I’ve had one for about a year now and love it. I love the way I feel when I use it religiously. Search for ”rebounder” or ”rebounding” for more info. I also love my bosu which is great for balance. Unfortunately, neither will fold up nicely into an easy-to-transport package.   [End]
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Hi everyone, I haven’t been here in a bit over a year and a half. I’ve done a couple of fasts (one 3-day success/failure MC, one 10-day successful MC) and Dr. Clarkia in the past. I was too much of a wimp to do much more, but was truly happy with the results of my last cleanse. At this time I strongly feel the need to cleanse a bit, but with a 3-day MC, juice or water. I’m just not sure which route to take, but would be grateful for a point in the direction of a forum that has a short fast focus, if any. Purpose: a few days of introspection, body attention (scrubbing, body brushin ...
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Hey there, I’ll still continue the acv for at least two weeks plus whenever I need it in the future. I’m also using coconut oil for all the great properties listed in the CO forum. Otherwise chlorophyll is my mainstay -- some great stuff! It seems the dosage for acv varies. If it’s not hurting you, I say go for it!   [End]
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I’ve been dealing with floaters for about a year now and boy is it irritating. To this day I sit swatting at imaginary dust bunnies around my face. I did a parasite cleanse about 2 months ago of so and relatively fresh off a MC. A Liver Flush is in the works (soon). I *believe* the parasite cleanse may have helped some, but the floaters are in full effect right now. I’ve read somewhere here about floaters but cannot remember where. Is it parasites as has been hinted at on other sites or something else? An eye doc told me it’s ”normal” but hmmph. Who wants possible foreign bodies in the ...
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OMG a ”harmless dose”? Now that’s frightening. It’s also really sad to receive such a dismissive statement from a medical professional in charge of your care. I do hope your doctor is taking your full health into consideration, as your mental health is a vital part of your living. That said... my disclaimer is that I’ve never taken ativan. I was on a SSRI and went through numerous withdrawals. I have a friend who was on it, but that is still offset from my personal knowledge. Please take all information/advice with a grain of salt, including from doctors. In either case, ativan is ad ...
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Thanks for the explanation =) I may be wrong, but I envisioned the SWF moving through quickly without much obstruction (minus the normal twists and turns) and the subsequent water only helping to move it even more quickly. Never thought about dilution / ratios. But of big note --- my SWF’s worked 20 minutes after ingestion pretty regularly and I never needed to adjust the salt ratio upfront. This isn’t the same for everyone, so for others, I can see the need to wait a bit before ingesting other liquids.   [End]
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This may sound morbid, but I can’t wait until your summer cleanse! lol I do hope you’ll keep a blog so we can follow. It would be interesting to know how the deviations work for you (or not) at different stages of the MC. Will you try things, like the new teas, at certain detox levels of your MC, randomly, PRN? Although I didn’t hear this in your post, I would be very interested in a week-long (or more) MC with evening and night SWF’s. It would be a real plus to a lot of people who have those seriously clogged morning schedules if they felt ”safe” in changing the times.   [End]
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”Here’s a comment for the tasty SWF, it can be done anytime during the day, but make sure you don’t drink anything for a lil while after drinking the salt water, no lemonade, no tea, but do rinse your mouth of that taste, just don’t swallow! ” Hey Picolo Lepere, you are so much fun lol. Can you explain the above please? About not drinking after the SWF? I almost always needed water afterwards (and soon). My body just craved it. Does this work better for you somehow?   [End]
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hmm I’m a little concerned over the amount you mentioned: ”2 tablespoons 2’Xs a day”. I’m thinking this is a bit much and 1 tbsp per day would be enough. You can dilute it with as much was as necessary (as long as you get it all in *s*) or do small amounts throughout the day. Seems I also remember at the Bragg’s site that it’s best not to take it straight, even with a chaser, but dilution is best. What kind are you using? The best is raw, unfiltered, unpastuerized organic with the Mother at the bottom (the gunky stuff). If you don’t have any, you can pick some up at just about any he ...
