HERB - Detox

[Mary Temple]

Increasing straight water consumption will help the kidneys flush more 
efficiently. But be careful how much you increase it - water intoxication is 
real.

Supposedly some toxins are released through sweating, so sitting in a sauna 
might help. This can contribute to dehydration, so increasing water 
consumption is good here too.

Massage done by a "Massage Therapist" will help release any lactic acid 
built up in the muscles. Lactic Acid buildup contributes to "knots" and can 
decrease muscle buildup. Water consumption after the massage will help 
remove the lactic acid from the body.

Increasing insoluble fiber consumption helps clean out the "solid waste" - 
but be careful to increase fiber consumption gradually, otherwise you can 
have some very emabarrassing side effects.Fiber loves water, so increasing 
your water consumption at the same time as your fiber consumption is a good 
idea. Fresh, raw, fruits and vegetables are very high in fiber, as are beans 
and grains, but these also are high in complex carbohydrates, which will 
increase your caloric intake which could lead to weight gain. Fiber is 
destroyed by heat, so if you must cook them, try simply steaming them for a 
very short time. The more "al dente" they are, the more fiber still in them.

Hmm...I seem to really like the "increase your water consumption" theme...

Hope this helps...

Lady Katerine Rowley
Bryn Gwlad, Ansteorra
mka
Mary K. Temple
Austin, Texas

>Jasmine
>As we both work out, Simon does four times a week, fasting isn't really
>going to be an option otherwise he would run the risk of damaging his
>muscles.  I'm studying for my degree and finals are looming so I don't
>really want to start cutting food intake.  Are there any other methods that
>I can use?
>Thanks
>Rachel
>http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/witchwood/
>ICQ: 64354245
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Gaylin Walli <gwalli at infoengine.com>
>To: <herbalist at ansteorra.org>
>Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 6:14 PM
>Subject: Re: HERB - Detox
>
>
> > At 4:49 PM +0000 3/13/00, Rachel Holliday wrote:
> > >Whole body related really.  It's actually for my partner who weight
>trains
> > >and decided that clearing his system out might not actually be a bad
>idea.
> >
> > I think we have regular and period references for any number of
> > system cleansing rituals and practices for the middle ages and
> > renaissance, but I think the one that would be most common for
> > health, and timed for the seasons right now would probably be
> > a modified fast, supplmented with herb teas. This is actually
> > not my area of expertise, to be honest but perhaps someone on
> > the list can give a decent summary of how the religious holidays,
> > medieval health views, and cooking practices all came into play
> > with regards to system cleansing and how that might be put
> > into practice today. Barring information from someone on
> > this list, you might try the chapter on fasting in
> >
> > Prescription for Nutritional Healing (2nd edition)
> > James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C
> > ISBN 0-89529-429-X
> >
> > and of course use this knowledge to consult with your health
> > care provider.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> > Jasmine
> > Iasmin de Cordoba, gwalli at infoengine.com
> >
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