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.
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Cleansing Programs

We offer healthy holidays or cleansing programs in Bali and Mullumbimby, part of the Byron Hinterland.
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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.

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To view our detox, yoga and juice fasting retreats in Byron Bay, please visit Byron Hinterland Detox Retreats

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In the book ‘The Tao of Detox’ by Daniel Reid, he writes that fasting is not new. Hindu Yogis and Buddhist Monks have been fasting for thousands of years to enhance their vitality and extend their lifespan. There are many detox diets available and it’s important to realize that not all detox diet programs are suitable for everyone.

Fasting is the fastest and most effective way to deal with toxicity. Until these toxins are eliminated there’s no way the body can repair and rebalance itself. The ideal duration for a therapeutic fast is 7 – 10 days because it takes 7 days to completely purify the blood stream and cleanse the lymphatic system of all residual wastes.

For those who have never tried a 7 day fast, a 3-day mini fast is a good way to begin your detox, it is also a milder way of detoxifying your body.

How Does Detoxification Work?

Basically, detoxification means cleaning the body. Detox works mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this system is compromised, impurities aren’t properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.

Your personalized Detox Program will work by:

1)  Resting the organs
2)  Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body
3)  Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys and skin
4)  Improving circulation of the blood and lymph
5)  Refueling the body with healthy nutrients

We invite you to contact us for your personal consultation with our naturopath regarding the detox program most suitable for you, including a series of colonics and massage in conjunction with supplements such as psyllium and bentonite to enhance the process.

Almost all illnesses and diseases are directly related to the health and condition of our body’s internal environment. Toxicity creates a breeding ground for germs and viruses, allowing them to penetrate a weakened immune system.

Today it’s hard to avoid having toxins and chemicals in our system because of our lifestyles and the environment. However, our bodies are quite remarkable and have been made in such a way as to protect ourselves from these harmful intruders. Read more…

Everyone is at risk of toxic stress in today’s world – our bodies naturally create internal toxins as a by product of metabolism.

Add to this stress, contaminants in our food and water, poor exercise habits and exposure to pollutants and our hardworking organ of detoxification, the liver, has to work harder than ever. We can feel tired, lethargic and depressed when our liver has problems keeping up with eliminating wastes. Read more…

Here’s an article about the cleanse response when going through a detox program, or increasing raw foods in your diet or supplementation. Some people get alarmed by the cleanse response and stop their program – which means they never get through to the other side to the health benefits and increased energy you experience when you have been through a cleanse. Read more…

Are you aware that food companies add chemicals to their products that stimulate hunger and disrupt normal appetite control? It’s a clever (but downright devious) strategy for selling more food and boosting the profits of food corporations. Read more…

Young children, the elderly, the chronically ill, those suffering from a serious disease, anyone addicted to drugs or alcohol or who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals, heavy metals or radioactive material should only undergo detoxification with the help of a qualified health care practitioner – one who is familiar with detoxification methods. Read more…

Alkaline ionic water is considered to be the most healthful form of water for the human body and is one of the more powerful ways to assist your body to detox is to drink alkaline water.

It is easily absorbed into the cells, contains beneficial minerals, eliminates reactive oxygen and protects DNA from oxidative damage, which accelerates ageing and contributes to many diseases. Read more…

Why put yourself through the discomfort of a detox?

As Dr Norman Walker says in his book ‘Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices- what’s missing in your body?’ “supreme cleanliness is the first step towards a healthy body…..the natural eliminative channels are the lungs, the pores of the skin, the kidneys and the bowels”. Read more…

This article by Sara Schelle outlines a juicing program for cleansing and weightloss.

A wise man once said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.” What a fit description of the seemingly endless battles we fight to lose weight and stay healthy for as long as possible!

Up and down, up and down, your metabolism bounces between walking pace and light speed; you have nightmares about celery sticks; you can work out the exact calorie count of every meal in 2.5 seconds; and the wheels on your exercise bike spontaneously combusted months ago.

In short, you wear yourself out and end up landing on a bottom that, despite all your best efforts, still looks like a pair of bowling balls.

Juice fasting is a great way to get off the dieting rollercoaster and see real results quickly. Safe and effective when carried out correctly, juice fasting benefits your entire being:

Your physical wellbeing increases as the body is rid of toxins and excess fat.

Your mind benefits because fasting creates a stillness that brings mental clarity and helps you to develop will power and to better control your senses.

