Below are five recipes that are not only delicious, but will also help detox your body.

1. Raw Broccoli Soup

Definitely a winter favorite and it ends the myth that all raw veggies have to be cold and boring! By steaming the broccoli for just 5 to 6 minutes, the meal remains raw enough to provide all the nutrients but adds enough warmth for that homemade soup flavor.

The texture of the broccoli and the kick of the ginger also make this an excellent choice for those new to the concept of alkalizing (returning your body’s internal chemical state to a naturally alkaline balance).

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Avocado
• 6 to 8 Decent size Broccoli Heads
• 1/3 Red Onion
• 1 Celery Stick
• Big Handful of Spinach
• An Inch of Root Ginger
• Optional: Bragg Liquid Amino, cumin

Lightly steam the broccoli for 5 to 6 minutes and put all the ingredients in a blender. Add garlic, pepper, and other spices to taste. The heat from the broccoli makes this a lovely, gently warmed soup that is great for those cold winter months!

2. Easy Wilted Garlic-Sesame Salad

Toss dark, leafy greens in hot, garlic oil for a meal that cleanses the body’s chief detox organ, the liver.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb. spinach, stemmed
    or 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves torn
    or 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercress
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 Tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Add greens (do in two batches, if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

3. Vegetable Super Juice

This juice is very popular for breakfast because to its energy ‘boost’ effect. It will give your body a nutritious, yet energetic start to the day that will carry on well past lunch time.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole cucumber
• 4 sticks of celery
• 2 to 4 handfuls of spinach
• 8 lettuce leaves
• Other varieties of lettuce as desired
• Optional boosters: parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts

Juice all ingredients and mix 50/50 with distilled water. Add optional lemon juice to taste and Prime pH to boost the alkalinity of the juice.

4. Healing Detox Juice

A sweeter, more subtle juice that still packs a nutritional punch! The combination of the carrots, spinach, and parsley provides an excellent source of antioxidants while the celery delivers nutritious cleansing properties.

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 Carrots
• 125g Fresh pinach
• Handful of Flat Leaf Parsley
• 2 to 3 Sticks of Celery

Juice all the ingredients (putting celery through last as it is a bit acidic). Mix with water to thin it out or drink it plain. Here is another great recipe for doing a cranberry juice detox.

5. Avocado-Cucumber Spicy Spring Soup

A highly energizing soup for your cleansing regimen. This soup contains avocado (which is high in EFA’s) and cucumber (well known for its internal cleansing properties). The taste of this soup can be customized to your preference by the use of various herbs and spices or by alternating between lemon and lime.

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• 2 spring onions
• 1/2 red or green pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• 1/2 clove of garlic
• Bragg Liquid Aminos™ to taste
• 100ml of light vegetable Bouillon (yeast free)
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime
• Optional: coriander, parsley, or cumin

Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste, and then add the other ingredients and mix until the consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. Heat slowly on your range-top burner to preserve the most nutrients.

Common Detox Foods

If none of the recipes above sound good, then you should at least try to implement a few of the following detoxifying foods into your diet.

• Broccoli
• Green vegetables
• Fruits (berries and apples)
• Onions
• Garlic
• Lemons
• Broccoli sprouts
• Liquids (green tea, pure water and algae drinks rich in enzymes)
• Other cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)

Consuming organic foods so as to obtain the most vitamins and minerals can greatly enhance your toxin cleansing efforts. All natural recipes such as these help the body receive the nutritional support it needs to maintain vital health and wellbeing!

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Using plants for detoxification is an ancient holistic approach towards the prevention of many common diseases, not to mention the promotion of overall wellness. Milk thistle for liver detox has been used medicinally to help improve liver function since the late first century, but its use was restricted to only those herbalists who knew the importance of this plant for liver cleansing.

As medical study advanced, along with the need to find alternative methods to promote a better and healthier life, extensive research was carried out to show that milk thistle may help in liver detoxification. Milk thistle for liver detox is being studied extensively as it maybe an essential aid for diseases where the normal liver functions are hampered.

