Detox & Detox Bathing

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Here is some Wonderful Information I use, I haven't tried the clay though!

 

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Jamie

 

You may experience flu-like symptoms during the detoxification because your

body is ridding itself of poisons. You can get some relief from these

symptoms by taking baths using epsom salts (1 to 2 cups) and baking soda (1

cup) in a tub of water and soaking for 20 minutes (soaking for more than 20

minutes may cause you to get too exhausted). On off days, you can put 1 cup

of apple cider vinegar in the tub and soak.

 

Within a few minutes the water will turn murky and " dirty. " The darkness to

the water is heavy metals coming out of the skin (aluminum and mercury). Do

this once a week during detox and once a month for maintenance.

 

Skin brushing can be very beneficial, because the skin is a primary avenue

for detoxification - along with the lungs, kidneys, liver, and colon. Use a

vegetable brush. You can purchase this at a health food store. You need to

brush all parts of the body toward the heart. Then follow with a sesame oil

massage. Massaging with sesame oil brings relief. This oil can be purchased

from the health food store. Massage the whole body for 5 minutes before

bathing or showering.

 

 

Detox Baths:

(NOTE: Baths should be taken on a daily basis during detox and rotated,

switching to a different type of bath each day. After detoxing, use whichever

bath seems appropriate to meet your current needs.)

 

EPSOM SALTS AND GINGER:

This bath opens pores and eliminates toxins and also helps to eliminate pain.

Stir one cup of epsom salts and 2 tablespoons of ginger in a cup of water

first, then add to the bath. Do not remain in the tub for more than 30

minutes.

 

SALT AND SODA:

This bath counteracts the effects of radiation, whether from X-rays, cancer

treatment radiation, fallout from the atmosphere, or television radiation. 1

cup of baking soda and 1 to 2 cups of ordinary coarse salt (or epsom salts or

sea salt) to a tub of water. You can soak for 20 minutes.

 

EPSOM SALTS, SEA SALT, AND SESAME OIL:

This bath helps with dry skin and stress. Take 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of

sea salt (from the health food store), and 1 cup of sesame oil and put into a

warm to hot tub of water and soak for 20 minutes. Pat yourself dry.

 

VINEGAR BATH:

This is used when the body is too acidic. This is a quick way of restoring

the acid-alkaline balance. 1 cup to 2 quarts of 100% apple cider vinegar to a

bathtub of warm water. Soak 40 to 45 minutes. This is excellent for excess

uric acid in the body and especially for the joints, arthritis, bursitis,

tendonitis, and gout.

 

BENTONITE BATH:

A fast detoxification method. Soak 2 to 4 pounds of bentonite clay in a flat

container overnight to dissolve it. Then add this to a tub of water. With 2

pounds of bentonite you would soak one hour; with 4 pounds you would soak

only about 30 minutes. The more bentonite used, the faster the

detoxification. (NOTE: While bentonite is a great adsorber, it is widely used

to seal well-casings and ponds. It would very likely seal many septic

systems too, costing thousands to repair. Use sparingly or with caution!)

 

 

Detoxification

 

By Ted H. Spence

DDS, ND, PhD/DSc, MPH

 

 

 

Introduction

Detoxification comes in many forms and refers to many different programs that

cleanse the body of toxins. Today, our environment is toxic and the foods we

eat, even the air we breathe and the water we drink is laden with chemicals

foreign to our system. Therefore, everyone is undergoing some type of

detoxification to maintain life and health. Although basic detoxification

begins with diet, detox programs may include nutritional fortification for

the liver, lungs, kidneys, bowels and blood.

 

We will soon see why these organs are so important in detoxification.

Detoxification for the body may refer to the cleansing of the bowels,

kidneys, lungs, the liver or the blood, since these are the organs involved

in detoxification of chemicals and toxins from the body. The liver acts as an

" in-line " filter for the removal of foreign substances and wastes from the

blood. The kidneys filter wastes from the blood into the urine, while the

lungs remove volatile gases as we breathe.

 

Our body is designed to utilize natural substances, which includes foods,

herbs and phytochemicals. Any foreign substance will serve as a stimulus to

our immune system, which has the function of removing these substances.

Although the toxicity of a chemical may vary, it is the job of the liver to

reduce toxins into compounds that the body can safely handle and eliminate

through the kidneys (as urine), skin (as sweat), lungs (as expelled air) and

bowels (as feces). Maintaining these eliminative organs in good working order

is essential for one's good health to continue.

 

While there are many detoxification programs available, they differ in their

actions and their intent. Some detoxification programs (DP) work only with

the bowels, others may cleanse the liver or the blood, and others may aid the

kidneys or the skin in their functions. By combining these detox programs

into a total health program, one can effectively restore their health to an

optimal level and look younger in the process. When the body can eliminate

toxins, then health is restored and energy and vigor are revitalized. Many

different approaches to detoxification and wellness will work, even though

they attack the problem at different levels. Any program that augments

detoxification will improve health. Other factors must be considered in

detoxification, like nutrition, water, and exercise, rest, sunshine, and

fresh air.

 

Detoxification Diets

Detoxification diets help the body to eliminate toxins in many ways. First,

natural vegetarian diets include the fiber needed for stimulating good bowel

eliminate. They also contain the proper amounts of vitamins that feed and

nourish the bowels and the liver, as well as other eliminative organs. They

also include a valuable source of enzymes since most vegetarian diets are

eaten raw. The elimination of meat from the diet for a short period enhances

detoxification because meat is so difficult to digest and requires many

enzymes for its digestion. Therefore, vegetarian diets are cleansing diets

and aid the body in elimination of toxins.

