Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Hi Dave Thanks for all the info and encouraging comments. It's a relief (metaphorically and hopefully literally) to know I might not have to take all the epsom salts. I will experiment to get the right amount. My bowel tends to react in extremes - too much diarrohea/irritation and it goes into 'shock' and doesn't move for days - kind of a vicious cycle. Can I ask you, or the others, another couple of questions please? Is the position important? The different recipes say either lying on your back, walking around, or on your front with your right leg drawn up. What's your experience? Has anyone done the flush for a child? My son, , is just 10 and has colitis and ADHD. I am sure the root of his problem is the same as mine. (We have both been seeing improvements in our digestion since doing small things to help the liver/gallbladder, eg milk thsitle, dandelion, apple juice, tablespoon of olive oil + lemon juice in the morning. This is in addition to doing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet - no starch, no sugar basically). I always use myself as a 'guinea pig' first, but am even more nervous on Ben's account. Children aren't supposed to fast, are they? (plus he's usually hungry!). Would I need to observe the same timings? That would be difficult as he goes to bed at 7 and needs lots of sleep. And would I need to say halve the amount of epsoms salts, oil and juice, do you think? I'd be grateful for any opinions even if you don't have personal experience. I couldn't find anything on curezone about this. THANK YOU! W > > Hi , > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem anyhow. All the best, -Dave > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mailto:suju41@...> > gallstones <mailto:gallstones > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > Hi everyone > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no-one knows > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or mag > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount recommended? > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the cleanse, ie > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on the > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't tolerate > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has rested > all night? > > W > colitis/CFS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 ----- Original Message ----- From: <mailto:suju41@...> gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 12:45 AM Subject: Re: Newbie trying again/position important?/flush for a child? We are probably going to end up with a huge " discussion " on this one but here goes... The lie on the left theory is to relieve physical pressure on the gallbladder so that the flow cannot be impinged. The lie on the right is to put pressure on the gallbladder to assist removal. The lie on the back is to just leave it alone. They all seem to work at times. If you wake up on your head do not feel guilty for being in the wrong position. His " condition " will definitely be related to yours. It can be either constitutional (hereditary), environmental (diet, lifestyle, emotional environment), or sympathetic ( " spiritual " connection and concern), or most likely some combination of the above. I would be very judicious about flushing a 10 year old. The root of the colitis in both of you, ADHD, CFS are more important to me. You are both very sensitive and emotional beings. " Grounding " and calming down the sympathetic nervous system would be my first priority in both. Are you both overweight? Do you both get plenty of exercise? Because the other symptoms can be caused by or associated with Gallbladder problems does not mean there is a direct cause and effect, though they will all be related. Since gallbladder conditions can cause a myriad of other symptoms it often gets blamed for them. More as we continue. -Dave Hi Dave Thanks for all the info and encouraging comments. It's a relief (metaphorically and hopefully literally) to know I might not have to take all the epsom salts. I will experiment to get the right amount. My bowel tends to react in extremes - too much diarrohea/irritation and it goes into 'shock' and doesn't move for days - kind of a vicious cycle. Can I ask you, or the others, another couple of questions please? Is the position important? The different recipes say either lying on your back, walking around, or on your front with your right leg drawn up. What's your experience? Has anyone done the flush for a child? My son, , is just 10 and has colitis and ADHD. I am sure the root of his problem is the same as mine. (We have both been seeing improvements in our digestion since doing small things to help the liver/gallbladder, eg milk thsitle, dandelion, apple juice, tablespoon of olive oil + lemon juice in the morning. This is in addition to doing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet - no starch, no sugar basically). I always use myself as a 'guinea pig' first, but am even more nervous on Ben's account. Children aren't supposed to fast, are they? (plus he's usually hungry!). Would I need to observe the same timings? That would be difficult as he goes to bed at 7 and needs lots of sleep. And would I need to say halve the amount of epsoms salts, oil and juice, do you think? I'd be grateful for any opinions even if you don't have personal experience. I couldn't find anything on curezone about this. THANK YOU! W > > Hi , > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem anyhow. All the best, -Dave > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mailto:suju41@...> > To: gallstones <mailto:gallstones ><mailto:gallstones@\ <mailto:gallstones >> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > Hi everyone > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no-one knows > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or mag > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount recommended? > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the cleanse, ie > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on the > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't tolerate > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has rested > all night? > > W > colitis/CFS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 I read that people should lie on their right side with knees drawn up during the last stage of a flush, so that's what I did. As to your son, it really sounds like something is amiss in his (and maybe your) diet. I suggest you sign up for that free newsletter I wrote about and learn more about how to help yourself. Go to www.knowthecause.com and sign up. Read the website, watch the TV show if you can get it. Or look at the archived shows on the site. Amber Can I ask you, or the others, another couple of questions please? Is the position important? The different recipes say either lying on your back, walking around, or on your front with your right leg drawn up. What's your experience? My son, , is just 10 and has colitis and ADHD. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hi , I wouldn't try it on a 10 year old. Children need a healthy balanced diet in order for the growth plates in the their bones to continue growing. Otherwise, they could stop and fuse with the bone and he would be forever the height he is now. <suju41@...