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An Approach to Detoxification-Lemonade Diet

August 29, 2008

The lemonade diet is a detoxification program written by the late Stanley Burroughs. The diet - called the "The Master Cleanser" was written in the 1940s and continues to be popular to this day. The current version was published in 1976 and is simply a 50 page booklet outlining the diet.

The Master Cleanser:

This dietary regime is strictly a cleansing diet. Weight loss will occur, but it is not to be equated with fat loss. Much of the weight that is lost will be from fluid and water retention. Indeed, the book states that at least 1/2 the weight will come back on after completing the diet. Many people incorrectly use this for fast weight loss. This is not what the diet is intended for.
Detox diets such as the lemonade diet are not for the faint-hearted. They are difficult to follow - typically because we are so addicted to food. People experience varying degrees of success as their body begins to flush itself of toxins - but the first few days are hardest. Some only use the lemonade diet for 4-5 days, while others take it out to 2 weeks.

People report an enormous number of health benefits - relief of arthritic symptoms, infections, pain, gout, and many more.

A typical herbal detox will do the following:

    * Dissolves and eliminates toxins that have formed in any part of the       body
    * Cleanse kidneys and digestive system
    * Purifies the glands and cells
    * Eliminate waste and hardened material in joints and muscles
    * Relieves pressure and irritation in nerves, arteries and blood vessels

Lemonade Diet Sample

    * 60 oz spring water per day (spread over 6 10 oz glasses)
    * 12 tablespoons Organic Grade B Maple Syrup (or 2 tbsp. per glass)
    * 12 tablespoons freshly squeezed organic lemon juice (or 2 tbsp. per       glass)
    * a little over half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or 1/10 tsp. per       glass) or to taste

The only other foods consumed is a laxative tea ("Smooth Move") twice a day, and a saline (sea salt) wash. The laxative may be required due to the lack of fiber in the diet that may lead to constipation.
Breaking the Fast

This must be done gently, by easing your way back into solid food. Vegetable soup is a good starter, and fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be started until the second day out of the juice fast.

Written by James · Filed Under Health 

Best Ways Of Detoxification Of Body.

August 29, 2008

Detoxification Of Body :

Before referring to the Detoxification of body, I would first like to bring into your attention, what exactly toxification is? Whenever we intake stimulants, which we usually do in many forms throughout the day just to make us feel good , gets reposited in our system an in turn becomes toxic. This makes the body lethargic and more prone to fats. So the idea behind Master Cleanse is, giving the same effect to the bio-system of our body as the stimulants, but in a healthy way, example, intake of Cane Juice would stimulate the body the same way as Refined white Sugar does, but that would be in a Detoxifying  Manner, other options would be intake of Green Tea over Caffeine or Coffee. If these minor suggestions of Master Cleanse is put to use, the detoxification of body surely happens, which in turn rejenuvates the new energy in a person.

 

It is a proven fact that stimulants are incapable of satisfying the needs of our body, only natural food and food products can lead us to a healthy physiological functional body. Hence detoxification of body is highly recommended. Some of the best ways of detoxifying body and reducing intake of stimulants are, Intake of fish  to be preferred over Red Meat as Red Meat consists of fear hormones of the animals which works as a stimulant, other option would be intake and usage of herbal salt over the usual spices like pepper, salt etc..The best way to detoxify body is to cut down on any of the nutrition source and replace it with fruits, it works wonders in cleansing of the body.

 

Master cleanse detox diet is the best way to not only lose weight , bust also retains the vitality in body. When we intake stimulants in the body , it takes its toll on the body , resulting in accumulation on unwanted substances in body like fats , cholesterol and thus making the body as the repository of oil. On a daily basis at work, in the home, through the air we breathe, our food and water supply, and through the use of pharmaceutical drugs, we expose our body to a millions of toxins and chemicals. In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before in human history and regularly abuse our bodies with various stimulants and sedatives. Parasites also dwell into our body. which is caused due to poor digestion and other toxins that results in building up of colons in the body. This is another big reason of getting body detoxicated.Detoxifying literally means removing poisons from your body.

 

Once these poisons are gone, you will feel energetic, vital, happy and healthy. It is the poisons that make us feel tired, mentally confused, irritable, unhappy, depressed and ill. Consequently you should look forward to detoxification. Unfortunately, when the toxins are mobilized, they will bring about those unpleasant feelings and tempt you to quit the cleanse before you are through. So, you need to understand the symptoms of detoxification and ensure that you drink your laxative tea and salt water to stimulate elimination of those toxins. The ten best ways of detoxifications are

1. Eat plenty of fiber, including brown rice and organically-grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Beets, radishes, artichokes, cabbage, broccoli, spirulina, chlorella, and seaweed are excellent detoxifying foods. Read more

Written by James · Filed Under Health 

Bacteria can treat allergies

August 3, 2008

Could something a little sinister-sounding, like bacteria, actually be a boon to allergy sufferers? Seems so. Eating foods laced with “good” bacteria — probiotic milk or yogurt drinks — could help clamp down on sniffling and sneezing.


It’s That Old Bacteria Magic
When people with seasonal allergies drank a daily probiotic beverage as part of a research study, good things happened. Their immune systems produced less of the substances that set off allergy symptoms and more of the ones that control them. And that, of course, could translate into much-hopedfor allergy relief.


More Allergy Stuffers
Along with getting more healthy bacteria into your diet (from yogurt and other fermented milk products, for example), here are a couple of other off-thebeaten-path options for sneezing less:

  • Ask about herbs. The science isn’t conclusive yet, but butterbur shows promise.
  • For really reliable relief, go with triedand-true symptom soothers like allergy meds and avoiding your triggers.

Written by James · Filed Under Health 

Home Remedies for Tonsillitis

August 3, 2008

Using Lime: A fresh lime squeezed in a glass of warm water, with four teaspoons of honey and a quarter teaspoon of common salt, should be sipped slowly in such cases.


Using Milk: Milk has been found valuable in tonsillitis. A glass of pure boiled milk, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder and pepper powder, should be taken every night for three nights in the treatment of this condition. It will bring beneficial results.


Using Vegetable Juices: Juices of carrot, beet, and cucumber, taken individually or in combination, are especially beneficial. The formula proportion recommended, when used in combination is 300 ml of carrot juice, 100 ml of beet juice, and 100 ml of cucumber juice.

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Walking can prevent Senility and reduce risk of Dementia

August 2, 2008

 Hate the thought of losing your mental edge —or worse, growing senile — as you age? Well, here’s a simple way to slash your risk of dementia by 73 per cent: Go for a power walk. People who regularly walk may be that much less likely to develop dementia compared with their couch-potato peers.


More Blood, Please


Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s. It’s the nosedive that memory and other cognitive functions can take when ailing blood vessels restrict — and sometimes block — the flow of blood to the brain. But because exercise — even mild exercise like walking — increases cerebral blood flow, it may shrink the risk.


Other Brain Savers


People with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol up their odds of vascular dementia, so controlling those conditions is a start toward staying sharp. Here are a few other brain boosters to try: Drink up! (Juice, that is.). Slim down. Get your BMI under 25. Pop the right pills. Vitamin E and a daily aspirin are a good start.

Written by James · Filed Under Exercise 

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