Liver Cleanse

Excuse me! This is one of my more serious blog entries - as it should be. Cleansing is not to be taken lightly. If time is an issue, you may print it out and read it on your own time. It is also handy to print out so you can refer to it without having to hop on the computer all the time.

Since many of my friends, classmates and family keep inquiring about which detoxification regimen or liver cleanse is effective, I decided to post it here. I did this full body cleanse about 4 years ago now and have repeated it once again since. It is not easy but if one is really needing to fully detox, this liver cleanse may be the one for you. It requires about 14 days and ideally should be done in the springtime. Early summer is fine as well. It is not recommended to detox in the fall or winter due to our body's natural tendency to 'hold.' If the body is in a holding state, how can it release toxins and make it easy for you to detox?

As this liver cleanse protocol is pretty intense, I advise you to speak with your physician about your intentions. Not all people can do a cleanse like this. If you are weak, emaciated or working hard physically, do not do this cleanse. If you have a medical condition, definitely speak with your physician.

Here it is:

Liver and Bowel Cleanse

Purpose: To revitalize and heal the body through detoxification of the liver and bowel. Detoxification is necessary as we inhabit a toxic environment and consume toxic foods. We are plagued with food additives, flavorings, colors, preservatives, artificial sugars and pesticides. Daily stress pollutes our mind and body as well.

The Detoxification Program....

Daily: Upon waking in the morning, have a cup of warm filtered water with 1-2 Tspn lemon juice. Fresh is best if you can obtain it. This is cleansing to the bowel and liver.

Take 5 minutes to take some deep, slow abdominal breathing in a quiet setting. It is best to breathe inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. While doing this, let all muscles relax. use this opportunity to put intention and purpose into your day. Only positive thoughts during this time. If your nose is clogged, you make practice jalneti with a neti pot and salt. [Jalneti is a type of sinus irrigation and a link is below which will provide more information.]

Drink 8 cups of filtered water daily, drink 3 cups of a detoxifying tea per day (such as dandelion, burdock, clover, asparagus). To encourage elimination through the skin, try a dry brush massage after your shower or a hot therapeutic peat bath. A regular sauna or massage would be helpful as deep tissue work and deep heat mobilize fat soluble toxins.

Obviously, consume only organic grains, vegetables, fruits and pure filtered water. If cannot afford or obtain organic foods, wash with Fruit and Vegetable Wash found at your local health store.

Ensure you’re detoxifying from all organs of elimination: skin, kidneys, liver, lungs, intestines.

Sleep and rest are essential during this time of cleansing and healing. Not only should the physical body cleanse, but the mind should as well. Imagine how polluted our minds our due to television, ads, news, traffic and political issues.

Exercise should be limited to walking during this period. This is essential. If one attempts too physical of exercise, the body consumes its own proteins causing muscle loss and organ destruction. Sun salutations may be practiced each morning to stretch and warm the body. Sun salutations are described in Yoga Basics

It is likely that a toxic headache will occur. If this happens, take antioxidants. Vitamin C works well. Also drink, drink, drink, drink. Your body will mobilize toxins from all over your body so it is essential that your support this with fluids and kidney herbs.

Each day eliminates more and more foods until only fluids remain. This professional cleanse is for those who are serious about cleansing. If you would like to modify it, do so. This can be done by practicing Day 1 through Day 3 or however you desire. Day 1 and 2 should be practiced however for any form of cleanse to occur.

Day 1: Eliminate all sweets, caffeine, refined foods (junk food, white flour, fast food) and red meat. Eliminate watching the news and reading the paper. News is mainly negative and these emotions are not needed. This day is the hardest. If you find yourself consuming one of these foods, that is fine. Try the next day. Do not go to the second day until day one is accomplished successfully.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 1 serving BioCleanse Capsules
Take 1 peat bath
Take 2 servings Asparagus capsules or Asparagus Tea (am/pm)

Day 2: Eliminate all beans, nuts, dairy, eggs, chicken and oils. This day is easier to accomplish than day two!
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 1 serving BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus capsules or Asparagus Tea (am/pm)

Day 3: Eliminate grains except white whole grain rice. Eat lots of cooked fruits and vegetables. Cooked vegetables easier to digest than raw.
Take 1serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 1 serving BioCleanse Capsules
Take 1 peat bath
Take 2 servings Asparagus capsules or Asparagus Tea (am/pm)

Day 4: Eliminate starchy vegetables, fish. Continue to eat more cooked vegetables. Stick to herbs for spicing dishes rather than salt.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 1 serving BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus capsules or Asparagus Tea (am/pm)

Day 5: Eliminate white rice. Love those vegetables, fruits and pure broths! Ensure to eat some liver foods: beets, artichokes, onions, carrots, dandelion root. Dandelion leaf is helpful to detox the kidneys. Add 1 tsp of Psyllium husk powder along with 1 T of Betonite clay to 6 oz of dilute pure juice (no sugars added). Stir and drink quickly. Follow with 8 oz water. The psyllium and clay binds toxins and moves them through the bowel for elimination. If you are able to obtain a suspended betonite clay and psyllium preparation from a health store, use this. It is much easier to drink! Remember to eat, eat, eat, plan ahead and bring food and water (or quality organic juice without sugar) with you everywhere so you do not find yourself hungry and eating a bite of your friends greasy hamburger.
Take 1 serving BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 1 peat bath
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)

Do 1 organic coffee enema. [2 c. organic coffee, 2 cups water]. before using coffee enema, use a normal filtered warm water and salt enema to prepare then repeat using the coffee. Add to enema bag at body temperature. lay on right side. retain fluid as long as possible. this stimulates the liver. If you don’t want to do an enema – skip it.


