Posts Tagged ‘natural detox methods’
How to Detox Your Body Naturally
Posted by admin in Detox Diet, Detox Tips on January 12th, 2010
We are constantly exposed to toxic substances
Scientific research has shown that environmental pollution enters the blood stream via food, water and air. When pollution enters the blood stream, toxins accumulate in the body and the natural balance of the organs such as the liver (the natural filtration system of the body) can be affected.
Environmental pollution, fast foods, drugs, alcohol, sedentary lifestyles – are all factors to feel sluggish and unmotivated!
To start off completely refreshed, remedies exist to promote toxin elimination with detoxification and cleansing of the body!
THE NATURAL WAY
To help detoxify the body, it is a good idea to start drinking lots of water (8 glasses a day) to help flush out and hydrate your system, as well as promote the water balance in the body.
Eating fruits and vegetables along with the daily recommendation of fiber will also help the natural detoxification and regulate your system naturally. Never forget the power of physical exercise! Having a good workout will promote sweating – another great way to promote cleansing and detoxifying the body!
Natural and homeopathic remedies have been used in complementary and alternative medicine for thousands of years to assist the body’s natural detoxification, getting rid of waste and toxins and thus clearing the bodies. More recently, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom.
There are now various published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support natural detoxification at home with routine rinsing of the stomach and digestive system. This promotes the elimination of toxins through the liver.
Studies have also shown natural substances to help the body remain regular and help the body’s ability to get rid of toxic waste.
What helps the Body’s Natural Detoxification?
Taraxacum officinalis (Dandelion) was used in Native American medicine and is commonly found in many parts of the world. It contains bitter principles that have a stimulating effect on liver and digestive system. It is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D, C, and B and iron, silicon, magnesium, zinc and manganese. It enhances the performance of the liver and gallbladder and can help maintain healthy blood pressure because of its diuretic properties.
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) has natural diuretic properties and also promotes a healthy liver, kidney and spleen and is useful to reduce discomfort caused by stomach acids. More recently, fennel has shown to help relieve colic and disorders of the stomach. The test tube and animal studies allude to a number of potential medicinal effects of fennel or its components, such as muscle relaxation and stimulation of bile flow.
Pelargonium reniform is a medicinal plant known to generations of descendants of the Khoi-San and Xhosa traditional healers for their health promoting characteristics. Also known as ‘Umckaloabo’, is traditionally used for a range of therapeutic and is well known for its ability to support liver function and as a digestive tonic. This species of pelargonium is indigenous to the Eastern Cape of South Africa and grows wild, sending out long root bulbs deep in the earth. The active medicinal ingredients are in the bitter root of the plant. Recent studies have shown that this herb may be beneficial in supporting the body’s ability to balance various body systems after illness.
Ozonated Magnesium Oxides is the only form of the essential mineral that is capable of releasing nascent oxygen into the digestive tract and bloodstream. They act as a mild colonic motivator to promote bowel function, it reacts readily in both hydrochloric acid and water, and provides the colon with muscle relaxing properties to help ease symptoms of IBS and occasional constipation. Oxy-Powder® contains the necessary amount of ozonated magnesium oxides to cleanse the colon thoroughly of built up toxins in the intestines.
How to Detox your Liver and Gallbladder Naturally
Posted by admin in Detox Tips, Liver Detox on October 13th, 2009
Probably the best free liver detox diet available today since it a natural recipe proven to deliver results to detox and cleanse your liver and gallbladder.
Cleansing the liver and gall stones greatly improves digestion which is basic to health in general.
You can also hope to receive benefits such as the disappearance of allergies and sore shoulders and back.
The increase of energy is remarkable, and the general feeling of well being.
Detoxifying the liver is the most powerful things you can do to improve your health.
Studies have shown that everyone accumulates substances in the bile ducts resulting in the creation of condensed rocks that hamper the operation of the liver. These stones are also nest for other microorganisms that may eventually lead to serious problems.
Here is a simple natural method of detoxifying the liver which will yield great health benefits.
Ingredients for Liver Detox.
- 4 tablespoons of Epsom salt
- Half cup of olive oil.
- Three quarters of a cup of grapefruit.
Natural Liver Detox Program Instructions
Choose an appropriate day for cleansing. It can be a day of rest such as on a Saturday for example.
FIRST DAY
Do breakfast and lunch slightly avoiding fatty foods.
2.00 PM.
After two in the afternoon do NOT drink or eat any food. This is essential for successful treatment and to avoid discomfort.
