Re: My Purple Path *edit~ EDIT

one more thing...a couple of times I've paused and I drink Bija deep cleanse tea...
really helps with water retention, bloating, kidney stuff, tastes good, too:


http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/USA/Products/TGU7.htm



Healing Properties

Dandelion root * Taraxum officinale – This slightly bitter herb aids kidney and liver function and detoxifies poisons that gather in the liver, spleen, and gall bladder. It promotes healthy circulation, acts as a diuretic, and helps maintain cholesterol and uric acid levels within the normal range.

Yellow Dock herb Rumex crispus – Very high in iron, it nourishes and detoxifies the spleen and liver and cleanses the blood.

Burdock root * Arctium lappa – Burdock Root is an excellent blood purifier and strengthen the immune system.

Licorice root * Glycyrrhiza glabra – Tea made with licorice root is helpful for stomach problems and ulcers. It also supplies needed energy to the system when cleansing or recovering from an illness.

Cinnamon bark * Cinnamomum zeylanicum – Is useful for stomach ailments and is a stimulant to other herbs and the body, enabling herbal remedies to work faster. It also helps to purify blood, support the immune system, and aid digestion.

Ginger root * Zingiber officinale – Is stimulating, warming and energizing and improves occasional stomach upset and nausea.

Fennel seed * Foeniculum vulgare – Is used as a mild digestive aid.

Oatstraw herb * Avena sativa – Helps maintain a healthy blood Sugar level, nourishes the pancreas and liver and replenishes the adrenal glands while supporting good circulation.

Nettle Leaf * Urtica dioica – Rich in silica & other important minerals, it helps to provide nourishment during cleansing.

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EDIT~ I just read your edit, YES, I got a lot of sinus/lung drainage early on...
Iodine has an affinity for all areas of the body with a high rate of cellular turnover, like the mucus membranes, also, high doses of SSKI used to be prescribed for emphysema, etc...breaks up mucus well. That was a passing phase with me, lasted 2-3 weeks or so...