Wow, how time flies when you are having fun...ggg.
Once, I got over my hump in my healing path, I have
had a good energy. I have been working on projects
which have been gathering dust, and on a couple of
new ones. I have alternated my SWF with the lax tea
in the mornings. My exercise routine has included
inverting, using my chi machine and lots of sit ups
and tummy massage. My favorite visualization harkens
back to my childhood when I would stand and watch my
mother's old Maytag wringer washer agitate. I feel
like I have been agitating my guts so much that any
debris hanging on, does not have much of a chance of
staying put. For my efforts, I am still passing lots
of sludge and mucous at day 18.
I came across an article about mucous that contained
this info which I found encouraging~~
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Mucus Doesn’t Only Come From Your Lungs & Nose
To compound the intestinal assault, harmful heavy metals and toxins consumed from your diet force the body into another serious protective reaction. The body will create a mucus film that goes from the tongue straight throughout the intestines in order to stop toxins from making their way into the bloodstream. People with a thick mucus coating on their intestines usually have a noticeable white film on their tongues. As more and more toxins come into the body, more mucus will be produced. Over time, this mucus film can become thicker and harder, and eventually wreak havoc within the intestines.
When digestion isn’t working properly, and food and wastes aren’t being eliminated, you run the risk of autointoxication, a $10 word for self-poisoning. This condition can literally starve the cells in your body by blocking them from receiving their nutrition, eventually causing severe malnutrition. All the supplements in the world will do nothing for your body if the intestinal system is in a state of disarray. Constipation, irregular bowel movements, irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, gas, nutritional deficiencies, and other intestinal related problems are in many cases the result of an intestinal system that has been overloaded and is heading for a complete breakdown.
The good news is that there are many things that you can do to reverse this trend and get back on track to health and wellness. Remember – it’s not God’s will that we suffer from all manner of physical ailments. It’s His will that we walk in health all the days of our life.
Things You Must Do To Detoxify & Support Your Intestinal System
Hopefully by now you understand why it is so crucial to address intestinal health. Here are a few things that can be done to clean out excess wastes, rebuild your system, and maintain a healthy gastrointestinal system.
1. Start taking probiotics: There are many good probiotic supplements on the market to choose from that can help rebuild your intestinal flora. It is important to first do a cleanse of the intestinal system in order to get the bowels working more consistently if you’re constipated, and to get rid of excess waste so there is fertile ground for the probiotics to colonize.
2. Start taking digestive enzymes after each meal: Most people are severely enzyme deficient and aren’t adequately breaking their food down that they eat, causing digestive problems and malnourishment. The best way to get enzymes into the body is to start eating more raw organic fruits and vegetables that contain an abundance of life-giving enzymes. Almost all cooked foods and packaged foods are devoid of enzymes. This puts unwanted stress on the body because it has to use its bank of enzyme reserves to break the food down. In addition, it is important to take a high quality full spectrum enzyme supplement after each meal that helps break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Enzyme supplements assist the body in breaking food down more effectively so partially digested foods don’t get stuck in the intestinal system causing weight gain. This is a big reason why people have constipation and intestinal build-up, especially those consuming high meat diets where the food didn’t fully break down.
3. Start eating fermented foods: There are some very beneficial fermented foods such as sauerkraut, organically cultured yogurt, cheese, Kefer, sourdough bread, pickles, Tempeh, and Miso to name a few that can help the body tremendously with digestion. Fermentation is a process that activates the enzymes in food and allows bacteria, yeasts and molds to “predigest” which helps break down the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Fermentation dates back thousands of years and was used to extend the life of food and to enhance flavor. It can do amazing things for your overall digestive health. Researchers believe that the longevity of many in the Far East can be attributed to a lot of the fermented foods they eat regularly. Only recently have more in the West taken a closer look at how fermented foods support the intestinal system and the body’s overall health. In some cases certain foods cannot release their nutritional properties unless they are fermented. Soybeans are a great example of this. The only way you should eat soybeans is in a fermented state. Any other form will not be beneficial and could actually be dangerous.
4. Learn more about eating foods in proper combination: Improper food combinations can be linked to many diseases. This is an area where few people know what to do yet it could have a profound impact on your health. For example, you shouldn’t consume proteins and starches at the same time. Fruit should be eaten separately from all other food. Fruits and vegetables should not be eaten together. There’s a statement about melons that you’ve probably heard before: “Eat it alone or leave it alone.” There are some excellent books on the market that can help you in this department. You should visit a health food store or do some research online to help you in this area as it is vitally important if you want your body to be in balance and functioning at a high state of health.
5. Do a complete intestinal cleanse: Seasonal detoxification is something everyone should do in order to rid the body of excessive wastes and keep the digestive system operational. It’s similar to an oil and lube change. If you change your oil every 3,000 miles on your vehicle and keep your transmission and other engine parts properly lubricated, your vehicle should run much better and last a lot longer than it would if you didn’t do this. The human body is no different. We need to periodically cleanse out our wastes. It doesn’t matter if you’re eating the healthiest foods in the world and living your best or if you’ve overloaded your body with unhealthy foods. The fact is we live in a toxic world and unless you eat everything perfect, you probably need to do an intestinal cleanse once in a while. If you are having intestinal related problems (i.e. gas, bloating, cramps, indigestion, acid reflux, etc.) you need to do at least a 30 to 60 day colon cleanse and more frequent maintenance after that. There are many different ways to cleanse your intestinal system. You can use herbs like senna, fiber, psyllium, Aloe, high roughage, colonics, etc.
Note: the Master Cleanse, I believe, is part of the "etc." ~Z
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Since one of my issues is my continuing detox
of heavy metals, getting mucous out is a sign of
my success, and keeps me motivated to keep going
until the end of the month.
One of the projects I am doing is collecting a
recipe file which I will use to shift into an
even healthier eating habit. I had grown tired
of my own cooking and I do eat a lot at my sweet
neighbor's but I know I can do better and plan to.
I am finally looking at more raw recipes and when
I copy and paste the recipes into a file, I mark
the ones which are raw. My plan is to burn the file
to a disc and then take them to the printer. I will
but them in a binder and use it as my daily menu
planner. This should keep me interested and motivated
to hang onto to my goal of continuing to keep focused
on changing my life for the better. I plan to revive
my love of juicing and become even more vigilant to
keep MSG out of my life. Because of the price of gas
also, I am less enthused about going to town which is
a significant drive. Making dishes which are my favs
when I do go out will hopefully satisfy my need to
have something more exotic than rice and beans and
a salad for lunch or dinner...ggg.
My birthday is in August so I decided to buy myself
a food processor as an early birthday gift to myself.
This seals my commitment to change my eating habits since
things like healthy wraps and soups and stir-fries
will be much easier with this great kitchen companion~!
This last week, I have also revisited some of my old
favorite DVDs and tapes which are motivational. I will
confess that my enthusiasm for fasting this summer is
not as strong as it was last year, so amping up my
resolve has made a difference. I intend fully to keep
my commitment to myself and go the full distance of
thirty days. I have a calender with 3 happy faces
past my half way mark. This makes me smile and each
night, I put another one on another day, and find a
nice degree of satisfaction in hanging in here.
I wish all those still fasting, and those who are just
starting, success on their healing path~!
blessings,
Zoe
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~stay cool~!