Make the mixture of 4 tablespoons of Epsom salt in three cups water. From here take out four doses of three-fourths cup each. You can put it in the refrigerator to freeze if desired.
6.00 PM.
Take the first dose of three-fourths cup of the solution of Epsom salt water that was prepared earlier.
8.00 PM
Take the second dose of Epsom salt solution.
9:45 PM
Prepare a solution of ½ cup of olive oil with three-fourths cup of grapefruit.
Mix a half cup of olive oil in three-fourths cup fresh grapefruit juice and shake to mix well.
10:00 PM
Drink the solution of olive oil and grapefruit. Lie down immediately for the medicine to have its best effect. It doesn’t taste bad.
Stay lying down for 20 minutes in bed, at least, as still as possible, lying on your back.
There will be no pain at most some problems sleeping that can be solved by taking some sleeping pills.
The next day.
At 6 AM, take the next dose of Epsom salt solution.
At 8 a.m. take the fourth and last dose of Epsom salt solution.
In the morning you should feel like going to the bathroom. You will notice in your stool some rocks floating that are green colored and gray …. You may be able to draw between 50 and 200 of various sizes as well as cholesterol crystals and other undesirable waste.
To see the stones in the toilet you flick on a flashlight.
You can eat at 10 AM, a light meal.
Notes
This treatment is very safe.
It takes about 2,000 stones out of the liver to keep it clean.
You can repeat the treatment every two weeks at the beginning and then twice a year.
Never do this cleanse when you are sick.
This is a very old recipe, hundreds or thousands of years old, it has been tested very successfully to remove the stones without liver surgery.
Recommended:
- Health Benefits of Olive Oil
- Liver Cleanse with LivaTrex by Dr. Edward Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM
From Graphic Designer to a Detox Queen
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 30th, 2009
I stumbled across this video while looking for natural detox methods for the body. Detoxification as explained by Rhadia Gleis (Ph.D., M.Ed., and C.C.N.) is an often overlooked process that is life and career changing. Rhadia started her career off working for Disney as a graphic designer until she came across health problems such as heart palpitations, headaches and weight problems in her early 20’s.
When she found out that her doctor would load her up with meds and expect to “cover up” the symptom and not eliminate the root cause, Rhadia decided to seek alternative health practices. She later went on to consult an allopathic doctor that pretty much changed the course of her life and career.
She has now become a successful clinical nutritionist after going back to college and became labeled as the “Detox Queen” from college, for her work done on detoxification.
Check out the video below and see for yourself.
Facts
- We are exposed to 500,000 different toxins year increasing in 50,000 into our atmosphere every year – take on a well thought out detoxification program specific to your needs.
- 90% of the reasons why they were feeling bad is a result of things we do to ourselves- not eating right, exercise, etc. – exercise more often and take on a healthy diet, high fiber diet, 3 apples and 3 vegetables is a good place to start.
- 80% of our body is water – Increase water consumption.
Helpful Tips
- Spring and the autumn are the best times to detox.
- Make sure you are having good bowel function at the very least 1 time a day! (side note: a colon cleansing supplement is worth it if you are having problems with constipation)
- Maintain your elimination routes open.
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RADHlA is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, C.C.N. She is also a Certified BioNutritional Analyst. She has a Ph.D. in pastoral counseling and a M.Ed. in nutrition. She is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, (I.A.A.C.N), and the American Naturopathic Medical Association (A.N.M.A.).
30 Day Natural Detox Diet Video
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 23rd, 2009
We just finished talking about what is a natural detox last week and some of the methods we can use to detox our digestive system. Now we will talk about a video I found on YouTube that gives details on how a day with a detox diet by Dr Tracy Tranchitella, ND will play out. She gives a little glimpse of what a daily detox diet would look like during her 30 Day Detox Diet.
She goes on to talk about how she starts off most of her patients with a detox diet to get them to feel better and healthier. Patients will report to have detox symptoms such as headaches and fatigue during the initial stage but after a week, some report having weight loss, feeling much more healthier, and a desire to continue eating healthy.
The diet under her standards consist of eating organic and raw vegetables and fruits. Also, eating foods high in fiber, your essential fats, and antioxidants such as berries (goji berries would be a good selection) that are low sugar are great for this diet. Most of her patients really enjoy the smoothie recipe (with flax oil and ground flaxseeds). A probiotic supplement is suggested to increase the friendly bacteria in the intestines.
Here is an example of what kind of diet she would recommend her patients.
