Should You Detox to Get Rid of Chemicals?

re: Should You Detox to Get Rid of Chemicals?

N. C. — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:41:19 GMT

There is some truth to avoiding fasting. A "fasted life" is most important. To never overeat and eat properly everyday. Eating junk and then fasting to detox makes no sense. It's about eating right all the time. However, fasting, whether a green drink fast or a total fast or whatever, can have benefits for certain conditions. It's better to avoid toxins to begin with. Certain plant chemicals do indeed induce detoxification enzymes, therefore food and herbs do help with detox.

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N. C. — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:09:35 GMT

I fast all the time - it's called poverty. I could never drink maple syrup on an empty stomach without getting a headache, however. I fast by eating less to save money or many times I just run out of food. I have purposely fasted many times and it has helped me. I fast everyday now because, frankly I can't afford much food. It's forced calorie restriction for me.

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SarahB — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:43:31 GMT

I think the problem with fasting the article is referring to is the fact that fasting upregulates Phase 1 detoxification and down regulates Phase 2. Phase 1 can create more toxic intermediates and Phase 2 is necessary to get the toxins out of the bloodstream and out of the body so that can be a real problem. This is especially so now in modern times since we have so many more fat soluble toxins. I never put my clients on a fast until they have changed their diets and have been working with me for awhile first to ensure that their organs of elimination are working well and I NEVER put someone with low life force (like someone with chronic fatigue syndrome) on a fast. I have seen truly horrible things happen with people who have fasted under these conditions. You need good celular energy to be able to properly eliminate toxins. But for people who are basically healthy, or who have done the work first, it is O.K. remember, too everyone, we are all detoxifying all the time. So as you read this, you are detoxifying. Fasts accelerate he process, especially Phase 1.

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JeanetteR — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:32:40 GMT

I would say with so many people, of all ages, now dealing with mulitple health issues and medication protocols, self imposed fasting is left for only a small

group of folks. Seek assistance for recommendation and guidance for proper fasting and detoxification methods.

We are all one. We can choose to heal or not. What path to heal or detoxify for one may not be the path that works for another.

With food, water, air and our environment so toxic, I'm consciously choosing to not further the toxicity within me. Do the best you can whenever you can.

Creating awareness to choose less food, drink healthy fluids, and embrace rest, as much as exercise, are sound choices to help detoxify.

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PeggyParker — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:18:09 GMT

Tamara MacDonald is misinformed about the Master Cleanse. It is not a fast, it is a liquid diet that cleanses. The lemon, maple syrup and red pepper contain all the nutrients needed during this cleanse. I have used it for years and I have experienced its benefits. Has she? What evidence does she have that it is bad to use? I follow healthy eating habits and exercise daily, but I cleanse periodically, using the Master Cleanse. I don't fast now, but before I used the Master Cleanse, I fasted three days a month and it was very beneficial. Science has its benefits as well, but it is not a holy cow to me.

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PeggyParker — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:56:32 GMT

Tamara MacDonald is misinformed about the Master Cleanse. It is not a fast, it is a liquid diet that cleanses. What evidence has she that it is bad to use? Did she investigate it? I have used it for years and I have experienced its benefits. I eat heathily everyday and exercise, but I cleanse periodically, usually with the Master Cleanse. Even though I don't fast, I have done so in the past and it too has benefits. The reason I would not recommend the Master Cleanse for some people is because many people tend not to follow instructions correctly. Other than that, I am for the Master Cleanse.

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Morrow — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:59:16 GMT

I was acutely sick with end-stage cancer when I detoxed my body. If I hadn't done it I would not be here. I used the Master Cleanse from Dr Burroughs and all of Dr Hulda Clarks recommendations for parasite cleansing, including the zapper, and liver cleanse she reccomends. It had to be done slowly, over a years time, and plenty of juicing to rebuild between each eliimination system that was cleansed. I think that is the most important thing, that you cleanse one eliimination system at a time and do liver cleanses last. I also did a colon cleanse consisting of bentonite clay and may other herbs and fibers before I did nine liver cleanses in two week intervals. Getting the heavy metals out of my glandular system helped me to get my thyroid working well again after ten years of being on synthroid. Now I take nothing and my thyroid works perfectly. So getting the mercury out is a must and the above detox methods help you do that along with cilantro and other herbs.

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curious7 — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:47:24 GMT

"Colon Health" By Dr. Norman W. Walker, is a good place to start.