As you lose weight and feel much better about yourself, self-esteem improves and sets you on the road to what could be a life changing experience, connecting you to your spirit and helping you to achieve balance in your life.

Juice Fasting and Weight Loss

A juice fast is a great way to shed some extra pounds, especially when you’re in a hurry. During the fast the body uses its own stored substances and, at the same time, detoxifies. A healthy combination of juices squeezed from fresh fruits and vegetables add vitamins, minerals and trace elements to the body.

Because your only source of nourishment during the fast is water and the juices that you drink, it’s imperative that the juices you drink contain the maximum possible amounts of enzymes, vitamins and other nutrients in the fresh produce.

Many of the juicers on the market process the fresh fruits and veggies in a way that destroys many of the nutrients in the food. The Oscar Vital Max Juicer is an excellent tool for the job because it serves up living juices. The food is processed in such a way that it retains as many nutrients and essential enzymes as possible.

Juice fasting is a much better diet option than fad diets. Fad diets literally starve the body of nutrients. On the other hand, juice fasting provides the body with the nutrients it needs for vibrant health, helping to fix any chemical imbalances in the body – even those created by fad diets.

Juice Fasting and Detoxification

Juice fasting for detoxification is probably the most well-known usage of this particular type of fast. Juice fasting allows the organs of the body to rest, cleansing and revitalising them. The organs functioning is much better, which in turn aids in the digestion of food and production of energy for day to day life.

Juice fasting may also be helpful for the treatment and prevention of fluid retention.

Juice Fasting: How To

Before launching into a fast, it’s a good idea to begin preparing the body a week ahead. Cut out or reduce nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and wheat. Ideally the diet prior to fasting should consist mainly of fruits, vegetables and beans.

If you’ve never fasted before it might be a good idea to limit your first fast to three or four days. Sometimes abstaining from food entirely is a bit much, so it’s ok to eat fresh fruit or veggies if your stomach is complaining.

Now its time to get juicing! If you can’t make your own juices buy them from a health food shop – the fresher, the better. The Oscar Vital Max and Champion are excellent juicers that produce high quality juices and get the best possible result from your fast.

Mix between one and three parts of pure water with your juice of choice. To get you started, here a few tasty recipes courtesy of Fasting to Freedom, by Tom McGregor:

1. Jogger’s Paradise

3 oranges
2 hard pears
1 small yam

Mix and add a little crushed ice. Great for energy.

2. A Taste of Heaven

2 carrots
1 sweet potato
2 apples
Thin slice of Spanish onion
Pinch of Dulse powder

For energy and endurance.

3. Red Ice

1 beet
1 sweet potato
2 apples
1 lemon
1 tomato
Thin slice of Spanish onion
1 garlic clove
½ can of frozen apple concentrate.

Sit back and relax!

With the aid of a good juicer like the Oscar Vital Max or the Hippocrates Twin gear Juicer by Green Power that even juices wheatgrass give yourself a power up and try a juice fast. Better than any fad diet, you can stop running yourself ragged. It’s a great way to remove toxins from the body, to lose weight, and to improve your health and wellbeing.

Look better, feel better, be healthier than ever before!

Please note: It always safest to get the advice of a health care professional before making drastic changes to your diet, particularly if aren’t well to start with. Even natural juices can interfere with medication and you should consult your doctor before fasting.

Check out Vitality4Life for a wide range of the best juicers Australia has to offer.

Detox And Cleanse And As Bonus… Reduce Belly Fat
by Willie Jones

It is very unfortunate that we live in a time where man has polluted the earth enough that despite all our efforts to be healthy, we are in a position now where we need to take responsibility for ourselves, family and friends. Agriculture and manufacturing companies are not going to stop using pesticides and preservatives so it is up to you to take charge of your health! Read more…

Detoxing your body involves removing all the toxins present in your system. This process can range from simply eating better (or not at all) to taking supplements and/or laxatives to a full-on flushing of your digestive system from the other end (if you know what I mean!) There are also those who believe you can massage away the toxins through external body manipulation. Read more…

Have your heard anything in the news about an ION body cleanse? It’s an amazing treatment on offer. I was on a two week internal cleansing as I was getting ready for a physical and a series of blood tests. I felt good, but my hands were swollen and I couldn’t get rid of that swelling. My rings didn’t fit me anymore and I love to wear rings. Read more…

