Body Cleansing

I have been asked many times what I do for a Total Body Cleanse.

The following are ways to cleanse the body that I personally use and I know work:

I am partial to the Liver cleanse that uses essential oils. It is very mild. But there are several out there. Here is the link for Liver cleanse information.

For a total body cleanse. Natural Factors 7 day Total Nutritional Cleanse Program RevitalX and Detoxitech is a good one. I have used it myself with great results. This is the 7 day cleanse that cleared my daughters worts out by day 3.

For a Colon cleanse, I like Dr. Christophers Colon Cleanse. I know if you do a google search on any Dr. Christopher product, you can find some good pricing. I also have used this with great success.www.iherb.com has good pricing on Colon Cleanses.

Taking a hot bath, while using essential oils, will continue to eliminate toxins from your system through the epidermis(skin). For Essential oil bath recipes, click here.

The Herbal Vitamin and Mineral Formula will give your body the nutrients it needs. Georgetown University Medical Center conducted a study, and found that most store bought vegetables lack vitamins and minerals. This is because farmers are not rotating their crops and are pumping the ground full of nitrates, to create a nice looking plant on the outside, but no nutrients on the inside. The Herbal Vitamin and Mineral formula is made up of five different organic herbs that have many of the nutrients your body needs. It will give you energy and take away the desire to "snack" between meals. The herbs, from this drink, are assimilated on a cellular level, in contrast, a multi-vitamin pill can go right through your system, providing little nutrient value.

Remember your water intake!! You should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces. (ie: if you weigh 150 pounds, then you should drink 75 ounces of water) Unfortunately water that has been treated (Like water from the tap or even water that's been bottled) has had a molecule breakdown. Water filtration processes used to clean our water supply frequently de-structures the water. By drinking structured water or adding a plant base to your water, your body will be able to become more hydrated.

Well, there are many cleansing choices to get started with. I suggest the following program, for a thorough cleanse;

1. Start with the Three day Cleanse or the Seven Day Total Cleanse.
2. Follow that with the Mucusless Diet
3. While you are eating well, with the Mucusless diet, take the Liver Cleanse each morning.
4. Drink 1-2 cups of the "Herbal Vitamin and Mineral Formula" each day to give your body the nutrients it needs.
5. Drink plenty of water...half your body weight in ounces each day. Add a drop of Lemon or peppermint Essential oil to create cell communication for better hydration.
6. After following the above steps, continue to eat well, and then you may begin a healing program.

Cleansing the body and eating a well balanced diet will keep the body healthy.

A Note on Body Detox: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Body%20Detox

Healthy Foods to help with cleansing: http://theresanoilforthat.blogspot.com/search/label/Healthy%20Diet

Deodorant

Why Home Made Deodorant?

Over the counter deodorant and antiperspirants provide a synthetic fragrance and are loaded with toxic ingredients, such as aluminum compounds, which have been linked to Alzheimer's disease, brain disorders, respiratory disorders, and possibly cancer.

Aluminum compounds or aluminum salts, such as aluminum oxide (Al2O3), are the key ingredients in almost every antiperspirant. They are powerful astringents that close pores, stopping sweat and odor from escaping the body. This may leave the outside of the body smelling fresh and clean – but inside, the toxins that would have escaped the body in the sweat have nowhere to go. For this reason, antiperspirants have been linked to problems with the sweat glands and lymph glands in and around the underarms. Also, antiperspirants are designed to be absorbed. The aluminum and other chemicals are taken into the body and affect the endocrine and lymphatic systems, as well as being a potential risk factor in breast cancer. Some suggest the use of aluminum-free products, but even most deodorant, labeled “aluminum-free”, still contain parabens and other harsh and toxic substances, such as DEA and propylene glycol.

The manufactures would have you believe that all the ingredients have their purpose, but at what price? Propylene glycol, helps the deodorant go on smoothly, but is linked to irritation and immune toxicity. Phthalates are plastics used to help the fragrance stay on the skin, but block endocrine function. Parabens, are used as preservatives and can be linked to breast cancer. Most deodorants contain aluminum zirconium, which is toxic to the nervous and reproductive systems, and a chemical called BHT, which is believed to be a hormonal disrupter and neurotoxin. Even some “natural” deodorant crystals still contain aluminum.

If you are not convinced that reading the labels of deodorant is good enough, consider making your own deodorant.

This deodorant uses Cornstarch as a natural absorber, while the Baking Soda works as natural deodorizer. Tea Tree is a natural anti-bacteria/fungal oil and will help with the “stink”. Of course, you are what you eat, so consider eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of water to help with body odor. Many other essential oils can be used, as well. The coconut oil is used to “hold” the deodorant together, and consists of medium chain fatty acid esters, which is the closest substance to human sub-cutaneous fat and therefore more compatible with skin than vegetable oils.

Home Made Deodorant Recipe

Ingredients:
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
10+ drops Tea tree oil
2+ TBSP Coconut oil

Directions:

1. Put baking soda and cornstarch in a bowl with tea tree oil. You can even use up to 20 drops of tea tree oil, if you like it. Lavender oil will work as well.

2. Stir enough Coconut oil in until it's a consistency you like.

3. Smash into empty deodorant container. It will be a bit sturdier once it sets a day or so.

Tips:

• ~When applying this deodorant, use a lighter hand than you would with normal stick deodorant, especially the first couple of days or it'll drop little balls on your bathroom rug.

• ~Used correctly, this stuff is invisible and lasts for ages, as it works with a very light layer. You should not be able to SEE it once applied.

• ~If you don't want a stick, exclude the Coconut oil and use the deodorant as a powder.

• ~If you have especially sensitive skin, increase the amount of cornstarch to 6T and decrease the baking soda to 2T.

• ~Be sure to store in a cool place. Coconut oil can possibly melt at 76 degrees.