 

Of course, changing diets and lifestyle is easier said than done for some

people. Many people want health and will go to any length to improve their

health, including dietary changes. But there are others who do not want to

change their life style for anything. These people will be difficult to

motivate and will not stick with the detox programs for one day. They may not

want to give up their sodas, or their cigarettes, their beer or their coffee.

They may make a few changes, like drinking more water, or they may give up

completely in a very short notice. Our way of eating has been cultivated over

many years and will not change over night. But to those who do want better

health and do not want to rely on pills/drugs for their existence,

nutritional changes will be welcomed, especially when they start feeling

better and having more energy.

 

Diets are very important and are usually the basis for any detox program,

whether it is herbs, cleansing or other detox programs. Detox diets will

generally eliminate trigger foods, which may cause many problems with

digestion and elimination. Foods like wheat (glutens) and dairy (milk,

cheese) are often the cause of allergies. Sugar is eliminated because of its

" empty calories " and tendency to produce hypoglycemia. Meats are eliminated

because they may contain hormones, antibiotics and are difficult to digest.

Caffeine is wise to avoid, since it has many ill effects on the body's

digestion. Refined, processed and junk foods are also out for any detox

program to work.

Herbal Detoxification

Generic diets for detoxification are good, but may not stimulate the liver,

lungs or the kidneys as much as one would like. Therefore, herbal cleanses

are indicated when we want to hone our cleanse to a " sharp edge " and be organ

specific. Of course, herbs are foods too and provide one with vitamins,

minerals and enzymes for excellent nutrition. Herbs are powerful, because

they may be combined together to fortify those herbs that aid specific

organs. For example, herbal combinations that aid the liver may be found in

many organic food stores. The list below shows how herbal combinations help

the various organs.

Herbal Combinations

Liver

LIV-A Dandelion, red beet, liverwort, parsley, horsetail, birch leaves,

chamomile, blessed thistle, black cohosh, angelica, gentian, goldenrod

Kidneys

Uva ursi, parsley, dandelion, juniper berries JP-X Parsley, uva ursi,

marshmallow, ginger, goldenseal, dong quai, cedar berries

Lungs

LH Comfrey, marshmallow, mullein, slippery elm, senega, Chinese ephedra

While herbs may be taken at any time, they are best for detoxification

purposes when they are used with a good diet also. It does not make any

sense to take herbs to cleanse the liver if the bowels are clogged with junk

or refined foods, since the liver dumps its toxins into the bowels. And while

detoxification diets are effective by themselves, they may be reinforced and

speeded up with herbs, which stimulate the eliminative organs.

Herbs may be used as teas, powders or extracts. Powders are usually

encapsulated for easier swallowing, but are best when taken with meals and

digestive enzymes. Extracts may be used when specific herbs are needed, but

may be extracted with alcohol, which we need to avoid. Herbal teas are easily

made and easily taken all throughout the day. They are mild and gentle and

sometimes refreshing and sometimes bitter. Experimentation may be in order

until one develops the right tea to drink. Herbal teas is a topic in itself,

since there are so many and different ways to make them.

Example Herbal Cleanse

Rising

Drink a glass of lemon water or drink a glass of water with added: one

teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of blackstrap molasses

Morning

Drink a glass of water with psyllium husk powder (follow with another glass

of water)

Meals

Take 2-3 multi-digestive enzymes

Take liver herbs

In Between Meals

Drink herbals teas which support the liver, including

Dandelion/licorice/ginger/fennel

Note: Following a good diet is mandatory for herbs to work optimally. See

section on diets for detox.

Skin Cleansing

Detoxification should include some type of skin cleansing, because our skin

it one of our best eliminative organs. Heavy metals are actually released

through the skin's pores when we sweat. Sauna baths and steam rooms are great

for removing toxins from the skin and regenerating one's health and energy.

It has been documented that our skin's sweat glands when combined can perform

as much detoxification as one (or both) kidneys. Therefore, it is very

important to support our skin for detoxification to be maximal. If our

kidneys are damaged, then helping the skin will help the kidneys ...

indirectly, but effectively.

Good skin care is in order, if one's health is to benefit, also. Using

chemicalized skin care products is not wise, even though they are cheaper.

These chemicals may be absorbed into our circulation and provide more

" toxins " for our liver to deal with. We are not made out of cast iron, and

even the chemicals in our soaps and shampoos will make a difference with our

health. Most people do not " see " the ill effects of these subtle chemicals,

because their liver is able to metabolize them. But, individuals who are

environmentally toxic will see a great change in their health when using

natural soaps and shampoos. We should take their advice and use only natural

skin care products also.

Cleansing our skin is rather simple. First, we need to bathe daily using

natural soaps. Then we need to care for the skin by using only natural oils

and products of natural origin. Even the clothes we wear can make a big

difference in our health. Synthetic fibers do not absorb sweat (toxins),

while natural fibers, like cotton, will absorb toxins. Dry skin brushing

helps in removing the outer dead skin layers and keeps the pores open.

Another good method of skin brushing is with vigorous toweling off after

bathing. Towel roughly until the skin is slightly red. Change towels often

because they will contain toxins.

Good skin care also requires good nutrition.[ii] Since our skin is mainly

fat, we need high quality fats and oil from natural sources to give our skin

health. Butter and olive oil are two excellent natural oils, which keep the

skin in good condition. As always, the fats/oils should be natural ... only.