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Posted 6/9/2017 6:24 PM (GMT 0)
I have noticed a few times that when I eat more salt than usual my Bart related pains ... feet, tendons, joints ... seem greatly relieved. Does this make any sense? Has anyone else experienced something similar?
Posted 6/9/2017 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
I crave salt almost all the time.. haven't noticed a difference, but maybe haven't paid attention either? And since I eat a lot of salt pretty much always, maybe I need to stop to notice?
Posted 6/9/2017 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Salt is anti-parasitic. The reduced salt consumption since advent of modern refrigeration is a contributor to the increase of certain diseases.

Might be a connection.

Have you ever heard of the salt/C protocol?
Posted 6/9/2017 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
I also crave salt ... and fat. Have absolutely no desire for sweets. Perhaps it is time to give in to the salt craving to see if it does indeed make a difference.
Posted 6/9/2017 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Very interesting, tickbite666. Perhaps there is a connection
No, I have not heard of the salt/C protocol. Will investigate.
Thank you!
Posted 6/9/2017 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I am a salt-a-holic! I have always loved and craved salt. I'd be afraid to give up salt in the chance you're on to something and my Bart symptoms got worse. Everyone always says I eat too much salt, but my BP is normally 98/58, so I tell them to leave me alone! lol
Posted 6/9/2017 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
oh wow, never heard that! Interesting! But what about stuff that has salt AND oils, like potato chips? Because I heard that parasites feed on the oils?
Posted 6/9/2017 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
tickbite666, checked out the salt/C protocol. Thank you so much. I am going to start today. Am now really wondering if all of this has to do with my intense salt cravings.
Posted 6/9/2017 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Headed out to one of my favorite events of the year, The Horse Expo. Will check back in with you all this evening.
Maybe I'll stop by the feed store and pick up a salt lick on my way home. Kidding.
Posted 6/9/2017 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
here's the write up on the Salt/High Vit C protocol. my own personal take you aren't going to kick lyme doing this but there is lots of stories/evidence that salt does kill parasites. take a read if at least to educate yourself.

www.lymephotos.com/

by the way i would think an anti-parasitical would wipe out the nematodes and anything else blocking effective treatment of lyme so anyone that's done flagyl, tinidazole, herbs, etc. would accomplish the same thing. this is besides whatever benefits salt has which is numerous for those with infections.

Post Edited (Rikky1) : 6/9/2017 1:41:43 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/9/2017 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Use only high quality sea salt and ramp up very slowly. I found best prices was to order a bulk size from SaltWorks.com I found a very finely ground Pink Himalayan sea salt mixed fairly easy in water compared to the common course sea salt in stores.

Worse case it will be a good parasite cleans. Watch your BP.

I used Ester-C packs... also easy to mix.
Posted 6/9/2017 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
himalayan pink sea salt is the best of all the salts. you don't want table salt most has additives and other junk in it.
Posted 6/9/2017 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
I know this post isn't about salt cravings but since this is a salt related fact, thought I'd throw it out there.

Salt cravings can indicate adrenal issues.
Posted 6/10/2017 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Purrsiankitty. Every bit of info/knowledge helps!
Posted 6/11/2017 12:55 PM (GMT 0)
This is fascinating. My family eats a boat load of salt and I swore that I felt better with the high quality sea salt. Maybe I'm not crazy...
Posted 6/11/2017 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I was going to say the same thing as Purrrsiankitty - salt cravings can mean adrenal issues and the adrenals need to be tested before they go any lower. Believe me, you don't want your adrenals to crash before you start taking action if that's what's going on.

Also, you can get a test run to check your blood sodium - mine was so low at one point that my regular GP told me to increase my salt intake - by a LOT. That was something I never expected to hear from him!!

The pink/Himalayan salt is the better salt to use if you are going to increase your salt intake.

If your adrenals are down, believe it or not, a spoonful of honey with a good sprinkling of the good salt just before going to bed will likely 'fulfill' a craving that you never knew you had as well as may have a good impact on your night's sleep.
Posted 6/11/2017 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
As Trav noted, salt craving is most likely from adrenal issues. Salt can give people energy. Never made my pain easier though. Could be from thyroid issues to, as Iodine in salt is need to produce thyroid hormone.

I'm a salt-aholic too, and dont care at all for sweets. The "I use stevia in place of sugar" line always stumped me, as I've never had sugar or any replacement in my kitchen ever, nor the desire. Sugar cravings might be yeast/candida calling for dinner. (?) I had carb cravings though, thru the roof with candida. That said, people with "salt cravings" can stump those who dont have / crave it.

As far as killing stuff, you would need a dangerous level of salt in your body. Unless you have the heart of an Olympic Athlete, that high of sodium level is not good for you.

Post Edited (astroman) : 6/11/2017 1:32:05 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/11/2017 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
people used to take 18-20g of salt a day before refrigeration due to preserving food supplies. this is backed up by historical data. today if you have 2g they yell heart attack imminent!
Posted 6/12/2017 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Salts, when dissolved in water, gives you electrolytes.

Electrolytes are basically salts. Salts keep your body's electrically conductive to maintain cell voltage for receiving or passing along information.

One of the major roles of electrolytes is to ensure that fluid levels inside and outside the cell are balanced.

Sustaining this type of osmotic gradient is essential for nerve and muscle function, hydration, and maintaining blood pH levels.

Additionally, electrolytes carry electrical impulses across the cell and to neighboring cells in order to promote muscle contractions and nerve impulses.
Posted 6/12/2017 6:56 AM (GMT 0)
HYPOTHYROIDISM- If you crave salt and salt helps this could be your problem.
Posted 6/12/2017 10:11 AM (GMT 0)
Well, that's an unpleasant thought. I'll mention it to the doc. Thanks, birthdaysuit, for the info.
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