What is Milk Thistle?

Native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, milk thistles are flowering plants of the genus Silybum Adans, and the family Asteraceae. It is called milk thistle because it contains a milky sap, and the leaves are wide with white splash markings. The plant’s height ranges between 4 to 10 feet. It bears red-purple flowers and small hard skinned fruit. The seeds are produced in the flower heads, and are harvested mostly when black in color. One seed head can produce from 100-190 seeds.

It is the milk thistle seed, full of powerful active component, that has caught the attention of many people who slowly began to realize the various milk thistle benefits. These beneficial components of milk thistle can be extracted from its ground seed using hot water at 85°C and 100°C for different components. Milk thistles are very adaptable plants and can grow in most parts of the world.

Functions of the Liver

The liver is the largest internal complex gland in the human body. It is responsible for filtering the blood as all the blood in the body passes through the liver for cleansing.

After cleansing, it neutralizes toxins directly, or converts them into fat or water-soluble forms, and stores it in bile, that the liver secretes and passes to the intestine for elimination. It converts carbohydrates and proteins into fat, and stores it along with vitamins A, D and B12, and copper and iron for later use. It helps to synthesize and control triglycerides and cholesterol, maintains hormone balance, and converts sugar into glycogen and stores it until energy is required.

The liver produces hundreds of vital enzymes needed for digestion and other functions. It prevents the blood from clotting while it is in circulation, and produces clotting effect when we get hurt. Thus, any kind of impairment in the functioning of the liver, as is seen in many liver diseases leads to a need for detoxification. This is where milk thistle for liver detox comes in.

Milk Thistle for Liver Detox

As the seeds of milk thistle ripen, they develop the powerful plant compound called as silymarin. Silymarin is a therapeutic group of flavonoids; silibinin, silidianin and silicristin, that help to protect and thus, are often a part of liver detox recipes. Its property of being an antioxidant controls and inhibits free radicals in the body. Free radicals oxidize the cells leading to many health complications like liver cancer, heart diseases, etc. It helps repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances, and aids in the treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis. Milk thistle is a very effective liver cleanser and builder, and speeds liver regeneration after being damaged.

Milk thistle for liver detox comes in different forms; liquid, capsules, tablets and tonics, and most preparations contain a standardized quantity of 70 – 80% of silymarin. People who wish to use this wonder plant, must consult a herbalist as well as your doctor to understand its benefits and to rule out side effects of milk thistle, thus, ensuring its correct usage for maximum health benefit.

Article written by: L. Rajeev

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In this video, Dr. Mercola discusses why you should detox your body, how to detox your body and ways you can prevent yourself from becoming sick and full of toxins. Out of the many videos I’ve seen about detox, this one here is a must-see for everybody.

How to Detox You Body Naturally:

In the video above, Dr. Mercola points out that what is really important is the quality of the food we eat and the water we drink. If we are consuming toxic substances, our body is bound to store some of these toxins. This is why it is important to eat organic foods and drink purified water, if possible.

If you can’t afford to eat organic foods, or just prefer the convenience of fast foods, then it may be wise to take a good probiotic supplement along with your food. This will help provide your body with the necessary bacteria to help break down toxins, so your body doesn’t absorb and store them.

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Now, it’s hard for me to speculate on the success of these types of foot pads, because, I’ve never used them. I know a few family friends that have used them, and the results tend to vary from they loved them to they don’t work. I think it all depends on the person. Some people may go into it thinking that they won’t work, and then whether or not they got health benefits, they still believe it’s a scam. Like any detox, the success depends on the individual person, so it’s always best to go into it with an open mind.

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Cranberry Juice Detox & Marijuana

It must first be stated that doing a cranberry juice detox is definitely not a “cure-all” but more of a method to help get rid of marijuana from your system. The effectiveness of this detox method all depends on how much marijuana you’ve smoked and for how long you’ve been smoking at that rate. Obviously, somebody that hardly ever smokes will be easier to detox, than somebody that smokes all day, everyday.