> wrote: Hi Dave Thanks for all the info and encouraging comments. It's a relief (metaphorically and hopefully literally) to know I might not have to take all the epsom salts. I will experiment to get the right amount. My bowel tends to react in extremes - too much diarrohea/irritation and it goes into 'shock' and doesn't move for days - kind of a vicious cycle. Can I ask you, or the others, another couple of questions please? Is the position important? The different recipes say either lying on your back, walking around, or on your front with your right leg drawn up. What's your experience? Has anyone done the flush for a child? My son, , is just 10 and has colitis and ADHD. I am sure the root of his problem is the same as mine. (We have both been seeing improvements in our digestion since doing small things to help the liver/gallbladder, eg milk thsitle, dandelion, apple juice, tablespoon of olive oil + lemon juice in the morning. This is in addition to doing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet - no starch, no sugar basically). I always use myself as a 'guinea pig' first, but am even more nervous on Ben's account. Children aren't supposed to fast, are they? (plus he's usually hungry!). Would I need to observe the same timings? That would be difficult as he goes to bed at 7 and needs lots of sleep. And would I need to say halve the amount of epsoms salts, oil and juice, do you think? I'd be grateful for any opinions even if you don't have personal experience. I couldn't find anything on curezone about this. THANK YOU! W > > Hi , > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem anyhow. All the best, -Dave > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mailto:suju41@...> > gallstones <mailto:gallstones > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > Hi everyone > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no-one knows > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or mag > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount recommended? > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the cleanse, ie > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on the > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't tolerate > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has rested > all night? > > W > colitis/CFS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Thanks for the science behind the position, Dave. I never mind doing something if I know the reason, so I guess I'll see which works best for me. You're right about the temperament bit. We are both over-sensitive (being musical can have its downsides!) and prone to being hyper. We both struggle to keep weight on and my son is extremely sporty and active - it's a real challenge trying to replace those calories! I have been working myself quite hard at the calming thing over recent months and resting particularly after meals. Persuading to sit still during and after eating is a constant battle but one I am committed to. My mother (also small and underweight) died of bile duct cancer, so I think there's something hereditary in the liver area, and I've been getting the upper right abdomen discomfort for a couple of years, Which is why I think the liver flush might help us. Thanks for the input. I'll let you know! > > > > Hi , > > > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you > want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably > magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you > qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The > purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The > attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the > actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the > gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of > crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any > form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in > liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also > and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for > fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as > long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In > terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount > needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could > always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform > another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is > not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk > of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also > a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and > irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap > shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point > with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem > anyhow. All the best, -Dave > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <mailto:suju41@> > > To: gallstones <mailto:gallstones ><mailto:g allstones <mailto:gallstones >> > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > > > > Hi everyone > > > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no- one > knows > > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or > mag > > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount > recommended? > > > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the > cleanse, ie > > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on > the > > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't > tolerate > > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has > rested > > all night? > > > > W > > colitis/CFS > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hi , You are NOT over sensitive. There is no such thing. Just possess a gift that is sometimes hard to live with. Your main constitution in Ayurveda would be termed " vata " . You can check out books on this and it will give you an insight to what your constitution is and how to live more comfortably with it. You and your son must be very careful about any detox program. You do not have it to give up. This is an issue with your constitution and you must be very " grounded " in order to proceed. Any toxicity issues that you have will have to do with being too " dry " . If the creek bed is dry, the leaves that fall cannot be washed downstream. Yours is not the typical profile of gallbladder problems and so the cause and cure for yopu is different than the typical gallbladder type. I would consider delving further into your exact symptoms and situation before performing any flush. You may find that flushing at this moment will wig you out even further. Always, in all ways, -Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: <mailto:suju41@...> gallstones <mailto:gallstones > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 4:28 AM Subject: Re: Newbie trying again/position important?