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Dr. Rich Van Konynenburg gave us a good scientific explanation of this. I don't have it on this computer but will try to find it later. Maybe others have it saved. It involves HPA axis dysfunction and vasopressin. Basically, we pee it out. It is possible to measure your blood volume though there are not many medical centers have the equipment. Again, maybe others can give more details.
Aside from drinking fluids, increasing "good" salt and taking more electrolytes, whatever is wrong with the HPA axis needs to heal. There are also drugs that increase vasopressin too, but they don't deal with the cause. Methylation therapy was one method Rich recommended for normalizing the HPA axis.
I'll look for his post....
Sushi
Is Florinef used to treat low blood volume or vasopressin?
GG
Some doctors use both.
Sushi
Can anyone tell me what the 'good' or 'quality' salt is to use?
I tried to find info in the search box but didn't get anything.
I have always naturally used tons of table salt on my food. And my blood pressure never budged but was always on the low side.
I'm pretty sure I pee it out. Does this mean that I have thick blood?
Unfortunately table salt doesn't count as good salt because all of the healthy minerals and electrolytes have been refined out. That's why they started making iodized salt because they were attempting to add back in some of the nutrients but that definately isn't enough.
The best salts out there are the ones with the higher. Mineral content- namely Himilayan Pink salt and Celtic sea salt. I prefer himilayan because the flavor is great and doesn't taste too "salty" but to each their own preference.
You can find both of these at places like Whole Foods and if going to Celtic make sure you buy the gray stuff that is still kinda damp in the bag- that's the more unrefined salt.
Some others here have reported some contaminants in Himalayan. I've seen it in a couple of threads. Use google site search near the bottom of the Resource section for searches. The built in search engine here is lousy.
Best,
Sushi
Thanks, I'll do that. I was just on google looking up the himalayan salt and the thought occurred as to how I would know it was the 'real' article when I sent my husband to purchase it.
Unfortunately table salt doesn't count as good salt because all of the healthy minerals and electrolytes have been refined out.
That's why they started making iodized salt because they were attempting to add back in some of the nutrients but that definately isn't enough.
Can anyone tell me what the 'good' or 'quality' salt is to use?
I tried to find info in the search box but didn't get anything.
I have always naturally used tons of table salt on my food. And my blood pressure never budged but was always on the low side.
I'm pretty sure I pee it out. Does this mean that I have thick blood?
Drink tons of water.