TAKE IT EASY
 
Because raw fruits are so powerful in detoxifying and restoring vitality it is
important to note here that one can detoxify too fast. This can lead to extreme
cleansing symptoms. I have witnessed many severe reactions such as:
multiple abscesses popping out in the mouth, tumor-like swellings all over the
body, the skin actually opening and oozing pus, and even spitting out tumors. This is only because the individual jumped immediately from a typical diet of
dairy foods, flesh foods and toxic chemicals to a highly pure and cleansing
one of fresh, raw fruits. A fruit diet will stir up the toxins and mucus in the
body in an aggressive manner, leaving you with some very noticeable side
effects. However, if you consume an all-raw food diet of both fruits and
vegetables for a few weeks first, this will allow for a much slower and
generally easier cleansing process. One of the deepest ways to detoxify yourself is through water fasting. I
do not, however, recommend water fasting in chronic and especially
degenerative cases where the patient has little energy in the first place. The process of detoxification is not always fun. Most of the more
difficult cases are from cancer, HIV, or spinal cord injuries where the
individual has become very toxic. Remember, the body will start eliminating
anything that should not be in it, even to the point of eliminating weak tissue
(like fingernails), and weak muscle tissue. This sounds more gruesome than it
is, but you should know what the body will do to clean itself out. The body
can tear itself down to a frightening level to rid itself of its weaknesses and
toxins. However, rest assured that the body 
will
 rebuild itself beautifully. If
your house burned partially down, you would have to remove the old burned
material before you could properly rebuild it. Your body has to do the same. Most doctors run in fear of this, even
though it’s a normal process of nature. Nature always eliminates the weak
and replaces it with the strong. The same thing can be said of the cells. If you have toxic chemicals stored in your body you may experience
heart palpitations as you cleanse. This is rare, but it can happen. Remember
that we have toxins stored deep within us from as far back as when we werein our mother’s womb. Don’t expect to clean this out overnight. However, I
have seen lymphomas disappear in forty-five days, stomach cancer gone in
fifty-nine days, and diabetes eliminated in sixty days. The body will also promote its own diaphoresis (process of perspiration)
by increasing its systemic temperature to dilate, sweat and kill parasites. The
good thing is that this process does not last long, and the cleaner you get
internally, the less cleansing is needed. You may only need to go through
one, two or three cycles of this to overcome most disease symptoms. FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
 
Life is a constant process of consuming and eliminating. You will be
detoxifying for the rest of your life at one level or another; especially if you
eat fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Your body will keep
digging deeper and deeper within itself, cleansing and restoring proper
functions. Most of this processing then becomes very subtle. You won’t
know it is even going on, except for occasional symptoms of mucus
discharge, cold-type symptoms, or aches and pains. The body is amazingly
designed and highly intelligent. If you learned all that is known about
chemistry, biochemistry and physics, you still would not understand much
about the human body and how it works. Always ask the question: “What is
my body doing this for?” There is always a reason why your body does what
it does in any situation. We only have to learn 
the language of the body to
understand what it is doing and why. (See 
Chapter 5
, 
Module 5.11
, 
Body
Language). Observation and common sense almost always supersede science. Although science started out by observation and common sense, it has
become very biased, yielding to industry and high finances. To discover the real benefits of a natural healing program or healing
modality ask yourself: “What can it do for me in fixing the cause of my
problem? Can it help me gain vitality, health, and longevity? Most
importantly, does it aid in my spiritual unfolding or awakening? “ Vibrant
health, in which body, emotions, mind and soul are brought into harmony, is
true spirituality. Remember, true Naturopathy is the study of nature and how nature
sustains its own health. When human beings finally learn the basic truths of
nature, they too will be able to restore health. Detoxification is the golden key
that unlocks the magic door of nature and allows regeneration and vitality totake place. Always keep it simple. Since detoxification is synonymous with alkalization, the next section
will examine this process in relationship to the foods we eat. MODULE 6.4
Alkaline-Forming and Acid-Forming Foods and Detoxification
 
It is important to know a little about the foods you eat. As stated earlier, one
of the most important factors about food is how it affects the pH of the body. Foods can be divided into two basic categories: foods that have an acid
reaction in your body and foods that have an alkaline reaction. This is not
necessarily related to the pH of the food itself. Alkalinity is the great detoxifier of the body, so foods that are alkaline-
forming will detoxify the body. The more alkaline-forming they are, the
greater and deeper you will detoxify. Fruits, in general, are an example of
high alkaline-forming foods. Alkaline constituents are also used to feed the
body. They are truly the regenerators. Acid-forming foods slow, inhibit or stop the detoxification process. They
are inflammatory and mucus-forming to your body, ultimately causing tissue
failure. Acids can become free radicals, causing tissue damage unless linked
to an antioxidant (which is alkaline) and removed. Acids are necessary, however, for ionization and oxidation. Don’t be fooled. Foods either feed, clean and rebuild you, or they
destroy you. Some foods fill you full of mucus, congestion and
inflammation, which leads to hypoactivity or failure of cells, tissues, organs
and glands. Let your foods be your health and medicine, not the cause of
your disease. Now let’s discuss the differences between these two food types. ALKALINE-FORMING FOODS
 