Day 6: Eliminate all solid food. Have as many broths and vegetable juices and diluted pure fruit juices as you like. No need to repeat psyllium and clay. Your body is loving you for all the hard work you are doing! If you feel well and strong, you may desire to extend this liquid only portion for another 2 days. Remember – no strenuous activity, only walking and sun salutations.
Take 2 servings of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)

Day 7: Time to add food back in! Have some solid fruits and vegetables. This step must be done properly. Do not add whole foods back in as this shocks the digestive system and constipation arrives. If you find yourself desiring whole foods, snack on carrots or whole apples. The best fruit to break the fast with: Watermelon. Make sure that all melons are eaten alone from other foods as they interrupt digestion of other foods.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)
Take 1 peat bath

Day 8: Add in starchy vegetables and whole grain white rice. Remember – do not consume too much food or eat whole foods. Hang on. Breaking the fast properly is more important to detoxification than the first week. Plan and take your foods with you everywhere.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)

Day 9: Add in other whole grains.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)
Take 1 peat bath

Day 10: Add in fish or chicken and oils. Use organic only meat. Add in beans, seeds and nuts.
Take 1 serving of BioCleanse Functional Food twice daily and 2 servings BioCleanse Capsules
Take 2 servings Asparagus extract capsules (am/pm)

You did it! Now is the opportune time to make opportune lifestyle and dietary changes. Perhaps you want to stop caffeinated beverages. Keep in tune to your body. If you feel queasy after eating egg, soy, wheat, peanuts or tomatoes, it is likely that a food allergy or sensitivity exists.

Tips for a smooth liver cleanse:

• Try a fruit smoothie with BioCleanse powder.
• Organic food only is preferable (see our entry below on safe fruits and veggies)
• Bring food with you at all time
• Maintain hydration at all times.
• Take Vitamin C if feeling a toxic headache
• Do not exercise. Only walk
• Steam vegetables – do not add directly to water. This removes beneficial vitamins.
• Do not peel vegetables.
• Cleansing partner – don’t do it alone if you can help it!
• Remove all tempting foods from your house before you begin – give them away or toss.
• Do not eat out or order in.
• Take a night out on the town and bring your tea and snacks to a café or coffee house if you must. This is supposed to be a quiet time without noise and stimulants.
• If you live with roommates or a loved one, have them join you or respect your decision to detox. You need all the support you can get.
• Continue peat baths for total of 21 applications for a complete detoxification. You may substitute peat baths with a sauna if you prefer. Remember to do sauna or peat bath every other day. Please read all peat bath instructions

Helpful products for liver cleanse:
Peat bath
Chlorine water purifiers for shower, bath and drinking
Vitamin C and other antioxidants
BioCleanse powder and capsules
Enema bag
Colloidal betonite with psyllium
Herbal teas
Neti pot and salt
Asparagus Extract
Books: Yoga Basics, How to Meditate, Science of Breath
Movies: Comedies as laughter is the best medicine.
Candles

Feeling after liver cleanse:
no morning breath
easy to rise in morning and overall more energy throughout the day
no cravings
no desire for big meals or processed foods

Word of Caution:
Do not do this full liver and bowel cleanse if you are weak and thin. Do not do this cleanse if you have night sweats. Advise your physician that you are intending to cleanse and bring this paper with you. You may have heard about liver and gall bladder flushes with olive oil and lemon juice. This is not advised. A gall stone may get trapped and cause an emergency situation. Do not exercise or work physically during this cleanse. Drink fluids and eat plenty of food even if it is in juice form. If you ever feel too weak or not well, consult your physician. Please tell you physician your intention to cleanse so they can support you.

Ensure that you do not go back to eating processed foods once again. It is easy to do. I recommend educating yourself on proper nutrition. Some useful books: Diet and Nutrition and Transition to Vegetarianism If you find yourself chowing on some ice cream a month after the cleanse, no worries! Eating should not be a job - it should be enjoyable.

It is not necessary to become a vegetarian and I do not intend to force that upon you. I am not a vegetarian either. I tried it for 2 years and it did not work for me.

Any questions, tips, support or comments, please email me.

Here is the printer-friendly Liver cleanse and detox protocol - click the link and print it out.

Enjoy the cleansing experience!

You are one of few individuals who are able to accomplish a successful professional detoxification protocol. Nice work. You will feel on top of the world when you are done!

In health,
Ben

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your physician before taking any supplement or abiding by any information herein.