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Mar01

Toxicity Sleuth Checklist

PERSONAL TOXICITY SLEUTH (CHECKLIST)

(hidden clues to where you might be poisoning or polluting yourself)

Do you use commercial body products such as skin creams, cosmetics, soaps, shampoos? (99% are polluted with chemicals)
Do you use commercial laundry soap and fabric softeners? (They are all polluted)
Do you use Clorox bleach in your house? (100% toxic)
Do you use Windex, Tilex, room fresheners, bathroom cleaners? (99.9% are toxic)
Do you store cleaners in your bathroom, bedroom, kitchen? (Polluted Air – remember the smell of the cleaner aisle at the grocery store?)
Do you drink tap water? (Heavy metals, synthetic hormones, pollutants)
Do you eat regular store-bought meat? (Contain hormones, antibiotics, etc)
Do you eat pre-packaged food, food in cans, or preserved meats such as sandwich meats? (Contain preservatives, MSG, have no life in the food)
Do you eat at fast food restaurants? eg fries, hotdogs, hamburgers (Trans-fats which kill your liver)
Do you prepare foods with MSG, or eat at any restaurant that cooks with MSG? (MSG is also labeled as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, autolyzed vegetable protein, yeast extract, or glutamic acid) (Toxic)
Do you drink diet drinks, or anything containing aspartame? (Toxic)
Have you installed new carpet, new furniture, new flooring, new drapes recently? (Formaldehyde, toxic glues)
Have you painted your house recently? (Xylene, toluene, toxic chemicals)
Do you consume prescription drugs (including birth control)? (Toxic to the liver)
Do you consume over the counter pharmacy drugs (including sinus, cold, headache preparations)? (Toxic to the liver)
Have you had any water leak in your house or mold of any kind? (Toxic mold)
Do you have any mold in the carpet or walls left from previous owners?
Do you have any mercury fillings in your mouth? (Heavy metal toxicity)
Do you store or freeze your food in plastic containers? (Zeno-estrogens)
Do you live in a neighborhood with smog, pollution, or near a major highway?
Do you smoke or use street drugs?
Do you have pets, and do they live in your home? (Parasites)
Do you lack exercise? Should be 3-4 times per week for at least ½ hour. (You need vigorous circulation to help your body flush out toxins)

See Dr. Hulda Clark’s book“:The Cure for All Diseases” for sources of household poisoning and toxicity.

Why your Toxic Overload Inventory is NECESSARY, and HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH.

Homeostasis is a state of stability in which your health is maintained evenly and well. Your body is able to maintain a good weight level and you feel good.

When there is an upset to your life in any way (dehydration, lack of adequate nutrients, stress, accident, toxic assault in any form, etc) your body system can go out of balance and will need correction.

If the correction is not made, symptoms will develop into chronic problems and diseases, which are then harder to reverse. e.g. inflammation of any kind (arthritis and almost all diseases), obesity, allergies, cancer, etc.

Go to HERE for the Dr. Hulda Clark’s method and protocol, where we help you clean up your home of toxicity.

Cilantro Pesto Recipes for Heavy Metal Detox

There are a number of Cilantro Pesto Recipes to help you with Heavy Metal Detox. Definitely look at the page “How do I get Heavy Metal Poisoning?” for more recipes and the health benefits of Cilantro as a heavy metal cleanser.

Here are a few to choose from:

Recipe 1

2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped

2 cups fresh cilantro, lightly packed

¼ cup olive oil (or other good cold pressed oil)

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Recipe 2

2 cloves garlic

1 bunch fresh cilantro, (3 cups lightly packed)

½ cup olive oil (or other good cold pressed oil)

½ cup roasted pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews or mix in sunflower seeds

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp lime juice

½ tsp sea salt or to taste

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Recipe 3

1 clove garlic

½ cup nuts – almonds, walnuts, cashews, brazil nuts

1 cup cilantro leaves

2 tbsp lemon juice

6 tbsp olive oil (or flaxseed oil, or other good cold pressed oil)

S & P to taste

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Tip #1 Add more garlic or less garlic depending on your taste.

Tip #2 Put on toast and broil, as a dip with vegetables, or spread on crackers.

Tip #3 This recipe freezes well. Make a batch and freeze half for another day.

Feb16

4 Lymphatic Cleanse Recipes

The Lymph system is the body’s drainage system. The lymph system helps to pick up waste, toxins, pathogens, and even cancer cells to take back to the blood stream, for removal from the body. It also helps distribute oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. The Lymph system does not have a pump of its own. Retaining fluid causes congestion where the nutrients do not move to the cells, and the waste is not filtered out.