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It’ll help to normalize your pH, at least the pH of your skin at minimum. Of course, there are varying opinions and I would point you to a search (research) so you can draw your own conclusions. IMHO, it can certainly help and I’m using it currently... will probably be continuing daily usage for a couple of weeks then break, picking it back up whenever I need it. If you use it, it would be great if you could report your findings. I’ll plan on doing the same =)   [End]
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Hi there, I don’t mean to get too personal, and don’t expect you to answer publically -- You stated you mentioned this to your doctor, but how in depth did you go? Not knowing your relationship with him/her, but were they at all dismissive? Sometimes it’s just plain old bad smells from sweat etc. and could easily be passed over as trivial. If it’s ruining your life (I assume you mean your self-esteem/confidence) then it’s serious enough to take a further look at. Please make sure your health is ok.. I’d hate for you to miss something. For fixes, I think I’m a broken record =) Chlorop ...
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lol! Well, it’s not a failure for sure! Maybe you can consider this to be your coffee-reducing cleanse if nothing else. And you can always restart the MC coffee-free. So will you continue coffee for this next 6 days? If so, you know what folks are gonna say, right? =) Confessional over - you may continue your cleanse.. lol.   [End]
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Sounds pretty good to me, and there are numerous other suggestions you might like to investigate too. Rooth is famous for the suggestion of licking a lemon between several gulps of the SWF. Try it warm, cold, use a straw are others as well.   [End]
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”Can I make the drink ahead of time? (for convince purposes)” See the FAQ’s for a batch recipe and convenience. ”I have heartburn and I need to take Piolsec, will my heartburn be bad while I am fasting?” Someone with more experience and knowledge can answer - I defer =) ”Can we take Epson salt baths while fasting?” Sure =) ”Which works best, medium hot water, cold water, or room temperture? I’ve seen all three listed.” For what? The SWF, lemonade, or baths? For the SWF, get it down the best you can. I personally choose ice cold but some like it warmed. For lemonades, recommend ...
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”a friend of mine who lives on the healthy side of the street said that the MC was really hard on the body and that the toxin levels tend to shoot way down then right back up when you are done.” hmm I think that detoxing can be really hard for some, but not necessarily the MC itself as a general rule. If one enters the MC with ails that contradict a fast, sure, the MC could be said to be hard on the body. I would think the toxin levels could actually INcrease, then decrease, then INcrease again according to what we do after the MC, with the first increase being ’things’ dying and releas ...
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Thanks! That oil or oregano is some powerful stuff... wow.   [End]
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I definately know that brand! I don’t think I’ve seen the mouthwash but now my interest is highly piqued! Could this be a good substitute for the days I don’t oil pull? I’m OP’ing about every other day so something on the odd days would be very nice =) Have you noticed a dental difference with this product? I see a trip to the store coming up!!   [End]
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There’s no perfect time to start the MC. OK that comes with some exceptions, of course. You didn’t state why you’d have to wait until June, and your reasons must be valid for you alone. A good number of people, however, start or stop according to dates of upcoming dinner engagements, parties, days off, weekend relaxation, etc. IMHO, like with having a baby, there’s never *the* perfect time no matter how much you prepare. Something will always come up. I agree with the above poster - get over this bug that’s creeping up on you and start the MC when you’re feeling better. If you would ...
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Glad your gf made the decision that’s best for her. Do you think that since she started sick, there was more (a lot more) than detoxing going on? And remember, she can always start again at another time. Sounds like you’re doing great solo at this point! Maybe don’t worry about the number, 5 days, 7 days etc. Focus on getting through THIS day and think of the benefits THIS day has brought you. I know it’s easier said than done as we speak a lot about Day #xyz around here lol. But you’re doing this for *you*, so do what makes getting to your goals that much easier/better. Keep up the ...
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You can brush and rinse with baking soda to help neutralize the lemon. Rinse once again with plain water afterwards. Also drinking your water right after drinking lemonade will help clean your mouth. Good luck!   [End]
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It’s ok - I didn’t see in your post where you felt like you’ve failed. I will assume you don’t feel this way and I’m very happy for it. You did a great job for the time you did the MC, and 5 days of increased health awareness is certainly better than none! Work with food - I love food too.. just now coming to the pc as a break from the food network on HGTV. Maybe you’ve learned even more that food can soothe both the body and mind -- so from this, savor every bite that goes into your mouth as with that strawberry =) Of course, staying on a healthy track is important, so maybe switch can ...
