Regina Loves YL Cleansers

Photo by Bad AlleySpring has certainly sprung, the days are considerably longer, and the buzz, the energy of excitement and moving forward is undeniable. No looking back.  Vibrancy and resiliency are shimmering everywhere, plants and flowers coming back, surprising and delighting us as they burst through the ground with new growth. It always surprises me every year, how nature is so perfectly in sync with timing and growth. Like our beautiful blossoms and beasts, we too, have that undeniable life-force rising within and wanting to be fed and nourished.

According to Chinese Medicine, the Spring organs are the liver and gallbladder, they have work to do and will see to it that it is done! They’ve been somewhat dormant during the course of the fall and winter, and now are awake and ready, they are energizing indeed. What these organs need this time of year, are exactly what you will see in season at your local market.  Greens, green juices, strawberries, asparagus, and more leafy greens. You will even find liver and gallbladder friendly weeds growing in your lawn such as  purslane, creeping charlie, garlic mustard, and bright white day lily shoots are a few of my favorites!

Additionally, if you’re wanting some amazing and compelling information on liver health, liver cleansing, and more liver cleansing,  I couldn’t recommend Dr. Gary Young’s training transcripts on these topics, as well as the Re’Juva’Nate Liver Cleansing protocol more. Every time I read his insights, I take away more and more whether it’s on a physical, emotional, or spiritual basis. He has some ground breaking information that is incredibly valuable, and Dr.LeAnne Deardeuff ingeniously weaves YL products and natural health with her two books “Inner Transformations Using Essential Oils” and “Ultimate Balance.”

As for me, I find that my body still enjoys Master Cleanse lemonade here and there; but the her big longing and calling has sprung forth: green juices! Green Lemonade is my go to raw green juice, however,  any type of green juice is surely beneficial this time of year.  I’m finding that I’m also bulking up on protein, raw protein drinks, maca, and reaching for more of my essential amino acid supplements.  I chew on a few JuvaTone here and there, and enjoying the essential oil blends of JuvaFlex, JuvaCleanse, and Surrender. With a dab of Joy layered on top.  If you’ve been noticing that you’re more tired during the noon hour, or early afternoon; it might mean that your liver and gallbladder are sluggish and overburdened. Bump up your colon cleanse routine, eat your greens, and start a liver-friendly cleansing protocol; and go slowly. I wouldn’t touch a liver cleansing regime until I’ve completed a thorough colon cleanse, it will certainly make you sick and miserable otherwise.

Take your time, feel for the courageous one within you, because that you is ready to step out into the world totally and completely on your behalf. Trust. You made it through the winter, now it is time to solidify your trust within the greater world.

Happy Cleansing!

Ultimate Balance: Infusing the Energy of EOs

Using her unique Aromatic Balance Technique, combining aromas, Vita Flex and topical application to reflex points, meridians and chakras, Dr. Dearduff explains how to infuse the energy of essential oils into the various systems and organs of the body. This heavily illustrated book provides thorough diagrams for working with 18 different organ systems, empowering anyone to implement this new technique for healing and rejuvenation.

Juva Cleanse® provides support for the liver through a carefully formulated blend of therapeutic-grade essential oils that supports normal liver function.* EarthKosher Certified

How to use: For dietary, aromatic, or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat’s or rice milk.Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Ingredients: Helichrysum, Ledum, and Celery seed.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Photo by drurydrama (Len Radin)Although we have just over one week left of winter before we charge into spring, do your kidneys (and bladder)  a favor and continue feeding them.  According to Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys and Urinary Bladder energize during the winter.  They’ve been working hard this season to energize, and with Mars retrograde for so long during the heart of the winter, they’ve been working overtime, and may have been hampered by this.

This is the week to be conscious about your kidney health, and a great time to reinforce some kidney supports, and exact some sort of last minute preparations for your body because once we leap into spring,  the liver and gallbladder will take center stage and there’s no going back! Layer kidney friendly oils upon them – such as Juniper, Rosemary, Geranium, and Valor, you can apply them neat or with warm compresses.  If you notice that you have signs of excessive perspiration or sweating, this is a sign of kidney stress. So increase your water intake, and bulk up on the K&B  tincture. Taking  Rehemogen will assist this process by supporting the bone marrow quality, which is part of the kidney network, believe it or not.

