Tired of random detoxification programs being shoved your way? Expensive procedures and concoctions, God knows what they're comprised of, that have no tangible results at the end of the day? Well, here is a simple, and need I say cheap, or is it free way of eliminating toxic substances from your body and basically get your health on check.
If you have been pondering on the idea of having a detox, then the salt water flush is the way to go.
Why? You may ask; the salt water flush works all the way through your system, digestive that is, and aids your body in eliminating substances that could become poisonous if left in the body.
Salt has since time in memorial, been used on wounds to prevent infection from occurring.
Actually, some have used it in the belief that it cures stomachaches and prevent halitosis too.
It is thus evident that salt truly has certain medical components.
It is however important to put in mind that for the salt water flush, the type of salt to go for is uniodized sea salt.
Why? One; unrefined sea salt contains more minerals than other forms of refined salt.
Secondly, and most importantly, sea salt is not digestible.
Medics have described it to have the same density as blood meaning that the salt solution will flow through your body freely and flush out any substances that have accumulated along the digestive track.
Its effect can in a nutshell be described as sterilizing.
What exactly is needed to come up with salt water master cleanse? In terms of ingredients you will need water (must be safe for drinking), one quart to be precise .
*Sea salt-it's in the category of uniodized salt- 2 teaspoons *Lemon (optional) to enhance the taste *Warm water, add salt and stir.
It's that simple.
One more thing though, the taste might not be very agreeable to your taste buds.
For this reason, it's allowed to add some lemonade to make your drink at least a bit palatable.
It is however up to you to decide how the contents in glass will land in your belly; some opt to take a long gulp while others use straw to avoid tasting it.
All in all it will not kill you, so down it and get it over with! After all there is chewing gum and soon you will forget the taste.
Note: Consume sea salt with caution if you have hypertension/ high blood pressure.
What to expect after having the salt water flush? Expect to spend several minutes in the washrooms.
Three to seven trips at least.
It is for this reason that most people opt to detoxify in the comfort of their homes.
It advisable to wait until 15 minutes pass without you feeling the urge to rush to the washrooms before you can leave the house.