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No need to wait =) Drinking a glass of water right after lemonade helps to ensure you’re getting the right amount of water in per day. You’ll still get your nutrients from the lemonade.   [End]
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Hi Totoro! I can only respond to the pulp part. I still cannot say 100% either way as to whether removal of pulp helped to ease my hunger or not. I can say with certainty that it didn’t hurt to do so. I believe that pain (and other symptoms) are often the signs we need to help us understand what’s going on with our body -- they don’t always need to be treated but instead, adhered to, listened to. Yet, however brief, true hunger pangs weren’t something I needed to suffer through during the MC, so I was willing to do anything within the MC boundaries to simply make it disappear. If it ...
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You can check your local health food store(s) or purchase online. Good luck!   [End]
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Heya chirontherainbowbridge! How’s it going? In my very limited space, I compost year-round in rubbermaid storage bins. It’s not the absolute best situation, as I don’t poke holes in my bin, therefor get anerobic composting minus the times I open the tops and hand-stir. This can be done in any available corner, closet or storage room. My simple compost is composed of old dirt (still salvagable, but not great), egg shells, coffee grounds and banana peels. I rinse and save eggshells and crush them in a ziplog bag. I get spent coffee from a local bagel shop for free (I also use the filters ...
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Hi Kittyglitter (cute name), Are you straining your lemon juice of it’s pulp? Wow - when I didn’t strain enough........... Check for floaties in your drinks to be sure =) You’re wiped out - could this possibly be a part of your detoxing? There’s no magic formula as to when every person will ”feel” detox and to what level, so you may very well be right that your reactions are delayed more than others. But hang in there! Sounds like you’re doing well (other than these annoyances). Keep posting - there’s great support here! Much health   [End]
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Try chlorophyll. It comes in pill form (chewable, pleasant taste), capsules and liquid. The capsules are the only one I’ve not tried. For the pills, chew 2-4 once or twice a day. For the liquid, take a swig of it (like a tablespoon, but check your directions) then brush your teeth of the green left behind. It will deodorize your entire body (neutralize odors) and secretions and acts as a nice detoxifying agent as well. I *must* do something in the summers else others will suffer =) Ages ago I used fenugreek capsules to help keep my breast milk. One side effect is that your skin and secr ...
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100% agreed. And I might be pushing it, but when replying to a post, I often have to do one of 3 things to remember the details of what I’m responding to (I’m one of those with 10 browser tabs open at once plus other progs, phone, tv... however, details are very important): -- scroll up - note the distance between the top of the post and the top of the reply box is THREE screen heights (maybe 2 for those with less browser ”stuff”, but 3 for me at 1024 res) -- copy and paste the post into the reply box to refer back to --open a new tab/window and click back and forth Could ”How ...
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Thumbs up for you and those who can pull that off lol. I intentionally avoided the movies for that very reason - processed gunk on popcorn handled by dirty-handed attendants is just too much of a teaser for me =) I also avoided getting stressed out -- I believe the 9/11 movie came out around my MC. Really wanted to see it but the reviews of people coming out in a state of shock after viewing it made me think twice. You, on the other hand, may be the source of inspiration for everybody else! Have fun!   [End]
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Yep, you’re exactly right. This is exactly why I questioned whether it would be too far against the grain if I did enemas during my MC. The concensus was the same - that it’s (what you quoted) is in the book along with testimony both in the book and here that others have done it successfully. I can say that for me, enemas and baths *greatly* helped my detoxing along (tea totally stopped working, btw). I had a great change from the evening (headaches, general foul feeling, sluggishness, etc) to the mornings (waking up completely refreshed and symptom free). Of course, I continued daily SWF’ ...
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Hi smackdab - great concern for your gf! Good work =) Has she been eliminating enough in hers and your opinions? Several good eliminations per day are optimal (however, ALL mine were resultant of the SWF, enemas and little from lax - no midday bm’s). If she is heavily detoxing, even on day 2, she still has options available to her. She can quit. Eat cleanly for at least a week and return to the MC at that point. If she is ’backed up’, some further attention to a colon smart diet may help as well (and more time, perhaps). She can continue. Detox is detox. Easier for some. Awful for ...