I compare alkaline foods to winter. They cool and soothe inflamed tissues,
heal ulcerations and enhance cellular functions. These foods leave mainlycalcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium ash after they have been
digested, yielding mainly an alkaline reaction and condition. The human is predominately an alkaline species. Most of our bodily
fluids are (or should 
be) alkaline, including the blood, saliva, urine, synovial
fluids, cerebral fluids and the digestive enzymes (except those in the
stomach). If these fluids become acidic, deterioration and death can result. We have only one acid chamber in the body, the stomach. Here proteins are
initially broken apart. Your mouth, pancreatic and intestinal enzymes are used
for alkaline digestion. It is vital to consume alkaline-forming foods if you want the
detoxification process to take place. Alkalization is the key to your success at
regenerating yourself and getting healthy. A good example of the importance
of alkalization is found in emergency medicine. In hospital Emergency
Rooms, or with other on-the-spot emergency treatments, one is almost always
given an IV with normal saline, which is a sodium solution. Sodium is called
“the great alkalizer.” This helps reverse acidosis, the main reason we get into
trouble in the first place. Acidosis equals pain, swelling and inflammation. Raw fruits and vegetables act the same way that normal saline works, but
are much more energizing and nutritional. You cannot alkalize yourself
properly if you do not consume raw, ripe, living foods. Alkaline foods, like
fresh fruits and vegetables, are the natural food of humans. You should eat at
least 80-90 percent alkaline-forming foods. ACID-FORMING FOODS
 
I compare acid foods to fire. Acid foods are high in sulfur, phosphorus and
nitrogen. They are mainly protein (amino-acid-rich) foods. These foods
include all meats, eggs, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, pasteurized dairy products
and cooked tomatoes, to name a few. Most animal protein foods are irritants to the mucosa and cells of the
body, invoking an immune response. This causes your lymphatic system and
mucosa to respond with mucus and lymph cells. Foreign proteins cause
mucus production all through the body, creating congestive issues. The more
we consume, the more congestion we create, and the more we create, the
more we store, until our lungs, sinus cavities, ear canals, and throat become
saturated. The intestines also become saturated with this mucus. This bringsparasites, increases white blood cells, and creates inflammation, all of which
affect the body’s ability to function properly. This congestion and
inflammation eventually leads to cellular death. The clearest example of this congestion and inflammation problem is
seen with dairy products. These proteins are so abrasive to body tissues that
many people can feel their lungs, sinuses, ears and throat becoming
congested as they drink or eat these foods. Congestion will impair the
function of the tissues in these areas as the mucus is stored or pushed deeper
within the body. Much of this mucus and these toxins are stored or filtered
through the lymphatic system, especially in the lymph nodes. (Lymphatic
cancers are extremely high in the U.S.) The body is constantly trying to
eliminate this congestion through processes like colds and flus, bronchitis,
sneezing, and coughing. The conventional medical profession sees this effort
by the body to eliminate these toxins and mucus as “diseases” and tries to
stop this effect with toxic-chemical pharmaceuticals which only add to the
problem. These preparations suppress the body’s elimination of the mucus
and/or poisons. The immune system becomes suppressed and overworked as
it battles this tremendous insult to the body. Remember: what you don’t
eliminate, you accumulate. This eventually leads to chronic and degenerative
issues, not to mention simple boils or tumor masses. Many people eat predominantly acid foods. Consequently, notice how
many types of inflammation (itis’s), ulcerations, congestive disorders, and of
course cancers dominate our world today. Because of the high nitrogen or
phosphorus content of these foods, we lose our calcium and other
electrolytes, as our body uses these alkaline minerals to buffer acid elements. It is best to only have 10-20 percent of acid foods in your diet. Alkaline
foods should especially be eaten in the spring, summer and fall when
temperatures are warmer. In the cold alkaline winter, one should increase acid
foods somewhat. Remember, opposites attract, creating harmony. When it’s
hot (acid) outside, you need to consume cold (alkaline) foods, and vice versa. You may wish to look ahead at the Alkaline/ Acid Food Chart now (see
Chapter 7
, 
Module 7.2
). This chart will help you to know which foods are
which. This section also explains how the alkaline or acid nature of foods is
determined. Remember, because homo sapiens are an alkaline species, our
bodies are biologically suited for predominately alkaline-forming foods. These foods will bring health and vitality, whereas acid-forming foods will
bring disease and despair. The choice is yours. MODULE 6.5
What to Expect During Detox
 
