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Blood Purification


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BASIC INFORMATION


DESCRIPTION

Blood is composed of four components: plasma (the watery, colorless liquid in which the other components float; red blood cells (RBC); white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Through these components, the blood performs several life-sustaining functions. The red blood cells transport oxygen to the cells and carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs for disposal. The platelets are needed for the blood-clotting process. The white blood cells destroy bacteria and other disease-producing organisms. In addition, the blood transports nutrients to the cells and carries waste products away to the liver and kidneys; transports hormones from the endocrine glands to other parts of the body; helps to regulate the amounts of acids, bases, salts, and water in the cells; and helps regulate body temperature. If any of these functions is impaired, the consequences can have a direct bearing on the body's health.

There are several ways in which the functions carried out by the blood may be hampered.
  • First, hundreds of chemicals - ranging from gases such as carbon monoxide to toxic metals such as lead to natural substances such as fat - can find their way into the blood and impair its function. These foreign substances enter the body through the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and surfaces with which we come in contact through our skin. Because these substances act on the blood in different ways, the adverse effects they produce may vary widely.

  • Second, the performance of the blood may be hampered by a lack of specific nutrients. A classic example is an iron deficiency that results in anemia. However, there are many nutrients that the blood requires on a daily basis if it is to perform normally.

  • Finally, genetics can play a role in creating blood disorders. Sickle cell anemia and hemophilia are two common examples of such disorders.

Blood purification techniques can act in two ways. Some help draw foreign substances out of the body, while others provide important nutrients to help restore the blood's normal structure and maximize its performance.



PROCEDURE

Blood purification is achieved through the use of a special fast. Once you have decided to follow a blood purification program, it is vital to choose an appropriate time for the fast. Consider that fasting requires the conservation of energy. Therefore, avoid fasting on a week when, for example, you are moving your office or participating in a sports event. Also keep in mind that the cold weather months are not an ideal time for a fast, as some of the heat you need to withstand the cold is created during the digestive process. Most important is the need to be mentally prepared. If you are "psyched up" for the fast, it is the right time to fast.

Once you have chosen the time for the fast and have prepared yourself mentally, you can begin to prepare yourself physically. For one week prior to the fast, follow a raw vegetable diet, including lots of "green drinks." Chlorophyll, obtained from tablets or fresh juice, "pre-cleanses" the body, making the fast less of a shock to your system.

While on the fast, consume only steam-distilled water; juices; and dandelion, milk thistle, licorice root, yellow dock root, burdock root, or red clover tea or extract. Drink at least 8 to 10 cups of distilled water daily to aid in cleansing and to help carry toxins out of the body. The best juices for blood purification are lemon juice, beet juice, carrot juice, and the juices of all leafy greens. Leafy green juices are particularly important because they supply chlorophyll, an essential part of any blood purification therapy. Chlorophyll not only cleanses the blood of impurities, but also builds up the blood with important nutrients, promotes regularity, and inhibits cellular damage from radiation. This makes chlorophyll helpful in the treatment of many disorders. Wheatgrass, barley, and alfalfa juices are all rich in chlorophyll.

Stay on the fast for three days, or as directed by your health care provider. Once you have completed the fast, avoid white flour and all sugars - substances that are highly refined and hard to digest. The stress placed on your body by such foods can "undo" all of the good accomplished by the fast. Ideally, these foods should be avoided all of the time. At the very least, eliminate them - as well as heated fats and oils - for at least one month after your fast.

Fasting Information & Considerations




HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS

HERBS

  • Barberry, black radish, eyebright, lobelia, milk thistle, Oregon grape, pau d'arco, wild yam, and yellow dock cleanse and detoxify the liver and the endocrine system. You can use these herbs independently or in any combination.
    CAUTION! Do not take lobelia internally on an ongoing basis. Do not use Oregon grape during pregnancy.

  • Borage seed, chamomile, dandelion, ginkgo biloba, and sarsaparilla help to restore the acid/alkaline balance to the bloodstream. Ginkgo biloba is also a powerful antioxidant.
    CAUTION! Do not use chamomile on an ongoing basis, as an ragweed allergy may result. Avoid it completely if you are allergic to ragweed.

  • Burdock, dandelion, hawthorn, licorice, pau d'arco, red clover, rhubarb, sage, shiitake mushroom, and Siberian and other ginsengs detoxify and cleanse the blood. These herbs can be used independently or in any combination.
    CAUTION! Do not use licorice on a daily basis for more than seven days in a row, and avoid it completely if you have high blood pressure. Do not use sage if you have any kind of seizure disorder or if you are breastfeeding an infant. Sage will decrease breastmilk production and may dry up the breast completely. Do not use Siberian ginseng if you have hypoglycemia or a heart disorder. Do not use any type of ginseng if you have high blood pressure.

  • Goldenseal cleanses the mucous membranes.
    CAUTION! Do not take this herb internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, as it may disturb normal intestinal flora. Do not use it during pregnancy, and use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. It has been reported that it interferes with blood glucose levels, so if you are diabetic or hypoglycemic, it is best to avoid this herb.



