Flush out the Flu 2013!

Are you one of the many Americans who is sick this season? Epsom salts is cheap and really helps to flush the system gently which in turn supports immune system health. Drink a teaspoon in 8 oz of hot water daily and take a bath with two cups thrown in up to 3 times a week for best results. There are only two ways to eliminate waste in the body, the digestive system and the lymphatic system. Epsom salts encourages both systems to function at their highest capacities. It's an easy remedy and has been around for a long time. Another thing to consider when drinking it, if it tastes really bad, that means you are really acidic. Disease thrives in an overly acidic environment. As time goes on and you drink it everyday, eventually it will taste like water with nothing in it. This is the easiest/cheapest way to tell that you have balanced your ph.

There are no real dangers from ingesting epsom salts, but keep in mind, it is considered a laxative though a mild one. It takes the water you drink and helps carry it to the intestines, rather than being absorbed higher up in the system or processed through the kidneys/bladder. Drinking enough water daily is always important. I find epsom salts to be gentle and therefore is my 'favorite' laxative. It works really well if you combine it's use with other antibiotic, antiseptic, etc. herbal remedies. Basically, cayenne/vinegar/garlic/etc. will kill bacteria/viruses/etc., and the epsom salts and water washes out the 'dead' residue. The immune system will also 'kill' bacteria/etc., so epsom salts all on its own is still really beneficial. That being stated, one should not take any mild laxative longer than three months daily or you can risk over atrophy of the intestinal muscles creating an even worse problem. The first time I tried it, I drank it for three months with no problems and I felt a whole lot better overall. I usually will do a month long run with it every year or so. If you know someone who has really bad digestive issues and becomes dependent on laxatives, drinking lemon juice in water is a good way to gradually wean yourself off. Check out your local pharmacy or health food store to find it!