It is not uncommon to experience many side effects during detoxification. These include cold and flu-like symptoms, changes in bowel movements,
pains of various types, fevers, heartburn, lung congestion, energy loss,
swelling and itching, and even vomiting. In this section we will examine each
of these possible side effects. Sometimes we will suggest ways to help the
cleansing process along, or ways to alleviate the discomfort of this “healing
crisis” as it is called. In general, we encourage you to continue on through
these side effects in the direction of regeneration. COLD AND FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS
 
As the body begins to clean its lymphatic system, the sinus cavities, lungs and
most other body tissues will become active in the cleansing process. Do not
stop this natural
 process. This is the only true way to increase the function
of your cells and to start your body on the path to regeneration. You will begin to see a lot of mucus being discharged from the body. This mucus can be clear, yellow, green, and even brown or black. Occasionally you might find blood in the mucus. Don’t panic. This blood has
been there a while. Congestion is acidic and can cause inflammation and
bleeding of tissue. The throat can get very sore. This is just mucus and toxins
in the tissues trying to get out. It is best not to use cough drops. However, if
you must, use only natural cough drops, like those made with Slippery Elm.The effects of the cleansing process can range from very light (with just a
runny nose and minor coughing), to heavy, with deep bronchial and lung
expectoration. These deep-cleansing processes can become uncomfortable
and sometimes scary. Trust that the body knows what it is doing. The body will eliminate through any orifice that will be beneficial to it,
including skin, ears, nose, mouth, kidneys and bowels. If you detoxify too
fast and you’re extremely toxic, the body 
may even open (split) the skin and
push toxins out through the opening. An example of this was a patient who
detoxified so fast that her skin above the “belly button” opened up and a
small tumor popped out. I’ve seen quadriplegics, who develop a tremendous
amount of toxicity because of inactivity, go through the same experience. The
skin would open and pour toxins out. The body can also feel achy all over. Relax. Conserve your energy so
your body will do a thorough job of cleaning itself. Welcome these “healing”
or “purging” processes. They are essential to well being. Sometimes it can
take several months to get your body to have such a response. Keep your
detoxification going. Many people have accumulated sulfur from sulfa drugs, which are a
major inhibitor of the lymphatic system. This sulfur must come out of your
tissues before your lymphatic system can effectively and freely flow
properly. Since your lymph is the vehicle for your immune cells and the
sewer system for each cell in your body, you can see how important it is to
keep this system moving. Be patient and persevere. It will all be worth it as
you feel the life force surge through your body when it is clean. The detoxification process will always take place as you increase energy
and alkalize your body. Allow the body to clean itself out. CHANGES IN BOWEL MOVEMENTS
 
It is vital that you have at least one bowel movement per day; however, two
or three would be much better. Optimum bowel health means having a bowel
movement thirty minutes after you eat. Many people move unnaturally three
to six times or more per day from what is called IBS (irritable bowel
syndrome), a catch phrase for inflammation within the GI tract. If you have stools that are too loose or runny (e.g., diarrhea), use a good
herbal bowel formula made from Slippery Elm Bark, Marshmallow Root,and/or Chamomile. These types of formulas will help firm your stools, and at
the same time remove the toxicity and inflammation that cause diarrhea in the
first place. Some formulas have bentonite clay and charcoal in them, which
are also acceptable. A FEW DEFINITIONS
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach. Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. Colitis is the inflammation of the colon or large intestine. Diverticulitis is the inflammation of bowel (intestinal) pockets, which
form from our S.A.D. (Standard American Diet). A raw food diet is essential to heal, repair, and strengthen the tissues of
the GI tract. If you feel you cannot handle the roughage in raw foods, use the
herbal bowel formula to buffer the discomfort. This will only be temporary,
as it does not take long to reduce the inflammation in the GI tract. Most people have the opposite problem: constipation. Constipation is
very hard on the body in many ways, including the absorption of putrefaction
from foods that are being held in the intestines. The destruction of the
intestinal wall can also begin as a result, especially if these food residues
become impacted. Keep the bowels moving with lots of fresh raw fruits and
vegetables, and use a good bowel-corrective formula until your colon is clean
and healthy. The best bowel formulas are designed to accomplish the above plus
restore and rebuild normal bowel peristalsis. (See 
Appendix C
— 
Resource
Guide
—for companies that supply the best bowel formulas.) A good formula
will strengthen and tone the bowel without addiction. It will also heal the
inflammation and ulcerations from acid-food eating. Chamomile or peppermint tea is great for inflamed bowels. Both teas
soothe smooth muscle tissue. The consumption of 2-ounces of aloe vera juice
three times a day is also very helpful. However, aloe may cause a little
diarrhea. Two other botanicals that can reduce inflammation of the
gastrointestinal tract are Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root. Make a tea out
of these by using 1 teaspoon of herb to 1 cup of water. Boil the tea for 8
minutes, then let it steep for another 5 minutes. Strain and drink. Taking 1
cupful, 3-6 times per day, would be an appropriate dose. NOTE: In case of
severe constipation, you may need to add a more powerful purgative herb.This should be for short-term treatment, as these formulas can be very
addicting. Also, colonics are highly recommended in these cases. (More on
the use of colonics later in this chapter, see Module 6.12.) ACHES AND PAIN
 