1. Lymphatic Cleanse Bath Recipe
(from a friend, Gail)

Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda
1 cup Epsom salts (USP Grade)
Tub filled with hot water – as hot as you can comfortably soak in.

Procedure:
Soak in the tub for 20 – 30 minutes.
When you come out, relax and sweat it out.

Helps your lymphatic system, blood circulation, and skin detox.

When you get out of the tub, wrap in a blanket and let your body sweat and detox even more.

2. Epsom Salts Cleanse Bath Recipe
(from a mother of an autistic child)

Ingredients:
1 cup Epsom salts (USP grade)
Tub filled with hot water – as hot as you can soak in

Procedure:
Soak in the tub for 20 – 30 minutes

This bath is a simple, effective way to supply the body with magnesium and sulphur, which are absorbed well through the skin.
It is great for autistic children in that they are generally lacking in magnesium and sulfur, and have difficulty metabolizing them.

Try this bath if you have cramps or restless leg syndrome.
Take it right before bed time.
May help with insomnia.

3. Skin Brushing – Dry Brush Massage

Brushing your skin is both cleansing and detoxifying to your lymph system, and also increases circulation. Brushing your skin also removes dead skin cells and debris that clogs your pores.

Some have called the lymph system the body’s “third lung”. The lymph system works along with the kidneys and liver to flush out toxins and wastes from the body. It does not have a pump of its own like the heart, so it needs to have exercise and induced circulation to help it to work properly. Oxygenation from dry skin brushing and exercise makes the lymph system work. Dry skin massage also makes a difference to the quality of the skin of your entire body. Every time I have done this, my body feels fresh and rejuvenated.

Dry brush massage is done before you wash, bathe or shower. Also, the brush and the skin are both dry when you do the dry brush massage. Don’t make the mistake of trying to brush in the shower like I did! The bristles were getting soft, and I wondered why it wasn’t working quite right!

You use a long-handled, natural bristle brush, which is usually found in the natural food store or health section of your department stores. By the way, a long-handled dry brush makes a nice gift for a special occasion, or in a gift basket. I received my first brush as a gift from my daughter!

A brush is a personal item, and usually not shared with other members of the family. You need to wash the brush every few weeks.

How to brush the skin:

Do not brush your face or other sensitive areas of your body.
Circular brush strokes will be focused towards the heart.
Starting at the soles of your feet, work your way up your body.
Brush your legs, your front and your back.
Brushing should be done as vigorously as you feel comfortable.
Brush your hands and your arms.
Brush your neck (back and front) and your scalp.

Why brush your skin?

dry brushing keeps your pores open and removes dead layers of skin
stimulates your circulation and your nerve endings
helps to make you look and feel younger!

4. Exercise

Deep Breathing – Reduce stress at the same time! Deep Breathing is great because it can act as the pump for the lymphatic system, and help in moving out the toxins and transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Method: Breathe deeply into the diaphragm. Think – below your lungs, expanding your rib cage as you breathe in. Hold it, then gently breathe out while you contract your rib cage to expel all the air. Begin deep breathing again and continue for 5 minutes – every day. I personally practice this while walking.
Rebounding – This is useful for those who cannot walk. A small rebounder is like a mini trampouline, and if you cannot bounce gently yourself, someone else can even bounce you as you sit on it.
Regular Aerobic Exercise and Walking – 1/2 hour per day is great for the lymphatic system.

Other Tips for Lymphatic Cleansing

Laughter – This is another form of deep breathing. Watch a funny movie, invite fun friends over and really laugh, or find a way to laugh deeply and heartily. It will help enhance blood circulation and deep diaphragm movement that will help the lymph flow.
Castor Oil – Castor Oil can help the the lymph fluid to flow and help with clogged lymph nodes. Castor oil applied topically is known for enhancing circulation and also affects tissues and organs under the skin. Make a castor oil pack by soaking a few pieces of cloth or flannel in castor oil. Place it on the body, cover it with a piece of plastic, and then a hot water bottle on top of that for warmth. Leave it on for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Areas of the body that typically respond to castor oil packs are the liver area or abdomen, painful joints like the knees or muscles, or to help digestion or constipation. You can re-use the castor oil pack many times, but keep it in the refrigerator between uses. Wash off the body gently after applying the castor oil pack using a diluted baking soda and water solution.
Underwire or Tight Bras – avoid tight and constrictive undergarments. Switch to sports bras and looser clothes that allow your body to breathe and lymph to flow. When the lymph system is restricted through tight clothing the lymph system cannot move properly. Recommended reading on this topic is the book “Dressed to Kill”. I suggest this especially for those with breast lumps and cancer.