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tedibear — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:48 GMT

In my humble opinion, the use of infared sauna is controversial. Infared IS an electromagnetic field (EMF), at a very high level, stronger than microwave on the light spectrum. Would you sit in a microwave? Yet, Infared light is a "stronger" more powerful wave than microwave. The light spectrum consists of a gradation of light waves, starting with:

1. Radio 2. Microwave 3. Infared 4. Visible Light 5. UVA (cancer causing) 6. UVB (cancer causing) 7. X-ray.

The only difference in the types of waves is the speed at which the light travels. In an infared sauna, one exposes their entire body to a very strong light wave which has the potential to "cook" the internal organs. Long-term studies have not been done on the use of infared in humans. It may be beneficial, but in what applications, at what temperatures, for how long? What is the therapeutic use of infared?

THESE QUESTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN ANY SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE THAT I'M AWARE OF. I've only seen sales-pitch hype to promote its use.

I'm very leary, because in fact, infared IS AN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (EMF). A bit of research on the NASA websites will help you get a visual on the light spectrum and what infared is.

I bought one for my home and returned it, after I realized it was heating the inside of my body more than the outside. I would never use one again, unless I were convinced it is beneficial by studies, not by subjective experience. I regret using it and hope I haven't caused any damage to my cells. The heating of the cells in that manner may cause free radical damage as well.

re: Should You Detox to Get Rid of Chemicals?

BOBINPANAMA — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:26:03 GMT

The longer the fast the more of the body is repaired. Long fasts are recommended for most Americans. Fasting helps with blood sugar, blood pressure weight and toxins.

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BOBINPANAMA — Sun, 24 May 2009 20:21:07 GMT

Fasting has been done since man walked the earth. It is still the best, fastest way. The only problem with a water fast is you do not have to pay for it. Thus the people selling stuff are out in the cold.

robert.ratliff@gmail.com

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Islander — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:42:23 GMT

After a hair analysis, my naturopath recommended modified citrus pectin, which supposedly binds with heavy metals and excretes them. Anyone have any experience with this protocol?

Please REPLY to this post. If you begin a new thread, I will not see your post. Thanks!

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etaraba — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:03:01 GMT

Live Longer, Healthier, Without Drugs - - fasting every other day

Fasting every other day is a sure-fire way to good health according to new research in rats. Experiments done at the National Institute on Aging show that skipping meals causes significant and lasting reductions in blood sugar, blood pressure and heart rate. The program worked even if it was started in adulthood. And that’s not all. Resistance to stress, weight-loss and increased life span (by one-third) were part of the reward of skimpy eating. Researchers have known for decades that calorie restriction extends life span—as long as the restricted diet meets nutrient requirements, but the findings about enhanced stress-resistance are new.

The study is the first to report that even though the rats skipping meals were just as active during the day as those getting three squares, they were less active at night. This coincides with reports that people on fasts sleep better, have better concentration, more vigor and are less likely to get upset during the day. Some of this may occur because fasting elevates growth hormone (GH) in aging people. Two days of fasting can elevate GH 400%. The hormone is impressive with regard to its ability to turn flab into muscle, restore an optimistic mind-set and reverse other signs of aging.

Every-other-day eating greatly improves the body’s ability to cope with stress. It reduces levels of stress-activated hormones of the kind that trigger heart attacks, and activates proteins designed to protect the body against stress. Going without food every other day appears to have the same benefits as eating 30% less everyday. Both types of caloric restriction significantly extend life span and improve health. Other studies show that , caloric restriction increases the resistance of brain cells to stress and provokes the formation of new neurons from stem cells. It increases the resistance to toxins and upregulates beneficial genes. (quoted from Terri Mitchell)

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RawToRadiant — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:17:19 GMT

Why it is important to eat raw during a detox as you stated above..... Raw foods are designed to help the body detoxify. All toxins have a positive ionic charge. We all understand how positive and negative attract. Raw, unheated foods (including raw meats like Carpaccio and Ceviche, raw eggs and raw dairy as well as raw nut/seeds and fruits/vegetables) have a negative ionic charge. When yo eat raw foods, not only are you putting a high aomount of nutrients in the body, but the negative ionic charge of the raw food attaches to the positive ionic charge of the toxins to assist in elimination of the toxins. Interesting to note that all cooked foods have a positive ionic charge (toxin). Of course it is ont easy to change to a raw diet, by any little bit you can consume daily helps. Kim Cohen, Author "Raw To Radiant: The Secrets to a Long Life of Radiant Health Through Raw Foods"

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Razia — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:27:50 GMT

Every idea has its pro and cons. I think fasting is helpful because it gives rest to the body and it purifies. I have used it only once to start my anti-rheumatic diet and it did wonders. I was asked to undergo knee surgery three years ago, but after that fast and iproved diet, it is a history now and Ihave no more pain in my knee.