There can be many aches and pains during the cleansing and healing process. Wherever there is a weakness in the body, it will show itself through aches
and pains. The body will tug, draw and pull the toxicity out of itself. This
process can also cause pain in degenerative areas. These aches and pains are
normal and should not be feared. Most will last anywhere from a few hours
to a week. After the crisis (healing crisis) , you will notice that particular area
becoming much stronger than before. Pain is a result of acidosis that has created inflammation. This can
stimulate or degenerate the nervous system. Pain also develops where energy
becomes blocked in the body from toxins, splinters, clots, cholesterol, acid
crystalline deposits (uric, calciumate, etc.) and chemical medications. We have been taught to treat the pain or get rid of the symptom. But,
drugs that block pain may also block the healing process. In the science of
natural health, however, we learn that the cause, not the symptom, must be
eliminated. Pain is our warning sign to stop and cleanse our bodies naturally. Masking the symptoms of pain by unnatural means can set the body up for
future degenerative problems, as the cause of the pain is ignored. This allows
for a continuation along the path of degeneration of tissues. Pain can have many different levels depending on the degree of
inflammation or tissue degeneration. However, in bone cancer, other types of
cancer, shingles, and certain other conditions, it may become necessary to use
a pain medication. Too much pain can weaken the spirit and the body to the
point of death. Since pain medications cause constipation, the person taking
them will want to stay on a bowel formula to enhance bowel management. It
is necessary to always keep the bowels moving, especially when detoxifying,
as this process creates an extra burden of toxins to be eliminated. Working with the Detoxification Pain
For painful situations, alternating hot and cold compresses can be used. Arnica oil, used topically, can also help. Castor oil packs are also beneficial.When these methods are not enough, painful situations should be monitored
closely by a healthcare professional. Remember that pain is acid. Alkalize
yourself always. VOMITING
 
Most people do not vomit unless they are extremely toxic or have been on
many chemical medications, which can accumulate in the tissue of the
stomach. Vomiting is quite normal when the stomach needs to eliminate
toxins and mucus quickly. Some people will even vomit worms or parasites
that have developed in the upper GI tract. However, vomiting is rarely
experienced on this program. What to Do For Vomiting
Vomiting is the natural way the body uses to clean the stomach when too
many poisons, 
mucus, toxins or parasites have accumulated within its tissues. Ginger, Mint or Chamomile tea will help soothe the stomach and ease the
spasms. These teas will help promote liver and intestinal function, aiding in
your relief. FEVERS (THERMOTHERAPY)
 
Fevers are a natural process that your body uses to eliminate toxins quickly,
including pus, mucus, parasites and even unwanted cells. Your skin is your
body’s largest eliminative organ. According to the American Medical
Association, the body eliminates upwards of two pounds or more of wastes
per day through the skin under normal circumstances. When the body is
cleansing even more elimination is needed. Most adults will develop fevers under or around 103° Fahrenheit. Always drink plenty of pure water and fresh fruit or vegetable juices during
times of cleansing. Never let the body dehydrate. You can use cold showers,
baths, or a cold wash cloth on the forehead or on the back of the neck to cool
yourself down a little. Children can naturally have fevers of 104° to 105° Fahrenheit, so don’t
panic. Again, the most important issue in these cases is hydration. Manyparasites are killed during these high fevers through both heat and the
increase of white blood cells. It has been stated that fevers above 106° kill cancer cells. At 110°
Fahrenheit, you begin to kill your healthy cells. Elevated temperatures are
created from the thyroid gland and hypo-thalamus by the cellular release of
interleukin-1, which then stimulates and releases the prostaglandin E2
(PGE2) from the hypothalamus, which in turn creates diaphoresis (sweating). This dilates the vascular system and creates activity in the sweat glands. Sweating pushes the toxins out through the skin; these toxins are then
oxidized (eaten by skin mites) or washed away. This is vital in assisting the
body in proper elimination. Fevers stimulate the immune sys tem to increase
white blood cells and interferon. This enhances the immune system
considerably, calling out its army to do battle. The body has its own intelligence; we only need to understand it. Never
fear a natural process that the body uses to help itself stay healthy. Fevers are
just one of the mechanisms used to accomplish this. Don’t fear a fever—
understand it! If you fear anything about fevers, it would be dehydration. Most people, through acidosis, are always dehydrated to some degree. Learn
all you can about the ways of nature. This will help you immensely on your
journey toward health and vitality. Working with a Fever Caused by Detoxification
In case of high fever, keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of distilled water,
fresh fruit juices or vegetable juices. You can place a cold cloth on the back
of the neck and forehead, and you can also take a cold bath. Do not suppress
this natural reaction of the body. NOTE: Liquid minerals may be added to
your water or juice for better hydration. This can be very important in highly
depleted cases. GENERAL INFLAMMATION
Inflammation does not always need to be eliminated. Inflammation from
a histamine response is one method the body uses to dilate the vascular
system, which brings in additional blood and immune factors during a crisis
or when an irritant is involved. Hot and cold compresses can help. There are
many anti-inflammatory botanicals available, e.g., Wild Yam Root,
Marshmal-low Root, Slippery Elm, Comfrey (leaves and root). Inflammation
is always acidic, so alkalize, alkalize and alkalize! Raw fruits and vegetables
are your best alkalizers. Sodium is called the “Great Alkalizer.”FACTS ABOUT DEHYDRATION
Acidosis leads to dehydration, and dehydration leads to acidosis. Eating predominately cooked food leads to dehydration. Dehydration leads to hypoactivity of tissue, eventually leading to tissue
death. HEARTBURN
 
