Question 1

can you tell me if i could use sea salt to help with my gout pain or does it have to be epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

It's really : The warm/ot soak part that is helpful as it helps to counteract the crystals from developing.

Question 2

epsom salt good for warts?

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Not really: It may help to dry the area, but it will not cure it.

Question 3

how to soak open wounds in epsom salt?

Accepted Answer

Really bad idea: The real question is what slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, epsom salts, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 4

can you soak a wound in epsom salt water?

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Simple Care: The real question-what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, epsom salts, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 5

can you soak an open wound in epsom salt?

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It depends : It depends on the location and severity of the wound.

Question 6

do epsom salt baths really work for pain ?

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Magnesium: Yes, magnesium is a very soothing agent. Some clinicians recommend them for children with autism to help with relaxation.

Question 7

is epsom salt safe to use for loose weight ?

Accepted Answer

Epsom salts -lose wt: No it is not safe to take epsom salts to lose weight.

Question 8

is it possible for you to use epsom salt in a neti pot?

Accepted Answer

Try to avoid this: It is preferable that you use distilled or boiled water with prepared salt packets that you can purchase at your pharmacy. 
Epsom salt is Magnesium sulfate as opposed to the Sodium chloride present in the salt you use day to day. The latter is preferred for nasal irrigation

Question 9

i used epsom salt to loose weight . how long after i start will i see results ?

Accepted Answer

How R U using them?: Some people have used epsom salts (mag sulfate) as a laxative in order to lose weight, but this could be both dangerous and not very effective.  You would lose the weight of stool only.  Some people (dr. Oz) have also suggested that ingested toxins may contribute to weight gain, and that epsom salt baths can aid detoxification and lead to weight loss.  http://tinyurl.com/lsjxmuk.

Question 10

is epsom salt safe and effective as a prep for colonoscopy. if so,  what is the correct dosage to use?

Accepted Answer

No: You should not use Epsom salt as a colonoscopy prep, unless it is recommended by your gastroenterologist. The only preps which are proven safe are the ones that are prescribed. It is important for the safety and reliability of the colonoscopy that the prep be done according to the instructions. It's not fun, but you should do it right! Good luck.

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Can you soak an open wound in epsom salt?

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Do epsom salt baths really work for pain ?

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Is epsom salt safe to use for loose weight ?

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Is it possible for you to use epsom salt in a neti pot?

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I used epsom salt to loose weight . how long after i start will i see results ?

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Is epsom salt safe and effective as a prep for colonoscopy. if so, what is the correct dosage to use?

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