Well, Sharon, I'm not a doctor or anything, but I have flushed about 12 times, so I have a little experience.

However, up until now, I've never tried using a substitute for the Epsom Salts . I have read that you could use magnesium oxide (with lemon juice) or magnesium citrate. I am going to try the magnesium citrate this evening when I flush. I will let you know how it goes...


According to Kirkman's website
http://www.kirkmanlabs.com/products/minerals/magnesium/Mag_Citrate_P_8_Spec23...

different forms of magnesium do have differing effects upon the GI tract, so that may help determine your choice of which kind to use. ( Epsom Salt is magnesium sulfate)

Oxide Tends to firm stools
Glycinate A very gentle form, easier on the system
Citrate Tends to loosen stools
Sulfate Tends to loosen stools
Chloride Tends to loosen stool


I do hope this information is helpful.

Juniper Berry

Hi Sharon,

I used magnesium citrate for my last two flushes. The first time, it worked great. The second flush (last night, actually) seems to not be producing any stones, but I don't know if that has to do with the magnesium citrate or not... I find it MUCH less harsh than the Epsom Salts . I've never had that awful feeling like my intestines themselves are going to come out, like I got with Epsom Salts .

I took two doses of 400 mg each instead of each dose of Epsom Salts . Then, upon waking, I do a saltwater flush (2 tsp Sea Salt in 2 cups water). Worked fine last time...

Or the other option is replacing the Epsom Salt drinks with prune juice. Stonehedge has taken 4 cups of prune juice in the morning space 1/2 an hour to an hour apart...this seems to do the trick.

T