Information abounds today on the importance of detoxification for a healthy metabolism, largely because of its surprising results. It can reverse fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and a long list of ills. The improvement that occurs from this simple but lengthy process has made it a popular practise that until recently, we had forgotten was necessary. Don’t let the word ‘lengthy’ be intimidating – you eat every day, so incorporating these natural cleansing options into your routine is not difficult. People with conditions are less apt to be discouraged with adverse reactions when detoxing if they seek guidance from a skilled practitioner to ensure they don’t proceed too quickly, but for most, these are easy options.
What’s the simplest way to begin? – The first organ to address is usually the colon. It’s advisable to begin slowly to draw out and absorb wastes from the colon to ensure your body can easily handle extra wastes released from detoxing. When it comes to foods, aloe vera is a cleansing food that is antifungal and antiparasitic, but effectiveness depends on ingesting the proper quantity for your system and the quality of your source. One day or a weekend of only freshly pressed juice is also a preparatory cleansing that may attract you before beginning a cleanse with some natural cleansing options listed below.
Liquid bentonite clay – Available in health food stores, it is not absorbed by our body but is a clay that does attract positively charged ions which are most often waste particles. It also enables us to avoid unpleasant reactions from an overloaded system once selective herbs are added for antiparasitic, antibacterial or antifungal properties. Faster removal of waste with use of a pure clay means fewer reactions of headache, upset stomach or fatigue. Most people find they have more regular bowel movements with this product, but begin slowly to assess your reaction. Start with 1 teaspoon in a glass of water and gradually increase to the one tablespoon recommended. It’s best taken in the evening a couple hours before bedtime to ensure nutrients are not lost from its absorption quality. Taken one to two weeks every few months, it becomes a healthy maintenance routine. When we remember that sugar and fats are what feeds parasites, big or microscopic, it makes sense to limit our intake when in a detoxification process.
Activated Charcoal - If you are one of the few who react adversely to liquid bentonite clay, another filtering option is activated charcoal tablets which are effective for their high absorption quality. Activated charcoal tablets make an excellent travel aid!
Kidney cleansing tea - Being very active in waste removal, a kidney flush is important to prepare for and assist with detoxification. Noticeable benefits may include healthier skin and even blood pressure improvement. Nettle tea, well-known for kidney health, is readily available in health food stores.
A more focused kidney flush and for those experiencing early edema with swollen ankles, legs or abdomen… benefit is gained by drinking small amounts of up to 1 cup daily of Dr. Hulda Clark’s kidney tea. It consists of hydrangea, gravel and marshmallow roots combined with fresh parsley as a tea, made popular by her successful use with patients and her book, ‘A Cure for All Diseases’.
Water – We all know that our body needs a minimum of 8 to 10 glasses of liquid intake daily, but sometimes we forget how important it is. If you’re not a water lover, flavouring with a small amount of juice, fresh squeezed lime, lemon or peppermint leaves may help. Tasty herbal teas are a great option. Remember that lemon and lime, like apples, are acidic while in the mouth, regardless of how alkaline they become in our metabolism. To protect your tooth enamel, swish later with a small amount of baking soda to neutralize acidity or be prepared for a tough go when in the dental hygienist’s chair with increased teeth sensitivity.
How do you proceed on your own? – Tread on the side of caution in the area of herbs where ‘less is more’. Herbs are often combined in a set of three, but take care when combining over three herbs until you are familiar with your reactions to determine how your system responds.
Which herbs are antiparasitic? - There are hundreds of herbs that target everything from blood cleansing, lymphatic and kidney flushing, skin health, particular diseases and so forth. If you find the idea of a systemic cleanse too unfamiliar to feel comfortable, consider seeking guidance from a practitioner but many begin their journey alone and seek guidance later for more targeted effects.
The main three used for detoxification as antiparasitic herbs are black walnut hulls, wormwood and clove, which kills parasite eggs. Native Americans traditionally used herbs as antiparasitic agents but both Dr Hulda Clark and Hanna Kroeger returned these three herbs to popular use in recent decades.
In Dr Hulda Clark’s words: “Getting rid of all parasites would be absolutely impossible using clinical medicines that can kill only one or two parasites each. Such medicines also tend to make you quite ill. Imagine taking 10 such drugs to kill a dozen of your parasites! Yet three herbs can rid you of over 100 types of parasites! They are nature’s gift to us.
The herbs are: Black Walnut Hulls (from the black walnut tree)
Wormwood (from the Artemisia shrub)
Common Cloves (from the clove tree)
These three herbs must be used together.“
Metal detox - The goal of many, a metal detox can only be undertaken safely after all amalgam fillings are removed. Clearing your body of metal accumulation from fillings, vaccinations, use of aluminum foil, preservatives in packaged food and from air pollution is the road to a healthier functioning nervous system and improved memory.
Chlorella – Meanwhile, chlorella is considered a powerful metal detoxer due to its ability to absorb metals from our intestinal tract. Because it does not draw metals out of the tissue, it’s considered safe to use, with or without amalgam fillings. It has the possibility of many other benefits.
Organic chlorella with broken cell walls is the readily absorbed form that may provide a stronger immune system by increasing white blood cell count. Early studies report that it may also provide a healthier digestive system, increased beneficial intestinal flora, promote lower blood pressure and assist to decrease cholesterol levels. Within chlorella’s powerhouse of nutrients are proteins, fats, chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals. A few people react adversely to ingesting chlorella, but with these many benefits, it’s worth trying. As always, begin slowly.
As with all supplements it is, in my opinion, advisable to take anything for a specific time period and then take a break. This ensures your system does not become dependent upon any one supplement which instead, becomes an enhancement.
NOTE: This information is to outline options for optimal health with use of natural substances before encountering illness. It does not aim to replace the guidance of a qualified health practitioner, who is particularly important for effectively coping with any adverse condition.
May you be well!