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Alternative medicine and fasting has become a more accepted form of healing, as the body is cleansed of harmful toxins and the spirit is refreshed. Learn to approach fasting in a healthy way with this free video series on fasts.
There are 15 videos in this series:
To do a pineapple fast for the lungs, eat only pineapple and drink only water and pineapple juice for three to 10 days to reap the benefits and nutrients of the fruit. Cleanse the body by doing a pineapple fast with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
A liver and gallbladder flush fast requires eating apples and drinking apple cider before the flush, then drinking a mixture of water and Epsom salts before ingesting a half cup of olive oil and grapefruit juice. Do a liver and gallbladder flush to cleanse out debris from the liver with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
A gelatin juice fast is done by boiling a tablespoon of gelatin in a third cup of water and a quarter teaspoon of kelp powder, mixing it with freshly juiced vegetable juice and drinking the concoction three times a day for up to 10 days. Cleanse the body through a gelatin juice fast with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
The lemonade fast, also known as the master cleanse, consists of 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of grade B maple syrup, one-10th of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 8 ounces of fresh water. Drink this mixture six to 12 times per day for up to 10 days, and find out how the fast works with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
To prepare the body for a fast, plan it on a calendar, mentally prepare for the emotional hunger and make sure the body is in a healthy condition before attempting a fast. Prepare the body for a fast or cleanse with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Exercising during a fast is acceptable, so long as the activity is not too strenuous on the body and as long as the body stays hydrated and energized. Exercise lightly during a fast or cleanse with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Meditation balls are used to create a focal point for the brain, as two metal balls are slowly rotated in the palm of one hand without making very much noise. Use Chinese meditation balls in a clockwise direction with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
An Oriental body works trigger point chart is used to map out the meridians that run through the body and to know where to apply steady pressure to stimulate different areas of the body. Use a trigger point chart to locate important body meridians with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
A spiritual fast is a period of meditation and spiritual reflection, during which the individual refrains from outside world influences as much as possible. Consult with a spiritual leader about preparing for a spiritual fast with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
A water fast is done by drinking only water for three to 10 days, consuming just over 2 quarts of water per day. Avoid drinking distilled water during a water fast with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
To properly break a fast, gently coax the body back into eating solid foods by beginning with clear soups, broths and fruit juices. Break a fast slowly, avoiding foods that are hard to digest, with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Oil pulling is a method of releasing toxins from the body by swishing with cold-pressed sunflower seed oil for 15 to 20 minutes until the liquid in the mouth is thin and white. Try oil pulling to rid the body of harmful toxins with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Magnet therapy was developed in the 18th century by Michael Faraday as a method of pain relief, and many of the original magnet theories carry through to modern chiropractic practices. Discover the history of magnet therapy with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Magnets can influence health on many levels and in many forms, as an MRI machine is one form of magnet therapy and magnetic bracelets and techniques are another form that influences the polarity of blood and tissue. Understand magnet therapy with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
Magnets can help with pain relief when rare Earth magnets are used in a therapeutic setting, but magnets should never be used around the brain. Discover the benefits of magnetic therapy with health information from a chiropractor and addictionologist in this free video on fasting.
People are becoming increasingly wary of western medicine. And, unfortunately, there is good reason. In today's world, a pill seems to be the answer to everything. Doctors are over prescribing drugs all the time. Who knows what the long-term effects are of taking prescription drugs? We all hear the horrendous side effects on the commercials. It makes even the safest drug seem terrifying. So, the populace is shifting. Now, we are becoming increasingly interested in alternative, holistic medicine. Through the use of natural herbs, people are finding healing without a trip to the doctor's office. In this free video series on fasting, a chiropractor discusses several different fasts that are commonly used to rid the body of toxins. Understand the water fast, juice fast and lemonade fast, and learn to begin and end a fast safely. Prepare the body for fasting through mental and emotional preparation, and get tips on exercising during a fast. Even learn about magnet therapy, which can be used to alleviate pain in the body. To avoid prescription drugs and to cleanse the body of harmful toxins, consult this fasting guide for holistic healing methods.
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