What is Organ and Body Cleansing?

Many of our clients have asked us about cleansing so we decided to explain this in further detail for those who need better understanding. Cleansing of the body is primarily the removal of waste, toxins, unwanted pathogens (parasites, bacteria, fungus, mold, virus's and viroids), and other unnatural or unwanted chemicals in the body. Cleansing body organs and muscle tissue can be very beneficial for restoring vitality, prevention of disease and slowing down the aging process.

Cleansing? What do I Cleanse?

First, and foremost one should start with the bowels. Since the bowels are essentially your body's sewer system, it is important to keep them moving and clean. Your bowels should move 3-5 times daily! This may sound drastic but citizens of third world countries have 3-5 movements daily. This is due of course to eating more whole and fresh foods. We Americans have developed very poor eating habits, especially since the advent of the stand-alone refrigerator. With most bowel cleansing one can expect to move and dislodge old incrusted fecal matter from the bowels. This may take up to a year to complete.

Secondly, there are a number of other organ and tissue cleansing programs available. At present some of these are: Kidney cleansing, Arterial cleansing, Liver cleansing, Lymphatic cleansing, Parasite and Pathogen cleansing.

The Kidney cleansing will help break-up and dissolve kidney stones and remove bacteria, and other chemical substances trapped in the kidneys.
Arterial cleansing using EDTA is designed to remove arterial plague, inorganic minerals and heavy metals out of the arterial network. This will help restore blood flow and help prevent many arterial diseases. Oxygen from improved blood flow helps to heal the body and remove waste more effectively.
Liver cleansing is always done after a Parasite cleansing for safety reasons. This cleanse is very effective at removing Gallstones that have yet to crystallize out of the ductwork of the liver. 250-1000 stones may be seen in your stools when this cleanse is performed. Less drastic Liver cleansing can also be done using herbs to strengthen and flush the liver of harmful substances.

Lymphatic cleansing will help the body to break down undigested substances and flush toxins out of the lymph nodes and lymphatic network. This cleanse is usually done using the "Master Cleanser" developed by Stanley Burroughs. This cleanse is very effective especially when it is done as a fast.

Parasite and Pathogen cleansing are crucial for reducing degenerative diseases such as Cancer and MS. According to Dr. Hulda Clark & Rev. Marcy Foley N.D., D.C. over 85 % of Americans are infected with parasites and other pathogens. These parasites are attracted to solvents left in and absorbed by the body through use of solvent laden body care products such as lotions, and soaps. Pathogen cleansing can have wonderfully positive effects on mental attitude and over all feeling of well being not to mention better immune system response to infection and unwanted invaders. If you have eaten out, touched paper money, shaken someone's hand, played with your pets or petted them then you are a likely candidate for a host of parasites.

What Can I Expect From Cleansing?

When cleansing starts each person will experience their own detoxification effects. Since every bodies chemistry and make-up are different then so will be the effects of the cleanse. This detoxification effect is sometimes called a "Healing Crisis". Imagine that your body is a still water puddle a day after a good rain. The water looks nice and clean until you stir it up with a stick. The water becomes cloudy and filled with dirt. This is essentially what is happening in your body when you start to cleanse. You are bringing out the unwanted substances for removal.

At this point is essential that your Bowels are moving 3-5 times daily to remove this waste in a timely manner. If the Bowels are moving 3-5 times daily then the effects of the detoxification will be reduced. Please be aware that if you are extremely toxic then you may still experience an unpleasant detox effect. Drinking 4oz. of water every 30 minutes is also important for helping the kidneys flush out toxins

Listed below are some common detoxification or healing crisis symptoms

Headache
Diarrhea (not more than two days at a time)
Itching (on a specific place or all over the body)
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Cloudy and unclear thoughts
Acne breakouts
Hives
Low grade fever
Aching in the joints
Lower back pain
Emotional release (anger, sadness, etc..)

These are just a few of the detox effects you may experience when cleansing. Again keeping the bowels moving and drinking plenty of water can dramatically reduce the unpleasant effects of detoxification.

How Long Should I Cleanse?

Depending on the type of cleansing you are undergoing it could take a few weeks to a whole year. Below are some guidelines for particular cleanses. Remember it has taken most of us years to develop toxic bodies. With cleansing miracles are not achieved overnight.

Parasite-1-3 months. Once a week maintenance after the full cleanse is complete to keep colonies in check.
Kidney-3-15 weeks depending on condition of the kidneys. Repeat once or twice a year.
Arterial-A minimum of 6 months up to 1-½ years by oral means.
Colon-A minimum of a year to reestablish the proper flora and cleanse them thoroughly
Liver-Until you no longer have stones coming out. This may take several liver cleanses. Repeat once or twice a year thereafter
Lymphatic-7-40 days on the Master Cleanser. Repeat if need be several times a year.

What Else Can I Do?

Many clients have asked us what other therapies would help out while cleansing is taking place. Having deep tissue, massage, or any other type of bodywork can be very beneficial for those participating in a cleansing program. This will allow for better blood flow and removal of waste from the body. This therapy can also be very relaxing and is sometimes used to reduce the effects of the detoxification.

Stretching or other physical activity can also help the body during times of cleansing by again increasing blood flow and providing more oxygen to the body. Cardiovascular exercise can help the body detoxify through sweating. Taking a Detox Bath can help to pull toxins out through the skin. Sweating is a great way to detoxify the body. Visiting a dry sauna once a week is a good idea.

Below are some links to kits and information designed to help you with specific cleanses.