|
|
 |
|
Reply
| | | From: Rene (Original Message) | Sent: 5/2/2006 12:12 AM |
Cleansing Your Way To Better Health
by Reuel Ari Healing, of course, is multidimensional and we need to put time into its various aspects, mental/emotional, physical and spiritual. This article focuses on the much neglected physical cleansing and detoxification so essential for our healing. When we are not physically well, all else suffers. The attention to the subtler parts of our being lay dormant and under- nourished. So often is the case with our search for spiritual growth. We have been given this miraculous human body to travel this lifetime through. If we are to attain any wisdom of the true spiritual realms within we must put at least some effort into learning how the body really works and get reconnected to the principles of nature. In his book, “Heal From The Inside Out�?Reuel Ari says, “Healing is very simple. The first premise is, the body is self healing and we all heal in the same way, even though we may have different symptomology and be attracted to different healing modalities. We are always seeking balance; physically, emotionally and mentally and if we live within the natural law, disease as we know it, cannot exist. The second premise is, in order to host any disease, the body must be holding onto the toxic byproducts of incomplete digestion of food and life experiences. This toxicity or, Morbid Matter, as it has been called by many, must be given the opportunity to be eliminated or disease will finally be so deeply rooted, degeneration will prevail. All sense of wellness will be forever lost, and we will spend the last of our living days in a body full of pain and misery.�? The inner life of our body is like that of soil, or terrain. If this soil is built up properly, no viruses, bacteria, parasites or other critters will have any food to thrive on. Their presence is only a result of natural law. They are doing their job, eating their food. Healing begins from the inside out. Therefore, if we attend to this inner soil, building it up with the proper nutrients, and avoiding those substances that encourage these critters presence, the results we will achieve must be health building and of lasting value. Just as the farmer builds up his fields of organic soil year after year, yielding bountiful and nourishing crops, we too shall have a bountiful yield of lasting, radiant health. Deepak Chopra in his book, “Perfect Digestion�? quotes an ancient East Indian proverb, “Without proper diet, medicine is of no use, and with proper diet, medicine is of no need�? He also says the human body manufactures every pharmaceutical, in the proper amounts, sends them to the targeted organ at precisely the right time. To achieve this state of harmony, all food we put into our body must be of the highest quality and contain enzymes. They are the building blocks of health. Dr. Ann Wigmore, one of the great pioneers in the field of health and nutrition says, “Statistics now begin to reveal that our country has a terrible problem with vitamin and enzyme deficiency. Folks are affected with eye problems, dizziness form fatigue, constipation, allergies, muscle cramps, bone deterioration and loss of memory. Other deficiency syndromes include addictions to drugs and alcohol: and heart, liver, kidney and lung problems. The key is Easy-To-Digest nourishment for replacing the deficiencies and strengthening the immune system with enzymes.�?/FONT> We are all sorely lacking enzymes. The food we have eaten our entire lives has been grown in devitalized soil then processed and cooked adding to its further devitalization, destroying the enzymes essential to cell nourishment. Contrary to popular belief, food does not give us energy. Food should nourishes the body, but in reality, these devitalized foods rob the essential life energy from the core of our body to help in the process of digestion. When enzyme rich, predigested foods are introduced, the digestive system gets rebuilt. When this begins the core or life force energy remains vital to encourage balance and gives us the opportunity to direct our attention to our mental/emotional and spiritual healing. There are 2 types of enzymes. The first are metabolic enzymes. We are given a predetermined amount at birth. Enzymes are proteins which act as catalysts for every function in the body including digestion and assimilation. The storehouse of metabolic enzymes is exhausted by a diet of devitalized, non-enzyme rich foods. The body uses these precious enzymes to digest food rather than for supporting functions in the organs like the liver, spleen and pancreas and actually takes them from our bones. Disease begins as a result. The second are food enzymes. These are contained in the foods we eat, or not, and absolutely necessary to ingest on a daily, per meal basis. This is the most significant nutritional habit we can create that will enable the body to regain the balance it so lovingly seeks. Now that we understand more of how things operate, what do we do first? It is recommended by many experts in this field that cleansing the digestive tract precede cleansing of the cells. In his book ”Cleanse & Purify Thyself�? Dr. Richard Anderson N.D., N.M.D. writes, “Cleansing reactions on a raw food diet, without cleansing the digestive tract first can be so severe for an average person that a lack of energy, spaciness, eruptions of the skin, overloaded kidneys, liver and other organs can be weakened. �?These are called “acute healing responses or crisis�? It is also common to experience symptoms like, headache, diarrhea, constipation and irritability. Dr. Anderson continues, “The problem with going on a raw food diet without cleansing is this: when the average person goes onto raw food, even for just a few days, he begins to cleanse the cell structure, not the intestinal tract. The average person is so full of toxic waste that a complete raw food diet, without complete intestinal cleansing, could stir up more problems than he can handle.