Whilst detoxifying it is important to eat as lightly as possible to take the load of your digestive system and allow your liver to do it’s job of filtering toxins.

We recommend that around 80% of your foods be raw, consisting of fresh, organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, salads, smoothies, nut pastes, vege dips, sundried fruits and sprouted breads (Essene bread).
The other 20% of your diet can consist of steamed veges, soups, broths, casseroles, curries, stir fries, cooked lentils and legumes.
Grains should be whole, unrefined and wheat-free and may include: brown rice, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, oats, barley, rye, spelt, amaranth, kamut, and polenta.

Make sure you drink a minimum of 6-8 glasses of pure filtered water daily and as many other fluids as possible such as fresh fruit and vege juices, herbal teas (such as dandelion, green, lemon, ginger, peppermint teas) and miso broths.
Start each day with half a lemon squeezed into a glass of warm water to help flush your liver and kidneys. You can also try 2 tsps of apple cider vinegar in water or organic apple juice instead. Try to have at least 2 glasses of fresh fruit/vege juices daily-choose from the list below.
These fluids will all help to flush out the toxins and reduce any side effects.

BREAKFAST IDEAS:

Smoothies:
-fruit (banana, berries, mango, melon
-1 Tblsp L.S.A (Linseed, Sunflower seed, Almond meal)
-1 Tblsp flaxseed oil (optional)
-1-2 tsps psyllium husk
-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
-1-2 tsp raw honey (optional)
-rice/almond/coconut milk

Porridge/Muesli:
Whole grains, chopped/grated fresh or dried fruits, L.S.A, raw nuts & seeds, dessicated sulphur-free coconut, with rice/almond/coconut milk or organic apple juice.

Fresh Fuit/Vege Juices:
Choose from any of the following: Carrot, apple, celery, beetroot, ginger.
Carrot, pineapple, mint, orange.
Carrot, lemon, parsley, ginger, watermelon
Carrot, celery, beetroot, paw paw
Carrot, celery, beetroot, cucumber, tomato, parsley, ginger, capsicum, lemon
Or feel free to create your own!
You can add some 1-2 tsps psyllium, wheatgrass/barleygrass or spirulina powder, 1 tsp liquid chlorophyll, or a probiotic powder to make the detoxification process even more effective if you desire.

LUNCH & DINNER IDEAS:

Soups/broths:
Miso paste, seaweed (wakame, nori, kelp, kombu, dulse) with veges (ginger, shallots, kumara, mushrooms, capsicums) and lentils/legumes.

Tofu & vege stir fries with brown rice and cashews.
Lentil & vege casserole with steamed quinoa.
Vege bake: veges, lentils/legumes, tofu, miso paste, sliced kumara and eggplant with a tomato/mushroom sauce.
Vege curries with chickpeas, coconut milk and brown rice.
Stuffed capsicums with brown rice, mushies, pinenuts, miso paste/tamari.
Wheat-free pasta with pesto, veges, chickpeas and pinenuts.
Essene bread with avocado, hommus, tahini, tomato, alfalfa, rocket, or nut pastes.

Salads:
Choose from a wide variety leafy greens with grated carrot/beetroot/pumpkin or roasted veges, avocado, chick peas, lentils, tofu, falafels, raw or toasted nuts & seeds.
Top with a dressing made from olive/flaxseed oil with lemon, garlic, apple cider vinegar, sea salt & pepper.

Steam veges with brown rice and legumes/tofu.
Lentil/chickpea/split pea soups with veges and brown rice/Essene bread.

SNACKS:

Vegetable sticks with hommus, tahini, guacamole, baba ganoush,olive tapenade, nut pastes.
Fresh fruit, gogi berries, sundried fruit.
Raw or toasted unsalted nuts and seeds.
Fresh fuit/vege juices
Miso broths

SUPPLEMENTS:

To assist with your detox program we recommend the following supplements:
Bentonite clay (1-2 Tblsp 2 x daily)
Psyllium husks (1-2 tsps 2 x daily)
Vita Greens powder with probiotics ( 1 tsp 2 x daily)
Herbal liver & kidney tonic (1/2 tsp 2 x daily)

All of these can be purchased through the clinic.

3 Key Ingredients for an Effective Cleansing Program

1. Living Juice and Living Foods

Fasting with fresh cold press juices rejuvenates the cells as they are fed with living enzymes and nutrients. Living juice and living foods are alkaline foods and a diet of at least 80% alkaline foods is recommended.

Over 80% of the energy expended daily by our bodies is spent on the digestion, absorption, and assimilation of food. By reducing your food consumption whilst cleansing and only eating foods that the body can easily assimilate, your body will be able to divert the energy normally used to digest food, to the processes of detoxifying and rebuilding your cells.