Because the kidneys help maintain our body’s pH, it’s alkaline balance, they need a lot minerals. Your body leeches minerals such as calcium from your bones, in order to counteract the acidity that is brought on by consuming too much sugar – such as soda pop, processed food, and high fructose corn syrup.  When the body is in a diseased state, it really starts using minerals, and they are essential for enzymatic actions will also keep you alive and well.  On the whole, kidneys need a lot of minerals, so go ahead and take those 5 dropper-fulls of Mineral Essence three times a day! Feeding your kidneys green supplements such as Multi-Greens, will not only help feed your kidneys, but also help with bone formation and thus help prevent kidney stones.

Drinking fresh green juices are incredibly hydrating for the kidneys, and good sources of your B vitamins apparently decreases your risk for kidney stones, Hands down, Super B is the greatest B complex vitamin supplement I have ever used.   Spring water is the best water to be drinking, in my opinion as it’s vibration and energy are purer as their springs and aquifers are nurtured  by, and hum with earth’s natural energy.

By all means, drop the sugar and processed food (forever) but especially this week as we head into Spring. Spring is depending upon the health and vitality of the kidneys in order to spur a season of growth, in my eyes, our breadth and depth of physical growth and achievement is directly proportional to the depth and vitality of our kidneys.

Bless the renewed courage you discovered within yourself this winter, for that is the gift of our kidneys – courage.

Happy Cleansing!

K & B™ is formulated to nutritionally support normal kidney and bladder health.* It contains extracts of juniper berries, which enhance the body’s efforts to maintain proper fluid balance; parsley, which supports kidney and bladder function and aids overall urinary health; and urva ursi, which supports both urinary and digestive system health.* K & B is enhanced with therapeutic-grade essential oils. Approximately 19 servings per container

How to use: Take 3 half droppers (3ml) three times daily in distilled water, or as needed. Shake well before usingKeep in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to excessive heat or direct sunlight. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Ingredients: Juniper (Juniperus communis) berry‡, parsley (Petroselinum crispum) leafe‡, uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos u.) leaf‡, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)‡ root, German chamomile (Matricaria recutita)‡ flower, royal jelly, geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)† aerial parts, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)† aerial parts, clove (Syzygium aromaticum)† bud, Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)† aerial part, sage (Salvia officinalis)† aerial part, juniper (Juniperus osteosperma and J. scopulorum)† branch/leaf/fruit and vegetable glycerin. ‡ Extracted 1:4 ratio in 50% ethyl alcohol and 50% water. Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Mineral Essence™ is a balanced, full-spectrum ionic mineral complex enhanced with essential oils. According to twotime Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling PhD. “You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” Ionic minerals are the most fully and quickly absorbed form of minerals available.Calories: 5 per serving Total Carbohydrate: 1 per serving Magnesium: 383 mg per servingApproximately 21 servings per container

How to use: Take 5 half-droppers (1 ml each) morning and evening or as needed as a mineral supplement. May be added to 4-8 oz. of distilled/purified water or juice before drinking. This product contains royal jelly, which may cause allergic reactions.Shake well before using and refrigerate after opening. Keep in a cool dry place. Do not expose to excessive heat or direct sunlight. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Ingredients: Ionic liquid mineral complex, honey, royal jelly, lemon (citrus limon)† rind, cinnamon (cinnamomum verum)† bark and peppermint (mentha piperita)† leaf. † 100% therapeutic-grade essential oil

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Super B™ contains a combination of B vitamins and the minerals magnesium, zinc, and selenium to help support healthy energy levels. B vitamins are particularly important to support the nervous system, normal cardiovascular function, and normal digestive function.* They are also vital for internal enzyme reactions that control energy, circulation, hormones, and overall health.* Because the actions of B vitamins are interdependent, a comprehensive complex like Super B is highly recommended.Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl): 25 mg per serving Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 25 mg per serving Niacin (vitamin B3) (as nicotinic acid): 100 mg per serving Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl): 25 mg per serving Folic Acid: 400 mcg per serving Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin): 100 mcg per serving Biotin: 150 mcg per serving Magnesium (as magnesium oxide): 25 mg per serving Zinc (as zinc gluconate): 5 mg per serving Selenium (as selenium yeast): 50 mcg per serving PABA (para amino benzoic acid): 25 mg per serving90 servings per container How to use: Take 1/2 to 1 tablet daily, with a meal.Caution: If taken on an empty stomach, you may experience a temporary niacin flush/warming sensation.Keep in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to excessive heat or direct sunlight. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Ingredients: Thiamin (as thiamin HCl), Riboflavin, Niacin (as nicotinic acid), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin), Biotin, Magnesium (as magnesium oxide), Zinc (as zinc gluconate), Selenium (as selenium yeast), PABA (para amino benzoic acid), dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, magnesium stearate and stearic acid. * This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Photo by bitzceltYup, I’m doing a “30-day Dental Cleanse Challenge” and you heard it first right here, at my blog.

