Energy Detox: for improved health
Isn't it odd that so many of us spend so much time
monitoring what we take into our bodies and then completely ignore what or
how it comes out? It's ironic really. We count fat grams with religious
fervor. We tally calories and yet we totally overlook so many critical
elements. Being aware of the frequency/rhythm and consistence of your bowel movements is
one of the vital elements for monitoring health.
Do you find it hard to
believe that there could possibly be any connection between your colon and your symptoms? Do you know, for example, that we feel little in
the colon, because there are few pain-related nerve endings there? Most
people don't know that it
is not possible to have any kind of a health problem unless your gut is
unhealthy. In fact, most of us have inflamed colons (also called gut or
large intestines) carrying long-term (putrefying) residues, the colon is
also too often a prime source of body toxicity. This becomes part of the
whole body toxic burden.
We
need both water
and fiber to cleanse the colon and keep it healthy. The problem is that
the way we eat now means we get much less fiber than in previous
centuries. We all need about 30
grams of fibre daily but most of us get less than 15 grams.
We eat mainly white flour and white rice products - all of these have
most of the fiber removed. We eat processed foods (with little or no
fiber) and far fewer raw fruits and vegetables which provided a great
deal of fiber previously.
Nowadays, adding fiber to your diet is as essential
as supplementing with vitamin C, the omega-3 essential fatty acids, and
minerals. Make it as much of a habit, and lifetime commitment, as
brushing your teeth. It doesn't even take as long as that, really, but
is just as important, perhaps even more so.
Imagine what your toilets would look
(and smell) like if never cleaned – it’s the same with your colon.
Colon health, achieved partly via cleansing (as well
as by drinking enough water and detoxifying), is
vital. It is not enough to do the odd week or two here and there. Colon
cleansing, like brushing your teeth, needs to happen daily and for the
rest of your life.
Find a way to easily add a daily "dose" of
fiber to one of your regular meals or snacks. The easiest way usually is
a tablespoon of either psyllium husks
or whole linseeds, from any health food store/shop. Linseeds, especially soaked linseeds, are better
for someone who has been unwell for a long time, because they are
gentler than psyllium husks (although Nature's Three, from Nature's Best -
an MLM organizaion - can provide a softer fiber mix than psyllium husks
alone).
Both whole linseeds and psyllium husks contribute to cleansing and
detoxification in fairly gentle ways. Both are bulking agents that provide
a rich source of water-soluble fiber that is without equal in removing
accumulated wastes both gently and effectively. Their extremely high
water-absorbing capacity gives a reassuring "rehydrating" message to the
body and also allows old fecal matter that has dried on the colon wall to
become lubricated and softened for normal evacuation. Because of their
great swelling capacity, they are able to absorb toxins and waste
materials stored in the body. These bulking agents must be taken with
adequate water.
Fiber plays an essential and permanent part in your health.
The more you need psyllium or linseeds, the more discomfort they are likely to cause. Even
tiny amounts may cause difficulties if your colon is very stressed. Which one is best for
you? Linseeds or psyllium? Both
whole linseeds and psyllium husks will provide gentle roughage and fibre. You
can only tell by trying both and then carefully monitoring your body's
reactions.
"Maintenance dose" is a tablespoon daily (there are 3
teaspoons in every tablespoon) for the rest of your life because we just
do not get enough roughage in our modern-day diets - except for those who
are completely vegetarian and regularly eating a lot of natural roughage/fiber
such as peas/beans/lentils, etc. The colon needs enough moving through it
which is neutral and relatively moist. Otherwise, without the presence of
these fiber "absorbers" there is the risk of
auto-intoxicating: the toxins will be re-absorbed along with the fluids in
the colon. (The colon is the water reservoir of the body)
Here is some more information on linseeds and psyllium husks:
Whole linseeds: Do
not heat the linseeds since strong heat would damage the EFAs. Do not
grind linseeds - they contain a poison that is released on grinding.
Soaked linseeds are particularly soothing - and thus healing - to the
bowels/colon which are always inflamed in those with chronic problems. (Yet
there are no nerve endings in the colon, so we usually can't tell (until
almost too late) that it is fevered and irritated. The moisturizing
abilities of aloe
vera are particularly helpful to start to soothe and heal this
inflamed area, as the aloe goes through it.)
If you are
inclined towards constipation, sprinkle the linseeds whole on your
breakfast or vegetables. If you are on the loose side, soak them before
eating. Soaked whole linseeds are particularly good for loose bowels.
If you simply cannot swallow soaked linseeds (quite glutinous), then take
them dry.
In all cases, expect them to go straight through you.
They are not used by the body as food. They are meant for the bowels,
soothing them and providing some gentle fibre at the same time.
Psyllium husks: Psyllium husks have a similar
action in the body but lack the soothing abilities of whole
linseeds. As
well as providing bulk, they are particularly useful for slowing down
movement through the colon (ie digestion). If you are interested in
learning how fast your digestive system is, eat whole corn and note when
it is showing in your feces. If it is less than 12 hours later, your
digestion is too fast. If more than 24 hours, your digestion is too slow.
If you choose psyllium husks, start with about half
a teaspoon daily, taken with food and at least one full glass of water. Monitor this
carefully because, if you have a delicate digestive system, the psyllium
husks may initially cause upset (possibly loose bowels and/or flatulence)
if you introduce too much, too quickly. If there is any digestive difficulty however,
change to whole linseeds
Slowly
increase the amount of psyllium husks, say by half a teaspoon extra at the end of each
week until you reach a tablespoon daily. Remember: do n ot take psyllium
husks if you are not drinking at least 4 pints clean water daily - it
usually only makes things worse otherwise.
Energy Detox
gives the body the needed boost to start to return integrity to
the body,
enabling it
to reverse
the decades of accumulated poisons.
It does not treat disease.
The information provided is intended for educational purposes;
it is not to be construed as providing medical advice or
substituting for professional services.
