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05/15/2008 13:52
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does any body know what is the best way to get through this im just coming out of a 5 day herx

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05/15/2008 15:31
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There are different ways for different people. I watched funny movies, read, think happy thoughts, ignore it, water, whole foods.

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05/15/2008 16:45
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I found lots of water, rest, vitamins, and detox baths. A really simple way to detox is just to soak in a hot bath with 2 or 3 cups of epsom salts (easily found in any pharmacy and very inexpensive). The hot bath with make you sweat and lose some of the toxins making you herx and you'll absorb magnesium and sulfates which among other things will help sooth your nerves and muscles. Since I tried this I really haven't had any trouble with herxing. Everyone is different though.

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05/15/2008 19:56
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Just a tip on the epsom salt baths: In order for the epsom salt bath to be truly therapeutic, you want to use 6-8 pounds in the average size bath tub. Still cheap, considering it's only 4 or 5 bucks, cheaper if you buy in bulk. In using this amount, you set up an imbalance between the water outside your body and the fluids inside your body and cause a real detox effect. I'd recommend drawing a warm to hot bath and pouring all the salts in just before you get in, the salts won't all dissolve right away, but don't worry, they will. Soak for 20 minutes and then shower off. Drink a glass of water as you tub is filling and drink some herbal tea in the bath. After your shower, drink another glass of water. It's a great treatment! All the best, Garret

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05/15/2008 20:03
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As an addendum to my post, I would also say that one can get benefit from 3 to 4 cups of salts in a bath and did not mean to imply less than 6-8 pounds is not worth it. The smaller amounts will make for a slower detox and I sure wouldn't recommend more than once a week or so of the 6-8 pounds. It may be too quick of a detox especially for those already compromised by health issues. Garret

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05/16/2008 17:26
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I've also heard for detoxing epsom salt and peroxide with fresh grated ginger in a bath is nice. Just start slow.

I just found out activated charcoal is a wonder thing! you need a 4 hour window to take it, meaning 2 hours after taking any meds, and 2 hours before taking any more meds, and sometimes with our med schedules, it's hard. But I try to do it once and a while, when you say AC people think overdose at the ER, but this is capsules, and it's not like that at all. In fact it took away my nausea and I got a burst of energy, and stopped a herx in it's tracks basically. One doctor even said if she was stranded on an island and could have only one thing to keep her healthy she said AC! look into it, and study it before taking it

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