Last month, Dr.LeAnne and I did the monthly tithing show where she answered your questions, one question had to do with root canals and the question was: Are root canals always or usually harmful to health over time? And as we discussed this question, she also talked more about Clove Oil and her daughter’s experience with a root canal, that she wished she had just gone ahead and not gotten lazy with the application because she could have saved her tooth. Apparently the pus pockets that are in the jaw from the infected root, are difficult to completely eradicate, even with antibiotics and such.  Upon inquiry, Dr.LeAnne felt that doing an oil such as Clove for 30 days would get rid of any problems and probably prevent the need for a root canal.

And a big light bulb went off in my head. I lit up like a Christmas tree in the eyes of a five-year-old. In that moment, I decided I would apply  Clove Oil on my gums and teeth for no less than 30 days, I had a root canal and although my tooth doesn’t hurt me, I can sometimes feel “strangeness” going on in there. And some days I wonder if that tooth is discoloring.  Ergo, the beginnings of my 30-day-Dental-Cleanse Challenge.

Since January 20, I have been applying the oils of Clove, Theives Blend, Wintergreen, Peppermint Oregano (OUCH!), Immupower, Christmas Spirit (for the Cinnamon) and others. I’ve also been doing some other natural, topical things to my gums and teeth that I’m not ready to share with public as of yet; however, the oils, especially Oregano has been phenomenal. It’s been amazing, and painful, and the detox has been surprising.

Aside from this root canal I had done, I’ve also had a history of sinus infections, chronic in nature, and the last one lasted for several years where antibiotics (7 times in 10 months -that’s another story!) couldn’t clear it up.  So I could feel the power of Oregano, especially, going deep into my bones, into my facial bones and all of the bones of my skull…and they ached and hurt so badly  on somedays, it reminded me of intense yeast die-off in the past. That type of die-off where the oils go so deep into the bone they are killing off yeast in the bone, it feels like your bones are breaking, creaking, bending, though at that the same time, they’re feeling stronger. Like intense growing pains I suppose. The other things I was noticing was flaky skin around the corners of my mouth, around the corners of my nose, and giant flakes forming and crusting at the opening of my nose – all dead yeast.  Also, on somedays my teeth seemed more yellow and gross, I swear there were some days where it looked like microscopic black threads were collecting in the tartar line, and they would come off with my fingernail finding its way in their grooves.

I am going to keep going with the “30-day-Dental-Cleanse-Challenge” beyond the 30 days. The results are too valuable, in fact, it’s opened to my eyes as to why people with poor oral health have heart disease, and that diabetics are especially vulnerable to poor dental health. It’s like the path of the Oregano going through my bones over time, I could feel yeast getting cleared out in the back of my head, going down along the spine on my upper back, and dripping to a space in the middle of my back and above my kidneys. Coincidentally,  I had remarked on the show, prior to the root canal question something was still “dripping” into my kidneys since I felt like my infection was so stubborn, and I vividly remember Dr. LeAnne chuckling and saying, “that could be…you never know!” And  I wanted to know WHAT could do that, and sure enough, I found out.

Photo by KayVee.INCHave you looked at your teeth lately? How about your gums? Have you flossed with Thieves or Oregano Oil on the floss? Are you willing to go the distance for 30 days? TRY IT! You will be amazed, and you will feel like any residual cold or thing hanging on will disappear – your head, mind, and thinking will be clearer and less foggy or confused!

Photo by veo_Really great article I posted at the forum from the Natural News newsletter - according to the  U.S. National Poison Data System, there were zero deaths in 2009 from vitamins, minerals, herbs, or amino acids. ZERO! Isn’t that something? You’d think otherwise from all of the scare tactics and warnings from popular publications, or even from your family physician.

