Baths

Taking a hot bath or shower (or spending time in a hot room) can lead to increased body temperature and cause blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure and can cause lightheadedness or dizziness. Marshall ProtocolA curative medical treatment for chronic inflammatory disease. Based on the Marshall Pathogenesis. (MP) patients with this concern should take warm instead of hot showers or baths and try to keep the bathroom cool.

Some MP patients may decide they want to increase their rate of immunopathologyA temporary increase in disease symptoms experienced by Marshall Protocol patients that results from the release of cytokines and endotoxins as disease-causing bacteria are killed.. For them, there is the option of taking hot baths, which can lead to increased tissue perfusion of antibiotics. This, in turn, can cause increased bacterial die-off and immunopathology. This is particularly helpful if a patient's inflammationThe complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens or damaged cells. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. is in tissues poorly perfused by blood like nerve, joint and skin.

For patients who decide to take a hot bath to speed immunopathology, the best time to do this is probably within the first 12 hours of antibiotic dosing, when serum concentration is highest.

Body temperature should not be raised by more than a couple degrees and not over 100 degrees. Also, patients who tend to get lightheaded or dizzy should exercise care and take their temperatures to be safe. Raising body temperature too high could raise blood pressure to a level that could result in confusion, nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. Patients should not use hot tubs with temperatures above 104 degrees.

Epsom Salts are a combination of magnesium and sulfate (MgSO₄). Research indicates that 500g (2 cups) in an average size bath for 15-20 minutes a couple times a week can modestly increase levels of both magnesium and sulfate.¹⁾ Both can be palliative during immunopathology. Magnesium can sooth sore muscles and sulfate may help with some sensitivities.²⁾

However, if you have a lot of sensitivities, or have not responded well to Epsom salt baths in the past, you may do better with a smaller amount of Epsom salts (e.g., 1/4 cup) as a starting point. Only use as much as appears beneficial. The Epsom salts may be drying to the skin.

Those with moderate to severe impairment of kidney function should exercise caution and consult one's doctor before using Epsom salts. Excessive serum magnesium can occasionally occur from the over use of Epsom salts and other magnesium-containing products in those with inadequate renal function.

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