Cleansing allows the body to rejuvenate and unburden itself. Every single culture throughout history has practiced cleansing. Colon cleansing is the basic unifying factor of all natural health customs.
When you decide to cleanse, go slow and take into account your own personality, lifestyle, willpower, likes and dislikes, and the condition of your colon.
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CLEANSING DIETS
Cleansing diets help to purify the body and remove the toxins that contribute to many types of illness. At the same time they assist the body in re-balancing or regulating the acid-alkaline levels.
The majority of detoxification effects take place in the first three days of the diet. Toxic wastes stored in the fat cells are released into the blood stream and pass to the liver for deactivation and excretion. It is possible that during this period you may experience cleansing reactions such as headaches, bad breath, black spots before the eyes, dizziness or aching joints. These will diminish as the liver cleanses the blood. If they are severe, cut back on the cleanse.
Eating organically grown foods is recommended. Herbal teas such as Peppermint and Chamomile can be drunk freely. Also drink plenty of fresh water with a squeeze of lemon, if desired. Avoid black tea, coffee and all stimulants.
I like to recommend the Santillo Cleansing Diet for a period of one to two weeks. It could also be used as a transition into or out of a fast. If the diet has been poor, start out with a short cleansing program and monitor it carefully to avoid over-loading the system with toxins. As a maintenance program, this diet could be followed one week out of the month for an extended period of time.
CLEANSING HERBS
Burdock Red Clover
Dandelion Sarsaparilla
Barberry Seaweeds
Yellow Dock Bitters
Bentonite clay or charcoal in capsules or mixed with water is very effective.
“Change of Season” Cleanse
Simmer 20 minutes in 1 quart water: 1 TBL each Burdock, Dandelion root, Yellow Dock
Strain and drink daily for 7 days. Cover and simmer each morning.
This cleanse is especially good before and after winter.
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