Your body should clean itself naturally, but today’s diets make that process difficult. Many turn to internal body cleansing to rid the body of waste products and toxins. A detoxification treatment is designed to help the body eliminate stored toxins and strengthen the organs involved in this process. Read more…

Although many people find it embarrassing to talk about colon health it is not something to be in denial of. Yes it is not something you discuss during dinner but there is no harm in knowing the basics as it might affect you one day. In fact most Americans these days suffer from some sort of colon ailment or the other. Read more…

By Daniel Reid

“The countless names attached to illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from the same root cause – too much tissue acid waste in the body!” Read more…

We take pride in the products we source and retail. We search the world for the best available and will not compromise on quality. All products retailed assist the detox process – whether it’s for nutritional support or cleansing, water purifying or protection against electro magnetic radiation.

The Nutri-Tech Range of products are a superior because they understand the link between agriculture and human health. Nutrient rich soils mean nutrient rich food and food based supplements.

MEND Digest-Ease™

A fantastic source of digestive enzymes, pre-digested amino acids, probiotics and pre-biotics – a four-way strategy to health.

Digest-Ease uses this four-way management strategy to help you get the best from your food and any vitamin supplements. The eighteen amino acids in Digest_Ease™ are predigested and are derived from organic cereal grains and legumes. Fermentation makes the amino’s immediately available to perform the functions for which they are responsible. Similarly, fermenting wheat, barley and alfalfa grasses and then slow drying them maintains the live enzymes lipase, amylase and protease. There are also many beneficial gut organisms in Digest-Ease™ which are essential for normal health, immune support and enhanced longevity.

Digest-Ease™ helps make life in the 21st century so much easier – it’s food just like mother nature intended.

Wonder Foods Vitamin C with Hesperidin

Vitamin C is THE workhorse for your body’s natural detoxification system. It is the most important anti-oxidant but it is not possible to get all the viamin C you need from your diet. It is important to ensure that a vitamin C is is in the correct form for your body to absorb AND cause no damage to gut organisms.

Wonder Foods Vitamin C is buffered to protect gut organisms and has the right ratio of bioflavonoids for good absorption.

The good news is that it tastes great too! It’s a tasty, tangy natural lemon flavour drink. It’s also great value for money – just half a teaspoon is about 2,000mg of vitamin C and is also has calcium, magnesium and zinc. Mix with juice or water.

Free of yeast, wheat & corn products, artificial sweeteners & flavouring, sucrose & lactose. Contains glucose & fructose.

SeLipoic(TMG)™

Selenium is an essential mineral for our health. Traditional selenium supplements (Sodium Selenite) are less “bio-available” – meaning we don’t absorb all that we put into our body. The natural form of selenium found in SeLipoic(TMG)™ is the most bio-available form of this essential mineral. Recent studies in Australia found not even one part per billion of selenium in the soil.

Another component of this wonderful formula is Alpha Lipoic Acid – often referred to as the master anti-oxidant. Lipoic acid directly recycles and extends the life spans of Vitamin C, glutathione and co-enzyme Q10 and it indirectly renews Vitamin E.

The other key ingredient in SeLipoic (TMG)™ is a building block called Trimethylglycine (TMG) – a building block for SAMe – a hugely important compound which helps to maintain healthy levels of serotonin. Serotonin influences mood and can confer a sense of wellbeing.

MEND Bio-Bubble™

MEND Bio-Bubble™ contains huge numbers of over 200 strains of beneficial gut organisms, including acidophilus and bifidus (in live form). This is a fizzy, fermented liquid derived from the microbial digestion of eight organic cereal grains and several legumes including alfalfa and soybeans. Probiotics are proving to be a much more sustainable solution than antibiotics and their benefits extend far beyond their bio-balancing function.

Contains food-derived minerals, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants, all in biologically digested form. Also includes free amino acids, enzymes and billions of beneficial gut organisms. Digestion is the essence of health and beneficial gut organisms are the key to good digestion. MEND Bio-Bubble™ offers an opportunity to move beyond the treatment of symptoms with a proactive, bio-balancing, fermented food.

Books by Daniel Reid

The Tao of Detox

The marriage of Eastern and Western health philosophy is brought together in a unique way by Dan Reid. The simple things you can do to help your body deal with a whole range of ailments and some simple to do things to help prevention.