Cleanse and Smile!
They say that karma, or "as you
sow so shall you reap" effects to us all. They also say that
you are what you eat. So if we contemplate this we are bound
to wonder about just how profoundly our body, thinking capacity,
energy levels and overall wellbeing is affected by what we consume.
There are amazing testimonials
of people who have undertaken a cleansing program with unexpected
and rewarding results. One man stopped consuming artificial
sweeteners and his multiple sclerosis symptoms disappeared after
a year of medical tests and procedures showed no cause or cure
for his ailment (Turn Over a New Leaf by Di Skelly Heron).
Then there is the man who was
seized with overwhelmingly painful stomach cramps while in his
row-boat. This man regularly undertook periods of fasting for
health. This day he barely managed to get to shore, when he
had a bowel movement in which liquid mercury finally exited
his system! (There they had remained since he was a child taking
such elemental medications that contained mercury).
A grandmother placed her six month
old baby on a cleansing program to eliminate his painful colic,
allergies and digestive upsets - and with marvelous results!
(Cleanse
& Purify Yourself by Richard
Anderson).
And then there is the lady who
treats infertile couples with alkaline-forming diets, herbs
and whole food supplements (Dr Antonia Rhul). The appreciative
parents send photos of their newborn babies whom they never
thought they would parent. A happy moment, especially for the
majority who have undertaken sadly unsuccessful IVF programs
and only used such basic, natural methods as a last hope!
Luckily there is an answer to
managing your health! You don't need to wait until your Doctor
wants to put you on cholesterol medication and high blood pressure
medication to get started! You don't need to wait until the
Dr says that you have to do something about your blood sugar
levels to get started! And if you don't have any acknowledged
health problems yet - there is still time to make a change towards
a healthy future!!
How? Cleansing!!
The Bowels
We have all heard about a liver
cleanse but what about a bowel cleanse? The bowel is very important
- not only as an organ for digestion and elimination, but especially
important in the absorption of nutrients.
The bowel consists of the small
intestines (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum) and the large intestines
(ascending colon, transverse colon and descending colon). In
the small intestines the villi absorb the altered food for distribution
by the blood and lymphatic systems to the rest of the body.
Bacteria, indigestible food residues and mucous form the bulk
of the matter in the large intestine, and it is here that the
bulk of the water content is absorbed through the walls of the
large intestine.
When looking at
the digestive system and the bowels there can be many symptoms
that can indicate that a bowel cleanse would be beneficial such
as bloating, wind, abdominal cramps, constipation, chronic diarrhea,
hemorrhoids.
Certain ailments
such as intestinal lymphangiectasia - (swelling as a result
of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes and the accumulation
of large amounts of lymph in the affected regions), intestinal
metaplasia, mucous polyps and others can also benefit from a
bowel cleanse!
But there is another
way of ascertaining whether a bowel cleanse may be a good idea
for you, and that is..
Iridology!
Click for larger view of iridology chart
Iridology is the study of the
iris (the coloured part of the eye) to determine possible health
problems. Iridologists look for certain colours and markings
within different regions of the iris as a reflection of what
is happening within the body (or even what has happened previously).
One major benefit
of iridology is that it can be used as a preventative practice!
Iridologists aim to detect signs within the iris as early as
possible. This can then assist in preventing possible health
complications by pointing people in the right direction for
necessary diagnostics and treatment. Iridology isn't used as
a diagnostic tool but as a form of guidance and insights that
can be most useful!
And so how exactly
does it work? The marks (or "lesions" as they are known) within
the iris are made through abnormal nerve impulses, which cause
the structures in the iris to stray from their normal arrangement.
This leads to different colours and fibre markings appearing
in the iris.
By taking a look at your eyes
in the mirror of a clear-lit room, you may even be able to see
some of the following signs that would indicate that a cleanse
could be a fantastic choice for you!
The Eye of a
"chocaholic"!
This person has a genetic blue iris. The white
fibres throughout the eye suggest that the body is in an acidic
state (rather than a healthy alkaline state). This is a fairly
acute or recent occurrence. On the other hand, the yellow colouring
suggests other problems that have been more chronic - especially
the overburdened lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is one of
the body's cleansing mechanisms. Its job is to keep cells of
the body clean from toxins and bacteria, support the immunity
of the body and to transport fats and fat-soluble vitamins around
the body.