Heartburn is a result of acidosis of the stomach and intestinal tract. Wrong
food combinations cause fermentation and putrefaction, bringing on this
acidosis or over-acid condition. Eating too much acid-forming food also
creates heartburn. This is especially true in meat eaters where hydrochloric
acid is over-produced. Eating too many grain products and/or cooked
tomatoes can cause severe heartburn. A lack of pancreatic enzymes causes
poor digestion, which can also create heartburn and gas. Poor production of sodium of bicarbonate from the pancreas, as well as
poor bile flow or production from the liver/gallbladder also causes acid
reflux. Many times, gallstones block the bile duct so that the bile flow is
restricted. Additionally, a weak sphincter muscle (like a door) between the
esophagus and stomach allows stomach acids to regurgitate back up the
esophagus yielding acid reflux. The detoxification and regeneration program recommended in this book
does not cause heartburn. However, because the nature of raw foods is
“energy,” you may experience some stimulation of these conditions
temporarily. Working with Heartburn During Detoxification
Ginger tea is excellent for heartburn. In this situation, food combinations
must be scrutinized. If improper eating, including improper food combining,
has occurred, an apple will help. Apples contain strong digestive enzymes
and will aid digestion greatly. You can also make a tea from other soothing
herbs: Chamomile flowers, Gentian Root, Slippery Elm Bark, or
Marshmallow Root to help heal the gastric walls. Alkalize, alkalize, alkalize! It’s the only true way to health.LUNG CONGESTION
 
The lungs will attempt to clean themselves out of mucus and toxins. In
asthma, emphysema, and C.O.RD. (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
where the adrenal glands are also involved, tissue spasms can be a problem. This can block or inhibit one’s ability to breathe. This is when an herbal
antispasmodic is invaluable. It will stop the spasms, but allow your lungs to
expectorate the congestion. If one really wants to cure lung condition and he or she is using an
inhaler, success will be moderate. I recommend the use of an herbal
antispasmodic in place of an inhaler. However, if you are advanced in your
condition, you may need to use your inhaler periodically. Some people are on
four or more different inhalers, which is potentially a very dangerous
situation. Some current research has even indicated that inhalers may be
carcinogenic. The main problem with inhalers is their lymphatic-inhibiting properties. They not only dilate your breathing passages, but they do so by inhibiting
expectoration. On the other hand, herbal antispasmodics dilate and allow for
proper breathing, but they also allow for expectoration. Expectoration is the
removal or elimination of congestion within the tissues of the lungs. This is
vital for greater oxygen exchange. Many herbs, like Comfrey Root,
Chickweed, Marshmallow Root and Yerba Santa Leaf, can help rebuild lung
tissue. Chronic asthmatics and those who have chronic lung problems must be
careful as they approach detoxification. Better to start out with 
70 percent raw
foods and 30 percent cooked, which will allow cleansing to proceed slowly
and gently. Remember your adrenal glands. They play a vital role in why your lungs
spasm. Underactive adrenal glands can create low neurotransmitterproduction, which weakens the nervous system to the lungs. This can result
in sensitivity and irritability of the nervous system. Add to this a
hypofunction of the thyroid, which causes low calcium utilization, and you
have spastic conditions of your tissues. Clean your lungs out. Enhance the
function of your adrenal glands, and check the basal temperatures of your
body to determine thyroid involvement (calcium utilization). It is highly
suggested that a health care professional closely monitor this process in
advanced lung conditions. Working with Asthma and Lung Congestion During Detoxification
Asthmatics and people with lung congestion may use a castor oil pack with
hot cayenne compresses placed over the lung area on the chest. (Directions
for making and administering a castor oil pack are given in 
Chapter 10
.) Drinking a cup of Peppermint tea followed every ten minutes with a teaspoon
of the tincture of Lobelia (up to 6 teaspoons). Lobelia is an antispasmodic at
low doses and an emetic at higher doses. This might induce vomiting in some
individuals. Vomiting will compress the lungs and expel the phlegm. Alternating hot and cold compresses are also good—apply a hot
compress for 2 minutes, followed by cold compress for 2 minutes, then
another round or two of each. You may wish to use an antispasmodic herbal
formula. This will control the spasms allowing you to breathe and to
expectorate the mucus. LOSS OF ENERGY OR EXHAUSTION
 
