I use 4 teaspoons of Epsom Salts/ 12 oz of pure water about a half hour before consuming the juice of 4 lemons and and an equal quantity of olive oil. A close friend has found 1 teaspoon of epsom salts 15 minutes before the juice of one lemon and 1/2 cup of olive oil works well. Lying on your right side is a good way to start, but on your back, left side, and stomach offer variations for future flushes that might allow cleansing of areas that weren't cleansed before.We both agree that as soon as you consume the juice and the olive oil you must recline. Heating pads are optional in my opinion. Castor oil packs can be helpful for soothing an irritated bowel or spastic bowel.