/flush for a child? Thanks for the science behind the position, Dave. I never mind doing something if I know the reason, so I guess I'll see which works best for me. You're right about the temperament bit. We are both over-sensitive (being musical can have its downsides!) and prone to being hyper. We both struggle to keep weight on and my son is extremely sporty and active - it's a real challenge trying to replace those calories! I have been working myself quite hard at the calming thing over recent months and resting particularly after meals. Persuading to sit still during and after eating is a constant battle but one I am committed to. My mother (also small and underweight) died of bile duct cancer, so I think there's something hereditary in the liver area, and I've been getting the upper right abdomen discomfort for a couple of years, Which is why I think the liver flush might help us. Thanks for the input. I'll let you know! > > > > Hi , > > > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you > want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably > magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you > qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The > purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The > attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the > actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the > gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of > crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any > form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in > liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also > and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for > fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as > long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In > terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount > needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could > always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform > another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is > not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk > of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also > a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and > irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap > shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point > with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem > anyhow. All the best, -Dave > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <mailto:suju41@> > > To: gallstones <mailto:gallstones ><mailto:gallstones@\ <mailto:gallstones >><mailto:g allstones <mailto:allstones ><mailto:gallstones@ya\ hoogroups.com<mailto:gallstones >>> > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > > > > Hi everyone > > > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no- one > knows > > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or > mag > > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount > recommended? > > > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the > cleanse, ie > > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on > the > > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't > tolerate > > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has > rested > > all night? > > > > W > > colitis/CFS > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi all, I just wanted to say that we did a cleanse on my daughter when she was 11 it was hard on her but cleared up her asthma and allergies. She is now 16 years old and has grown to be 5'10 " Here is the link to the message when I posted about it. gallstones/message/9743 Karma ----- Original Message ----- From: Marshall gallstones Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:15 AM Subject: Re: Re: Newbie trying again/position important?/flush for a child? Hi , I wouldn't try it on a 10 year old. Children need a healthy balanced diet in order for the growth plates in the their bones to continue growing. Otherwise, they could stop and fuse with the bone and he would be forever the height he is now. <suju41@...> wrote: Hi Dave Thanks for all the info and encouraging comments. It's a relief (metaphorically and hopefully literally) to know I might not have to take all the epsom salts. I will experiment to get the right amount. My bowel tends to react in extremes - too much diarrohea/irritation and it goes into 'shock' and doesn't move for days - kind of a vicious cycle. Can I ask you, or the others, another couple of questions please? Is the position important? The different recipes say either lying on your back, walking around, or on your front with your right leg drawn up. What's your experience? Has anyone done the flush for a child? My son, , is just 10 and has colitis and ADHD. I am sure the root of his problem is the same as mine. (We have both been seeing improvements in our digestion since doing small things to help the liver/gallbladder, eg milk thsitle, dandelion, apple juice, tablespoon of olive oil + lemon juice in the morning. This is in addition to doing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet - no starch, no sugar basically). I always use myself as a 'guinea pig' first, but am even more nervous on Ben's account. Children aren't supposed to fast, are they? (plus he's usually hungry!). Would I need to observe the same timings? That would be difficult as he goes to bed at 7 and needs lots of sleep. And would I need to say halve the amount of epsoms salts, oil and juice, do you think? I'd be grateful for any opinions even if you don't have personal experience. I couldn't find anything on curezone about this. THANK YOU! W > > Hi , > > I have not received your original post but it sounds like you want to use a lower dose of either epsom salts or preferably magnesium malate in order to perform a flush. I notice that you qualify yourself at the bottom as dealing with colitis and CFS. The purpose of the magnesium in whatever form is two-fold. The attraction of water to the bowel to flush out the bowel prior to the actual flush, and to relax the bile ducts to to keep them and the gallbladder from going into spasm and facilitate the free movement of crepitous from the liver/gallbladder at the moment of the flush. Any form of magnesium should be fine for both. Magnesium citrate in liquid form, available in any grocery or drug store works great also and seems to be the most palatable though I would not drink it for fun. As to lower doses, up until the flush this would be fine as long as your stool goes liquid and the bowel is fully evacuated. In terms of the moment of the actual flush I cannot say, the amount needed would be in terms of the organ/ductile relaxation. You could always try it and see what the results are, and if inferior, perform another flush with higher doses as soon as possible. Your colitis is not only common with gallbladder issues (related) but runs the risk of being irritated by the high doses of salts. The opposite is also a possibility; that the magnesium relaxes the peristaltic action and irritation relieving your colitis immediately. It is kind of a crap shoot. I would probably consider making sure you are at a god point with the colitis before attempting, but it may not pose a problem anyhow. All the best, -Dave > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mailto:suju41@...> > gallstones <mailto:gallstones > > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 AM > Subject: Newbie trying again > > > Hi everyone > > I posted a few days ago and haven't had a reply so I guess no-one knows > whether magnesium malate would be ok. However, I would be REALLY > grateful if someone could respond to my questions, even it's an > opinion. I would like to do the liver flush but am SO nervous. > > Do you think it would be ok to use just enough epsom salts (or mag > malate) to cause diarrohea, rather than the vast amount recommended? > > Also, is it necessary to observe the time of day to do the cleanse, ie > evening? - I'm not sure I can cope with fasting all day (I'm on the > Specific Carbohydrate Diet - so could only eat veg and I don't tolerate > much of that). Could it be done in the morning as the liver has rested > all night? > > W > colitis/CFS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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