it shouldnt... and oh my.. yeah, too little sodium is really bad.. your cells have trouble staying together.. water is good, but keeping it in moderation is great.. and people need salt :) .. but im glad you're fine, and im sure you know that

try Epsom Salt baths too.. the clay? no reason why it should really be bad is there? remember :) more salt :)


ttyl ! have a nice day

I've done the clay baths twice. (Kinda bothersome since I have a jetted tub so I have to line it with plastic and then bail out the water into the toilet.)But well worth the trouble. Results in a great night's sleep and happy skin. Also did a foot soak one time too - HappyFeet! There was a definite darkening of the clay so I'm sure that something nasty was leached out of me. I haven't seen anything negative published anywhere about clay baths. Happy soaking! Oh yeah, don't soak for longer than advised (at least the first one) because they do take more out of you than a regular soak.
Jay

It is my belief that candida outgrowths greatly weaken the body as they claim nutrition that the body needs and prevent its normal functioning. Therefore dealing with candida is, to a certain extent, an a priori before trying other cleansing procedures. Other people may disagree but my sense is that the body needs to have some underlying strength to deal with the powerful elimation process that cleansing provokes. Also cleansing can further reduce nutritional intake, therefore allowing the candida to make even more serious claims on what nutrition is going into the body.

But I have also found over the last couple of years that dealing with candida is not as difficult as it once seemed. I use the following method if I can feel the build up in my body, (which also shows as very bad athlete's foot attacks for me). I simply cut out Sugar and alcohol, take some Black-Walnut tincture, (or garlic works as well), and take regular pro-biotics with yoghurt. Normally, the candida is back under control within 2 or 3 days. I hope this is of use.

Finally, I know you have learnt the hard way, but please be careful about the water intake. Not only can it lead to threatening situations because of loss of vital electrolytes, it can also dilute digestion, again undermining nutrition. Water should be drunk but preferably a clear two hours after or before eating and at least one hour. This has long been known by the Japanese and Chinese but the current fashion for water has obscured some obvious dangers.

Good Luck

I went through yeast detox 4 years ago, pure hell, now I have an idea what true withdrawal symptoms must be like. I was on a rollercoaster with binging on carbs and crashing. My naturopath did a live culture blood test and I have more tha 5x the acceptable levels of yeast microbes.

It was a 6 week program of alterating my diet and it was strict. I cheated in week 3 with "a cookie" and paid dearly for it. It was a battle between me and the buggers. In the end I won.

Everything that I've read has pointed to do the detox in the following order:

colon detox
parasite detox
blood cleanse
kidney detox
liver/gallbladder flush

Some people have not and have reported on here that that was ok with them. However, given what you have reported, I would follow the order of the cleanse. It has been claimed that you can get really sick if you do a liver cleanse before doing a parasite detox. In my opinion (well for me) the LC is the most challenging and perhaps the most uncomfortable of all the cleanse. (See my post here from yesterday).

The colon detox, I think The Master Cleanse program is the most effective in program as well as the most cost effective. I did it for 12 days (min 10 max 40 days) and noticed huge difference in well being by day 2. I have also done cleansing baths w Epsom Salt baths on more than a weekly basis, this really draws out the toxins, as I go into the bath after a squeaky clean shower and the bath water is murky after a soak and 3 vigorous scrubs (see my post //www.curezone.org/forums/m.asp?f=178&i=752 under fasting forum-master cleanse from 5 days ago for details).
When you're doing the salt baths/sauna, drink lots of water. I normally have at least half a litre while I'm doing an Epsom Salt bath and 2 L for my sauna ritual. This high volume of water maintains the blood pressure (so you don't get light headed), flushes out all toxins in the far corners of your body that have now been made accessible from the heat and gives your kidney a good workout to flush it out, keeps you hydrated.

The Epsom Salts dissolve in the bathwater and becomes a soln of salt ions that "needs" to bond to something, the heavy metals and toxins are then drawn out from your pores/skin to bond to these salt ions.

I don't know about clay baths or how it affects your systems. I find that Epsom Salts are much cheaper than clay (here in Toronto/mississauga, you can get 1kg of ES for $1.9 at the Bulk Barn and I usually use about 2 cups/bath). I only use clay masks for my face and that's only about once every 2 months for a facial.

Hope this helps.

