Replied By Usmcwannabe (Chicago, Il) on 05/07/2012
Hi Anon from Hanover, Pa, I have read about Himalayan salt brine working for people with all lung ailments. I'm wondering where you get Himalayan salt brine from organic health food store, regular grocery store. Also what you do with it how much you use. Also how long it took for improvements. Because I need to "pass" a pft for the military. I'm at low 80% and the doctor said I may have borderline obstructive lung diease. I'm desperate for help.
Also have you tried Oil pulling or ACV? Thanks!
Replied By Jennifer (Sunrise, Fl, Usa) on 05/07/2012
Trader Joe's used to sell (not sure if they still do) Himalayan Pink Salt in a grinder. I'm sure you could also find some online. - JenReplied By Susan (Hanover, Pa) on 05/10/2012
Hello. I buy my Himalayan salt online, either from san franciso salt company or himalayan salt cart.
I make the brine myself. Using a glass jelly jar put 1 inch of himalayan salt in the bottom and fill the rest of the jar (about 3-4 inches) up with spring water, I use deer park. Let it sit for 24hrs and if there's still salt in the bottom of the jar it's ready to drink. U always want salt left in the bottom of the jar, then when your water runs low just refill the jar 1 inch of salt on the bottom and fill the rest w/ water. If you google himalayan salt brine all this info will come up.
I started out using 1 tsp a day w/ 8 oz of water. I did that for 2 wks then I bumped in up to 2 tsp w/ 8oz of spring water. I've been doing that now for almost 5 months.
U do this 1st thing in the morning before u eat or drink anything. Drink your brine w/ spring water and wait 10 minutes before eating or drinking anything else.
I noticed a difference in my breathing in about 4 wks. Now 5 months later I feel a big difference. Normally my FEV1 runs in the mid 40's% but this past winter was basically cold after cold for me so my FEV1 went down to the upper 30's%. I was around 38% for about 4 or 5 months and I couldn't get back to the 40's. So my Dr wanted me back in a month to recheck. During that month I started the salt brine, went back in 5 wks and my FEV1 was 50% my doc couldn't believe it. Up 13% in 5 wks without any antibiotics or other drugs. I actually just went back for another PFt Wednesday (2.5 months from 50%) and it went up to 51%. So I'm still higher than my usual 40's%.
Hopefully this helps. Good luck!
I've never tried the other things you've mentioned.
Replied By Kathy (Wyoming, Pa) on 11/27/2012
Hi Anon, I live nearby in Wyoming, Pa. I too use and my daugher (who has 2 girls with CF) Himalayan salt lamps. Im intrigued by where is there a salt cave nearby. Im also interested in your salt water mixture for drinking. Thank youReplied By Mary (Ny) on 06/12/2013
I am a critical care (certified) RN with 24 years experience. During that time I have seen several patients admitted for a high alkalosis condition brought on by regular (daily) ingestion of Himalayan mineral salt or baking soda. The mineral salts have a pH around 8.4. These patients required immediate placement of a breathing tube and mechanical breathing support. The normal pH of the blood is a very narrow 7.35 to 7.45. This balance is necessary for the proper functioning of all organs (think heart! , brain!), furthermore this balance is delicately managed by the lungs and kidneys and it takes the body far longer to respond to and correct high alkolosis than it does high acidosis. Proper pH testing and monitoring should be performed while using this type of therapy.Replied By Steve (Cape Breton, CA) on 08/11/2014
Hi... Just wondering how you mix the himalayan salt drink!Replied By Haider (Pakistan) on 12/08/2014
Hi, I'm from Pakistan and we have world's 2nd largest Himalayan salt mines in Khewra, Pakistan. I can assist sending salt and salt lamps. My daughter is also CF and now plan to take her to Khewra and using himalayan salt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khewra_Salt_Mine
Replied By Jennifer (Louisville, Ky) on 01/07/2015
I would like to get in contact with you about getting salt from the mines. ThanksReplied By Lorna (California) on 09/11/2017
Did it raise your blood pressure?