Quoted from Golfzilla

I suspect Dr D will make us sign a disclaimer first!

You just need to be sure that her DH hasn't read the blogs or that he doesn't like to hunt Golfzilla's...   

  Dude.  Any guy I meet up with ... you can be sure it'll be in the presence of DH.

Quoted from Possum

Depends who is in the spare room....

Quoted from ABJoe

You just need to be sure that her DH hasn't read the blogs or that he doesn't like to hunt Golfzilla's...   

The intent of that humor was suggesting if enough of us BTD jokesters were in the same room, Dr D might disown us

After this reading this thread I'm not sure if I need an epsom salt bath or a cigarette.

OMG...I just happened upon this thread and I'm cracking up!!!!  You know, it really scares the "poop" out of my kids when I bust out laughing like that............

Quoted from SoulfulLori

After this reading this thread I'm not sure if I need an epsom salt bath or a cigarette.

Perhaps both??  You could smoke and detox at the same time.

Quoted from Ribbit

Are you serious?!  Must try.

you'll love it!

Quoted from Symbi

you'll love it!

Yes you will!!!  Not the cigarette, just the bath.  The smoking comment was a joke.

Quoted from LovetoRead

OMG...I just happened upon this thread and I'm cracking up!!!!  You know, it really scares the "poop" out of my kids when I bust out laughing like that......

Sooo... I'm thinking, you won't be needing the epsom salts in your bath then hey??

So....how much does one put in to get.....desired affects?

Quoted from Golfzilla

The intent of that humor was suggesting if enough of us BTD jokesters were in the same room, Dr D might disown us

Not likely.

Debra

I usually used about 2 cups per bath....it's not hugely specific.

Depends on what you are trying to achieve with the soak.  I use between 2-6 lbs.  For a regular soak I use a 2 lb. box.  Yes,... I use a lot, but it works!

Best buy on epsom salts is at costco in the 12 lb bag or another great deal is at the Dollar Tree.  They sell it by the 2 lb box for $1.00

DH is back from his trip, so I had the luxury of taking a long bath this morning.  Mistake #1.  Now I just want to curl up and go to bed.  I used about 2 c.  After a little while my belly started making all sorts of noises.    I feel physically tired and a little nauseated.  My arms are aching.

Hmmmm,... I don't know what would cause all that and with only 2C.  

Quoted from Ribbit

DH is back from his trip, so I had the luxury of taking a long bath this morning.  Mistake #1.  Now I just want to curl up and go to bed.  I used about 2 c.  After a little while my belly started making all sorts of noises.    I feel physically tired and a little nauseated.  My arms are aching.

Sounds like a good detox session...   

Quoted from Ribbit

DH is back from his trip, so I had the luxury of taking a long bath this morning.  Mistake #1.  Now I just want to curl up and go to bed.  I used about 2 c.  After a little while my belly started making all sorts of noises.    I feel physically tired and a little nauseated.  My arms are aching.

Ribbit, this being the case should one start with less and gradually increase the amount of esalt

Quoted from Frosty

Depends on what you are trying to achieve with the soak.  I use between 2-6 lbs.  For a regular soak I use a 2 lb. box.  Yes,... I use a lot, but it works!

Best buy on epsom salts is at costco in the 12 lb bag or another great deal is at the Dollar Tree.  They sell it by the 2 lb box for $1.00

Wow! Did you begin with that amount of esalt or increase as you took more baths

Quoted from Frosty

Yes you will!!!  Not the cigarette, just the bath.  The smoking comment was a joke.

Hmmm, guess that depends upon what one chooses to smoke

I've never had soreness from an epsom salt bath, hmmm.  Have to ponder that one.  You mean aching like sore muscles?

For tummy gurgling and troubles, or to help get things moving, you can also rub a little peppermint essential oil on your tummy...dilute with a bit of olive oil or some such.  That's especially good for gas and cramping, but also helpful with gastroenteritis (stomach flu) pain.

I have been thinking about this since my last post, because I have never had my body revolt from a mild epsoms salt bath, like Ribbit has.

I think I remember reading here that she was tired, due to her full-time "hands on" mommying and home schooling and house wifing and barely has a moment for herself.  I don't know about any of you, but I would be more than tired, I would be flat out exhausted. I would think the bath would do her wonders.  

Listen to your body miss Ribbit.  You could be hyper-sensitive because you are worn out.  I don't know, I am really scratching my head on this one.  I hope you are feeling better soon.

Quoted from Golfzilla

Wow! Did you begin with that amount of esalt or increase as you took more baths

My usual soaks are with 2-3 lbs of epsom salt, there is plenty of therapeutic effect from 2-3 lbs.  If I am achey, sore mucsles or really not feeling like myself I add more, up to 6 lbs.  Please note: I have a large bath tub and it is rare that I use 6 lbs and most common when I increase it is up to 4lbs total.  

Golf if you have a big tub, you can start with 4C and you should be fine.  If you have a smaller tub start with 2C.  For ultra relaxation use some relaxing essential oil, soft music and candles.  It works for romancing the one your with also.

and take into account your individuality, whenever you adopt someone else s recipe!!
remember you re breast feeding.....something to consider and add to the mix, I think