By ingesting nutrient-dense and alkalising foods such as living juice and living foods, your body will be able to “throw off” cellular wastes, acids and toxins. These wastes are then deposited in the bloodstream, which carries them to the liver to be filtered and broken down, before being removed through the kidneys and colon.
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2. Pure Alkaline Water

Ther are many benefits of alkaline water, alkalised water is believed to prevent disease as research suggests many illnesses cannot survive in an alkaline state and so to prevent acidosis, the drinking of alkaline water is suggested. View our ramge of BionTech water ionizers

3. Colonic Hydrotherapy

The colon is the body’s sewer system and if the sewer system is blocked, the rest of the body cannot eliminate toxins effectively, instead pushing toxins back into the body causing acidosis and stress on the body’s organs and systems.

Poor dietary and lifestyle choices result in toxic, acidic bodies which are unable to work efficiently. Many health problems such as headaches, aches and pains, boils, acne, constipation, IBS, body odour, kidney stones, tiredness, fatigue, depression, lowered immunity, fatigue, inability to concentrate or lose weight are symptoms of internal toxicity.

Therefore, it makes good sense to cleanse our bodies of these toxins at least once yearly, or more preferably every six months so that our liver, digestive system and immune system get a break from the ‘onslaught’ and can perform their jobs unhindered.

A cleanse is not complete without colon hydrotherapy to remove the wastes that can potentially re-toxify the body if they are not excreted quickly and efficiently. With colonic hydrotherapy we effectively “unblock the drain”, which allows all the other organs of elimination to empty and work more effectively. It also triggers a strong detox response in the liver-our most important organ of detoxification.

A properly functioning digestive system allows for better absorption of all nutrients in the bloodstream which equates to higher energy levels, improved concentration and balanced emotions. Every tissue in the body is fed by the blood, which is supplied by the bowel. When the bowel is dirty, so too will be the bloodstream. Your colon (large intestine) is approximately 6 feet long and an average of 3-8 kilos of impacted faecal matter will be removed during a colonic session-just imagine what those wastes are doing to your health and vitality!

During a cleanse we recommend a series of at least 3 colonics to make sure the entire colon is irrigated and that all toxins are completely removed from the body.
More information on colonic hydrotherapy sessions

Cleansing Programs

We offer healthy holidays or cleansing programs in Bali and Mullumbimby, part of the Byron Hinterland.
View our Mullumbimby Cleansing Programs
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Emotional healing is an integral part of working with a person’s long-term health and well-being.

Kirsten, our Naturopath, helps her clients identify and resolve any underlying emotions, negative thought processes or destructive behavioural patterns which may be compromising their health and preventing them from reaching their full potential.

She uses flower essences, homeopathic remedies and Emotional Release Techniques (ERT’s) to bring about positive changes in people’s lives and restore peace, health and happiness.

Flower essences have been used since ancient times to assist with bringing emotional balance and joy to people’s lives.

They act as catalysts in helping us resolve negative belief systems and destructive behaviour patterns, providing us with the ability to move forward and reach our full potential. They work on an energetic level similarly to homeopathy helping to restore balance and harmony.

Our Naturopath uses a combination of flower essences including the Australian Bush flowers, the English Bach flowers, as well as a range from California to treat people from all parts of the globe.

Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine in use, dating back over 2000 years.

Herbal tinctures are made from whole plant extracts either from a fresh or dried form and contain all essential nutrients for health: carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements all found in their synergistic form-as nature provides it.

Herbs help nourish, heal, regenerate, support and stimulate cells, organs, glands and tissues. They can be used for detoxification, stimulating our immune systems, providing us with energy, helping treat hormonal imbalances, skin problems, weight loss, insomnia, digestive problems and so on.

They are safe to take in the correct dosages prescribed from a qualified Herbalist but must be used with caution during pregnancy and in certain other instances.
Our Naturopath only dispenses small doses of organic herbal extracts which are well tolerated and readily absorbed, providing fast, effective results.

Homeopathy works on the principle that ‘like cures like’ where a micro dose of a substance can cure the symptoms caused by a large dose of the same substance.
Homeopathic remedies stimulate a healing response in the body allowing balance and harmony to be restored.

They are highly diluted natural substances made from any living matter-from foods to animal tissues-that work on an energetic level to promote healing.
Homeopathic remedies are completely safe and can be taken during pregnancy and administered to infants and babies.

Iridology is the study of the iris which is the coloured part of our eyes. Iridologists use this diagnostic tool to assess what internal and external influences are disrupting a person’s health by examining different signs, colours and markings in the iris.

Iridology provides the practitioner with important information about the state of body organs and systems, toxicity levels, genetic weaknesses, emotional health, nutritional deficiencies, as well as the vitality and constitution of each individual so that treatment can be tailored to suit each person accordingly.
Iridology is therefore a preventative health tool as disease states can be detected before they reach a chronic stage so that treatment can take place before anything more serious develops.