As stored toxins are broken up and released from the tissues into the blood
system, the side effects of that particular toxin or poison may be re-
experienced. Generally speaking, the older the individual, the greater the
accumulated toxins. Glandular weaknesses, lowered immune system
functioning, unhappiness, chronic lung involvement, thyroid and adrenal
weakness, and malabsorption are all factors that can cause serious energy
loss. Sugar imbalances can also cause energy changes. More rest is needed at
different times, especially when all stimulants (like coffee, tea, and refined
sugars) are removed from the diet. We are a society that relies on stimulants for energy. This eventually
weakens our true energy centers, the glands. When we stop our intake ofstimulants, we can experience a whiplash effect and feel quite fatigued. This
will soon pass with the ingestion of living foods and juices. It is important to
understand that the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) is weakening your
physical body, not strengthening it. Those foods create a lot of inflammation
and toxicity in tissues. When you add stimulation to this package you can
begin to see why we develop tissue failure. Most cases of “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” 
are not
 the Epstein-Barr
virus. This virus can cause fatigue. However, it is an easy virus to kill. (If, in
fact, a virus is an organism. Because viruses are so small, an electron
microscope must be used to see them. “Viruses” are considered by many
scientists to be more of a protein, which involves an immune response,
instead of a single-celled living organism, like bacteria.) The real cause of so much fatigue in our society is thyroid and adrenal
weaknesses. When these two endocrine glands are weak, the results can be
fatigue, depression and anxiety. These glands must be regenerated if you
truly wish to overcome chronic fatigue. This will not happen overnight, but if
you persist you will be successful. A raw food diet and herbal formulas are
the secret. Working with Lack of Energy or Fatigue During Detox
The stoppage of all stimulating foods can cause a large energy loss. This is
especially true if a person has hypoactive thyroid or adrenal glands. These are
your energy glands, which become weakened from acidosis and toxicity. Stimulating foods actually have a negative effect on these glands making
them weaker instead of stronger. The constant stimulation from coffee, tea,
etc., hides this fact from you. Most of our energy throughout our lives comes
from stimulated cellular activity. Energy should be dynamic, not stimulated. Drinking 3–6,10-ounce
glasses of carrot, spinach and celery juice per day will help increase energy
levels. Eating as much fresh, ripe fruit as possible will help. Panax Ginseng
extract, Royal Jelly, Alfalfa, Barley Green Complex, and/or a well-balanced
super-food complex, will also aid in increasing energy levels. (See the
Resource Guide for where to find the finest super-food blends.) Rest and time
are also great healers. SWELLING AND ITCHING 
There can be many swellings that erupt from the skin during detox. Tumors
can even become larger before they are dissolved. Most swellings are short-
lived, however, so it is important to keep up the fruit during these times. Itching is another factor in detoxification. This is mostly caused by a
fungal or Candida involvement. An individual can develop itching and
redness of the skin anywhere. Remedies for Itching During Detoxification
Angelica Root, Aloe Vera, or Chickweed applied topically can ease the
itching. If itching continues, the fungal infestation needs to be killed and the
lymph they live in must be cleaned. This requires herbal lymphatic and
parasite formulas and a raw food diet. OTHER SIDE EFFECTS DURING DETOXIFICATION
 
Other side effects may include, but are not limited to: excessive
menstruation; frequent or deep coughing; frequent urination; headaches;
diarrhea; numbness; tingling of the arms, legs, hands and feet; skin eruptions
and gas. During this cleansing and healing process, old symptoms of past diseases
or weaknesses may return and then disappear as the body heals that particular
area. These are old, toxic problems that were originally suppressed; and now
the body has worked its way into these areas to rebuild and restore normal
tissue function. In one case, an Amish woman who had poison ivy over
twenty years ago had treated it with chemical medications and “cured” it
(supposedly). On her detoxification program, her poison ivy came back in
exactly the same places where she had treated it before. This was amazing
even to me. You can clean out old, suppressed toxicity from when you were
a child, or even from when you were still inside your mother’s womb. LIMITING OR STOPPING THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS
 
