually. Epsom salts baths are very calming for

> most people. This works well just before bedtime. Most guides say to

> soak for about 20 minutes or more. It is okay to let the salts dry on

> the skin. You may notice a dry clear-white powder. If it is too itchy

> or irritating, just rinse it off. If the skin feels too dry, use

> lotion or oils to moisturize. Diarrhea or loose stools may result if

> children drink the bath water.

> Spray – Mix one part salts and one part water (add more water if the

> salts are not dissolved) and put in a spray-squirt bottle. Mist the

> person's chest and/or back and let it dry on the skin. This method

> works well in the summer.

> Footbath – Mix one part salts to two parts water (or more so the salts

> dissolve) and let the person soak their feet in it. My boys would soak

> their feet about 30 minutes while they did reading or homework.

> Homemade lotion – This is my favorite at the moment. Cheap and easy.

> Recipe 1 from D: Heat some Epsom salts with a little water to

> dissolve them. I put about one teaspoon of water in three tablespoons

> of salts and microwave for a minute or so. Add more water if

> necessary. Then mix this into around four ounces of any lotion or

> cream you like. I have used suntan lotion, handcream, cocoa butter,

> body lotion, aloe vera cream, whatever I find that is on sale or

> inexpensive without the chemicals I am trying to avoid. This seems to

> work better if the cream or lotion is water-based rather than

> oil-based. Good buys are at the local grocer in the lotion section.

> Apply to skin anywhere as often as desired. Some new commercially

> prepared Epsom salt creams are available but can be very expensive and

> may contain chemicals that are not tolerated.

> Recipe 2 from Rubby: Well – my recipe for the Epsom salt cream is

> quite unscientific. I don't really measure my ingredients – I just add

> a bit of everything until I have the consistency I like.

> Ingredients:

> Hot water – approximately 50ml

> Epsom Salt – approximately 4-5 tablespoonfuls (I keep on adding the

> salt to the water for as long as it dissolves – usually 5 tblsp)

> White Petroleum Jelly – 5-6 tblsp (or more ??)

> Natural Cocoa Butter Cream – 2-3 tblsp

> I start by adding the salt into the hot water and boiling it for a few

> minures (make sure the salt is dissolved), then I add the Petroleum

> jelly and mix it all with a hand mixer (one you would use to whipp

> cream); once I get a white, creamy mixture, I add some cocoa butter

> cream and mix again.And that's it. I get approximately 250 – 350 ml

> cream. I use it only once a day, on days when we don't do a bath. I

> use it to massage my daughter's back, her chest and her legs (with a

> focus on her feet – she loves it). Somethimes, I add in a few drops of

> Lavander Oil.

> The cost – minimal. I buy my local pharmacy brand (in Toronto –

> Shoppers Drug Mart – " Life " ) Petroleum Jelly (500 gr.) $3 (CAD), Coca

> Butter Cream (400 ml) $3 and Epsom Salt (1kg) $3.5 (CAD). I think that

> the two creams I use will make at least 3 Epsom salt mixtures, which

> means that my cream costs me approximately $2-3 (CAD). And it lasts me

> a long time – even though I try to put on my daughter as much as possible.

> Epsom salt oil – Neither of my sons nor I liked the salty film left on

> the skin after a bath (felt itchy). I mixed some coconut oil in with

> the salts and water. Actually, it is more oil than water. Three

> tablespoons water plus four tablespoons salts plus 12 tablespoons

> coconut oil. The coconut oil is good for the skin anyway and it seems

> to counter the drying effect of the salts. I found that just mixing

> the salts and oil did not dissolve the salts, so I needed to add some

> water. I apply this liberally on the skin and it soaks in plus leaves

> the skin smooth and soft. Adjust the quantity of salts to your liking.

> Sponge – A solution of one part salts to four parts water works well.

> Dampen a sponge in the mixture and apply to any part of the body.

> Poultice or skin patch – You can mix some Epsom salts and whatever

> kind of lotion the person can tolerate into a paste. Put this paste on

> a large bandaid and apply to the skin. The salts will soak into the skin.

>

>

> http://www.enzymestuff.com/epsomsalts.htm

>

>

>

>

>

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Is there a way to take an Epsom Salts bath without getting the fluoride in the water?

After the posts a few months ago on the difficulty of getting fluoride out of water with known filters, I have been hesitant to take long baths. We have a shower filter that supposedly gets chlorine out (and maybe fluoride?), but when I fill the tub with that, it takes a long time and the water isn't very warm by the time it gets to the tub.

Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work for bathtubs?

Zoe

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>>Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work

for bathtubs?<<

Hi Zoe! I have looked into this problem alot. The only solution I have

found would be a whole house Reverse Osmosis filter. This is likely the

ONLY filter that effectively removes fluoride.

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Ditto from what I found also.  We have double the safe amount of fluoride in our water here and it's going to take a while to get the problem fixed.  We put in a RO system for the drinking  and cooking.  The whole house systems are pretty pricey.  RO is the only type of filter that takes out the fluoride according to the water experts I spoke with.  So nobody's taking baths here, only quick showers.Linn On Sep 5, 2006, at 8:04 AM, T wrote:>>Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work for bathtubs?<<Hi Zoe! I have looked into this problem alot. The only solution I have found would be a whole house Reverse Osmosis filter. This is likely the ONLY filter that effectively removes fluoride.-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WVMy Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/

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This unit is recommended by VitaRoyal. The owner of the c ompany is a

biochemist that has been treating metabolic issues since the 1970's.

http://www.vitaroyal.com/human/human-products/distiller.html

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> >>Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work

> for bathtubs?<<

>

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Thanks. When I searched the site for "fluoride", I didn't find anything. Is there a specific link?

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From: Ives

This unit is recommended by VitaRoyal. The owner of the c ompany is abiochemist that has been treating metabolic issues since the 1970's.http://www.vitaroyal.com/human/human-products/distiller.html> >>Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work> for bathtubs?<<>

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If I were you, I would email her directly and ask her. She is loaded with good information. I often get very confused by her website (and it has come a long way), I'm not sure if its just me or not, but I can never find what I'm looking for, but she always is able to point me to it, lol!

Her email is vitamail@....

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Thanks. When I searched the site for "fluoride", I didn't find anything. Is there a specific link?

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From: Ives

This unit is recommended by VitaRoyal. The owner of the c ompany is abiochemist that has been treating metabolic issues since the 1970's.http://www.vitaroyal.com/human/human-products/distiller.html

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I doubt that a countertop distillation unit will produce nearly enough

water in a day for a single bath, probably not enough water for a bath

twice a week. Larger distillation units would work, but they consume

lots of electricity and space. I rent an apartment, so I don't have

a whole house Reverse Osmosis system, but if I owned my home and the I

lived somewhere the water was fluorditated, I would buy a whole house

R-O system.

Alobar

On 9/5/06, Ives <mives@...> wrote:

> This unit is recommended by VitaRoyal. The owner of the c ompany is a

> biochemist that has been treating metabolic issues since the 1970's.

>

> http://www.vitaroyal.com/human/human-products/distiller.html

>

> Best,

>

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From my research, if you put and RO through your whole house it will oxidize the pipes. Supposedly not a good idea. They do make RO shower models. Disani and Aquafina are RO bottled water. That is all I drink, if you cannot afford a system

Ellen

Re: Home made Magnesium lotion and more...

>>Is there a solution to the fluoride removal problem that would work for bathtubs?<<Hi Zoe! I have looked into this problem alot. The only solution I have found would be a whole house Reverse Osmosis filter. This is likely the ONLY filter that effectively removes fluoride.-- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WVMy Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/