NOTE: Please consult with your doctor or parent, or someone in charge before trying this out. Especially if you are under any serious medications, pregnant or trying to get pregnant. You will (if you do) try it at your own risk.
The salt water flush remedy does have some side effects like vomiting out the salt water right away and some dizziness. You might also feel weak and tired after all that vomiting or pooping. It happened to me, but I was prepared for it after all the research I did prior to doing it, and because of how desperate I was to see the result.
It works like an instant laxative, but one that will bring out all your stubborn and hard to get rid of toxins and dirty stuff out of your colon.
It’s seriously an incredible feeling when you try out some home remedy with anticipation, and it actually ends up working! Because many of them are just pure BS out there. I discovered this salt water flush thing some time back when I was searching for my usual weight loss recipes.
For those who don’t know what a salt water flush is, it’s as simple as mixing 2 teaspoons of unrefined sea salt or Himalayan salt into 1 liter of warm water and drinking it first thing in the morning. The real key, is that you have to try and drink the whole of that 1 liter of warm salt water mixture within 5-10 minutes.
I did mine with this unrefined pink Himalayan salt, because we all know that Himalayan salt is like the queen of all salts out there when it comes to health reasons. Speaking of which, you MUST use unrefined sea salt or Himalayan salt. I will get into this in detail in just a bit.
Let’s talk about some of the awesome health benefits of this simple salt water flush (or cleanse) for your body:
- Improves bowel health big time– You will literally s**t out all the nasty stuff you never even knew existed in your body for months or years. It will be disgustingly satisfying at the same time.
- Better absorption of nutrients
- Weight Loss made easier– whatever diet or exercise you try in order to lose weight, it will work more effectively now that your colon is free from all those dirty toxins.
- Helps clear fluid retention
- Improves digestive health
- Balances hormones + much more.
Some things to do before trying out the salt water flush
- Take a day off from work, or do it on a day when you’re off.
- Make sure you can easily access the washroom.
- Do it on empty stomach in the morning.
- Wear comfortable loose clothes.
- Do not do it for more than 5 days in a row. I only did 3 days. It was still worth it.
Ingredients needed for the salt water flush
- 2 teaspoons of unrefined pink Himalayan salt.
- 1 liter of hot water (preferably filtered water)
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice (optional)
- A bottle or mug, and straw to drink it.
How to make it
Warm up 1 liter of filtered water and add the 2 teaspoons of unrefined Himalayan salt to it. Add in the 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice if preferred. I avoided the lemon juice only because I couldn’t find any lemon in the house at that time, but I’m sure it would have tasted less awful. Water should be hot enough, but not boiling. Pour the salt water mixture into a glass jar and close the lid. Shake fast until the salt is fully dissolved.
How to drink it
Open the lid. Put in the straw and start drinking it as fast as possible on empty stomach first thing in the morning. You need to try and drink it within 10 minutes. Also, it won’t taste bad when you drink it faster.
What to do after drinking it
Lie down on your right side for about 10-15 minutes until you can no longer hold it in.
WARNING: Once it starts working, you will need to be near the washroom for 1-2 hours. Because you don’t know how many times you might need to go.
It’s obviously not a pleasurable experience, but very well worth it if you can handle it. You might also want to read about this popular coconut oil sleep remedy that got me stuck in the washroom all night. You can start with 1-2 days in a row every month and then work your way to 3-4 days per month. But definitely, no more than 6 days in a row at any point. 2 days a month seems like a doable and safe choice with me.
This 4 minute video shows how to do it:
Have you tried the salt water flush? How was your “let it goo” moment?
Please check out these articles related to salt water flush:
Salt Water Flush: The Basics and Guide to the Ultimate Colon Cleanse
Salt Water Flush: Recipe and Method for a Perfect Colon Cleanse
How do I know if I have unrefined Himalayan salt? A friend gave me some a while back that I have been using in the tub to help my Psoriasis. Don’t have original packaging.