�?Gabriel Cousens, M.D. in his book Conscious Eating states, �?To digest vegetarian food requires more inner spiritual light and digestive power than it does for meat digestion. Just as we lose our muscle tone and endurance when we do not exercise much, in the same way, by eating animal products, we indirectly weaken our ability to take in plant food. This is one reason why a transition to vegetarianism often needs to be gradual.�?When we begin eating foods abundant in enzymes, a cellular cleansing begins. The organs of digestion and elimination begin to detoxify. If you experience any of the symptoms of “Acute Healing�? as you transition to a living/raw foods diet and want to nourish your system with something “GREEN�? like E3Live, a superior algae. The most effective and fastest way of motivating the digestive tract to cleanse is through Colon Hydro Therapy . This process actually begins stimulating the liver which is so often congested and the main problem in digestive disorders and allergies of all kinds. The use of enemas is also very helpful. Wheat grass juice retention implants are highly effective in pulling toxins out of the digestive tract and liver. Implants are used after a colonic or an enema. They purify the blood and stimulate the immune system also. The best and most essential way to cleanse the liver is outlined in Ari’s book, “Heal From The Inside Out.�?It is simple, painless and highly effective. One way that begins to rebuild the digestion is to incorporate living/raw foods into our daily diet. This begins to have an immediate positive effect on the entire system. Two wonderful things happen. The first is, we detoxify. A miraculous cleansing process begins in the cells of our body. They become oxygenated and literally pour stored toxins out through their walls. The second thing that happens is, the walls of the small and large intestines slough off old, encrusted matter that has accumulated. Proper absorption and assimilation of nutrients to the cells increases and vibrant health is restored. There are many incredible recipe books on raw/living foods available at your local health foods store and fine book stores. Reuel Ari teaches a series of three classes focusing on hands on preparation of living/raw foods and how they can be incorporated into your existing diet. Any symptomology the body is suffering will respond to enzyme rich, predigested living enzyme nourishment. The deficiency that has created these symptoms will turn into sufficiency and our energy will express itself in increased health. So, eating can be looked upon as a science when we understand about enzymes. We have all been given this incredible human body/mind in which we conduct research. Become the best researcher you can be and live a productive, healthy life, free of disease and symptomology. Good luck and may your creative power within be carried to deeper and higher levels, always. Reuel Ari is a Natural Therapeutic Specialist, Certified Colon Therapist and Living Foods Educator in Sedona, Arizona. Reuel spent 10 years in the medical field as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
From: http://www.digestivewellnesscenter.com/html/cleansing_your_way_to_better_h.html
The original article has a number of links within the article for more detailed information... |
|
 First
Previous
2 of 2
Next
Last
|
|
Reply
| | | From: Rene | Sent: 7/20/2006 9:43 PM |
| A Cleanse for All Seasons by author Brenda Watson, ND
Cleansing eliminates the toxic effects of our diets as well as the poisons we absorb from the environment. During a cleansing program we clean our body’s muscles, organs, and fat tissue. But which cleansing program should you choose? Although everyone is different, there are some basic guidelines, or steps, to cleansing. Many people believe that cleansing should only be performed during the spring. The thought is that fasting (water or juice fasts) in the winter is hard on the body, as the body requires fat to stay warm in the cold months. This philosophy does not apply to herbal cleansing. Anytime is a good time for a herbal cleanse. It is always a good idea to eat a healthy diet, but while you cleanse you should limit the amount of processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol you consume, as these dietary changes will improve the results of your cleanse. Step 1: Mild Cleanse If cleansing is already a part of your yearly health regimen, you can skip to the advanced cleanse (Step 2). If you have never cleansed before, it is important to start with a mild cleanse. Find an all-natural 15-day herbal cleanse, formulated specifically for the "first-time" or "sensitive" cleanser. It should stimulate the cleansing and detoxification process of the body’s seven channels of elimination: the liver, lungs, colon, kidneys, blood, skin, and lymphatic system. If you start with a mild cleanse, there is less likelihood you will have a "cleansing reaction" such as headaches, mild nausea, and brain fog–symptoms that often occur with more advanced cleanses. These reactions can happen if your body detoxifies too quickly or if you are very toxic. Step 2: Advanced Cleanse For optimal health, it is important to have two to three proper bowel movements per day. If you are not having at least one bowel movement per day then, in a holistic sense, you are constipated. This thinking is much different from conventional medicine’s definition of constipation–three bowel movements per week or less. When one considers the increase in colon disease and other colon-related illnesses, we can see that the constipation problem is more widespread than current statistics show. If you have chronic constipation, skip the mild cleanse and move straight to an advanced, full-body cleanse, with a strong focus on the colon. Your bowel should be moving regularly before moving onto cleansing other organs of the body (such as the liver). Regular bowel movements will ensure that the toxins released during the cleansing process are being removed from the body. In order to achieve two to three bowel movements per day, the peristaltic action (muscular movement) of the bowel must be regular and the colon properly