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New Member: claudius |
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2007 - 6:35 pm: I had read that Epsom Salts in water used to be used as a "purge"....what is a purge? and is there any danger of "purging" a horse while adding Epsom Salts in place of Magnesium??? |
Member: ajudson1 |
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 - 8:26 am: A purge is a laxative. If you mix Epsom Salts in water and drink it, you will need to stay close to the bathroom! Works pretty fast.I've never heard of using ES for magnesium for horses, just for plants. |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007 - 12:50 pm: For more on magnesium as part of the diet see, Horse Care » Equine Nutrition, Feeds, & Feeding » Minerals and Nutrition.DrO |
Member: kjbm |
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 - 6:17 pm: I know this is an old thread but I have been interested in trying to settle down my nervous horse. I read this on the Epsom Salt Council site. Epsom salt is a pure mineral compound (magnesium sulfate) in crystal form that gently exfoliates skin and smoothes rough patches. Mixed with your favorite deep conditioner, Epsom Salt helps to add body to hair. Dissolved in a bath, Epsom Salt is absorbed through the skin to replenish the body's levels of magnesium. Studies indicate this may help to relieve stress in a number of ways, including:* Raising the body's level of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation. * Offsetting excess levels of adrenaline generated by pressure and stress; magnesium ions relax and reduce irritability by lowering the affects of adrenaline. * Helping to regulate the electrical functions that spark through miles of nerves. * Lowering blood pressure. Researchers have found that magnesium also increases energy and stamina by encouraging the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy packets made in the cells. Experts recommend soaking with Epsom Salt at least three times a week to look better, feel better and have more energy. So Dr. O I was hoping you could figure out what dosage I could try on my Horse. Then I'm going to take a long soak before every ride! |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Friday, Apr 8, 2011 - 7:56 am: Hello Kris,I believe we can help you with your question but let me get you started off right so you can get the best answer as quick as possible. You will get more responses if you start your own discussion rather than post at the bottom on another member's discussion. Each discussion is "owned" by the original poster and all replies in that discussion should either directly or indirectly address the concerns of the original poster. To start your own discussion back up one page using the navigation bar at the top of this page. This will be a Article Page on this topic. Below the article you will find a list of already existing discussions on this topic. Under this list you will find the "Start New Discussion" button. This is a good topic on your subject so you should first review the article as it will have important information on your subject. Next check the titles of the already existing discussions to see if your question has already been answered. If your question remains unanswered, now is the time to Start a New Discussion. Select a short title that describes your specific concern. A title like "Help!!!" does not help others find your specific topic. Instead something like "Ace for Colic?" allows others to rapidly find and understand what your topic is about just by viewing the title. This is likely to bring more responses from those with some experience with your topic and allows members to find answers to their questions quicker. DrO |