Fasting & Cleansing

How to Do a Fall Detox

By Katherine Huether

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There a few schools of thought when it comes to performing detoxes. Some people simply don't do them. Others prefer to follow an extreme fast at least once a year. And there are the types of cleanses that fall somewhere in the middle. The ... more »

How to Do a Parasite Cleansing

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There are 132 varieties of parasites and worms that can survive and thrive inside of the human body. While the majority live and grow inside of the intestines and colon, a select few can also be found in your internal organs and even your brain. ... more »

How to Do a Pineapple Fast for the Lungs

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Over time, your lungs lose their elasticity, due to matter slowly accumulating in your lung pores. Pineapple is believed by some experts to help cleanse and tone these pores, as well as help expell intestinal worms through the enzyme bromelin. ... more »

How to Do a Spring Equinox Fast

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Spring clean your insides with this simple, effective, non-hungry fasting technique. A great fast for first-timers. We recommend you read "How to Understand a Spring Equinox Fast" and consult your doctor before beginning this fast... more »

How to Do the Master Cleanser Diet

By eugenius

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Everyone's heard of the so called "Lemonade Diet," but most people have no idea how to properly prepare the lemon-based drink and follow out the steps. I've boiled down the steps for you right here... more »

How to Fast for Weight Loss

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Fasting is a practice that involves choosing to abstain from food, drink, or both for a pre-determined amount of time. It is generally used for detoxification of the body or for other medical reasons. Fasting programs are also popular and proven ... more »

How to Lose Ten Pounds in Ten Days By Juice Fasting

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If you've been meaning to lose weight but lack the motivation to begin, a cleansing juice fast is a great way to transition into your new lifestyle. There's nothing like losing ten pounds in ten days to encourage your goals! But the biggest ... more »

How to Lose Weight by Fasting

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Many people try fasting over short periods to help kick-start a diet or new health regimen. Others try fasting to lose a set amount of weight quickly. In most cases, fasting involves going without food entirely; but some forms of fasting require ... more »

How to Perform a Liver Flush! Get Rid of Gallstones!

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Your liver is one of your most important organs! This procedure detoxify the liver and gallbladder. It may surprise you to know that the liver flush has been practiced around the world for years! This is a preventative and maintenance measure ... more »

How to Reduce the Acidic levels in the body!

By KCout

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Authorities agree that health of the body starts with regulating the bodies acid-alkaline balance. A body that is too acidic, is a body ready to receive dis-ease. Reduce your risk of dis-ease by taking a restoring Vinegar Bath... more »

How to Treat Vomiting and Nausea at Home

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Everyone gets sick, but it's not always necessary to run to the doctor. These tips will help you care for yourself or a loved one suffering from nausea and vomiting... more »

How to use “God’s” Pharmacy by eating your fruits and vegetables

By jennandmark

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Everything we need to stay healthy has been provided to us without the use of chemicals, synthetics, and manmade processed foods. Eating a healthy and a balanced diet is one of easiest ways of keeping the human body healthy, fit, and functioning ... more »

How to Use Apples Medicinally

By Katherine Huether

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Apples are enjoyed year-round, but seem to be best in the fall, at harvest time. Most of us think of things like apple cake, apple pie or enjoying them plain. And we've all heard the saying: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." It is true ... more »

How to Carry Out the Lemonade Diet for Weight Loss & Detoxification Part 2

By Robert Dave Johnston

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In this article we continue our in-depth look at the lemonade diet and how it can help you achieve quick weight loss and detoxification... more »

How to Detox Your Body With a Cleansing Diet

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While most people associate the word "detox" with alcohol or drug abuse, many people regularly perform these cleanses to eliminate toxins that have entered the body through air pollution, impurities and chemicals in our foods, or after an ... more »

How to Detox Your Body with a Juice Diet

By Alina Bradford Bradford

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Many people find that cleansing the body through a juice detox very easy and helpful. Juice detoxes are used when a person eats too much fatty and unhealthy foods and wants to feel "cleaned out" of all of the toxins in unhealthy foods. Here is ... more »

How to Do a Cleansing Fast for the Large Intestine

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This heavy cleansing fast is organized to clean your colon of pesticides, preservatives, dyes, drug residues and parasites that may be imbedded in the thick hard mucus lining that builds up over many years. Because this fast will be taxing, plan ... more »

How to Do a Heart Cleanse

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With increased public awareness about the harmful effects of high cholesterol, heart cleanses are becoming more prevalent. A heart cleanse combines herbal supplements, a healthy diet and an exercise regimen that focuses on cardiovascular health ... more »

How to Do a Potato Fast for Weight Loss

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The potato fast is a great way to clean your system and lose 10 pounds while soothing your digestive tract at the same time. We recommend that you see "How to Understand a Potato Fast" and consult your doctor before engaging in this fast... more »

How to Do a Psyllium or Fiber Cleanse

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While psyllium fiber is commonly used to help resolve constipation and regulate bowel function, studies have shown that it can also positively impact cholesterol levels, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease. In addition, performing a ... more »

How to Do a Summer Cleansing Fast

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This summer cleansing fast comes from a Seneca Indian tradition. The North American tribe believed in fasting as a means of connecting mind, body and spirit with all of Nature. Please see "How to Understand a Summer Cleansing Fast" (under Related ... more »

How to Do an Apple Cleansing Fast

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This simple and effective cleansing fast, adapted from Edgar Cayce's "Handbook for Health," will make you feel great with minimal interruption to your normal life. We recommend you read "How to Understand an Apple Cleansing Fast" (see Related ... more »

How to Master Cleanse

By Nutritionista

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How to have a successful Master Cleanse! Learn some great tricks I've picked up from other cleansers and from my own experience... more »

How to Prepare for a Green Juice Fast

By writenow

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Juice fasting is the voluntary withholding of solid for a specific period of time, often used to give the body a rest from consumption. Fasting with green juices such as spirulina or chlorella allows the body to receive nutrient-dense food ... more »

How to Take an Internal Bath

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Internal baths are an essential part of the healing arts. They assist in expelling toxic matter from the colon thus keeping the body's "plumbing" working smoothly... more »

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