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How do you do a detox bath?

Tigriss — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:35:17 GMT

I've been looking into detoxing bath and foot baths to help with my inflammation and pain from my fibromyalgia and arthritis in my joints. I've done 1c epsom salt and 1c baking soda. I have been reading that one rounded tablespoon of ginger will make you sweat more like a sauna. I have also read using 1-2c apple cider vinegar or hydrogen peroxide are also great for pulling out toxins. I also starting dry brushing before my baths. I am heading to Sams club tomorrow to buy larger packages of baking soda, epsom salt, and apple cider viengar.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Lise P — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:33:57 GMT

It sounds like you have a great foundation of what is needed already! :-) I found this on Pintrist, hope it is helpful. http://bembu.com/detox-bath-recipes Sorry it's not a live link, I can never get that to work from my phone.

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Tigriss — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:19:44 GMT

Thanks. That gives me loads of ideas!

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morganjen — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:26:07 GMT

I think the dry brushing helps a lot. I've been doing it for over a year now when I started a detox. I used to think that it would be very irritating, but when I started it actually feels good.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Snowpuppy — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:29:49 GMT

You're off to a great start!

Detox is nothing to fool with. If you have health ailments once you begin to detox you can feel worse before you feel better. It's like the little buggies dying off in your system. They're not going to go quietly.

I take epsom salts baths 2-3 nights a week to soak sore joints from an auto immune disorder. Keep your body hydrated after your bath by drinking plenty of water. Add other ingredients slowly. Some can backfire and you won't know what the culprit is if you add too much at once.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Reba055 — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:59:34 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Snowpuppy said:
You're off to a great start!

Detox is nothing to fool with. If you have health ailments once you begin to detox you can feel worse before you feel better. It's like the little buggies dying off in your system. They're not going to go quietly.

I take epsom salts baths 2-3 nights a week to soak sore joints from an auto immune disorder. Keep your body hydrated after your bath by drinking plenty of water. Add other ingredients slowly. Some can backfire and you won't know what the culprit is if you add too much at once.

I try to do this about once a week but the last time I did, I was as weak as a dishrag! I use the Epsom salt with either lavender or eucalyptus and spearmint. Snowpuppy, do you think it gets better the more you do it and your body gets used to it? I am hydrated.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Tigriss — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:03:21 GMT

Well, I just got out of a detox bath with a cup of epsom salts, a cup of baking soda and a rounded tablespoon of ginger. I finished reading a book while I was in there, so the water was stone cold when I went to shower. I'm not sweating like people say ginger baths cause, but I did take a hot bath, so time will tell. I don't smell like ginger, so that is good. I am also relaxed, so that is also great!

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Snowpuppy — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:24:49 GMT

On 3/27/2015 Reba055 said:
On 3/27/2015 Snowpuppy said:
You're off to a great start!

Detox is nothing to fool with. If you have health ailments once you begin to detox you can feel worse before you feel better. It's like the little buggies dying off in your system. They're not going to go quietly.

I take epsom salts baths 2-3 nights a week to soak sore joints from an auto immune disorder. Keep your body hydrated after your bath by drinking plenty of water. Add other ingredients slowly. Some can backfire and you won't know what the culprit is if you add too much at once.

I try to do this about once a week but the last time I did, I was as weak as a dishrag! I use the Epsom salt with either lavender or eucalyptus and spearmint. Snowpuppy, do you think it gets better the more you do it and your body gets used to it? I am hydrated.

Adding lavender will increase the relaxation benefit of epsom salts. Great if you're heading for bed but it may be too much if you're just starting out.

Eliminate the lavender at first and just try 1 cup of plain epsom salts as you begin. Epsom salts are magnesium so it may also help your colon with a "smooth move" the next day.

Eucalyptus and spearmint tend to energize rather than soothe. They will also help sinus congestion.

Learn about something called a Herx reaction. You can get this from taking antibiotics as well. Viruses and bacteria in your system can give off toxins as they die off and you may feel sicker or sluggish at first. This will slow down and eventually stop as you get healthier.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

MidNight — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:53:24 GMT

A couple yrs ago i bought a 60lb bag of seasalts online and use 2 cups per tub when i feel i need it...Soak for 20 min. I read you want warm water verses hot..I guess it helps to draw toxins out better.

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caninefitchi — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 02:46:19 GMT

You just described my normal bath. I don't use as high amounts of Epsom salt and I tend to mix it with dead sea salts with around 8 drops of essential oils added. Been the routine for the past couple years now at least. Cypress oil is a mainstay in any bath for me and I believe it is also supposed to draw out toxins. I either have a cup of tea or water along side the bath or I would feel weak or dizzy after about 30 minutes without the rehydration.

I'm not following you Midnight, promise. We seem to have similar loves with our routines.

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LoveKitten — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:26:20 GMT

More detox bath info please

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all — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:43:09 GMT

What is dry brushing?

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donna71 — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:31:19 GMT

I generally do 2 cups of Epsom salts in a very warm to hot bath, I do not let the bath water go cold-I set a timer for 20 minutes- then shower off. sometimes I do 1 cup epsom salts , 1 cup bath salts. I generally put on my sweatshirt bathrobe and have a cup of tea, or lay down. I buy Dr. Teals scented epsom salts or plain made in USA salt at Target. I was buying some at the dollar store but it says made in China. i also purchase Epson flakes at Whole Foods which is the highest grade of Epson salts.