Thing is, the reason why vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids are not researched and tested by big pharma or receive vigorous research, is because NO ONE can patent a naturally occuring plant or element on the planet! You just can’t! Which means you can’t really generate multimillion dollar profits from stuff that is not patentable. So  what big pharma and the like has to do is to create medicines, that could be plant based – but is stripped of its constituents that make it naturally and synergistically powerful for the body, and easy on the body.  They add bulking agents and who knows what else  – and tah dah! Patent ready! Coporate ready! SO SCAREY!

And it’s even scarier when they get to bypass standards and promote drugs without accountability (think H1N1 vaccine), or get doctors to prescribe drugs without FDA approval. (For example, my daughter was prescribed phenobarbitol for her seizures, but that has never ever gained FDA approval for that specific use. And there’s about 15% of the drugs out there fall in this category and loophole. Synthroid is another popularly prescribed pharmaceutical for the thyroid that has never been FDA approved for that specific use – at least the last time I looked which was within the past two years).

And the thing is, is that the public still seems cautious when using natural remedies like whole food based vitamins, minerals, organic herbs, amino acids, and therapeutic grade essential oils to improve their condition! These are naturally occurring things that are in our foods, woven into our gardens, and sustain the life of the forest, seas, rivers, desserts, plains, and mountain ranges! Sadly, most people are more inclined and pressured to go the allopathic route of medicine for simple, effective remedies, and perhaps tiptoe into supplementation and natural health as conditions worsen and become more complex and expensive. (By the way, I believe that emergency medicine is phenomenal, and takes incredible cooperative efforts and artistry. I believe there ARE wonderful medicines that have helped me tremendously in crisis; however, too much medication has nearly killed me several times, along with the recommendations for MORE medication – which kept compounding my health problems. My daughter’s health, too.)

To top it off, somehow we’re comfortable or numbed  in some bizarre way as being tolerant as a society with 100,000+ people per year being killed by pharmaceuticals, the 16,000+ people being killed annually from internal bleeding from NSAIDS (pain killers), 107,000+ hospitalized for digestive problems with NSAIDS, just in 2009.

There was a great article in published in December of 1999, by JAMA – the Journal of the American Medical Association -  stating that Doctors are the 3rd leading cause of death! Here’s an excerpt:

The author is Dr. Barbara Starfield of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and she desribes how the US health care system may contribute to poor health.

ALL THESE ARE DEATHS PER YEAR:

• 12,000 — unnecessary surgery
• 7,000 — medication errors in hospitals
• 20,000 — other errors in hospitals
• 80,000 — infections in hospitals
• 106,000 — non-error, negative effects of drugs

These total to 225,000 deaths per year from iatrogenic causes!!

What does the word iatrogenic mean? This term is defined as induced in a patient by a physician’s activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of a complication of treatment.

Dr. Starfield offers several warnings in interpreting these numbers:

• First, most of the data are derived from studies in hospitalized patients.
• Second, these estimates are for deaths only and do not include negative effects that are associated with disability or discomfort.
• Third, the estimates of death due to error are lower than those in the IOM report.

If the higher estimates are used, the deaths due to iatrogenic causes would range from 230,000 to 284,000. In any case, 225,000 deaths per year constitutes the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even if these figures are overestimated, there is a wide margin between these numbers of deaths and the next leading cause of death (cerebrovascular disease).

So, I’m not intending to knock doctors because I have friends who ARE doctors and I find most doctors to be very compassionate and compelled to help people; unfortunately, they are caught up in a system that is promoting methods that are unnatural to the body’s physiology over time,  and sadly goes against the grain of their oath to do no harm.  I love health and all research supporting vitality and renewal, and I would find it extraordinarily difficult to be trained in traditional medical school now or within the past 10 years.

I have also benefitted tremendously from western medicine, and do see value with it. It is problematic when it becomes black and white, inefficient, and alternate, natural methods are mocked, disregarded, or promoted fearfully with patients.  I’ve witnessed that first hand and it’s heart breaking and shattering to the spirt of hope.

I am so grateful that natural health and healing is expanding and being more readily accessible in our neighborhoods, communities, and thru the internet. I’m really looking forward to the day when medicine can be practiced multi-dimensionally, across disciplines with respect and integration, with curiosity and possibility, and corporate greed is taken out of the picture – in all aspects, from training, selling, and pimping doctor’s talents to fatten their bottom line. And doctors will once reclaim the honor they deserve, and not even make the top 20 causes of death, but be a the top of the charts for increasing longevity, vitality, health, and curing disease.  It can be done. That I believe.

