Healing Aids and Practices
Cleanse the Body
The simplest of all detoxification remedies is salt water. This is very effective, and can even cure cancer in many cases. The salt removes acid from the cells. For more information, see the Healthy Diet section.
There are a few excellent products for general cleansing of the body:
- Organic Milk Thistle Tincture
- Organic Triphala (from Banyan Botanicals or Circle of Health)
- Swedish Bitters (from Flora)
- AIS Max
- Zeolite
- Heavy metal cleanse
- Removing dental amalgams
- Parasite cleanse
Use Organic Herbs
It is very important to use organic herbs for detoxification and nutrition. They are much more effective than non-organic herbs, which often are contaminated with toxins and pesticides.
Organic Milk Thistle Tincture
Milk Thistle is probably the best single herb available for supporting the liver during detoxification. The liver can become very stressed as a result of detoxification, and when the liver is stressed, the kidneys can also become stressed due to toxins circulating in the blood that the liver has not been able to neutralize. Milk Thistle is not a detoxifying herb, so it does not add stress to the liver; it only helps the liver do its job much better.
Organic Milk Thistle Tincture can be ordered from St. Francis Herb Farm.
An excellent article on the importance of liver and kidney support is found on the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation website. I strongly urge you to read it. Some high-quality alternatives to Milk Thistle are also discussed in the article.
Organic Triphala
Triphala is the most widely prescribed herbal remedy in India. According to Dr. Michael Tierra, “Because of its high nutritional value, Triphala uniquely cleanses and detoxifies at the deepest organic levels without depleting the body's reserves. This makes it one of the most valuable herbal preparations in the world.”
Organic Triphala is available from Banyan Botanicals (in tablets and in bulk). Triphapa is also available from Circle of Health: although not certified organic, it is tested for purity. Triphala fruits do not require pesticides.
Swedish Bitters
The herbs in Swedish Bitters (from Flora) are very helpful in aiding the liver with detoxification, and they also seem to be powerful blood cleansers.
AIS Max
AIS Max is a whey protein isolate supplement that replenishes glutathione in the body. From the FGN website: “We literally cannot survive without Glutathione (GSH). Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant—a protein manufactured in your cells with the highest concentration found in the liver. The liver is the main organ involved in the detoxification and elimination of toxic materials. One of the most powerful healing agents Glutathione inhibits the formation of free radicals and protects against cell damage from free radicals. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the body.”
I like the taste of this stuff! But it is quite expensive, and I prefer to use herbs. However, it is a very good product and I have heard of many miracles from its users.
Zeolite
Zeolite is a complex raw mineral that detoxifies the body, aids in balancing the pH, and is completely non-toxic. I have not used Zeolite. It is quite expensive, but there are many miracle stories from its users. Zeolite can be used as a last resort when nothing else works. Zeolite is an excellent heavy metal detoxifier, so if you are electrosensive due to mercury poisoning, this may work for you.
Heavy Metal Cleanse
If you suspect that you have heavy metal poisoning, please take a look at the eBook, This Cure Works - Safe Heavy Metal Detoxification. I believe that Triphala and Swedish Bitters are ineffective for heavy metal removal. Zeolite removes heavy metals from the body. AIS Max can play a role in heavy metal detoxification, but I don’t think it is a complete solution; it may be quite effective when combined with Cilantro.
Removing Dental Amalgams
From amalgam.org: “Researchers have measured a daily release of mercury on the order of 10 micrograms from the amalgam into the body. Mercury is a toxic metal; the most minute amount damages cells.” Removing dental amalgams can result in huge health benefits if it is done properly. If it is not done properly, the result can be a disaster, so get it done properly!
Parasite Cleanse
Parasites are quite common even in Western societies and they can do a great amount of damage. People with health problems, weak life force, or compromised immune system are more likely to have parasites. There are some good quality parasite cleansing programs available.
These remedies for detoxifying the body may result in a healing crisis, so be careful.