If you are taking chemical medications and you wish to limit their use, or stopthem completely as you approach this process of detoxification and
regeneration, here are some of the things that I, personally, would do:
FIRST
 — This program normalizes blood sugars. If I were a diabetic, I
would watch my sugars 
daily and adjust my insulin accordingly or have my
doctor help me. SECOND
 — This program lowers blood pressure when it is too high, and
raises it when it is too low. If I were taking medications for high blood
pressure I would monitor my blood pressure regularly. I would not want to
give myself hypotension or low blood pressure. This could make you faint,
have equilibrium problems, or worse. It’s not wise. THIRD
 — I would always reduce my use of medications slowly. However,
high blood pressure and diabetes may require a more rapid termination of
medication and can be done without side effects. Some medications “lock” you in and cause your body to become
addicted to them. This is especially true with neurological medications and
some steroids like prednisone. Always ask your doctor to help you. If he or
she refuses, then you have no choice but to do it for yourself. Many medical
doctors get angry and upset if their patients try to help themselves. Many if
not most allopathic doctors have no training and education in detoxification
and regeneration; therefore they tend to disparage what they don’t know. This viewpoint leaves many disgruntled people to seek their own ways. This
is one reason why this book is being written. Remember, it’s always your
choice. Live healthy, live medication free. Note: It is rare to have reactions between herbs and medications. However, it is always possible. Simply observe yourself and how you feel. You will know if the things you are taking are reacting with each other or
not. Use common sense and work with your natural health practitioner. Summary
 
Most individuals do not experience many of the previously explained
symptoms. In general, the more toxic the person, the stronger the “healing
crisis” that may occur. Always remember that a healing crisis is very
important and extremely beneficial. The symptoms or discomforts are all part
of the cleansing process, as the toxins and poisons in the body must be
expelled.Generally the healing crisis is short-lived, so give it time and be patient. Be sure you are eating all raw foods—mainly fresh fruits and fresh juices. Most fruits have strong antioxidant and astringent properties for helping the
body rid itself of toxins. If you do not feel like eating, do not eat. Let the
body rest and be sure to drink plenty of fresh juices or pure water. Do not let
the body dehydrate. If your diet is 80 percent or more of fresh, raw, uncooked fruits and
vegetables, all your symptoms will be due to the “process of detoxifying” that
your body is putting itself through. If your diet is 50/50, your symptoms may
be more of an acid condition. This can keep your healing crisis hanging on
for days. You may also wish to use botanical formulas to assist the cleanse. Resting and having a positive mental attitude are essential as well. If the
healing crisis has lasted more than two to three weeks and you need a break
from this process, just begin eating cooked foods again. This will lower the
body’s energy causing the cleansing action to stop. However, it is highly
recommended to push the cleansing as long as possible. Detoxification
always
 leads to vitality. In the end, detoxification will bring vibrant health,
vitality and spirituality. MODULE 6.6
The “Healing Crisis”
 
The following are some examples of the “Healing Crisis” that can happen
during the cleansing processes. During my thirty years of detoxification
experience I have witnessed so many different types of healing “crises” that I
do not have the space to cover them all. This section deals with the most
common side effects, many of which I have undergone from my own
detoxification efforts. I have divided these cleansing side effects into three categories: Mild,
Moderate and Strong. Each of these levels may be experienced at one time or
another. However, most people do not experience the strong levels. It all
depends upon one’s level of toxicity, combined with his or her systemic (total
body) energies or strength.MILD CLEANSING EFFECTS
 
Cold and flu-like symptoms
Low-grade fevers (99°–100° Fahrenheit)
Coughing with or without discharge
Clear and yellow mucus discharge from nose or throat (lungs, bronchi,
etc. ; this mucus may include blood)
Minor aches and pains
Mucus in stools
Mucus in urine
Loss of energy (may go up and down)
Rashes and itching
Disease symptoms increasing temporarily
Mucus from eyes
Mild headaches
Minor blurred vision
Minor vertigo
Weight loss (average 8-15 lbs. in two weeks. Depends upon level of
thyroid weakness. Can be as little as 2 lbs.) Chills
Emotions rising up, such as mild crying, anger or even laughter
Short term nose bleeds
Some rectal bleeding (hemorrhoids or lesions)
Minor blood in urine
MODERATE CLEANSING EFFECTS
 