Fasting, or abstaining from food, is by far the quickest and most effective way to detoxify the body and allow it to throw off the toxic residues that accumulate in the tissues and bloodstream.
It allows nature to take its course by awakening the body’s powerful cleansing and healing abilities, helping to cure disease, restore health, and prolong life.

Dr. Norman Walker, who practised periodic fasting and consumed fresh raw juices daily during the fasting period. To consume fresh cold pressed juices during a fast is a great way to maintain energy and nutrient levels.

Abstaining from food allows the body’s innate detox mechanisms to function at full capacity, in turn strengthening the immune system and taking the load off the digestive system. When fasting, all of the energy and enzyme power that the body normally uses to digest and process food is instead diverted to digesting toxic debris and acid wastes, while the digestive system itself remains dormant so no new wastes are produced.

Fasting also triggers the production of human growth hormone in the pituitary gland and releases it into the bloodstream where it circulates throughout the body and repairs damaged tissues, regenerates organs and rejuvenates the entire body. By stimulating secretion of human growth hormone, fasting not only helps cure disease and repair the body, it also restores vitality and prolongs life-it’s the body’s natural anti-ageing hormone.

Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years with 74 references being made to it in the bible in regards to Jesus who fasted frequently, sometimes for as long as forty days. Fasting is safe and until all toxins are eliminated, there’s simply no way that our bodies can rebalance and repair themselves.

There are many different types of fasting programs with varying degrees of intensity and duration. The most intensive fast is to drink nothing but water supported with some cleansing supplements such as bentonite clay and psyllium husks. This can be too extreme for most people and without colonic hydrotherapy sessions, the kidneys may become overloaded with toxins if they don’t pass out of the system effectively due to a clogged colon. This may in turn cause health problems.

Consuming fresh juices during a fast gives the digestive system a rest without sending the body into the most intense reaction. Most people need to start slowly and prepare the body well beforehand if going on a water fast, but juice fasting combined with colonics and the supervision of a skilled naturopath is beneficial for the average person.

The ideal duration for a fast is 7-10 days, as it takes exactly 7 days to completely purify the bloodstream and cleanse the lymphatic system of all residual wastes, however 2-3 or even 1 day fasts are a great way to start preparing your body for periodic cleansing.

The Healing Crisis

Usually on the third day of a juice fast, clients experience the unpleasant symptoms of the “healing crisis” that fasting triggers. Depending on how ‘toxic’ you are, these symptoms may range from feeling nauseous, tired and irritable to yellow eyes and skin, bad breath, coated tongue, and pain in the liver region.

This “crisis” marks the midpoint which means that the worst part of the fast is over, and that the healing stage is beginning. It is important to fast at least until you reach this stage otherwise you will not succeed in fully correcting the root causes of your ills.

A three day fast is sufficient, and some people stop after the 3 days and start to eat light foods, however to achieve a major cleansing of the bowels and bloodstream, and to rebalance the internal organs and partially detoxify the tissues it’s necessay to stay on the juice fast with colonics for 7 days.

After the healing crisis has passed, most people who are juice fasting in conjunction with colonic treatments, saunas and massage start to feel really amazing as their skin starts to glow and they feel lighter and more energised. They report feeling clearer in their mind aswell as their body and seem to generally have an optimistic disposition.

Semi-fasts using water and supplements, plus vegetable or fruit juices and a clear broth to provide energy and nutrition are easier to handle and they also provide excellent cleansing and healing results.

While fasting for 7 days will detoxify the entire body, it will not remove the 3-10 kilos (or more) of tough, toxic, mucoid matter that becomes deeply impacted in the bowel wall from years of poor dietary and lifestyle choices that begin in childhood.
The only way to rid your body of this toxic sludge is to dredge it out with a series of colonic irrigations done in conjunction with a fast combined with the use of the following specific supplements.

Fasting Supplements

It is very important to drink at least 2 litres of pure filtered water daily throughout a fast, even if you’re drinking raw juices and broth, to flush the toxins from your body via the kidneys. In addition to water, listed below are a few very effective supplements that you may like to consider taking whilst fasting to speed up the detoxification process, help remove the mucoid layer, and to promote rapid healing and blood purification.

Psyllium Husks

Psyllium is the single most important supplement for cleaning and clearing the digestive tract, particularly the lower bowels. Once consumed with plenty of water, psyllium forms a dense, mucilaginous bolus that sweeps like a broom throughout the entire digestive tract, loosening and eliminating pockets of impacted putrefactive waste and mucoid sludge from the deep folds of the colon. Psyllium helps regulate bowel movements, removes toxic residues from the colon, and accelerates the entire detox process. It is ideal during fasting as it’s bulking properties help curb hunger by making the stomach and intestines feel ‘full’.