Interestingly, the mucous membranes of the intestines contain peyer's patches (areas of lymphoid
tissue). Their job is to prevent toxins, poisons, undigested
food proteins, bacteria and other nasties from entering the
blood stream, and this is precisely where a thorough bowel detoxification assists the lymphatic system to cleanse!
The whitish circle around the
pupil (the dark circle in the middle) indicates that the pH
level of this individual's stomach is over-acidic (which can
occur as a result of eating too much sugar) while the yellow
patches within this circle indicate that the problem has become
a bit more chronic. The little spokes radiating from the pupil
suggest that there may be parasites present.
A bowel cleanse can help to clean
out the lymphatic system and assist in the removal of any parasites.
Parasites can cause nutrient deficiencies by using the nutrients
that we eat to keep themselves alive.
They can also contribute to lethargy,
excess weight (especially around the torso of the body) or an
underweight body (due to robbing the body of nutrients), constipation,
stomach bloating, blood sugar fluctuations, and food cravings
- especially sweet and fatty foods or junk food. Furthermore,
parasites can give off cortisol which can contribute to feelings
of anxiety or even insomnia.
The World Health Organisation
estimates that 3.5 billion people suffer from some sort of parasitic
infection - and this includes people in developed countries
- not just third world nations as some would think!
Reproductive Ailments:
The first thing
that is noticeable when viewing this eye is that her nervous
system is under stress - the concentric white circles and arcs
around the eye would be one indicator of this.
Once again the
spokes coming from the pupil may indicate parasites, while the
extension of the brown segment at 2 O'clock would indicate that
toxins from the bowel may in fact be a contributor to headaches
in this individual and may affect factors such as concentration.
The orange colour
in the eye may denote fluctuating blood sugar levels that can
lead to symptoms such as sugar cravings and coffee cravings,
variations in energy levels, irritable or unhappy feelings on
an empty stomach, dizziness when hungry, and rapid heart beat
and anxiety when low blood sugar levels occur (hypoglycemia).
This lady also
presented with hormonal problems - irregular periods, PMS and
acne. Many people don't seem to be aware of the link between
bowel health and hormonal health. For example recent scientific
evidence suggests that "bad" bacteria produced by bowel toxins
may use a bacterial enzyme called glucuronidase to reactivate
"dead" estrogens which are then reabsorbed into the blood.
For
all types of bowel problems it is important to eat many fruits
and vegetables. These foods contain generous amounts of fibre
that are known to prevent bowel cancer and possibly other types
of cancer! For people with hormonal problems - particularly
excessive estrogen - these foods are very important. Cruciferous
vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels
sprouts contain indole-3-carbinol, a natural antioxidant. This
super antioxidant created by nature improves estrogen metabolism
and the body's ability to eliminate excess estrogen.
The
case of estrogen dominance is a major cause of women's health
concerns according to many natural therapists (including Dr
John Lee, author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You
About Menopause) which may lead to problems such as fibroids
of the uterus, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, cancer etc. This
is because the excess estrogen stores can stagnate and over
stimulate cell division which leads to abnormal growth.
With
studies showing that 60-75% of breast cancers are estrogen dependent
or stimulated by estrogen, this is a very important point.
Part
of keeping the bowels and digestive tract healthy and efficient
includes the avoidance of all types of red meat, poultry and
fish. By eliminating these, many nasties will also be avoided
such as artificial hormones (or in organic meat - hormones from
another animal including stress hormones in addition to sex
hormones), traces of antibiotics that will contribute or cause
an imbalance of bowel bacteria, dioxins which have been linked
to liver disease, bacteria, diseased or virus-infected cells
and a range of other health-endangering toxins.
So what are you
waiting for?? Good health can be yours! A more enthusiastic
outlook on life and better energy levels can be yours! Doctor
Bernard Jensen, DC, ND, Ph.D. stated that, "In the 50 years
I've spent helping people to overcome illness, disability and
disease, it has become crystal clear that poor bowel management
lies at the root of most people's health problems."
You don't have
to wait until your body starts demanding your attention with
aches and pain to do something about your health! You need not
wait until the doctor puts you on medication before you take
a step in the right direction! Don't wait until you look in
the mirror and notice that you are aging prematurely before
you do something! Even doing regular enemas can display healing sign in the iris, why not give it a go.
Start bowel cleansing and eating a high-alkaline diet and find out how good you can
feel! Be an example to your family and friends of just how energetic,
vibrant and healthy you can be, and encourage your children
to do the same to offer them the brightest future possible.
After all, health is a priceless gift!
Eve
Adam
Naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist
Health writer & presenter