YLLavender

Whoa. The picture of the tape worm is just too graphic to post on my pretty blog…so you can indulge yourself at the Parasite Cleanse board (be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to see the pictures) at the  YLCleansers cleansing forum.  It was forwarded to me by Dr. LeAnne by a client who I’m guessing, is in the midst of a Parasite Cleanse, and he must be feeling so much better after evacuating that beast! I’m sure it’s going to make a world of change in terms of digestion, feeling energized, and getting rid of brain fog. I know that when I’ve had my parasite flare-ups, everything just feels down inside of me.

I’ve used Parafree for Parasite cleanses and find it to be quite effective. There are some strong oils that can make feel burpy, and the first time I used it I felt quite nauseous. The recommended dosage is 4 capsules twice daily.  If you tend to be on the lighter side, your body pH is pretty balanced,  and have done various cleanses, you might only need one or two to achieve the same effects to “touch up” with a targeted parasite cleanse. Yes, we all have parasites, we all have bacteria, the trick is to keep it in balance. When it’s in balance digestion is easy, your mind is clear, you feel happy, you feel energized, and aren’t run down.

Parafree description by Young Living:

ParaFree™ is formulated with an advanced blend of some of the strongest essential oils studied for their cleansing abilities.* This formula also includes the added benefits of sesame seed oil and olive oil. .

Calories: 25 per serving
Total Fat: 3 grams per serving

Approximately 47 servings per container

How to use: Take one capsule up to 4 times daily. For best results, take for 21 days and rest for seven days. Cycle may be repeated three times. Take on an empty stomach for maximum results.

Ingredients: Organic sesame (sesamum indicum)* seed oil, cumin (Cuminum cyminum)† seed, organic olive (Olea Europaea)* seed oil, anise (Pimpinella anisum)† seed, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)† seed, Bay laurel (laurus nobilis)† leaf, vetiver (vetiveria zizanoides)† root, melaleuca (M. alternifolia)† leaf, nutmeg (myristica fragrans)† leaf, clove (Syzygium aromaticum) † bud, Idaho tansy (tanacetum vulgare)† leaf/stem, thyme (thymus vulgaris)† leaf, gelatin, glycerin, and deionized water.

* Organically grown in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990
Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oil

Photo by scottwillsWhat a brilliant New Year’s Resolution, to move your money from big banks to small banks!

This is such a powerful video where “It’s A Wonderful Life” meets Wall Street 2010. Only 4 minutes long, you can watch it:

What a way to feel good about you and your money energy, feeling safe and free and not imprisoned by it.

And for fun, check out Where’s George? I recall in 2002 a few students of mine were talking about this project and got it started, and I ran across a “Where’s George” dollar bill the other day.

MONEY CLEANSE UPDATE:

UPDATE — Credit Unions: Some commenters have written us suggesting that we also include credit unions. Like the FDIC for banks and thrifts, the National Credit Union Administration insures the deposits of credit unions and is a good resource for financial data on specific institutions. Credit unions do not disclose financial data in the same way as FDIC-insured banks. As a result, credit unions are not presently included in the IRA ratings database, which covers over 8,000 federally insured banks and thrifts. IRA is developing a method to rate credit unions in a way that is comparable to the IRA bank stress ratings. We’ll be updating users of “Move Your Money” on this issue early in 2010.

For more info, go to: www.moveyourmoney.info

(Coming soon: How to get your municipal and state governments to take their money out of the big banks too.)

Photo by Will Merydith

I just had to share this here to emphasize how WONDERFUL this raw soup recipe is, I wish I could take credit for the recipe (though I do deviate by adding lots more garlic and parsley), but it came from my Breville User Manual for my juicer. It’s a vitamin builder, and it’s “gazpacho soup”.  However, I don’t like to drink it cold, rather, I heat a bowl in my toaster over, and then pour the soup and some of the pulp into the bowl so it’s warmed gently while preserving the integrity of the enzymes. I also like to leave my veggies on the counter to come to room temperature before I juice them.

Here’s the recipe:

• 1 clove of garlic (or 5 if you like – like a natural antibiotic!)
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 small onion
• 4 sprigs of parsley (or more – it’s great for kidneys and cleansing and will make you really HAPPY!)
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 carrots
• 4 tomatoes

It’s a wonderful alkalizer, vitamin booster, and feeds your kidneys, liver, intestines…heck, it feeds EVERYTHING; and it tastes so incredibly delicious. It is one of the tastiest raw juices/soup recipes I’ve ever had. EVER.