Hi Janet…it looks like pink crystals
Hi Janet, That’s a good question, to which, I don’t know the accurate answer, yet. Jackie below is right though, the color is one way to tell the difference. I’ve heard that natural unrefined salts are rarely, pure white in color. Hopefully, someone else can answer this question better. Thank you for asking. 🙂
Hi Janet! A vegan diet will clear up that psoriasis. I know first hand.
Hello, are you suppose to drink the whole liter?
Hi Rochelle, Yes, you’ve to try and drink the whole liter within 10-15 minutes. If you end up vomiting it out or feeling a bit sick like I did, you can put it away and do it another day when you’re ready. Vomiting, dizziness etc are all side effects, but I was ready for it because of the overall positive outcome of the salt water flush. Drink it with a straw and add lemon juice to it if you want.
So, the first time you try this, do it 2 days in a row?? And then back off some to maybe once a week?? How long do the symptoms last? Like if you have an evening job, and you do it in the morning, will you be ok?? 😉
Hi Jess, It totally depends on how your body handles it. You can do anywhere between 2-6 days in a row, but never more than 7. I personally wouldn’t dare to go for more than 4 days in a row. Also, you do not want to do this every week, but maybe once a month or every couple of months. The first time I did it, my body felt so weak that I Couldn’t even think about doing no more than 3 days. However, 3 days was indeed very helpful and just what my body needed to get rid of… Read more »
Hi, I did this yesterday and it didn’t work, I just have some gas and cramping. Do I have to do it for more than one day in order for it to work?
Hi Megan, That’s almost impossible for the salt water to not flush out of your system. The unrefined salt water solution won’t be able to absorb into your body, hence it will force itself out through your bowels and give you a good colon cleanse in the process. I’m quite surprised. Are you sure you drank the whole 1 liter of salt water within 5-10 minutes? Also, you did use unrefined salt as recommended right? If so, there’s no harm in trying it again so go for it and see what happens. Or depending on how you’re feeling, you can… Read more »
Hi,I’m on several medications, including one for depression, all of which I take first thing in the morning. Will this have any effect on my meds? I can take them later in the morning to avoid the risk of vomiting them, but any other side effects I have to worry about?
Hey Michele, sorry for the late reply.
I would highly recommend you consult with your GP first if a salt water flush is safe with your medications. If you’re going to do it, I recommend skipping or taking the meds later on in the day. Vomiting, mild dizziness and tiredness are all normal with the salt water flush, that’s assuming you’re not doing it right after taking your meds.
What if my only chance to do this is the middle of the day- not on an empty stomach?
Hey Jen, sorry for the late reply.
I’m afraid that’s going to be an uncomfortable situation to handle if you don’t do it on an empty stomach. I’d recommend waiting at least 2-3 hours after your last meal and don’t eat anything too heavy or oily prior to this. Try your best to do it in the morning on an empty stomach.
Oh how I dread it!! Drinking it fast about gags me and I’m not an easy gagger. I can do the 30 week glucose drink no problem. But even with my nose plugged and adding lemon oil….. ugh oh my!! Any alternative pill rather than gagging down so much saaaalllllltttttyyyyy water??
I did this cleanse early in the morning. I must say that it really works. I started out ok but after an hour i nearly vomitted but saved myself. Dry heaving instead. Then i was on the toilet most of the morning. I was incredibly thirst nearing 3 pm and drank a lot of cold lemon water with ice and splenda. My head was dizzy and sore so i had to take Excedrin and lay down. I weighed myself later that night and lost 11 pounds. It was definitely worth it. I did the mix twice though in the morning… Read more »
What do you mean you did it twice? You mean you doubled the recipe and drank it that morning? Congrats!
Hello, I have a question. I just completed my salt water detox and I was wondering if it’s normal to feel like you have 0 % energy. Also, should this all be done the following day as well?