Feb16

Three Candida Cleanse Recipes

Candida is an overgrowth of yeast in the body, and shows itself in many ways. Some of the common symptoms are: vaginal itching and/or burning, thrush (white coated tongue), athlete’s foot with fungal toe infection, rectal itching.

Other symptoms are: constipation, depression, brain fog, allergies, cravings for sugars, breads, chips and carbs, digestive problems like gas and bloating, IBS, sluggish bowel, chronic fatigue, and other vague symptoms.

Here are some recipes for the beginner, with some diet ideas.

Basic Anti-Fungal Foods: Yogurt (natural, no sugar), Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic, Ginger, Cloves, Coconut oil and Oregano oil. Use these foods in dressings and in cooking. Use Oregano oil topically and use a drop or two on your toothbrush to brush your teeth.

1. Pau-d’arco (or Taheebo) Tea (See more at 9 Useful Cleansing Teas)

This herb contains three anti-yeast compounds – lapachol, beta-lapachone and xyloidine, that help fight candida albicans and other fungi.

Ingredients to make Pau-d’arco Tea:

3 heaping tablespoons of dried bark
10 cups water.

Boil for 5-15 minutes.

Drink a cup of this tea two to eight times a day.

2. Clove Tea

Ingredients for Clove Tea:

1 tbsp whole cloves, ground in a coffee grinder
1 quart of pure water

Boil the water, add the ground cloves and let steep for 20 minutes. Pour through a strainer. Dilute if the tea is too strong. Drink 2 cups of clove tea per day.

3. Baking Soda

Take 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda in warm water twice a day (1/2 hour before meals.)

Foods to Avoid – Aged cheese, all additives and preservatives, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, fruit and sugar (of all kinds), mushrooms, nuts & spices, vinegar, foods containing gluten (most flours and grains)

Foods to Eat Vegetables – raw or steamed. Vegetables containing sugar like yams, potatoes and corn should be limited.

Proteins – barley green juice powder concentrate, non-medicated organic fish and meats.

Yogurt – good live yogurt cultures to nourish the bowel. Do not use yogurt with sugar/fruit, but make sure it contains concentrated probiotics (acidophilus) in the yogurt.

Feb16

How do I get Heavy Metal Poisoning?

Many of our chronic diseases have now been found to have their roots in heavy metal toxicity. Heavy metal toxicity is a condition where accumulations of poisonous metals are found in tissues and organs of the body.

Mercury and lead are some of the biggest heavy metals. We get some through dental work (mercury amalgams), bad cookware in the kitchen (aluminum), accumulations of metals from canned foods in the kitchen, heavy metals in the makeups and skin care products (aluminum in deodorant), lead in paints, breathing polluted industrial air, etc.

Thankfully, there are some natural foods we can eat that will help to gently remove heavy metals from the body.

Studies have shown that the leaves of the coriander plant (cilantro) can help the body to excrete mercury, lead and aluminum naturally.

That is why we use it in our kitchen every chance we get. Regarding the taste, I have found that you either love it, or you hate it! So ask ahead when you have visitors joining you for dinner. The recipes below often surprise people who think they don’t like cilantro!

This delicious herb can greatly help in the detox process, and it is available in your local grocery stores all year round.

1. Cilantro Pesto – I have three great recipes here. Eat 1 tablespoons 2-3 times per day.

2. Cilantro Dressings – I have two great recipes here also. Eat 1 tablespoons 2-3 times per day.

Heavy Metal Detox Recipes

Use as a dressing for salads
Use as a dip for vegetables

RECIPE 1

Cilantro Garlic Dressing – our family favorite

4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 cup cold-pressed oil (flax, olive, hemp, etc)
1 bunch washed cilantro (cut off stems)
Add 1 teaspoon water if mixture is too thick
Salt & Pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth

RECIPE 2

Cilantro Citrus Recipe

1 cup orange and lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic
1 bunch cilantro
1 cup cold pressed oil (flax, olive, hemp, etc)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth

3. Fresh Tomato Salsa. We use it with pita chips, rice crisps, or garlic bread.

FRESH TOMATO SALSA

2 cups diced tomatoes
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 freshly-squeezed lime
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Salt & Pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring gently to mix well.
Serve within a few hours.

4. Cilantro Soup – Get the recipes here.

Known benefits of Cilantro leaves and seeds: