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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.
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