Re:Magnesium Self-Experiments
by justinator on Sunday March 09, 2025 @04:52PM
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Don't eat epsom salt.
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Technically you can (or as a suppository). The great part is that you don't need to.
Unless you are taking it as a laxative.
I've taken Epsom salt as directed on the drug facts label 3 times, ever, and all three times I probably avoided an urgent care/clinic visit by doing so.
If you're ever so severely clogged up that you're approaching a week without - Epsom salt will, in fact, work. It works so well that I'd recommend pre/probiotic foods for a couple days afterward. It completely cleans you out.
Otherwise, I agree. You have to know why you're clogged, too; if you got no clue, go see a Dr.
Re:Magnesium Self-Experiments
by sidewndr46 on Monday March 10, 2025 @12:06PM
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Do you mean constipated?
constipation is one reason, but also just a temporary, painful blockage for whatever reason. Epsom is like drano for your intestines. The dosage information is on all epsom salt packages designed to be used this way. Obviously don't ingest like, lavender scented bath salt (Sitz salt, whatever)
Re:Magnesium Self-Experiments
by sidewndr46 on Monday March 10, 2025 @07:22PM
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I'm gonna be honest. It sounds like you're either going to try and sell me a colon cleanse or a timeshare here soon