Melasma gone!

Thanks for the info. You said much so could you list in importance the supplements you take and your skin regime? Thanks

Thanks for sharing but could you please give us more detail about it. Thanks

Hello dear,
Can you let me know more about water cure. I have searched it and found that we have to drink sea salt water. Can you enhance more on this?

janine which enzyme exfoliator and hydrating mask do you use? do you use also make your own vitamin c serum or buy a particular brand? thanks!

Janine - I am genuinely glad you got the results you wanted. And there may be some parts of the routine that other melasma sufferers can benefit from.

I have to tell you that my skeptic/cynic side comes out when I don't see scientific evidence to support so-called "cures."

For example, the "water cure" purports to prevent and cure:

heartburn
arthritis
back pain
angina
migraines
colitis
asthsma
increased blood pressure
diabetes
cholesterol

I've gotta tell ya, of all the hundreds of millions of dollars spent and all the clinical studies performed on trying to find relief for these severe diseases, never once have I seen the scientific study that said to drink a lot of water and all will be well with the world.

Not only that, but I think it borders on irresponsible to tell people to consume 1200 mg of salt per day in addition to the sodium we already get in our diets. Especially because the average adult should not get no more than 1500 mg of sodium per day.

I don't mean to be a jerk - but I call 'em as I see 'em. Having said this, I do think it's important to drink adequate amounts of water every day, mostly because it helps our kidneys.

That extra bit of info is very helpful for people to know. You'd be surprised how many people just do stuff because it's posted! Again, I'm really glad you found relief!

the water cure is actually a very interesting theory. i have read the book a long time ago, and found it to be interesting.

Dr. Batmanghelid is not irresponsible in anyone, whatsoever. he says to use sea salt or himalayan salt, since it is lower in sodium then table salt, and to not start off doing this. adding lemon also akalizes the water, and lowers the sodium content.

he does not say just water cures you, but speaks about how the average person doesn't hydrate themselves with water, but with other liquids like coffee, teas, or sodas. just by simply replacing these liquids with water, it can alleviate a lot of symptoms of health issues, and along with a healthy non processed fresh food diet as he speaks of in his book. although that name "Water cure" may make you think he is speaking of just water curing you, he talks a lot about healthy foods and exercise.

he also says to use no more then a 1/4 teaspoon, and up to 1/2 teaspoon, but warms people who have health issues like high blood pressure to not do this, unless your under a doctors care.

again. his book is very interesting, and i would recommend it as well. i've been drinking water with a dash of himalayan salt and lemon, and haven't gotten sick in forever. i used to not drink enough water, and would only drink if i was thirsty. once i started to drink the right amount of water for my body weight, and when i exercise, my energy levels went straight up.

hope this is more clear and understanding for anyone who would like more info about the water cure.

Janine, I have all the same issues as you (adrenal fatigue, melasma, allergies, IBS, leaky gut, & probably Candida too). I'm interested in which adrenal support complex & glutamine you're taking?

Could this possibly be because of the addition of 1/2 tsp of salt every day?

the how thirsty you became since the water cure, may be your body telling you need more water. remember the water cure advices 1/4 teaspoon of salt per 2 quarts of water. 2 quarts of water is 8 cups of water, but depending on your body weight and how much exercise you do a day, you may need more than the 8 cups you said you drink above with the 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. i see you say your more thirsty, so clearly your drinking more water, but i suggest using this calculator to help see if your consuming the right amount of water. remember if your eating a healthy diet about 20% of water comes from the foods we eat. also add some lemon to your water, as this akalizes and lowers the sodium amount of the salt in the water.

Calculate How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day

What are "GSE and MSM"?

both are supplements. GSE is grapefruit seed extract, and msm you can read about it here.

Melasma

some people find they help lighten their melasma. if you feel your melasma is fungus related, GSE seems to help.

I am still confused should i start using Pigmanorm or not?