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Maybe it’s just me! View the line below as an example: Date: 5/12/2006 5:38:59 PM ( 5 days ago ) ... viewed 104 times since Feb 20 2005 The dates don’t match and I often find the times don’t match either. On a forum main page the posted time may say 3 hrs, but when you click to the post it may say 20 hrs. FYI - Thanks! Firefox, XP/PC (although it’s more likely db related)   [End]
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I haven’t clicked the above link yet, but see the term in the url. It may explain it, but here’s more info on the herx effect to add to your knowledge arsenal: http://www.zetatalk.com/health/theal20w.htm   [End]
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Get out your home remedies Quick m’dear! Grab your heating pad/item and run the hot water in the bath tub! Have one of your lemonades nice and warm. I can empathize with you and wish you the best!!   [End]
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But in the afternoon i felt so weak and dizzy. How many drinks have you had today? Be sure to get in as much as you can according to the recommendations. Also be sure your ingredients are correct, specifically the syrup - grade b. Your sugar issues may be arising, so try as best you can to be consistent with your lemonade intake. ”I have gained a lot of weight in the past few months and have a threshold of 9.5 stone. If i am above this weight - its like a switch has been turned on where everything in my body goes out of whack and i start getting sugar highs and lows and appetite lows ...
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Great questions. Mine was pure gold butt pee. How’s that for graphic lol. Seriously though, it was as yellow/gold as can be. Lasted a couple of days and vets here informed me it was old bile and was perfectly normal/not harmful. I was really shocked at just how solid a color it was!   [End]
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For the lax tea, try to weaken it a bit by either steeping it for a shorter time OR reusing last night’s tea bag. In place of the tea, you can try an enema and see just what comes out. I’d be very interested to hear others’ views on this, but if you’re not passing anything with the tea anymore, you can switch to enemas but continue doing the SWF in the mornings. I believe I simply had nothing else to pass after a couple or 3 days. As an FYI, after a couple of days, I passed only old bile (as was described by others here) and very small particles. I should add that I’m the type to wip ...
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Hi suttonmom1, Plan your meals ahead of time as much as possible. Plan everything ahead of time as much as possible. Don’t fret when plans go awry. Try to go ”by the book” as much as possible. Re-read it multiple times. Stay involved in this forum during your MC. Read the FAQs for detox stages and other great posts. Also read the R and R/N posts. Expect to detox, as this is a cleanse. You’ll likely ”feel” and ”know” that you are detoxing. Grin and bear it, SWF and bear it, lemonade and bear it, yadda yadda. Always, always.. take it one DAY at a time. Your mind and b ...
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Second what she said. Zoe also has some movement techniques that have worked well for people who need to get the SWF moving a bit more. I’ve put her name in the subject line in hopes of catching her attention =)   [End]
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Sorry to hear that boobookittyCAT. How many days out are you? Have you tried some syrup licks? Also grab another lemonade when you feel the hunger come on to help douse that feeling.   [End]
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Hmmm how do I even put this? I’d like to start using CO internally as I’ve loved it for my hair. However, I’m just a week or so out from a MC, as much time INto OP/OS (I OP about once per day in the mornings) and would also like to get back to using my vinegar (both internally and topically). Are there any contradictions/contraindications between any of these modalities? I also plan on doing a liver flush in a couple of weeks, then an additional parasite cleanse. Thanks! (may not be back to reply until tomorrow)   [End]
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I always rinse with plain water first, just to remove any excess night gunk then OP, then rinse, then brush making sure to get all gums and tongue.   [End]
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What they said ^ plus - do you have an enema bag/set-up? If so, you can use one over the tub or toilet and allow the liquid to wash over you from the tubing. When you can get your items, Walgreens carries both sitz baths and enema kits for decent prices. Good luck!   [End]
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Congrats on entering a really great cleanse! You stated you’ll be doing the tea in the mornings. If you’ve not tried it, you may very likely find the SWF works wonders for you. OK, maybe not *wonders* but it’s an excellent flush and well worth tolerating the taste as much as possible. Give it a try for at least the first few days and see what you think, and if you have troubles, just come back and post. You’ll find numerous tips on getting the SWF down and working. Good luck!   [End]
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a flush from top to bottom. The lax tea gets your system active to expel, while the SWF washes everything out. While I recognize there will be some here and there who absolutely cannot do the SWF, I HIGHLY recommend bearing down and doing it daily as much as possible.   [End]
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I would think the general/standard recommendation is to break with at least half the time you cleansed, so 1.5 days. However, I did a 3-day and broke over a half day. I must add though, I am used to going up to 2 days at a time without eating much or at all, so it was no real shock to my system. How comfortable are you with your body/system? Do you know your body/system well? I ask because so many people are so busy that they don’t have (or take) the time to listen to their body. Either way, simply take it easy and listen to your body =) You can always come back and repeat a full-ter ...