I forgot to add that if you're interested in the yeast detox (6 weeks)I went through, it worked, has no additional costs, and it has not returned at all. Some of my friends/acquaintences have gone through shorter protocols and the yeast always came back and they needed to "fix the problem again".

Let me know here and I will post it in the appropriate forum.

AmyK

I wrote to Andreas Mortitz and he said to use Kinotakara pads under the soles of your feet to pull out metals and toxins from the body. Why do you think you are so full of heavy metals? Could it be your teeth?

You might check with a left-of-center doctor who does chelation therapy to see what chelation treatment can offer. Chelation bonds a substance to the metals and then your body can excrete them.

According to my bio-friendly dentist, mercury can be easily chelated using 1 tsp. cilantro, 1000mg NAC and vitamin C (to bowel tolerance) per day for a month. This was the recommendation for a 170 lb. guy.

Let us know how things work out for you!

Detox Baths:
(NOTE: Baths should be taken on a daily basis during detox and rotated, switching to a different type of bath each day. After detoxing, use whichever bath seems appropriate to meet your current needs.)

Epsom Salts AND GINGER:

This bath opens pores and eliminates toxins and also helps to eliminate pain. Stir one cup of Epsom Salts and 2 tablespoons of ginger in a cup of water first, then add to the bath. Do not remain in the tub for more than 30 minutes.
SALT AND SODA:

This bath counteracts the effects of radiation, whether from X-rays, cancer treatment radiation, fallout from the atmosphere, or television radiation. 1 cup of baking soda and 1 to 2 cups of ordinary coarse salt (or Epsom Salts or Sea Salt ) to a tub of water. You can soak for 20 minutes.
EPSOM SALTS, Sea Salt , AND SESAME OIL:

This bath helps with dry skin and stress. Take 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of Sea Salt (from the health food store), and 1 cup of sesame oil and put into a warm to hot tub of water and soak for 20 minutes. Pat yourself dry.
VINEGAR BATH:

This is used when the body is too acidic. This is a quick way of restoring the acid-alkaline balance. 1 cup to 2 quarts of 100% apple cider vinegar to a bathtub of warm water. Soak 40 to 45 minutes. This is excellent for excess uric acid in the body and especially for the joints, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and gout.
Bentonite BATH:

A fast detoxification method. Soak 2 to 4 pounds of Bentonite clay in a flat container overnight to dissolve it. Then add this to a tub of water. With 2 pounds of Bentonite you would soak one hour; with 4 pounds you would soak only about 30 minutes. The more bentonite used, the faster the detoxification. (NOTE: While bentonite is a great adsorber, it is widely used to seal well-casings and ponds. It would very likely seal many septic systems too, costing thousands to repair. Use sparingly or with caution!)


For candida the excellent choice is grapefruit seed extract.Start with one drop in juice or water.Increase daily.

Common Heavy Metals: Please Review the Known Sources and Health Effects

Aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and nickel are the most prevalent heavy metals. The specific sources of exposure, target tissues and health effects of each metal are identified below. 'First published in the Townsend Letters for Doctors & Patients, July, 1999'

1. Aluminum

Sources of exposure: Aluminum cookware, aluminum foil, antacids, antiperspirants, baking powder (aluminum containing), buffered aspirin, canned acidic foods, food additives , lipstick, medications and drugs (anti-diarrheal agents, hemorrhoid medications, vaginal douches), processed cheese, “softened” water, and tap water.

Target tissues: Bones, brain, kidneys, and stomach.

Signs and Symptoms: Colic, dementia, esophagitis, gastroenteritis, kidney damage, liver dysfunction, loss of appetite, loss of balance, muscle pain, psychosis, shortness of breath, and weakness.

2. Arsenic

Sources of exposure: Air pollution, Antibiotics given to commercial livestock, certain marine plants, chemical processing, coal-fired power plants, defoliants, drinking water, drying agents for cotton, fish, herbicides, insecticides, meats (from commercially raised poultry and cattle), metal ore smelting, pesticides, seafood (fish, mussels, oysters), specialty glass, and wood preservatives .

Target tissues: Most organs of the body, especially the gastrointestinal system, lungs, and skin.

Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal pain, burning of the mouth and throat, cancer (especially lung and skin), coma, diarrhea, nausea, neuritis, peripheral vascular problems, skin lesions, and vascular collapse.