Sample Breakfast
| Hardy Breakfast | Lighter | Protein |
| Gluten free hot cereal | Fresh fruit and a choice from these types of nuts | Organic Eggs prepared at low heat |
Sample Lunch & Dinner
A Sample Lunch and dinner should be:
- Low in starch carbohydrates
- Consist of More vegetables, double the size of your palm in quantity as a rule of thumb.
- The palm of your hand should be a guide for the quantity of protein (non-starchy).
A Large Raw Salad followed by some protein (i.e. fish) is a great combo for dinner/lunch.
Some people will even lose weight as a result of cleansing the body of toxins. She feels that the solution to pollution is dilution. Many people feel a significant difference, especially for those that have been eating horribly, after the detox diet.
Headaches and fatigue can result during the initial detox diet. This is a good sign as it shows that your body is downloading all the toxins and eliminating them from your body.
The detox diet is more than just a diet, it is more like a lifestyle.
What Can I eat on a Detox Diet?
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 14th, 2009
A mere 5% of Americans consume the recommended amount of fiber a day (24 to 28 grams a day). That leaves 95% of the population not functioning at its optimum levels. Here are a couple of diet suggestions for a strong start in the right direction.
It is strongly recommended that a person undergoing a detox take foods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Foods that are high in fiber, water, whole grains, vegetables and fruits are essential for the detoxification process.
By following a diet plan consisting in some of the following foods, one can reduce the risk of constipation, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, high blood sugar, heard disease and obesity.
5 by 5 Detox Diet Sample Sheet
| Fruits | Apples | Prunes | Pineapples | Oranges | Papayas |
| Vegetables | Broccoli | Cauliflower | Onions | Garlic | Artichokes |
| Nuts & Seeds | Flaxseed | Pumpkin Seeds | Sesame Seeds | Almonds | Walnuts |
| Fiber Rich | Beans | Soybeans | Lentils | Black Beans | Lima Beans |
| Whole Grains | Barley | Oats | Rye | Chia | Bran Cereal |
Drink Suggestions for a Detox Diet
Water, lemon water, pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, and rice milk are great additions to a detox diet.
It recommended that you chew your food well and drink 8 glasses of water a day at room temperature. The benefits of water can do tremendous amounts of things to your body.
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How to Administer Detox Foot Pads
Posted by admin in Foot Detox on September 11th, 2009
- Rinse away any dirt and skin oil that will tamper with the sticking of the foot pad.
- An exfoliant can be used to remove dead skin cells.
- Stick the detox pads on your feet using the adhesive before going to bed. Make sure it is on good before going to bed, as it may fall off if not placed correctly. Some people find putting them on the floor and stepping on them to be the best method to put them on.
- Go to sleep! It is recommended that you leave them on for 8 hours each day of the week. The detox foot pads usually feel warm and become darker as they absorb waste matter and toxins from your body. In some cases, they might even become sticky.
- The next morning you should expect a dark colored foot pad that will slowly begin to fade away in color as the use of these foot pads are continued over the course of the week. Trash the used ones, and continue the use over the week.
- Towards the end of the week, the color of the foot pads begins to remain the same and do not change. Congratulations! You have completed a successful detox.
Detox Foot Pads work by taking the advantage of 60 acupressure points on the soles of your feet that should “stimulate, energize, and draw out chemicals, toxins and heavy metals from the body.”
7 Benefits of Detox Foot Pads
- Improved blood circulation
- Relief from aches, pains and stress
- Increased energy levels
- Better quality of sleep
- Speeds assimilation of nutrients to cells
- Is simple and easy to use
- Works while you are asleep
Where to buy?
It is recommended that you look up reviews of detox foot pads while doing your search for the best available detox foot pads available. We have found the Kinoki Detox Foot Pads to be a scam. Alternatively there are organic detox foot pads available.
How to make Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink
Posted by admin in Detox Drinks on September 9th, 2009
Lemon cayenne pepper drink is very easy to make.
Ingredients needed to make the Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink:
- Lemon Water
- Natural Maple Syrup
- Cayenne Pepper
- Filtered Water
- 10 ounce water container
Directions for this Detox Drink
The following recipe is to make only one serving.
- Pour 5 ounces of filtered water into your container.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the water.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of organic grade B maple syrup to the mixture.
- Then add 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Add the remaining 5 ounce of filtered water and stir well.
One serving of lemon cayenne pepper drink is ready. A dieter is supposed to drink 6 to 12 servings in a day. You can even make and refrigerate this drink as per your requirement for one day. Don’t store it for more than one day, as the drink should be consumed fresh, so that it is effective.
As there are many speculations about the effectiveness and side-effects of this cleansing diet, always make sure you consult your nutritionist or dietitian before venturing into this diet program.
