Every day, our body acquires toxins from the toxins in our water (heavy metals, pharmaceuticals...), pesticides and chemicals in our food, chemicals in lotions, shampoos, perfumes, and our clothing (unless we buy organic, which I highly recommend), toxins and pollutants in our air, and on and on. As reported by Natural News http://www.naturalnews.com/024104_chemicals_blood_newborns.html, as reported by the Environmental Working Group in 2004:
"EWG research found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and
pollutants in umbilical cord blood from 10 babies born in August and
September of 2004 in U.S. hospitals. The umbilical cord blood of these
children harboured pesticides, consumer product ingredients, and wastes
from burning coal, gasoline, and garbage. Of the 287 chemicals detected
in the umbilical cord blood, 180 cause cancer in humans or animals, 217
are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 208 cause birth defects
or abnormal development in animal tests."
These are toxins that are being found in the CORD BLOOD of newborns! Imagine the toxic build-up circulating and being stored in our OWN systems! According to most holistic doctors, the two main causes of 99% of ALL disease (+ or -) are NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY and TOXICITY. In order to be and remain healthy, it is ESSENTIAL that we nutrify with high-quality supplements DAILY as well as take in foods on a regular basis that will naturally and effectively eliminate toxins from our system. A good way to start is with Youngevity's 5-day cleansing system https://my90forlife.com/store/products/index.html?view=Products&Category=Products. And from then on out, it's a good idea to integrate a few good cleansing foods and products into your daily routine, so that your body will cleanse itself on an ongoing basis.
Below is another article taken from Dr. Edward Group's site www.globalhealingcenter.com entitled "11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body," which gives a number of excellent and easily implementable tips. To go to the original source for this article, go to http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/11-natural-methods-for-detoxing-your-body/.
11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting
programs may seem like a modern health trend but societies have used
natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years.
Many religions actually encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing both the body and the mind for spiritual practices. (1) Toxic and polluted food systems, air and water, and environment make cleansing the colon, liver
and other organs more important now than ever. The burden of
over-pollution may be responsible for deleterious effects on the immune
system, a scenario which makes us highly susceptible to chronic
degenerative diseases such as some forms of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more.
This article will break down several of the current methods and foods
that assist the body, naturally, achieve a detoxified state. Make sure
to always avoid refined foods, sugars, MSG, yeast, dairy products, caffeine and chocolate, soy, peanuts, alcohol and non-whole-grain starches while doing any type of cleanse or fast. (2)
Natural Detox Methods
Liver cleanse- Regimes for cleansing the liver should incorporate more bitter greens and chlorophyll juices such as wheat-grass and dandelion greens. Other liver-happy foods include carrots, celery, limes, lemons and beets. Spices that offer cleansing effects on the liver include turmeric, rosemary, cayenne,
cumin and curry. Avoid coffee, milk and sodas, instead opt for purified
water and/or apple juice. To help support your cleansing efforts, add Livatrex to a gallon of apple juice or water and follow these liver cleansing instructions.
Oxygen colon cleanse- One of the best natural detox methods is a six or seven day cleanse using distilled water, organic/raw apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, Oxy-Powder and a probiotic supplement. This cleanse is a quick and effective way to purify your digestive tract. Here are my recommended instructions for doing a colon cleanse.
Candida cleanse- This is designed to remove candida from the body by removing all foods containing yeast or fermented foods. This diet requires avoiding all forms of sugar (including fruit and fruit juice), all refined flours and wheat products, any foods containing yeast, as well as all natural sweeteners such as agave nectar or raw honey. During a candida cleanse you should also avoid alcoholic drinks, dried fruits, mushrooms, cheese, pickled vegetables and soy sauce. Organic oregano oil and Latero-Flora are also extremely effective against candida.
Harmful organism cleanse- There are many herbs you can take to help kill off unwanted intestinal infestations that may be affecting your health. Wormwood, black walnut hull, clove and American wormseed are four herbs that create a hostile environment inside your intestinal tract for invading organisms, and help kill organisms that may already be there. Taking a probiotic supplement will also help flush out any unwelcome visitors. Here is my recommended cleansing instructions for harmful organisms.
Liquid cleanse- An excellent way to cleanse the body while still maintaining energy levels. A liquid cleanse involves the use of fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices, pureed soups, miso soup, smoothies, oils such as flax, hemp, coconut, sesame or pumpkin seed oil, and fresh, clean water.
Heavy metal cleanse- Most people have high levels of toxic metals such as mercury, aluminum, cadmium and lead in their body. It is recommended that individuals perform two cleanses per year to flush these toxins out of the body to avoid long term accumulation. Learn about an easy at home method of cleansing heavy metals from the body here.
Raw/alkaline foods cleanse- This is a temporary cleanse using uncooked fruits and vegetables, combined with smaller amounts of raw nuts, seeds and sprouts.
This is an excellent way to detoxify the colon, liver and other bodily
systems. It reduces the body’s need to constantly attempt to alkalize
the acidic nature of the blood, from eating a modern, non-alkaline
diet. Learn more about the benefits of a raw food diet.