With that said, one of the best ways to get marijuana out of your system is to urinate frequently. Because cranberry juice is a diuretic, it will make you do just that. While doing a cranberry juice detox, it is recommended that you drink at least 3–4 glasses of cranberry juice every day, for at least 10-14 days. If possible, try to get fresh, organic cranberry juice with a low-amount of sugar.

It is also recommended that you refrain from smoking marijuana while doing the cranberry juice detox.

Cranberry Juice Detox: Step-by-Step Instructions

Another good thing about doing a cranberry juice detox is that it can actually help you lose a little bit of weight. Of course, this same amount of weightloss can be achieved by eating more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. If you want to lose weight while following this detox method, then it is recommended that you do it for at least 3 weeks.

• Step 1 — First thing every morning, you will dilute your cranberry juice into water, approximately one part juice to three parts water. You also want to add 1 tablespoon of powdered psyllium fiber and one tablespoon of apple pectin. Mix vigirously. Then chug this “cranberry concocjtion” as fast as you can. You want to make sure you drink this BEFORE you eat breakfast. After you drink it, eat a light breakfast consisting of organic fruits and whole grains.
• Step 2 — You will repeat step one before lunch and dinner. Do NOT eat any red meat, milk or alcohol while doing the cranberry juice detox. Try to eat as many fruits as you can. Nuts and seeds are also a easy and healthy snack. Any extra times you want to drink the above mixture, will help, but not necessary.
• Step 3 — To help you with the cranberry juice detox, you will want to take 2 capsules of dandelion leaf three times a day for the first week. Dandelion leaf will help you cleanse the marijuana, and other toxins, out of your system faster than normal.
• Step 4 — Repeat the first two steps everyday for the firt two weeks of the detox.
• Step 5 — Once you enter into the 2nd week of the detox, you can stop taking the capsules of dandelion leaf. Instead, you will want to switch over to taking astragalus capsules, as well as a good chlorella supplement. These will also help the detox, but provide you with necessary nutrients.
• Step 6 — At the beginning of the third week, you can stop taking the psyllium amd apple pectin, but you will want to continue drinking as much cranberry juice as you can handle. In the middle of the 3rd week, you can also stop taking the astragalus and chlorella.

After the Cranberry Juice Detox

Of course, it is recommended that while doing this detox cleanse, you want to follow a regular workout routine that will help burn fat, as the THC is stored in your fat cells. This will help ensure that your detox works. After the cranberry cleanse, it is recommended that you do a liver cleanse, as this will also help get toxins out of your system.

Did the cranberry juice detox work for you? Let us know in the comments below!

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Now, I tend to believe that the vast majority of parasites are called parasites for a reason — they live off of your nutrients. But, as McKerrow discusses in the video, I can also see how some parasites may actually help you. However, these seem to be very extreme circumstances, so it’s always best to cleanse the parasites out of your body as soon as you can.

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As you may know, it is not uncommon for you to have intestinal parasites. You know, the tiny little organisms that live inside you, leach the nutrients from the food you eat, and cause you to develop serious diseases… yea, those are the parasites I am referring to.

These same parasites will not only live off of the food you eat, but they will actually cause you to become fatigued and tired all the time. It’s likely that you will suffer from many common conditions like diarrhea, nausea, bloating, joint pain, etc. Alot of times, intestinal parasites are to blame for the slow weightloss, when you’ve been exercising and eating right, with no results. So, obviously, you need to get rid of them, to live a healthy life.

How to Get Rid of Intestinal Worms

If you don’t get rid of intestinal parasites, then it’s only a matter of time before the sickness affects your life. You will get sick from intestinal parasites.

Below is a list of ways for you to get rid of parasites the natural way. It’s easy to do, it costs very little money, you just have to know how to do it.