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Did your doctor happen to mention ”keloids” pertaining to the lump on your ear? Also, have you been able to wear lead-free and nickel-free earrings? I can NOT wear gold earrings for this reason (except maybe 24k, but who wants 24k earrings? lol). For athelete’s foot, I can’t help but point you to apple cider vinegar and it’s wonderful curative properties. Be sure to get true apple cider vinegar (not white) that’s - raw, unpastuerized and unfiltered - for best results. For MC cures, none here! But I had no major illnesses to begin with, only minor annoyances and poor eating choices. I ...
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Hi lelectric, I’ll point you to a similar question here: http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=478&i=46314 I have no hard and fast facts either way, but opted to wait until after the MC to begin OP. Even if there’s just a minor chance of it, I didn’t want to risk pulling out anything valuable my body was getting from the lemonade (minerals, to be specific). You’ll have a lifetime to OP when you’re done with the MC =)   [End]
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Seems like the MC forum takes a lot longer to finish loading than others here. This happens on both refresh and first load. The other forums seem to pop up nearly instantaneously. Using both FF and IE on PC, cable. Just an FYI if you weren’t aware! Thanks!   [End]
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Great story Roooth! It testifies to how we’re inundated with pills, doctors and antibiotics for decades before we come across more natural remedies. All the way until you began mentioning foods, I was thinking *diet... gotta be the diet* Some things we just can’t tolerate. I haven’t had a uti in YEARS, and have only suffered through 2. Both were caused by.. guess what? Sodas. Twice in my life I went on soda binges (soda machines everywhere when I moved) and will never do it again. I still drink a soda here and there, but no binging for me. In fact, I’m a week (give or take a day or so) ...
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I would imagine morning is recommended because the body has time to accumulate toxins during the night, so washing in the morning will help rid more than other times of the day. Do it before lemonades would also avoid washing out nutrients gained from the drinks.   [End]
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Hi folks, To be honest with you, I wouldn’t do much oil pulling during the MC. We’ll need some more evidence either way, but OP/OS increases both salivation and metabolism. Personally, I wanted both to level to what my body demanded on the MC without any extra stimuli. There is also speak of actually pulling some minerals out of your system, perhaps only a minor amount, but again, I’m just a bit wary of depleting anything my body might need while during the MC. The increased salivation action *may* increase your hunger feelings -- again we’ll need better evidence than my assumptions! ...