Juice fasts- This consists of consuming only freshly juiced fruits and vegetables for one to three days or longer. Helpful, cleansing fruits and veggies include apples, carrots, beets, ginger root, spinach, citrus fruits, pears, celery, kale, cabbage, pineapple, cranberry, and other dark leafy greens. Citrus fruits are usually avoided while fasting. Organic fruits and vegetables are best, as well as freshly juiced fruits and vegetables (not bottled).
Kitcheree cleanse- A kitcheree cleanse is an ancient Ayurvedic method of cleansing the body through what is known as a “mono-diet.” In a kitcheree cleanse, you can eat a super-alkaline diet of mung beans, cooked vegetables, basmati rice and spices. This diet offers a temporary relief to the digestive system, and contributes to overall detoxification, especially when combined with cleansing herbs.
Cleansing spices- Coupling a healthy organic diet with
the use of cleansing spices is a mild way of creating change in the
body. Cleansing spices to add to your diet include cinnamon, oregano,
turmeric, cumin, cilantro, fenugreek, ginger, fennel, cayenne pepper, black pepper, clove, parsley and rosemary.
Master cleanse- This detox method consists of a diet composed only of freshly squeezed lemon juice, organic grade-B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and spring water. While this can be an effective method for both liver and colon cleansing, I would still recommend doing an oxygen colon cleanse and a liver/gallbladder cleanse at the same time.
Which of these have you tried and what were your experiences? Please share your feedback!
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM
Natural Detox Methods
Liver cleanse- Regimes for cleansing the liver should incorporate more bitter greens and chlorophyll juices such as wheat-grass and dandelion greens. Other liver-happy foods include carrots, celery, limes, lemons and beets. Spices that offer cleansing effects on the liver include turmeric, rosemary, cayenne,
cumin and curry. Avoid coffee, milk and sodas, instead opt for purified
water and/or apple juice. To help support your cleansing efforts, add Livatrex to a gallon of apple juice or water and follow these liver cleansing instructions.
Oxygen colon cleanse- One of the best natural detox methods is a six or seven day cleanse using distilled water, organic/raw apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, Oxy-Powder and a probiotic supplement. This cleanse is a quick and effective way to purify your digestive tract. Here are my recommended instructions for doing a colon cleanse.
Candida cleanse- This is designed to remove candida from the body by removing all foods containing yeast or fermented foods. This diet requires avoiding all forms of sugar (including fruit and fruit juice), all refined flours and wheat products, any foods containing yeast, as well as all natural sweeteners such as agave nectar or raw honey. During a candida cleanse you should also avoid alcoholic drinks, dried fruits, mushrooms, cheese, pickled vegetables and soy sauce. Organic oregano oil and Latero-Flora are also extremely effective against candida.
Harmful organism cleanse- There are many herbs you can take to help kill off unwanted intestinal infestations that may be affecting your health. Wormwood, black walnut hull, clove and American wormseed are four herbs that create a hostile environment inside your intestinal tract for invading organisms, and help kill organisms that may already be there. Taking a probiotic supplement will also help flush out any unwelcome visitors. Here is my recommended cleansing instructions for harmful organisms.
Liquid cleanse- An excellent way to cleanse the body while still maintaining energy levels. A liquid cleanse involves the use of fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices, pureed soups, miso soup, smoothies, oils such as flax, hemp, coconut, sesame or pumpkin seed oil, and fresh, clean water.
Heavy metal cleanse- Most people have high levels of toxic metals such as mercury, aluminum, cadmium and lead in their body. It is recommended that individuals perform two cleanses per year to flush these toxins out of the body to avoid long term accumulation. Learn about an easy at home method of cleansing heavy metals from the body here.
Juice fasts- This consists of consuming only freshly juiced fruits and vegetables for one to three days or longer. Helpful, cleansing fruits and veggies include apples, carrots, beets, ginger root, spinach, citrus fruits, pears, celery, kale, cabbage, pineapple, cranberry, and other dark leafy greens. Citrus fruits are usually avoided while fasting. Organic fruits and vegetables are best, as well as freshly juiced fruits and vegetables (not bottled).
Kitcheree cleanse- A kitcheree cleanse is an ancient Ayurvedic method of cleansing the body through what is known as a “mono-diet.” In a kitcheree cleanse, you can eat a super-alkaline diet of mung beans, cooked vegetables, basmati rice and spices. This diet offers a temporary relief to the digestive system, and contributes to overall detoxification, especially when combined with cleansing herbs.
Master cleanse- This detox method consists of a diet composed only of freshly squeezed lemon juice, organic grade-B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and spring water. While this can be an effective method for both liver and colon cleansing, I would still recommend doing an oxygen colon cleanse and a liver/gallbladder cleanse at the same time.
Which of these have you tried and what were your experiences? Please share your feedback!
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM
Sources:
- Fasting in Different Religions. http://www.ReadingIslam.com
- The Miracle of Fasting. Paul C. Bragg and Patricia Bragg, ISBN 0-87790-038-8
- Wong, Cathy. Juice Fasting. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/detoxcleansing/a/juice_fasting.htm
- Detox and Cleansing Diets. www.everydiet.org/detox_diet.htm
- Herbs and Spices Powerful and Effective in Detox. http://www.detox-guide.com/herbs-and-spices.html
- Anti-cancer Potential of Turmeric. www.thepowerhour.com/curcuminTurmeric.pdf
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