    Nutrients
    Supplement Suggested Dosage Comments
    Chlorophyll tablets or liquid Use as directed on label. Take with juice. Cleanses and refurbishes red blood cells. Aids immune system function. Chlorophyll with Alfalfa Powder, 100 mg, NOW Foods, 90 Caps, Chlorella Powder, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 4 oz., Vital Greens, Vital Earth, 180 Caps, Alfalfa Leaves, Nature's Way, 405 mg, 100 Caps, Spirulina Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae) Powder, 4 oz. Bulk, Chlorofresh Liquid, Natural, Nature's Way, 16 fl. oz.
    Cell Guard from Biotec Foods Take as directed on label. A good antioxidant formula.
    Ultimate Fasting Cleanse from Nature's Secret As directed on label. A five-part system that helps to stimulate and detoxify the organs, blood, and channels of elimination. Ultimate Fasting Cleanse, Nature's Secret, Includes 2 Free CD's, 5 Part 5 Day Program
    Kyo-Green from Wakunaga As directed on label. Good for the liver and the colon. Contains wheatgrass and barley grass. ProGreens Powder with Advanced Probiotic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 9.3 oz., ProGreens with Advanced Probiotic Formula, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 180 Caps


    Alteratives / Blood Purifier Supplements

    Information about alteratives and blood purifiers, herbs that make a gradual, positive shift in the general well-being of the body.
    Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifoliu), 475 mg - 100 Caps
    Oregon Grape root contains the alkaline berberine used during the winter cold and flu season. Oregon Grape has many of the same actions as Goldenseal and is an abundant alternative.
    Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquafolium) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
    Oregon Grape root was used by Native Americans as a tea to treat jaundice, arthritis, diarrhea, fever, and many other health problems.
    Yellow Dock Root, 500 mg - 100 Caps
    Yellow Dock is one of the best blood cleansing herbs for chronic skin diseases, purges lymph glands, liver ailments, psoriasis, anemia, rheumatism, coughs and helps with Iron deficiency.
    AKN Skin Care, Natural Acne Remedy, 465 mg - 100 Caps Nature's Way
    Nature's Way AKN Skin Care for acne is a popular, time-tested, and complete herbal formula for influencing the skin's natural health and beauty. AKN Skin Care for Acne is a natural acne remedy.
    Goldenseal Root Tincture (Hydrastis canadensis), 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
    Uses include Adrenal Glands; Eye Problems; Fainting; Gallbladder; Gallstones; Nephritis; Pancreatic Disorders; Peritonitis; Poison Ivy/Oak; Prostate Problems; Psoriasis; Pyorrhea; Quinsy,;Scarlet Fever; Spinal Meningitis (sometimes referred to simply as Meningitis); Spleen; Wounds.
    Alfalfa Leaf Root (Medicago sativa) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
    Alfalfa's (Medicago sativa) deep root system pulls valuable minerals from the soil. With the aid of sunlight, nutrients including beta carotene and chlorophyll are made available to the body in a usable form.
    Chickweed Supplement, 400 mg - 100 Caps
    NOW Foods Chickweed Supplement is a natural blood cleanser. It nourishes the gastrointestinal areas and has soothing properties. It is a natural blood cleanser, as well as an herb that addresses fat accumulations.
    DGL, 400 mg - 100 Lozenges
    Licorice has a long history of use and is one of the most widely known medicinal herbs today. It has been extensively researched for its ability to support healthy digestive function.
    Red Raspberry Tea - 30 Tea Bags
    NOW Foods delicious Red Raspberry Tea will engage your senses.
    Red Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
    Red Raspberry Leaf is a member of the rose family, the fruit of the European Red Raspberry is a delicious food.
    Bayberry Root Bark, 475 mg - 100 Caps
    Bayberry, Myrica cerifera, fruit was used by the Choctaw Indians as a tea, and later the root bark was included in Samuel Thompson's famous cold and flu formula.
    Burdock Root, Certified Organic, 540 mg - 100 Caps
    Burdock is a natural blood purifier and detoxifier. It is favored for helping the body maintain healthy skin. It nourishes the urinary and respiratory systems, and also nutritionally supports joints and other skeletal tissues. It is reported to promote glandular and hormone balance, as well as remove accumulations and deposits around the joints.
    Colon & Liver Cleanser Organic - 16 fl. oz.
    CAC liquid is a colon and liver cleanser and detoxifier as well as a blood cleanser that serves to regulate the bowel movements so that the stool is so soft it breaks up into a cloud.
    Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Herb Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
    Red Clover herb is abundant throughout Europe, Central and Northern Asia from the Mediterranean to the Arctic Circle.
    Dandelion Root Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
    Dandelion root is a natural diuretic and improves appetite and minor digestive problems. Dandelion leaves are commonly recommended as a food supplement for pregnant and post-menopausal women.
    Red Clover Combination, 460 mg - 100 Caps
    Red Clover, traditionally used as a blood purifier, is blended with other traditionally important medicinal herbs, to support the body in cleansing multiple systems.
    Sarsaparilla Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz.
    Sarsaparilla is used for sexual impotence, rheumatism and skin disorders.




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