Techniques to Assist Detoxification
You may experience flu-like symptoms during the detoxification because your body is ridding itself of poisons. You can get some relief from these symptoms by utilizing the following techniques:
Skin Brushing:
This can be very beneficial because the skin is a primary avenue for detoxification along with the Lungs, Kidneys, Liver and Colon. Use a vegetable brush. You can purchase this at a health food store. You need to brush all parts of the body toward the Heart. Then follow with a Sesame Oil massage. Massaging with sesame oil brings relief. This oil can also be purchase from a health food store. Massage the whole body for five minutes before bathing or showering.
Baths:
Can be taken two to three times per week (on off days use the vinegar bath). Soak for 20-30 minutes (more than this may fatigue you). Epsom Salts and Ginger Bath: This bath opens pores, eliminates toxins and pain. One cup Epsom salts and 2 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger placed in a nylon or tea steeper and then added to the bath.
Salt and Soda Bath: This bath counteracts the effects of radiation, whether from x-rays, cancer treatment radiation, fallout from the atmosphere, or television radiation, as well as detoxification in general. Add one cup of baking soda and 1-2 cups of ordinary coarse salt, Epsom salts or sea salt to a tub of water.
Epsom Salts, Sea Salt and Oil Bath: The bath helps with dry skin and stress. Use 1 cup of Epsom salts, 1 cup of sea salt (from a health food store) and 1 cup of sesame oil. Put into a warm to hot tub of water. Pat yourself dry.
Vinegar Bath: This is used when the body is too acid. This is a quick way of restoring the acid-alkaline balance. Use 1 cup to 2 quarts of 100% apple cider vinegar to a bathtub of warm water. This is excellent for excess uric acid in the body and especially in the joints: arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout and heavy metal toxicity.
Lymphatic Drainage:
This can be accomplished by daily walks, bouncing (not jumping) on a mini trampoline or bouncing on the edge of the bed for 20 minutes daily.
