This delicate and delicious soup combines leeks, asparagus, and parsley for a spring tonic cleansing soup. Serves 4.
1 small leek, sliced into thin crescents
1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch half moons 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, thinly sliced Read the rest of this entry »
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This delicate and delicious soup combines leeks, asparagus, and parsley for a spring tonic cleansing soup. Serves 4.
1 small leek, sliced into thin crescents
1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch half moons 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, thinly sliced Read the rest of this entry »
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A good vegetable stock adds richness and extra nutrients to soup. This basic stock can be used as the foundation for any soup recipe and can be used as a broth during a cleansing program with the addition of a bit of miso and chopped scallions.
3 stalks celery with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium leek, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium onions, quartered Read the rest of this entry »
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Apple juice: Rich in vitamins and minerals, apple juice also contains large amounts of pectin which helps to sweep toxins from the intestinal tract. Apples combine well with other juices.
Beets: The high mineral content of beets helps to cleanse and build the blood. Beet juice is potent and is best mixed with other juicessuch as carrot or apple. Combine one or two ounces of beet juice with six ounces of other juice. Read the rest of this entry »
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We can only make changes when we are really ready. If your weight is not a problem for you and you’re not unhappy about it, wait until you are. Maybe your mother nags you about it, your little sister teases you, and the relatives make well-meaning comments. You think you should do something, but for some reason you’re just not motivated. Then wait. Don’t lose weight for anyone but yourself. When the decision is yours, the process will come easier. In fact, if you are not ready for the commitment, it just won’t work. Read the rest of this entry »
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Why do you want to lose weight? Do you think this is a stupid question, or do you think the reasons are too obvious to warrant an answer? If you have been on any diet, you know the first few days are the easiest because you are strongly motivated. You have no desire to munch and you are a tower of strength when it comes to turning down fries. Read the rest of this entry »
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Somewhere between 10 and 20 times a minute, your lungs expand and contract, bringing life-giving oxygen to all of the cells of your body, and expelling poisonous carbon dioxide wastes. The lungs supply us with the most essential nutrient of all, for while you can live for days without food or water, you can survive for only a matter of minutes without oxygen. Oxygen is necessary for virtually every biochemical process that takes place in the body. Read the rest of this entry »
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The lymphatic system plays an integral part in detoxification. It transports lymph, a clear, colorless fluid that bathes and purifies all of the cells of your body. The lymphatic system runs parallel to the circulatory system and is composed of a network of porous lymphatic vessels that are similar to arteries, as well as hundreds of lymph nodes that are scattered throughout the body. Lymph passes into and out of the bloodstream through permeable membranes, bringing nutrients to the cells and carrying away waste products. Read the rest of this entry »
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Whole grains and beans are rich sources of fiber, providing bulk that helps to naturally cleanse the intestinal tract. Fiber is an essential component of a cleansing and detoxification program. Pesticides, toxic metals, estrogen and other hormones, and a variety of other toxins are all swept out of the body by fiber. Through speeding up the movement of wastes through the intestines, fiber helps to detoxify the body. The longer that wastes remain in the body, the more opportunity toxins have for being reabsorbed into the bloodstream through the porous walls of the intestines. There are basically two types of fiber: insoluble, and soluble. Read the rest of this entry »
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Understanding the principles of a health enhancing, cleansing diet will allow you to create the optimal diet for your needs. Follow the basic principles, and listen to your body. People vary in their dietary needs and preferences. For example, some people thrive on a primarily vegetarian diet, while others need animal protein daily to stay healthy. Be flexible and open to the messages that your body gives to you. The basic components of a detoxifying diet are fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthful oils. Each aspect is discussed in detail below. Read the rest of this entry »
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