Internal body cleansing
Posted by Yvette on July 02, 2009
Cleansing your body internally is becoming more important as our environment becomes more polluted and increases the stress on our systems. Cleansing can help you detoxify your body, lose weight, get rid of excess waste and disease, clear your mind and restore your energy and sense of wellbeing. After cleansing, many people report feeling refreshed, being more in tune with their body, and having a new outlook on life. Body Cleansing assist the body's natural detoxification processes by supporting each of the 7 channels of elimination: the lungs, liver, kidneys, colon, skin, lymphatic system and blood.
We can look at cleansing our bodies in the same way as we look at maintaining our cars. If we never checked them, returned them and cleaned or replaced clogged tubes, and continue to drive them they would often break down. When they are care for regularly they will run better. So it is with our bodies as well.
Most illnesses are a result of excess toxins such as physical, mental and emotional unusable materials in the body. Healing is elimination or cleansing of these toxins, and then achieving a balance of intake and output.
Below are four types of cleansings that might work for you:
- 7 Day Cleanse - A deep-acting, total body cleansing program with more concentrated herbal formulas. This cleanse is right for someone with limited time to dedicate to cleansing. The company that makes this herbal formula is Renew Life. You can find it at your local health food store.
- 14 Day First Cleanse - A complete, gentle, internal cleansing program that is perfect for first-time cleansers. Also by Renew Life, you can purchase it at your local health food store.
- The 10 day Master Cleanse - Also known as the lemonade cleanse. This cleanse seems to work wonders and is not very difficult for most people since it gives lots of energy while cleansing. This is also known as the lemonade diet.
- Internal Salt Water Intestinal Cleanse - Good for in between cleansing to keep cleaning maintance in your system until your next cleanse.
Be careful when coming off a major cleanse. Eat foods that are easy on your system and drink a lot of water.
Below is the recipe for the master cleanse and the internal salt water intestinal cleanse.
The Master Cleanse
Ingredients:
- 2 Tables spoons of fresh lemons or line juice
- 1-2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
- 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces spring water
Directions:
- Drink liberally 8-12 glasses throughout the day
- Drink liberally throughout the day
- If you carry this cleanser with you, use a glass jar as toxins may be leached from a plastic container into the drink from the acids in the lemon.
- Right after you drink the lemonade, rinse your mouth with water to clear the lemon and maple syrup from your teethThe sugars can be damaging and the ascorbic and citrus can pull calcium from tooth enamel.
Internal Salt Water Intestinal Cleanse:
Instructions:
- 2 level teaspoons sea salt
- 1 quart lukewarm spring water
Directions:
- Drink whole quart first thing in the morning.
- Do not eat until 1-2 hours after.
- Rest or exercise lightly
- Stay near a bathroom
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