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Posted Today 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Some nights I give my son epsom salt baths, and some nights I give him bentonite clay baths.

Is one better at detoxing than the other?

I could be wrong about this, but to me, it seems like the clay baths seem to make him more relaxed, and I wonder if they're more effective therefore.

Also one night after a clay bath he had gobs of snot (sorry, gross) that he could easily blow out of his nose; big gobs, hardly blowing his nose at all. In fact they just sort of came out with a strong breath. I think that was from the detox bath.

He still does the epsom salts too, and I don't plan on stopping those. But I've been wondering if one is a better detoxed than the other. Who knows? maybe people will say the epsom salts are more effective?

Thanks!
Posted Today 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Stacestar,

Maybe the clay is doing a better job of binding toxins? I get very relaxed after those baths too. Great question!

I rotate the different kinds of baths. Epsom salts with baking soda, Bentonite clay with apple cider vinegar, sea salt and baking soda. Sometimes I take baths with just ACV or hydrogen peroxide or a couple of drops of lemon essential oil.
Posted Today 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
I like the clay best. I LOVE mustard seed thought. I use it and add a little clay also. It is the best I have found and really enjoy the sweating that happens in those baths.
Posted 12/3/2014 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Oh yes! I forgot about mustard. I have order more! That works great too :)
Posted 12/3/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
How do I do the detox baths described above?
I have bentonite clay...how much do I put in? Do i mix with others?
bluebyyou - what are ratios for the other baths?
Posted 12/3/2014 6:12 AM (GMT 0)
Funny, I was wondering the same thing.

I think both help.

The best combo for me (I think) is Epsom, hydrogen peroxide, and strong ginger tea (the tea, not the powder).

But bentonite clay helps too.

I've noticed that taking b. clay internally doesn't help as much as taking Zeolite does. But in the bath, it seems to have more power to draw out toxins. Maybe?

Oh Mustard. Yikes! I only use it in the footbath. Mustard is too potent for me.

Margaret
Posted 12/3/2014 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi getwell, start slow with everything and see how you feel. Maybe start with foot baths and see how those go.
Posted 12/3/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
I just took my first bath with empsom salt and peroxide this morning, after reading the posts...felt short of breath, tingling, lightheaded, and palpitations....It was awesome...know it did some detoxing. However, not sure what the ratios should be...
Is it double epsom salt then peroxide? Also should I get any ginger tea bag...make some hot tea and pour it in???

Just bentonite clay in bath? Do you make into liquid 1st, wait, and then pour into bath? How much..A tablespoon, or more like a cup? if it is more like a cup...anyone know of who sells a large amount for decent price (my little thing of bentonite clay was expensive...especially to use a cup of it)

What about baking soda, and apple cider vinegar written above. With what..and are there any specific ratios?

Very excited to do something cheap that can help me!!!
thanks for the info.
Posted 12/4/2014 3:28 AM (GMT 0)
If you read the first thread on the forum, it will explain the Epsom salt bath, and how to do it.

Don't use a tea bag, make the tea yourself from the ginger root, and then, yes, just pour some in.

Using a plastic container (not metal), mix the bentonite clay with some apple cider vinegar until it is easy to mix and to pour into the bath water.

I don't use ratios; I just pour some in. Be careful though--too much Epsom salt, or too much of anything, can cause a reaction that's a bit like a herx.

Also, don't use hot water, just warm.

Margaret
Posted 12/4/2014 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
thanks! appreciate the info....will try!
Posted 12/4/2014 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
what about the mustard? with what...and where do you get? is it seeds, powder? Can i buy powder and just put in?
Posted 12/4/2014 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Getwell,

I like Dr. Singha's Mustard Seed powder. I get it on Amazon.

The ratios should be small when you're first starting out. Maybe 1/4 cup of Epsom salts and 1/4 cup of baking soda. And make sure the water is not too hot! You can see how you feel from there and start working up.

I get Aztec Secret Bentonite clay. I think it's under $10 at The Vitamin Shoppe or on Amazon. I get a big gallon of Bragg's ACV at my grocery store. You could start with a 1/4 cup of clay and add a little ACV at a time so you get a whipped consistency. You could put it in the bath or use as a mask. I like to put the mix on my face, under arms, and feet! Just be careful not to put in near your eyes or brows or hairline b/c when it dries, it can take hair with it!
Posted 12/4/2014 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, I forgot this. You're supposed to mix the clay in a glass or plastic bowl with a plastic spoon. The clay shouldn't touch metal.

I knew the reason why at some point, but now I forget :)
Posted 12/4/2014 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
You can grate the ginger root, put it in a nylon, and tie it so it's under the running water too.
Posted 12/4/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome...looking forward to trying...thanks guys!
Posted 12/4/2014 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
This is a great article.

http://wellnessmama.com/5915/benefits-of-healing-clays/
Posted 12/5/2014 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
thanks, I just checked it out...look like she does 1/4 C clay in baths...

Just bought the mustard seeds...last package in health food store (I guess god does care about me!)...Anyway, do you grind them, and sprinkle powder in water with cayenne pepper (the powder?) or cook whole as seeds, and pour liquid into tub?
Posted 12/5/2014 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
thanks everyone for all these ideas and thoughts! I've been out of town for a few days, with no computer time so didn't reply earlier.

I'm going to look into the mustard idea and the other ideas too.

have to run to get son lunch right now, but will look into them soon!
Posted 12/5/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Getwell,

I'm not too sure about the mustard seeds. The kind I use is in powder form. I did a few foot baths awhile back with cayenne pepper and ground -up mustard seed.
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