• Coconut Water — Try drinking coconut water throughout the day. You can also mix in coconut milk, coconut oil and eat fresh coconut during this same time period. This is also a great way to help kill off intestinal worms.
• Grated Carrots — Get two organic carrots, perferably at least 6-8 inches long. Grate both carrots and eat first thing in the morning. Do not consume anything before the grated carrots. After you eat both carrots, you can mix in water or some of the juices listed below.
• Spearmint Juice — Try drinking spearmint juice. Maybe add fresh-squeezed lemon juice and/or fresly-crushed black pepper. It’s important to just crush the peppercorn, as this can help kill off parasitic intestinal worms.
• Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey — Mix a pint of water, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and as much raw honey as you want. Drink this mixture three times a day. This is another home remedy that will help with most intestinal parasites
• Castor Oil & Milk — One remedy that could work, is to drink a pint of milk, and mix in two teaspoons of castor oil along with 2 teaspoonsful of castor oil. You can take the caster oil seperately if you prefer. This will also help kill off intestinal worms.
• Sprague Powder — Mix a small amount of sprague powder, approximately half a gram, with a small amount of molasses. Consume this mixture and it will help kill of most types of parasite worms. Do this a couple of days in a row.

Parasite Cleanse: The Best Alternative to Kill Intestinal Worms

If the above options don’t work, there are many different kinds of diets and cleanses you can do that will help. Doing a parasite cleanse is rather easy to do. All it really takes, is to follow a specific diet and take an herbal mixture that is designed to help kill of intestinal worms.

Herbs that Kill Intestinal Worms

It’s recommended to just buy the pre-made herbal cleanser, but if you want to attempt to make your own, the following herbs are known to help kill off intestinal worms.

Combining these herbs with some of the suggestions above, is going to give you the assurance that you have no parasites living in your colon, but also give you the best chance at fighting off the development of many serious diseases. Protect yourself. It’s the right thing to do.

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When it comes to intestinal parasites, there are literally hundreds of different types you should be aware of. While parasites can live anywhere in your body, they are usually found in the intestinal tract.

Many of these intestinal parasites will release massive amounts of toxins in your body, which will ultimately lead to you becoming sick. If you are already sick or suffering from a disease, intestinal parasites will only make it worse, as they leach the nutrients and vitamins that you consume on a daily basis.

Types of Intestinal Parasites in Humans

Protozoa: Protozoa are categorized as a single cell parasite. It has the ability of multiplying dramatically inside your body. You usually pick them up through contaminated food and water.

The common protozoic parasites would be amoebae, giardia, toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidium, etc.

Helminths: Helminths are parasites that posses multiple cells and are usually large enough to be seen by the naked eye, especially in adult stage. Helminths can multiple inside the human body, but they lose this ability once they enter the adult stage. But, at this point, the damage is done.

The common helminthic worms would be tapeworms, pinworms, hookworms, roundworms, etc.

Causes of Intestinal Parasites

There are many ways you can become infected with intestinal parasites. Many of these parasites are commonly found in our everyday environment, therefore increasing the chances for them to enter your body.

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The most common types of people to become infected are children and the elderly, but this doesn’t mean that the average, healthy person can’t become infected. Poor sanitation and hygiene are the most common cause for intestinal parasites.

If you just had a bowel movement, but didn’t wash your hands, you are putting yourself at risk. Not to mention, risking your family, friends and coworkers.

Living in areas that are dirty and not suitable for living, are common places for you to pick up intestinal parasites. Daycare centers, elementary schools and nursing homes are known to be breeding grounds for many parasites. People whom suffer from immune-compromised infections, like AIDS, where the body has little to none resistance, are prime candidates to becoming infected with parasites.

It’s not uncommon for people that just got a new puppy to become infected with some sort of intestinal parasite. Even something as simple as walking barefoot in a public or unclean place can cause you to become infected with hookworms.

Symptoms of Intestinal Parasites

If you think you have become infected with intestinal paratsites, there are many symptoms for you to be on the lookout for. Your immune system will detect when you have become infected, and attempt to attack it. Unfortunately, studies have shown that many intestinal parasites have the ability to fight that off and still multiply in dramatic numbers.