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You may get varied answers on this, and mine is slightly off your question. The mint tea will help deodorize your entire body (breath, sweat, etc). You can also try chlorophyll in a bottle. A couple of quick swigs works wonders in the sweaty summer for me, but OMV (opinions may vary) on the MC. Side note - have you tried the little listerine sprays? Absolutely fab.........   [End]
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Afternoon, I’m not sure where 24oz is from. One lemonade is 10oz - that’s the total amount of water, lemon juice, syrup and pepper. ”Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10 oz glass and fill with medium hot water.” PS - The hunger will pass. Different days for different people. Much health to you   [End]
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Ok what’s that late night show with the host with squinty eyes and dark hair? Jamie Kennedy just said he just finished a cleanse and described it as water, lemonade and syrup (and cayenne pepper as a ”treat”) lol. Interesting!   [End]
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Great questions =) If I may point you to http://www.bragg.com who makes the ACV I’ve used. It’s raw, unfiltered and unpasteurized. It’s good for everything from itchy heads to itchy skin, from weight loss to weight gain, from nose bleeds to restless leg. The taste is a bit much for me, so I mix with a little honey as they suggest - a cocktail. But you can simply mix it with water to dilute it’s taste strength. Good stuff!   [End]
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I would say yes, although I’m a big fan of the SWF, in spite of itself. The SWF is so good for a nice full flushing from the rooter to the tooter. An enema can’t replace it’s value IMHO. However, personally I would champion for an enema in place of the SWF before I would an additional lax tea (or more specifically, laxatives twice a day for 10+ days straight). See how it works for you, as every *body* is different. BTW, feel like trying the SWF again? There are some great tips on getting it down even as recently as a day ago. In short, some options from the forum: try drinking it ...
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[1] Yep, witch hazel is exactly what’s on Tuck’s pads, so grab a bottle (under a buck) and dab on with your toilet paper or cotton balls. [2] I agree with the A&D as well (or get the generic brand). The stuff is absolutely wonderful for baby’s booboo and just as great for ours. Mineral oil, I think it is, plus vitamins. [3] A bidet! If only... seems that would be standard in a bathroom. Instead, keep a spray bottle of plain water or witch hazel or a mix and spray your bottom bidet-style. Sitz baths are great too (you can get a set up at most drug stores at a very reasonable cost). ...
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Ok can someone provide a little education regarding Activa et al? I’m a natural skeptic, so when I see a major campaign for something new, I have questions. Activa commercials, coupons and ads (and ladies at the store offering spoonfuls) have popped up everywhere claiming the great health benefits (live cultures, etc). However! My local grocery store brand also has live cultures - acidophilus and bifidus. I don’t normally buy by brand, but by quality then price. So, is this simply a major marketing campaign for the public to buy a nice package or is there *truly* something of greater ...
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Well, this isn’t a testimonial specific to your question! but I second oil pulling. I’ve enjoyed it thus far and it’s ”done no harm”. Boy my teeth are purrrrteee and OP entices my body to - put out - something by way of a BM (starting to actually get more regular as opposed to going 3x’s per week). I would also point you to apple cider vinegar. It’s another one of mother nature’s miracle potions. You can take it internally as well as applying it topically. It helps to balance your pH. In the store, look for raw, unfiltered ACV (you may see a little gunk at the bottom of the bottle), and ...
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Noooooooo stories like yours are VERY grounding for me, and hopefully for others as well. Appreciated!   [End]
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Just as another take, my SWF always, without fail, began coming out in 20 minutes. Not sure about hours for most folks. As a flush, it would do just that.. flush out about as fast as it went in (I would finish it off in about 20 minutes, sometimes 30 if I was distracted). My normal would then be about 4 releases and ~poof~ it was all gone. Good luck!   [End]
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...as a congratulations and reward for enduring through a moment of hardship. You deserve it right? I’d say yes =)   [End]
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”this time I haven’t even told them. They see me in the kitchen so much, doing all the normal food preparation stuff that nobody has realized that I haven’t actually been eating. I am on day 12 today.” Wow! In 12 days? Do they understand how much art, science, devotion and dedication goes into each and every meal? I fix for 3-4 on a regular basis and have had to do 7 for a couple of weeks at a time so can empathize with the work you put in. You’re doing a great thing for your family (and yourself). For mine, I stocked up on frozen crap. They are old enough now to run the microwave fo ...
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It certainly could have been a crimp of sorts, or blockage (or perhaps a big ol piece of poo). So tonight, try the lax again but milder. You can steep it for a shorter time or reuse the tea bag you used last night and steep normally. You may also opt for a nice enema. Get everything ready including your scents, visuals, a nice magazine and soft music (oh, and lube *smile) and give your colon a nice rinsing from *that* end. If you don’t happen to have an enema bag, Walgreens has them for about 9 bucks. Add a drop of peppermint oil to help alleviate any potential cramping. The SWF should ...