Liquid Bentonite

Also known as ‘clay water,’ bentonite is a super-fine colloidal form of volcanic ash consisting of micro-molecules that are five hundred times smaller than water molecules. These molecules saturate the blood and bodily tissues and their negative charge attracts and neutralizes positively charged toxic molecules lodged deep in the tissues and fluids of the body which can then be carried away in the bloodstream for excretion. A single molecule of bentonite can absorb two hundred times its own weight in toxic wastes making it an extremely effective supplement to take during detoxing or fasting along with psyllium husks.

Green Super Foods

Green super-foods are any purified food concentrate made from the freshly extracted juice of young cereal grasses such as wheat, rye, and barley, or from water plants and green algae such as spirulina and chlorella which are grown on the surface of unpolluted lakes. These foods contain high concentrations of organic chlorophyll which is one of nature’s most potent blood purifiers and tissue cleansers. It also helps to oxygenate the bloodstream by increasing its haemoglobin content, enhancing detoxification and boosting iron levels.
Green foods also contains the full range of essential amino acids required for reproducing cells and repairing tissues, as well as all the vitamins, minerals and enzymes that the body needs to cleanse and heal itself.
Since green foods are highly concentrated extracts of living plants, they’re loaded with enzymes and can be easily digested without any need for additional energy or enzymes from the body. Their nutrients are rapidly released into the bloodstream and swiftly delivered to the cells and tissues in the body producing no acid wastes-an obvious advantage during detoxification. They also provide sufficient metabolic energy to help counteract the food cravings that often arise during fasting.

Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon is the only food in the world that is anionic, which means it carries a negative molecular charge. This does not apply to any other citrus fruit and the juice must be consumed fresh mixed with water on an empty stomach to retain its detoxifying properties. Lemons are very alkalising for the body and provide strong antioxidant benefits.
Lemon juice has a natural affinity for the liver and stimulates bile production which helps us digest food and absorb nutrients. It is one of the most powerful detoxifying supplements of all and can easily be added to any detox program.

Probiotics

These are the “friendly flora” of the digestive tract which help us digest food, assimilate nutrients, and process digestive wastes.
About 80% of our immune system is located in the gut so it is extremely important to build up the healthy flora to strengthen our immunity against infections, pathogens and to prevent food allergies or intolerances.
A primary goal of any fast is to clear the bowels of all bacterial colonies (good and bad), eliminate the wastes in which they breed, then repopulate the entire intestinal tract with fresh colonies of friendly flora.
Taking a high-potency powdered probiotic supplement is the quickest and most effective way of recolonising the gastro-intestinal tract and should be taken shortly before eating your first food after breaking a fast and continued for a month to ensure that the healthy flora are well established.

To buy fasting supplements, please contact us. We can ship to anywhere in Australia!

Saunas have traditionally been used as part of a cleansing and relaxing regime and in more recent times have been incorporated as part of a pre and post sports or exercise routine to ease muscular aches and pains.

The far infrared sauna takes things a step further due to the slow heat which penetrates below the skin, allowing profuse sweating over a longer period of time.

By far the most important health benefit of a far infrared sauna is its efficiency in removing toxins from the body.

Infrared therapy uses a safe form of energy that heats objects rather than the surrounding air. Unlike conventional saunas which induce perspiration by sheer force of heat, infrared saunas heat the deepest organs and tissues of the body by penetrating the infrared band of light 1 1/2 inches below the skin surface.

This causes the body to sweat at a temperature of only 35-45?C. This heats the internal tissues without overheating the skin and respiratory system as ordinary saunas do.

As it penetrates the deeper, denser tissues, the infrared heat softens deposits of crystallized toxins and acid wastes in the joints, nerves, and connective tissues allowing them to be dissolved and excreted via the bloodstream, lymphatic system, and through the skin as sweat.

This kind of heat is particularly effective for eliminating heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, zinc and nickel from the tissues as well as toxins like nicotine, alcohol and chemicals.

Infrared therapy helps eliminate excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat from the body. Sweating is a part of the complex thermo-regulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate and improves the heart-pumping capacity of the heart.

It also uses up energy to burn fat as at 43 degrees celcius fat becomes water soluble and can be dissolved and disposed of by sweating. A single sauna session may burn up as many calories as a 30 minute jog, so you can lose weight at the same time as detoxifying your entire body!

The deep penetrating heat of infrared saunas dilates blood vessels increasing blood flow and improving circulation which in turn allows more oxygen to reach the muscles and other body tissues.

This makes infrared sauna therapy very effective in treating arthritis, rheumatism, muscular spasms, soft tissue injuries, and pain relief.

Infrared sauna therapy has been used safely for over 30 years in hospitals for premature babies and in the United States NASA uses it in their spaceships to provide health and safety benefits to their astronauts.

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