If you’ve become infected with intestinal parasites, the first symptom you will notice is diarrhea and constant itching of your anus. Other common symptoms to be on the look out for is nausea, joint pain, migraines, chronic fatigue, blisters upon the mouth and autoimmune deficiencies. If you have a severe case, then you may suffer from symptoms such as, stools with extreme odor, excessive mucous and/or blood. It’s also possible for you to have flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps and excessive amounts of gas.

Diagnosis & Treatment of Intestinal Parasites

Detecting intestinal parasites isn’t always easy. You can try testing your fecal matter, urine, blood or skin, to help you determine if you are infected with parasites. Usually these types of tests will not only tell you if you’re infected, but also but also the type of parasite — protozoa or helminths.

There are many ways for you to treat intestinal parasites. You can go to your doctor and ask for a prescription for medications such as mebendazole, thiabendazole, metronidazole, etc. These medications will help kill off the parasite, so you can pass gently pass it. Colon cleansing can also help you pass colon parasites. You can also do a parasite cleanse that consist of many natural herbs, like garlic, wormwood, black walnut, male fern root, clove, barberry, calamus, kamala, pomegranate, etc.

Intestinal parasites can be treated easily, once you know they are there. If you want to avoid becoming sick or developing some sort of disease, then finding them early is key. Your best bet at avoiding them all together is to have good hygiene and wash your hands after going to the bathroom.

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As discussed in a recent video we posted, colon hydrotherapy is another method of cleansing the colon of toxins. For this detox method, you flush out toxins with the use of streams of water sprayed inside the colon.

When the water is sprayed inside your colon, the fecal matter will become soft and is eventually pushed out due to peristalsis.

This method works great for removing toxins that may have accumulated over the years. Colon Hydrotherapy is also commonly referred to as “colonics” or “colonic irrigation”.

Reasons for Doing Colon Hydrotherapy

• Preventive measure to flush out toxins
• Help improve metabolic efficiency
• Help with abdominal pain, continuous headaches, migraines, etc.
• Assist with pre- and post-surgery, barium x-ray, stool samples, etc./li>
• Help your digestive system with issues like constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colitis, diverticulitis, bloating, nausea, etc.
• Help inspire a lifestyle change

Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy

• Colon Cleansing — Colon hydrotherapy is another form of colon cleansing. It will help break down and flush out any toxins that may have accumulated over your lifetime. Read more about the benefits of colon cleansing.
• Exercising the Intestinal Tract — Colon hydrotherapy helps keep your intestinal tract strong, as accumulating toxins can actually weaken the colon walls leaving you more susceptible to developing disease. Colon hydrotherapy also improves peristalsis, which will help you pass impacted fecal matter on a daily basis.
• Hydrating the Intestinal Tract — Since water is absorbed into your body through the colon, hydrotherapy will increase the amount you absorb, while softening the fecal matter. The outcome can lead to improvements in circulatory and cardiovascular systems.

Advantages of Colon Hydrotherapy

• You may notice weightloss and a metabolism boost
• You will notice a reduction of intestinal parasites
• Relief of Gynecological disorders, like cystitis and dysmenorrhea.
• Natural boost to your immunity
• Digestive issues, like constipation and diarrhea, are relieved without the use of laxatives
• You will not become dependent on colon hydrotherapy, unlike laxatives

Alternatives to Colon Hydrotherapy

If the process of colon hydrotherapy has you nervous, there are numerous alternatives that can accomplish the same thing. The best alternative method, would be to take an oxygen colon cleaner. This type of cleanser will help melt away any impacted fecal matter, and gently push it out. An herbal colon cleanser are another alternative method, but it is not recommended, as it can take weeks to acheive the same results. Not to mention, herbal colon cleansers will bulk up inside your colon, possibly causing you to suffer from more constipation symptoms.

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Of course, while he believes that colon hydrotherapy is an effective method for colon cleansing, he does point out that we need to take a closer look at what we are putting into our body in the first place. If you are uncomfortable doing a colon hydrotherapy session, there are many other methods of colon cleansing you can explore.

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