When I am really sick with a cold or sinus trouble I do a Dr. Singha's mustard bath. I order it on Amazon. Very pungent, but you do feel better =

these are the directions on the Dr. Teals bag of salts.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Tigriss — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 02:35:17 GMT

On 3/28/2015 all said: What is dry brushing?

This is a technique of stimulating the lymphatic system to drain and release toxins, exfoliate your skin, and release toxins from your body and pores. You take a natural bristle brush like a very large boar bristle, cushioned hair brush or a bath brush. YOu can find the bath brushes at WalMart, Target, TJ Maxx, etc.....You start at the ankle on one leg and brush up to your heart on all sides, then do the thigh, around your belly button, down the arm from the wrist, through the underarm and across the breast and then from the back on that side towards the heart. All the movements are towards the heart. Then you do the other side. Then you take a bath or shower. A detox bath afterwards is great. The brushing may seem rough to start with but you get used to it. You also don't have to go at it hard, so don't leave marks or raw skin. Some people use their Salux cloth. You can get those on Amazon, ebay or their site. It is a seemingly rough cloth used in Asia. The dry brushing is great in the winter to clear off the dead skin and open the pores for moisture. I use olive oil after I get out of the shower. It is natural, cheap, and works very well. It doesn't leave me oily either. I just lightly pat dry leaving damp skin and rub the oil in.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 04:27:56 GMT

On 3/28/2015 Love Kitten said: More detox bath info please

Epsom salts are simple magnesium salts. Begin there and add 1 cup to very warm bath water. Personally, I like my soaking baths hot, hot to open pores. The salts work to draw out excess fluids from the body. Anyone with arthritis or fibro knows about swollen joints.

As the OP mentioned, you can add 1 cup baking soda to your bath. Soothes very dry/irritated skin and will help naturally soften skin. I found my body lotions work better.

Additives such as lavender and chamomile can intensify the calming effect. Best to plan this bath right before bedtime. You can add these yourself or buy an already blended epsom salts like Dr Teal's. Inexpensive and you can get them at WM.

If you have a problem with mobility and can't use the tub, a good hot foot soak is helpful, too. Adjust your salt amounts if using a pan or foot bath.

There are several types of detoxing agents you can use but epsom salts are by far the easiest and least expensive way to a healthful soak. Start slow and experiment with different therapies as you go. Give each one some time to evaluate before you move on to another.

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

Reba055 — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 05:36:50 GMT

Thank you Snowpuppy. I do know lavender is relaxing and I use the other one if my allergies are acting up. I do the lavender before bed. And I too am using Dr. Teals. I think I will try caninefitchi's idea of sipping water while soaking. I do it for sore muscles as well as getting magnesium since I take a PPI and that can deplete magnesium. I've also used plain Epsom salt. I do notice sometimes it makes me extremely tired and weak feeling but I suppose that could be caused by a number of things including medications. I will look up Herx reaction. Thank you for that information.

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Tigriss — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:04:30 GMT

I will say that while I took my ginger bath on Friday evening and didn't sweat like the other detoxers say. I did take a big rounded tablespoonful in my bath with Epsom slats and baking soda. The others say to use a rounded teaspoon, so I'll cut back as not to be wasteful. I got them mixed up. I didn't sweat Friday but poured sweat like a racehorse yesterday shopping with my sister after dropping off the kids with the in laws for spring break. My clothes were all soaked in 40 degree weather! I was like a long hot flash/night sweat all day long! I feel great today despite being sore from walking all day with my fibro and 40 degree weather from 80 days before!

Re: How do you do a detox bath?

annpete — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:16:51 GMT

On 3/28/2015 tigriss said:
On 3/28/2015 all said: What is dry brushing?

This is a technique of stimulating the lymphatic system to drain and release toxins, exfoliate your skin, and release toxins from your body and pores. You take a natural bristle brush like a very large boar bristle, cushioned hair brush or a bath brush. YOu can find the bath brushes at WalMart, Target, TJ Maxx, etc.....You start at the ankle on one leg and brush up to your heart on all sides, then do the thigh, around your belly button, down the arm from the wrist, through the underarm and across the breast and then from the back on that side towards the heart. All the movements are towards the heart. Then you do the other side. Then you take a bath or shower. A detox bath afterwards is great. The brushing may seem rough to start with but you get used to it. You also don't have to go at it hard, so don't leave marks or raw skin. Some people use their Salux cloth. You can get those on Amazon, ebay or their site. It is a seemingly rough cloth used in Asia. The dry brushing is great in the winter to clear off the dead skin and open the pores for moisture. I use olive oil after I get out of the shower. It is natural, cheap, and works very well. It doesn't leave me oily either. I just lightly pat dry leaving damp skin and rub the oil in.

This was very much appreciated as I too had a question as to what dry brushing was. In terms of oil - are you talking about regular olive oil or one specifically made for the skin (think many use regular) just to be clear?

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Tigriss — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:39:13 GMT

I use regular olive oil that I use to cook with. It is great on my skin and for my eczema. I've tried lotions specifically for eczema, but find the olive oil works just as well as the lotions that have collided oatmeal in them. I do use those lotions at work and in the car since the olive oil doesn't travel well like that. After a bath and while you are still damp is the best time for moisturizers to really soak in. I get patches of eczema on my leg where my knee brace is and traps sweat there. The olive oil and band aids helps that greatly. I drop the oil on the little patch on the band aid and put that over it until healed. I forget the band aids and will end up with patches again. You get busy dressing at 530 in the morning!

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cammybee — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:02:24 GMT

Thanks for starting this thread tigriss! Now I feel like I want to try a detox bath as well.