3. Cadmium

Sources of exposure: Air pollution, art supplies, bone meal, cigarette smoke, food (coffee, fruits, grains, and vegetables grown in cadmium-laden soil, meats [kidneys, liver, poultry], or refined foods), freshwater fish, fungicides, highway dusts, incinerators, mining, nickel-cadmium batteries, oxide dusts, paints, phosphate fertilizers, power plants, seafood (crab, flounder, mussels, oysters, scallops), sewage sludge, “softened” water, smelting plants, tobacco and tobacco smoke, and welding fumes.

Target tissues: Appetite and pain centers (in brain), brain, heart and blood vessels, kidneys, and lungs.

Signs and Symptoms: Anemia, dry and scaly skin, emphysema, fatigue, hair loss, heart disease, depressed immune system response, hypertension, joint pain, kidney stones or damage, liver dysfunction or damage, loss of appetite, loss of sense of smell, lung cancer, pain in the back and legs, and yellow teeth.

4. Lead

Sources of exposure: Air pollution, ammunition (shot and bullets), bathtubs (cast iron, porcelain, steel), batteries, canned foods, ceramics, chemical fertilizers, cosmetics, dolomite, dust, foods grown around industrial areas, gasoline, hair dyes and rinses, leaded glass, newsprint and colored advertisements, paints, pesticides, pewter, pottery, rubber toys, soft coal, soil, solder, tap water, tobacco smoke, and vinyl ‘mini-blinds’.

Target tissues: Bones, brain, heart, kidneys, liver, nervous system, and pancreas.

Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal pain, anemia, anorexia, anxiety, auto exhaust, bone pain, brain damage, confusion, constipation, convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headaches, hypertension, inability to concentrate, indigestion, irritability, loss of appetite, loss of muscle coordination, memory difficulties, miscarriage, muscle pain, pallor, tremors, vomiting, and weakness.

5. Mercury

Sources of exposure: Air pollution, batteries, cosmetics, dental amalgams, diuretics (mercurial), electrical devices and relays, explosives, foods (grains), fungicides, fluorescent lights, freshwater fish (especially large bass, pike, and trout), insecticides, mining, paints, pesticides, petroleum products, saltwater fish (especially large halibut, shrimp, snapper, and swordfish), shellfish, and tap water.

Target tissues: Appetite and pain centers in the brain, cell membranes, kidneys, and nervous system (central and peripheral).

Signs and Symptoms: Abnormal nervous and physical development (fetal and childhood), anemia, anorexia, anxiety, blood changes, blindness, blue line on gums, colitis, depression, dermatitis, difficulty chewing and swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, emotional instability, fatigue, fever, hallucinations, headache, hearing loss, hypertension, inflamed gums, insomnia, kidney damage or failure, loss of appetite and sense of smell, loss of muscle coordination, memory loss, metallic taste in mouth, nerve damage, numbness, psychosis, salivation, stomatitis, tremors, vision impairment, vomiting, weakness, and weight loss.

6. Nickel

Sources of exposure: Appliances, buttons, ceramics, cocoa, cold-wave hair permanent, cooking utensils, cosmetics, coins, dental materials, food (chocolate, hydrogenated oils, nuts, food grown near industrial areas), hair spray, industrial waste, jewelry, medical implants, metal refineries, metal tools, nickel-cadmium batteries, orthodontic appliances, shampoo, solid-waste incinerators, stainless steel kitchen utensils, tap water, tobacco and tobacco smoke, water faucets and pipes, and zippers.

Target tissues: Areas of skin exposure, larynx (voice box), lungs, and nasal passages.

Signs and Symptoms: Apathy, blue-colored lips, cancer (especially lung, nasal, and larynx), contact dermatitis, diarrhea, fever, headaches, dizziness, gingivitis, insomnia, nausea, rapid heart rate, skin rashes (redness, itching, blisters), shortness of breath, stomatitis, and vomiting.

In the modern world, it is impossible to avoid being exposed to heavy metals or human-made chemicals. Also if you smoke, drink alcohol, or take drugs (prescription, over-the-counter, or 'recreational' drugs) you may want to consider supporting your body's organs of detoxification and your body's natural detoxification pathways with scientifically validated nutritional supplements.