Body Detoxes
Creating A Detox Plan
Your body's capacity to restore health can often depend on the strength of the
cleansing organs. While the detox methods below have no evidenced-based
studies to support them, physicians in clinical practice have reported their patients
often show dramatic benefits.
The first step is implementing a Subtraction Strategy by detoxing the not-so-
obvious.
- Take stock of intake. Make a list of everything you put into your mouth for a
week. For example, the occasional Tylenol won't hurt most people but taking
it frequently impairs the liver's ability to detox. Aspirin, if your doctor agrees,
may be a healthier alternative.
- Subtract added ingredients.. Artificial Sweeteners? Chemically decaffeinated
coffee? Dry-cleaning chemicals? Fluoridated or Teeth-whitening
toothpastes? Bromide-containing asthma-inhalers? Chemical or alcohol-
based mouthwash? Brominated flour in your bread or baked products?
Subtract, subtract, subtract!
- Subtract germs. Frequent hand-washing is a super-efficient and under-used
detox method because it sounds too easy. People are only reminded about
hand-washing during cold and flu season. But every day we transfer germs
which can burden our immune system just by touching door knobs, money,
shopping carts, publicly-used pens, store merchandise, etc.
Next, consider targeting the major organs of elimination. Some practitioners
recommend detoxing campaigns in a certain order so consult your doctor before
attempting any detox strategy.
Parasite Detox
- Although most people are horrified to hear it, most all of us have some level
of parasites living inside us. The most common reaction is, "but where could
I have picked them up?" A prejudice remains that only Third World countries
produce parasites whereas these immune-system drainers can be found in
the cleanest of homes. Usually parasites go on living quietly undetected,
unless intestinal distress or itching occurs. Walking barefoot is a risk factor
for picking up parasites.
- Every indigenous culture has some form of botanical they use for parasite
cleansing. Pumpkin seeds, hot peppers, and herbal remedies are all used
but black walnut hull tincture combined with ground cloves and wormwood
has proven the most effective among the users in our email discussion
group. Be sure to start any parasite cleanse strategy under the advice of an
experienced professional. Hulda Clark, PhD, Richard Schulze, ND, and
James Balch, MD., all offer more detailed information on cleanses.
Colon Cleanse
- There are many strategies for detoxing the colon: remedies vary from herbs
such as Cascara Sagrada to fiber and clay-based products to colonics to
lemonade and maple syrup juice fasts. Many cancer patients claim they feel
renewed energy after the colon cleanse strategy. There is no one way of
knowing which is best. Get the advice of a qualified professional so you
know which might be best for your particular situation.
Kidney Cleanse
- The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that filter wastes from the
bloodstream. Detoxing your kidneys will not only help to remove toxic
chemicals and pathogens that are clogging the kidneys to be excreted, but
will help prevent these toxic wastes from accumulating somewhere else in
the body. Kidney cleanses are usually very gentle herbal teas but detox
strategies for the kidney may vary.
- We recommend reading the following authors for detox recipes:
Edgar Cayce, Hulda Clark, Richard Schulze, James Balch, MD.
Skin Detox
- The skin is the largest organ of elimination and is sometimes referred to as
the third kidney. Dry skin brushing can speed up the skin's metabolic
process. Please see more information on Dry Skin Brushing Detox
Technique
Liver Cleanse
- Liver detox procedures may be as mild as liver herbs such as Milk Thistle
Extract, commonly called silymarin or as complex as Hulda Clark's Liver
Flush
- Always get specific approval from an experienced, licensed practitioner
before trying liver cleanses.
Saunas
- While breast cancer patients using saunas have reported feeling better, loss
of electrolytes has been reported by those not adequately replacing fluids
and minerals.
- Also, many patients who have undergone lymph node procedures may have
been warned against saunas as a risk factor for lymphedema. Consult a
physician knowledgeable about lymphedema.
Other Detox Methods
- The members of Breast Cancer Choices report many other detox regimens
including , Vitamin C flushes, coffee enemas, colonics, aerobic exercise,
and fasting.
Please consult a physician knowledgeable about the documented action of
detoxification before starting or changing your current protocol.
These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug
Administration. The strategies discussed above are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This website is intended as information only. The editors of this site are not medically-trained.
Please consult your licensed health care practitioner before implementing any health
strategy. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the
relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician. This site
accepts no advertising. The contents of this site are copyrighted 2006 by Breast Cancer
Choices, Inc. Contact us for reprint permission. Website updated August 7, 2006.
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