Information abounds today on the importance of detoxing for optimum health… because of its impressive results! It can reverse fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, skin conditions and a long list of ills. The improvement that occurs from this simple but lengthy process will surprise you! Don’t let the word ‘lengthy’ be intimidating – you eat every day, so using these natural cleansing options is not difficult.
People with conditions are less apt to be discouraged from adverse reactions when detoxing if they seek guidance from a skilled practitioner to ensure they don’t proceed too quickly, but for many, these are easy options. While my training in polarity therapy and microbiology within the massage therapy course encouraged my devotion to good nutrition and detoxification benefits, the strongest teacher was experience. Clearing my system of addiction to medical prescriptions when in my 30′s was intense, as was coping with the aftermath of extremely low levels of vitamin-hormone D in latter years. Both experiences gave confirmation of our body’s ability to heal when nurtured with natural food sources, health-enhancing practises and the power of herbs. I would be please to assist those already facing early onset of conditions or refer you to competent practitioners as required. But for those looking for a simple health ‘tune-up’ ….. consider adding some of these natural inner cleansers to your routine and see the result.
What’s the simplest way to begin a cleanse? – The first organ to address is usually the colon. It’s advisable to begin slowly to draw out and absorb wastes from the colon. This ensures it can more easily handle the extra wastes released as you expand a detoxification routine.
When it comes to food, aloe vera is a cleansing and nutrient-rich food that is antifungal and antiparasitic, but effectiveness depends on ingesting the proper quantity for your system and the quality of your source. Another option is freshly-pressed vegetable juice taken on a daily basis for a few months. If this is too much effort, even a few weekends of juicing is an effective preparatory cleanse that would be very beneficial before you begin a focused cleansing routine with some of the natural options listed below.
Liquid bentonite clay – Available in health food stores, it is not absorbed by our body but is a clay that does attract positively charged ions, which are most often waste particles. It enables us to avoid unpleasant reactions from an overloaded system once selective herbs are added for antiparasitic, antibacterial or antifungal properties. Faster removal of waste with use of a pure clay means fewer reactions of headache, upset stomach or fatigue. Most people find they have more regular bowel movements with this product, but begin slowly to assess your reaction. Start with 1 teaspoon in a glass of water and gradually increase to the one tablespoon recommended. It’s best taken in the evening a couple hours before bedtime to ensure nutrients are not lost from its absorption quality. Taken one to two weeks every few months, it becomes a healthy maintenance routine. When we remember that sugar and fats are what feed parasites, big or microscopic, it makes sense to limit our intake when in a detoxification process.
Activated Charcoal - If you are one of the few who react adversely to liquid bentonite clay, another filtering option is activated charcoal tablets. Charcoal is effective for its high absorption quality and makes an excellent travel aid for the experience of sampling food that is slightly off or to help settle an upset stomach.
Kidney cleansing tea - Being very active in waste removal, a kidney flush is very important to prepare for and assist with detoxification. Noticeable benefits may include healthier skin and even blood pressure improvement. Nettle tea, well-known for kidney health, is readily available in health food stores.
For a more focused kidney flush or anyone experiencing early edema with swollen ankles, legs or abdomen… benefit is gained by drinking small amounts of up to 1 cup daily of Dr. Hulda Clark’s kidney tea. It consists of hydrangea, gravel and marshmallow roots combined with fresh parsley and ginger, made popular by her successful use with patients and her book, ‘A Cure for All Diseases’.
Water – We all know that our body needs a minimum of 8 to 10 glasses of liquid intake daily, but sometimes we forget how important it is. If you’re not a water lover, flavouring with a small amount of juice, fresh squeezed lime, lemon or peppermint leaves may help. Tasty herbal teas are a great option. Remember that lemon and lime, like apples, are acidic while in the mouth, regardless of how alkaline they become in our system. To protect your tooth enamel, swish later with a small amount of baking soda to neutralize acidity or be prepared for a tough go when in the dental hygienist’s chair with increased teeth sensitivity.
How do you proceed on your own? – Tread on the side of caution in the area of herbs where ‘less is more’. Herbs are often combined in a set of three, but take care when combining over three herbs until you are familiar with your reactions. It’s wise to determine how your body responds to herbal combinations before increasing the amounts or quantities blended.
Which herbs are antiparasitic? - There are hundreds of herbs that target everything from blood cleansing, lymphatic and kidney flushing, skin health, particular diseases and so forth. If you find the idea of a systemic cleanse too unfamiliar to feel comfortable, consider seeking guidance from a practitioner. Many do begin their journey alone and seek guidance later for more targeted effects. Medicinal herbs can be equally if not more, potent than drugs, and should not be combined with drugs without skilled guidance.
The main three herbs used for detoxification as antiparasitic herbs are black walnut hulls, wormwood and clove, which kills parasite eggs. Native Americans traditionally used herbs as antiparasitic agents but both Dr Hulda Clark and Hanna Kroeger returned these three herbs to popular use in recent decades.
In Dr Hulda Clark’s words: “Getting rid of all parasites would be absolutely impossible using clinical medicines that can kill only one or two parasites each. Such medicines also tend to make you quite ill. Imagine taking 10 such drugs to kill a dozen of your parasites! Yet three herbs can rid you of over 100 types of parasites! They are nature’s gift to us.
The herbs are: Black Walnut Hulls (from the black walnut tree)
Wormwood (from the Artemisia shrub)
Common Cloves (from the clove tree)
These three herbs must be used together.“
Metal detox - The goal of many, a metal detox can only be undertaken safely after all amalgam fillings are removed. Clearing your body of metal accumulation from fillings, vaccinations, use of aluminum foil, hair dyes, preservatives in packaged food and from air pollution is the road to a healthier functioning nervous system and improved memory.
Chlorella is considered a powerful metal detoxer due to its ability to absorb metals from our intestinal tract. Because it does not draw metals out of the tissue, it’s considered safe to use, with or without amalgam fillings. It has the possibility of many other benefits.
Organic chlorella with broken cell walls is the readily absorbed form that may provide a stronger immune system by increasing white blood cell count. Early studies report that it may also provide a healthier digestive system, increased beneficial intestinal flora, promote lower blood pressure and assist to decrease cholesterol levels. Within chlorella’s powerhouse of nutrients are proteins, fats, chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals. A few people react adversely to ingesting chlorella, but with these many benefits, it’s worth trying. As always, begin slowly.
As with all supplements it is, in my opinion, advisable to take anything for a specific time period and then take a break. This ensures your system does not become dependent upon any one supplement which instead, becomes an enhancement.
NOTE: This information is to outline options for optimal health with use of natural substances before encountering illness. It does not aim to replace the guidance of a qualified health practitioner, who is particularly important for effectively coping with any adverse condition.
May you be well!
