RSD Puzzle #134

H. Hooshmand, M. D.

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RSD PUZZLE #134

The Use of Epsom Salt

Question:

Dear Dr. Hooshmand,

Does the magnesium in the Epsom Salt actually enter into the skin during soaking?

Answer:

Yes, the magnesium enters into the body profusely and acts as a calcium channel blocker. The calcium channel blocker effect of the magnesium prevents stroke, heart attack, and stops the constant epileptic seizures that kills pregnant women suffering from eclampsia. Such patients do not respond to large doses of Anticonvulsants and die from seizures unless they are given Epsom Salt rectally.

Epsom salt soaking helps the patient by acting as an osmotic agent, extracting the poisonous and irritative chemicals from the involved extremity through the skin. In addition, the magnesium in itself acts as a calcium channel blocker which helps reduce the pain, inflammation, edema and breakdown of tissues.

Sincerely,

H. Hooshmand, M.D.

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