hydrated. Use a 30-day advanced cleansing program which does not include any purgative herbs, such as cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) or senna (Cassia sp.), but instead includes magnesium hydroxide, (which hydrates the colon by bringing water to the bowel), and peristaltic herbs such as aloe, rhubarb, and triphala (an Ayurvedic blend). Step3: Candida or Parasite Cleanse Most holistic practitioners use self tests which list symptoms often related to the overgrowth of parasites or candida (see bellow). If you have candida or parasites, you can perform a candida or parasite cleanse. This is recommended only if you are currently having regular bowel movements. If you are not, however, you should first perform an advanced cleanse as described in Step 2. For candida, use a 15-day antifungal and antibacterial herbal cleanse. Find a formulation with a broad spectrum of antifungals in order to target the many different types of yeast organisms. Yeast is a pleomorphic organism, which means it can change form. Just as bacteria have been known to become antibiotic resistant, yeast can become antifungal resistant. By using more than one type of antifungal, yeast is less likely to adapt. Also, ensure that the cleanse includes antibacterial herbs. An overgrowth of bad bacteria produces an environment in which candida can thrive. Removing bad bacteria allows good bacteria, such as acidophilus, to thrive and greatly reduces the chance of candida re-infestation. If your condition is severe or longstanding, you may need to perform this cleanse twice (30 days in total). For parasites, use a cleanse that is antiparasitic, antimicrobial, and antifungal. The formulation should be taken daily for 15 days, then take a 5-day break before continuing with the cleanse for another 15 days. It is important to take a break in order to kill the parasites in all stages of development. Step4: Liver Cleanse The liver is one of the main organs of detoxification, and optimal liver function is vital in order to deal with the abundance of toxins that are filtered through it. If the liver is not healthy, these toxins can cause the liver to become sluggish, resulting in congestion or poor functioning. This can lead to many health problems such as toxicity, high cholesterol, poor digestion of foods, fatigue, blood sugar problems, hormone imbalance, headaches/migraines, allergies, sensitivities, and poor skin. Use a liver cleanse that includes herbs that are hepatoprotective (herbs that protect the cells of the liver), chologogues (herbs that stimulate bile flow in the liver), and antioxidant. It is important to use a cleanse that not only detoxifies the liver, but also supports and enhances normal liver function. This cleanse will last for 30 days. Step 5: Heavy Metal Cleanse A heavy metal is defined as any metal five times heavier than water. Because of their density, they are hard to remove from the body’s tissue. Overmining and pollution in our environment have made exposure to heavy metals commonplace. They enter the body through our intake of air, food, and water. They are also found in many items we use on a regular basis such as aluminum foil, antiperspirant, lipstick, and pesticides. Heavy metal cleanses remove these heavy metals from the body through a process known as chelation–from the Greek word "to claw." When heavy metals are chelated, they are "clawed" from tissues and organs and removed from the body through its normal channels of elimination. The binding nature of chelation results in some vitamins and minerals being removed from the body as well; therefore, finding a heavy metal cleanse that includes a vitamin/mineral supplement is necessary to replace what is lost during the chelation process. Not Just in the Spring Remember, anytime is a good time to start a herbal cleanse. When following these cleansing steps, though, make sure to leave at least two weeks between the different cleanses, as this will give your body a break. I also recommend that you start any cleansing program at half strength for the first three days, as this will help you to ease into the program. In the toxic world that we live in, cleansing is no longer an option, it’s a necessity. It is an essential tool for staying healthy, and these steps will lead you down the path toward digestive health. Steps to Digestive Health Mild cleanse: 15-day full body cleanse Advanced cleanse: 30-day advanced full body cleanse Parasite or candida cleanse: Varies in length depending on severity of the condition. Liver cleanse: 30-day advanced liver detoxification Heavy metal cleanse: Varies in length from 30 days to 120 days depending upon level of exposure. Not Sure if You have Candida? Answer "yes" or "no" to the questions below: Have you ever had a yeast infection? Have you ever taken antibiotics? Have you ever taken the birth control pill or steroids (asthma inhalers)? Do you crave sugar or eat it daily? Do you crave bread or eat it daily? Do you crave alcoholic beverages or drink them regularly? Do you have bloating, burping, or gas? Are you regularly fatigued or easily tired? If you answered "yes" to three or more questions, you may have candida. Not Sure if You have Parasites? Answer "yes" or "no" to the questions below: Do you have dark circles under your eyes? Do you eat more than normal but still feel hungry? Do you grind your teeth while asleep? Do you have pain in your naval? Do your pets sleep in your bed? Have you traveled outside of Canada or the US? Do you experience normal bowel movements, with bouts of diarrhea or constipation? Do you have a distended belly/bloating? If you answered "yes" to three or more questions, you may have parasites Brenda Watson, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, colon therapist, and president of the International Association of Colon Therapists. She lectures across North America on natural digestive support and cleansing. Source: alive #281, March 2006 http://www.alive.com/4325a12a2.php [scroll down the page for a number of related articles] |
|
|
|
Free Forum Hosting
Important Announcement