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I’ve been fortunate to not have to take many medications, except antidepressants (more specifically, SSRI’s). I was off them for at least a couple of months before re-attempting the MC. Being off them also forces me to listen to my mind and body more diligently. I’m also fortunate that I have been able to cope well (thus far, knock on wood) without them. I would be concerned for anyone who simply cannot live without them when entering their MC journey, especially those with co-symptoms like anxiety, paranoia and thoughts of suicide. While the MC certainly doesn’t make ya go ’crazy’, those ...
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One good soup to look for was posted by detour   [End]
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Hi Rebeckah! Congrats on day 15 =) ”I started my period and lost all motivation to move. ;) That’s just period stuff. Spent more time in bed & today is better. Do you think cuz of my period my BMs changed? Interesting.” I can only say that this certainly may be a reason. I get diarrhea with every 2 out of 3 periods (my pms symptoms tend to rotate) so, with your current changes, you may be experiencing something similar. ”gotta love this place for talking about our BMs.” I hear ya! lol   [End]
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Congrats on starting =) The SWF is an important step as it will flush out all the goo stirred from the day, the lax tea (all that leftover goo) and other residuals (plaque, etc). It’s absolutely great for detoxing IMHO. Try it warm. Try it cold (enough warm/hot water to dissolve the salt then a few cubes of ice then water to = 32oz). Try it with a straw. Hold your nose. Make believe. Either way, try to do it for as many days as you can! Personally, I’d rather not do a lax any more than necessary (once a day is plenty) no matter how naturally based it is. You will likely ”go” several tim ...
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If it helps any, I still have zero cravings for white bread, heavy meats (steaks, burgers, sausages) or excess sugar days past the MC. I can’t promise what I’ll be feeling a week from now, but satiating my cravings with some extra licks of syrup really helped during cravings. I still use the maple syrup =)   [End]
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I did the same thing, but with a sort of different recipe. I only drank the great broth that resulted. I saved the veggies to eat with fish later (which picked up all the nice blended flavors too). Because I used finer pieces like garlic and rosemary, I strained the broth before endulging. Enjoy your meal!   [End]
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I know this topic is 24h old, but I noticed you stated you’ve been doing water and tea. I missed the lemonade. How many have you been taking in daily? Maybe this was mentioned in another post somewhere? As someone else stated, if you feel you need to break for health and wellness reasons, by all means, take that into heavy consideration. I do believe more information is needed before much more is concluded though, like what is your history? Pressure issues? Other major illnesses or conditions? What preceded the fainting? Was it sudden or precipitated? For some, fainting doesn’t necessar ...
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Here’s the link for you. http://www.geocities.com/hotsprings/spa/7244/master_cleanse.html Don’t do like I did and skip over a section thinking it doesn’t pertain to you (like even if you’re not diabetic)! I learned the hard way lol Good luck!   [End]
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Sunflower expeller pressed! It ran about 7 bucks for 16 oz (not bad). I really really wanted the oil of oregano, as I’ve ended use of regular toothpaste. However, it was $28 for a few ounces and out of my financial reach! (I really pulled my own teeth, so to speak, just to purchase Dr. Clarkia). So far so good! While my teeth haven’t been horribly discolored (even from smoking), they certainly ARE brighter. I also like the idea of potentially negating some of my past negligence (gums). All in all, I’m primarily interested in pulling toxins and the results of doing so. It’s interestin ...
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Hi Wiley, Gotta ask -- are you doing the MC for weight loss as the primary goal? If so, sure, take the vitamins instead of the lemonade mix (I must say, it would not then classify fully as the MC). If you’re doing the MC for a cleansing (master cleanse), you should really give the book (instruction manual) a sincere try. The nutritional value of the recipe has been posted here numerous times if you care to view it -- in short, you’re getting what your body needs during this time (but even for weight loss, you’re still getting what you need). The key is to actually do it. When you fee ...
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Dunno, but the testimonials are ever increasing for the positive effects of oil pulling. These positive effects often include better dental health results. Check the oil pulling/swishing forum here for more info. It also includes the oil of oregano as mentioned in the previous post. Good luck!   [End]
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