And my friend, Adrianne, apparently concurs with me…we’re swooning over it at the FORUM.

Photo by Eli K HayasakaI’ve posted this multiple times, but I can’t tell you how strongly I believe that if you are considering a weight loss plan as part of a New Year’s resolution – please consider going the cleansing route. You’ll be more successful, you’ll feel better, and you’ll slowly and permanently eradicate your eating and health habits that got you in the place you are right now – for GOOD. It just kinda happens this way. I blogged about it previously, so you can check it out HERE.

Here are some more tips, I love Dr. Mercola’s articles explaining why choosing these 7 foods more consciously will help you be healthier – from the why’s of grass-fed beef, organic fruits and vegetables, and saying no to canned tomatoes. It’s really a great reminder to watch for these 7 things, as it will also keep your liver cleaner and ease the burden of your kidneys. You can read his article HERE.

And don’t forget, boosting your GOOD fats, like your Omega 3s, 6s, and 9s…you’ll feel better, think more clearly, and be energized…your body MUST have the necessary fats to produce hormones and essentially perform every task it needs to make your body go. Don’t forget the fat! Gary Young has echoed this in his workshops and trainings as well.

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Photo by Kyle MayI know this time of year we think about resolutions and self-improvement.  So why not help cleanse the spirit and resolve to improve self on a spiritual level? Our essential oils of the bible and ancient scripture are inclined to do just that.

The 12 Oils are: Aloes/Sandalwood, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Galbanum, Hyssop, Myrrh, Myrtle, Onycha, Rose of Sharon/ Cistus, and Spikenard. Many of these oils can be found in beautiful blends,and not only do they have a beneficial effect on the body and disease – they help energize, protect, heal, and purify the spirit.

I found a great article by the “Anoint the Spirit Team” from 2002 on the 12 Oils and have posted it at the Cleansing Forum.

For those of you considering a new weight loss program come the new year, why not consider cleansing instead of doing a rigid diet and exercise program? We know that often times people fail at this particular resolution, and that it’s  just not a good time of year to try to lose weight – since the body is instinctively humming along to the winter energies and perserving all of the reserves that it can.

I believe that your goal of weight-loss would actually be better accomplished through cleansing,
Photo by eperalessupporting your digestive system, and discovering the foods that work with you. The beauty is that as you start cleansing, you start losing weight by default!    

Why would this be?

Well, our bodies store toxins in fat, when the liver and colon cannot eliminate toxins, the body’s wisdom kicks in, trying to store the toxins as far from critical organs as possible. This also explains why we have edema or retain water, the body is trying to dilute harmful invaders to preserve itself. As you cleanse and eliminate toxins and invaders, your body no longer NEEDS excess fat and water! On top of it, as you cleanse, you start to discover what works for your body and what doesn’t, it’s hard to believe that just a few years ago I was drinking Coke, lotsa caffeine, loaded up on sugars, carbs, and eating the standard american diet.l

Now, I’m organic everything. My favorite beverage is fresh spring water, and finding new bottled spring waters to consume.  The majority of my meals include fruits and vegetables, my meat take is limited, and believe it or not, my body does not like carbs in the form of sugar, potatoes, or breads. It triggers yeast for me. This is typical for many women, and I believe that any woman who is carrying excess weight – whether fat or water – around her lower abdomen and hips is most likely yeasted and has an overgrowth of candida.

Start with a colon cleanse, and just watch the magic happen. Of course, using the Cleansing Trio as outlined in Dr. LeAnne’s book is the way to start, and bump up the digestive enzymes if you have any sort of bloat, gas, or stinky stools. You might want to invest in some Peppermint for any detox reactions, because they’re bound to happen.

But the beauty is that you’ll gradually lose weight without thinking about it, without exercising! You will become more attuned to your bodies needs and wisdom, and you will clear out some of the emotional baggage you’ve been carrying with you all of these years. Can’t get that from just any old weight-loss program!

I’ll take cleansing over dieting ANYDAY! In fact, I don’t ever endorse or recommend any kind of diet…unless of course, it’s the yeast diet, juicing diet, or raw food detox diet.