In those moments when people forget about the rules of nutrition and gain a certain amount of extra pounds on this occasion, it can be offensive and bitter. We all want to be attractive. And a normal figure is one of the building blocks on which attractiveness is built for others and for oneself. Diets and avoiding spicy and salty foods come to the rescue. However, salt alone is often used to quickly lose extra pounds. Intrigued? This substance is none other than Glauber's salt.
Glauber's discovery
Johann Rudolf Glauber, who discovered such a wonderful substance for the people, was a German alchemist. This happened at not the easiest moment of his life. One day the scientist fell ill and could not eat at all - he was tormented by intestinal spasms and accompanying phenomena. Johann was advised to take a piece of bread and go to a wonderful spring. Residents of the town claimed that if bread was soaked in that magical water, a person would be healed and begin to eat. Not too hopeful for a miracle, the alchemist nevertheless visited the water source and did everything as he was told. After the bread meal, he drank the same water and, to his surprise, felt better. As a scientist, Glauber began to consider the composition of the liquid. For several months he carried out chemical tests, and in the process of evaporating water from the source, crystals of an unknown salt type were discovered.
However, there were still several years left before the fateful discovery. Years later, while studying salt, Glauber conducted experiments and was surprised to discover that some of the resulting crystals had the formula of the salt that saved the scientist’s life. The substance was called the “wonderful salt” - mirabilite. This salt is found in some Siberian lakes, in the sea waters of the Czech Republic, in California, Germany, and on the island of Sicily.
Is it possible to rinse a newborn's nose with sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride should be in every home where there is a child. Experienced pediatricians say that you need to visit the clinic and other crowded indoor spaces with him. Instilling a saline solution into a newborn's nose is the best way to prevent respiratory diseases. If a mother pours a small amount into a bottle with a pipette and takes it with her to an appointment at the children's clinic, so that during a long stay in line she can drop 2 drops into the child's nose, she will significantly reduce the risk of contracting ARVI from other visitors.
The composition of the saline solution is close to the composition of the natural physiological fluid - mucus, which is contained in the nasal passages. By rinsing the baby’s nose every 10-15 minutes, the mother washes away from the mucous membranes all pathogens that the baby managed to inhale in a stuffy room.
Pediatricians advise children to drip sodium chloride to avoid drying out of the mucous membrane when the room is hot, to soften and easily remove dried mucus that has turned into crusts, and also as first aid for a runny nose.
How it works?
The formula of Glauber's salt is such that this substance draws upon itself the fluid in the body. Once in the intestines, such salt naturally attracts water and thins the stool. In turn, the work of the intestines is enhanced, and the masses are soon evacuated from the human body. Together with fecal matter, Glauber's salt can relieve the body of four liters of fluid. Toxic elements and putrefactive bacteria that have left the human body also facilitate the work of the lymphatic system. Lymph is cleansed thanks to mirabilite, and the body heals. Glauber's salt crystals dissolved in water also “carry away” toxic salts of some metals (mercury, lead, copper, barium). Due to the large volumes of lost fluid, the solution is used during weight loss. Liquid has weight, so by removing it, a person gets rid of kilograms.
Why are glucose and sodium chloride dripped?
Droppers consisting of a solution of glucose and sodium chloride are a means of restoring the balance of electrolytes that occurs both with dehydration and with impaired renal function. Glucose, once in the blood, stops incessant vomiting, especially if it occurs against the background of nervous tension due to stress.
In case of food poisoning, prolonged diarrhea of any origin, excessive sweating associated with hyperthermia or high physical activity, a lack of fluid in the body can develop, against which the blood thickens, the mucous membranes dry out, and the entire body suffers. A dropper of glucose solution with sodium chloride can save a person from death caused by dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or intoxication.
Glauber's salt: instructions
If you decide to get rid of toxins and several kilograms of weight, and you came up with the idea of doing this with the help of mirabilite, first consult with a medical specialist. If there is no ban on taking this salt, we begin cleansing from the inside.
Cleansing with Glauber's salt is for a purposeful and resilient person. The course of salt intake lasts three days. During the mentioned period of time, complete abstinence from food is necessary. Food these days will be replaced by assorted juices. These drinks should not be from a store. So you will have to squeeze the juices yourself. Make a serving of juice from the following citrus fruits every day:
- lemon - about two pieces;
- oranges - four pieces;
- grapefruits - three or four pieces.
For two liters of the resulting juice, add the same amount of pure water without gas.
You need to prepare a solution for the cleansing procedure as follows: pour a tablespoon of mirabilite into two hundred milliliters of heated boiled water and dissolve.
Additional recommendations
You need to be prepared for the sensations that will accompany weight loss. Glauber's salt is a strong laxative, so during these 3 days it is better to stay at home. Diarrhea, nausea, discomfort in the stomach, rumbling, flatulence - this is only one side of the coin. You should also expect dizziness, lethargy, weakness, drowsiness, bad mood and extreme irritability.
There is one more property of mirabilite that supporters of this weight loss are silent about - the ability to increase appetite. It is extremely difficult to deal with this. And if you take into account the fact that for 3 days you will have to adhere to a strict diet of juices, you can only imagine the pangs of hunger. Therefore, it is worth thinking in advance about how to avoid them.
Towards the evening, before going to bed, you need to breathe fresh air for at least half an hour, taking short walks. Another prerequisite for losing weight is a full 8-9 hours of sleep.
So with Glauber’s salt, used for weight loss, everything is far from so simple. This drug is indeed an effective laxative and can help you lose weight in a short time. However, the fact that it is excluded from the register of medicinal products for humans and is sold only for animals should make you think again. It may be much safer to use its analogue, magnesium sulfate.
The purge has begun
In the morning, drink a glass of solution on an empty stomach. After thirty minutes, consume the freshly prepared juice solution. It is necessary to repeat the intake of citrus juice with water every half hour. The laxative effect will be very pronounced, so do not forget to drink the prepared mixture of water and juice. This technique will save you from possible dehydration. Remember: dehydration is life-threatening!
If you cannot withstand a three-day fast, then eat a few tangerines or a couple of oranges. Or indulge yourself in grapefruit. This is all you can eat for three days. Completely remove teas, buns and other foods from your diet.
On a note:
- If you are constantly thirsty and need to extend your juice drink until the evening, drink plain clean water.
- Do not abuse this method of cleansing and weight loss. This is a rigorous procedure and may only need to be applied once a year.
- If nausea, weakness or chills appear, stop all cleansing. And if suddenly there is a rise in temperature or other dangerous situations, call a doctor.
After a three-day fast and saline cleanse, begin introducing food on the fourth day. For breakfast, treat yourself to porridge cooked in water. Make lunch with chicken broth. From the fifth day, carefully introduce normal food into the diet.
Why is sodium chloride injected intravenously?
The human body is a serious biological system; for its stable operation it is necessary to maintain a balance of fluid, salts and glucose. Every time this balance is disturbed, a person is in mortal danger. That is why in case of food poisoning and infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, patients are hospitalized. Vomiting, diarrhea and high body temperature, causing sweating, are the causes of pathological fluid loss.
The most important thing in this condition is to drink more fluids than usual to prevent dehydration. If the patient cannot drink, for example, due to incessant vomiting, they try to drink small amounts - a teaspoon every 30 seconds. Otherwise, the patient is taken to the hospital to restore the water-salt balance using intravenous infusions of isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, with non-critical blood loss, its shortage can be replenished with an infusion of saline solution.
Negative aspects of using sodium sulfate
In addition to the good points, the product also has some negative points:
- Dehydration. A lot has been said about this, but we will repeat it again. Dehydration is dangerous and bad.
- Urge to vomit.
- Removal of necessary substances from the body along with toxins.
- When using salt to lose weight, remember: fat will not go away during cleansing of the body. Only water leaves.
Cases in which the use of Glauber's salt for humans is contraindicated
The substance can aggravate the course of some diseases. People with chronic health problems should beware of any self-medication and self-purification. It must be remembered that before any intervention in the measured course of life of the body, you should first visit a doctor. The case of Glauber's salt is no exception. After consulting with your doctor and undergoing the necessary laboratory tests, you will find out whether something similar can be used for you.
Other reasons prohibiting taking the solution:
- Pregnant women are contraindicated in any self-medication. It is prohibited to apply salt to the body at this time.
- Women breastfeeding a child are required to refuse this procedure. Do not forget that the baby, along with the milk, will receive something that is dangerous for him.
- Hypotonic and exhausted people should not take the solution.
- Elderly people should be wise and take care of themselves.
- Any diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract are a reason for refusing to take mirabilite solution.
Glauber's salt is sold mainly through veterinary institutions. For animals, this salt is a beneficial substance. It is given to increase the appetite of farm livestock. Directions for use and dosage - directly on the packaging or in the accompanying instructions.
Possible harm
It is usually recommended to undergo a medical examination and consult with a doctor and nutritionist before losing weight using any medications. However, with Glauber's salt, such advice is completely useless: not a single medical professional would prescribe a veterinary remedy for humans. Therefore, when deciding on such an extreme method of weight loss, you will have to rely only on yourself. At the very least, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the contraindications and side effects.
Contraindications:
- individual intolerance;
- avitaminosis;
- anemia;
- dehydration;
- serious gastrointestinal diseases, any intestinal disorders (especially diarrhea);
- cholecystitis;
- exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- children and old age.
Side effects:
- dehydration;
- deficiency of minerals, vitamins and other useful substances, which, due to mirabilite, are not absorbed by the body and are actively removed from it as soon as they enter the gastrointestinal tract;
- prolonged, uncontrollable diarrhea;
- vomiting (rare, but possible);
- deterioration of health;
- excessive pallor of the skin;
- bags and bruises under the eyes;
- weakness, lethargy, drowsiness;
- sudden mood swings, irritability;
- allergic reaction.
Given the fairly large list of side effects, it is not surprising that Glauber's salt was replaced by magnesium sulfate. It does not act so aggressively on the gastric mucosa.
