Salt water flush Detox your body & cleanse your intestines before fasting. Saltwater detoxifies colon before fasting. A saltwater flush involves drinking a mixture of warm water and non-iodized salt. Drinking salt and warm water has a laxative effect. It usually causes urgent bowel movements within 30 minutes to an hour, although it may take longer. The procedure helps remove toxins, old waste material, and parasites that may be lurking inside the colon. “As the colon is cleansed, it pushes waste through your system, clearing the way for good nutrient absorption”
How to do a saltwater flush
Standard procedure for a saltwater flush is to:
- Dissolve one teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt (such as Pink Himalayan sea salt) in one quart (two cups) of warm water.
- Drink the mixture as quickly as possible on an empty stomach.
You should feel the urge to have a bowel movement shortly after drinking the saltwater mixture. A saltwater flush is typically done first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, upon waking. Don’t plan on running errands or exercising for a few hours after drinking the salt water. You’re likely to have multiple, urgent bowel movements. So, you shouldn’t venture too far from the washroom.
Risks & Warnings
- Drinking salt water on an empty stomach may cause nausea and vomiting.
- A salt water flush may increase your risk of sodium overload.
- Sodium overload may lead to high blood pressure.
- Drinking salt water on an empty stomach may cause nausea and vomiting. You may also experience cramping, bloating, and dehydration.
- Colon cleansing in general may cause an electrolyte imbalance due to the rapid loss of sodium and fluids. This may lead to:
- Muscle spasms
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Irregular heartbeat
- Seizures
- Blood pressure problems
- Don’t do a saltwater flush if you have:
- Heart problems
- Diabetes
- Edema
- Kidney problems
- High blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal issues, such as ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease
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