Detoxification

Natural detoxification obviously cannot be replace with a pill. In the next 1000 year these things may be possible, but until then we have to use natural means. Sure herbs and vitamins can help but there is only one sure fired effective way to naturally cleanse and detoxify the body of toxins and that method is juice fasting and eating more fruit and fresh vegetables.

Prescriptions are more profitable than telling someone to eat more fruit, less junk and drink fresh juice for a few days. Also, most people rather take a pill than change their diet, yet medications cannot heal they can only alter the symptoms. Fasting is a more effective tool for detoxification and cleansing

There is a vast difference between fasting and starving. During the absence of food, the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue. It continually readjusts to make minimum demands on reserves. Starvation will occur only when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive.

Detoxification in 5 steps:

1. On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose and then released into the blood.

2. Fats are broken down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples/ boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in the blood.

3. On the latter part of an extended fast, you can experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better than you have felt since childhood. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and then painful. This is a result of the body's increased ability to heal during fasting.

4. The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between.

5. The sticky, toxic, mucoid coating on the intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhea. If the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.

Detox & Cleanse Recipes

The aim here is to give your body an abundance of nutrients in a way that it will find easy and effortless to digest and utilise

Alkalising Raw Soup
This is a highly energising soup and is a big favourite while on a cleanse or detox. Contains avocado (high in EFAs) and cucumber which is well known for its cleansing properties. The taste of this soup can be dramatically altered by the use of the herbs/ spices mentioned or by alternating between lemon and lime.

Vegetable Super Juice
This juice is a popular one for breakfast as it gives your energy levels a boost, wakens your digestive system whilst giving your body a nutrition, yet gentle start to the day - 250ml mixed with 250ml of distilled water is usually enough to keep one going until lunchtime.

Healing Detox Juice
A sweeter, more subtle juice which still packs a nutritional punch. The combination of the carrots, spinach and parsley provides an excellent source of antioxidants, while the celery lends its cleansing properties.

Warm Broccoli Soup
This is definitely a winter favourite and destroys the myth that all raw food has to be cold and unwelcoming. By steaming the broccoli for just 5-6 minutes, the meal remains raw, but gains enough warmth to give that filling, comforting feeling of soup. The texture given by the broccoli and the kick of the ginger make this an excellent choice for those new to alkalising.

Autumn Tomato & Avocado Alkalising Soup
This is a nice soup to have either cold (a bit like gazpacho) or warmed (on a slightly chilly morning or evening)

Detox Tea
A strong root flavored tea with a kick to help assist in liver function and restoration of cells and membranes. Tea will also aid in inflammtion reduction by assisting the Liver in its breakdown of naturally occurring cortisone. Tea will also act as a strong blood cleanser.

Detox blend is always good for any type of liver ailment and will act as a stimulant to increase all liver functions. It will also act as a liver protector/strengthener, a treatment for liver stagnation or deficieny (overtaxed Liver), skin cleanser by liver cleansing and a bile stimulant that will increase fat digestion and protein synthesis.