Symptoms of bronchitis or pneumonia
Heavy discharges of green to brown mucus from nose and throat (lungs,
bronchi, etc.) Pain in joints
Heavy discharge from kidneys (urine color changes to brown, orange or
dark yellow, etc.) Pain in old injuries or in degenerative areas of the body
Minor paralysis of limbs
Chronic fatigue symptomsNosebleeds
Spasms of the lungs in asthma/emphysema/ C.O.P.D. Moderate shortness of breath (asthma, emphysema, C.O.P.D.) Temporary increase in tumor size
Disease symptoms magnifying (short-lived)
Sores appearing on the skin
Oozing of innumerable substances from the skin, especially from the
hands and feet
Bruising
Weak muscle breakdown (muscle built from meat protein)
Heavy mucus discharge from eyes and ears
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Cellulitis “clumping”
Dizziness and/or vertigo
Minor heart palpitations
Loose teeth (minor)
Minor abscesses in mouth
Migraines
High-grade fever (103° to 105° Fahrenheit)
Deep coughing (sometimes dry). Use herbs to loosen and eliminate
(expectorate) the impacted mucus. Depression or anxieties
Emotional releasing (crying, anger, laughter, etc.) Heavy thoughts (lack of clarity)
Skin splitting where heavy toxins exist
Excessive itching
Mercury tooth fillings can be pushed out by the body
Rectal bleeding from past or present hemorrhoids or lesions
You may experience one or several of the above cleansing effects. Don’t
panic. You want these. I love to see dark-green mucus coming out of my
patients. That’s an excellent sign that they are doing the program correctly
and are benefiting from it. It is always smart to work with a qualified healthcare practitioner who
has had advanced experience with detoxification and its side effects. STRONG CLEANSING EFFECTS 
Paralysis of any part of the body
Black mucus discharges from the lungs
Heavy brown discharge or blood in the urine with associated kidney pain
Heavy black discharge from the bowels with diarrhea
Tumors popping out all over the body
Loss of sight
Loss of hearing
Severe dizziness (or vertigo)
Severe fatigue
Abscesses developing all through the mouth
Loss of fingernails or toenails
Excessive weight loss (this can result when a pancreatic weakness exists)
Severe shortness of breath (use an antispasmodic or inhaler)
Temporary deep depression, released through crying, anger, laughter,
etc. Mental confusion
Skin cracking open
Teeth becoming loose (major)
Old suppressed symptoms (like the case of “poison ivy”) reappear
Most people do not experience this severe level of detoxification. It
depends upon the individual and how toxic he or she is. How many
medications a person is taking is also a factor. A few people who have chosen
to suppress their body’s need to cleanse itself (through steroids like
prednisone) will have some deeper issues. However, those who are more
likely to experience the severe effects are the chronically toxic from birth,
who manifest cancer, H.I.V. and/or other serious illnesses. TWO CASES OF CLEANSING
 
Let’s examine two cases that exemplify the healing crisis. Case #1
A thirty-six-year-old female with pancreatic cancer. This was the
degenerative type of cancer that shut her pancreas down. Very little of any
digestive activity was left. When she ate any food, it came out in her stoolsthe same way it was eaten. Her gastrin levels were extremely high. During her
program she had at least forty golf-ball-size tumors “pop” out all over both
legs. The medical doctor told her that her cancer had spread throughout her
body. However, I kept her on a fruit diet and within three weeks or so the leg
tumors were all gone. A month later she went to the dentist because one of her teeth became
loose. The dentist 
told her it was abscessed and pulled it. When she found a
second loose tooth, the dentist again recommended pulling it. Luckily, her
monthly appointment to see me took place before the second tooth extraction. I told her it was just a symptom of her healing crisis and to be patient. By the following week her mouth was full of abscesses and most of her
teeth were loose. But a week or so later, all the abscesses were gone. All her
teeth were tight and her mouth felt “clean” and healthier than ever. Her sense
of taste improved dramatically as well. After eleven months there was no
cancer left, and she is alive and well today. Case #2
A thirty-two-year-old female who had a C3-C4 cervical spine severation from
a head-on collision. She had been immobile for twelve years. Besides the
standard healing (cleansing) processes, she went through some tough
emotional releasing. One night she might call me crying deeply. The next
night she would call me laughing uncontrollably. This emotional release went
on for almost two months. Her caregiver wanted to hang me! However, I
assured him that this was her emotional body cleaning itself out. The car
crash that left her paralyzed in her late teens had also resulted in the death of
the other driver. For twelve years she had held in all the feelings that you can
imagine would be associated with such a situation. To make a long story
short, in eleven months she had total neurological reconnec-tion, with free
and conscious movement of any part of her body, with total feeling. Because
the cleansing had assisted her in removing this deep grief, she also became
more emotionally stable and her healing process was accelerated. These two cases are among thousands that I have witnessed in my thirty
years as a healer, yet they represent extremes. Some healing crises deserve the
“Wow” factor, as these two did, but most are the “Oh, that was nothing …”
type. Most of you will probably have mild to moderate symptoms at most. SPECIAL NOTEFor those taking multiple chemical medications, have your healthcare
practitioner help you to wean (or titrate) off of these. The advantages of
leaving these medications behind will become self-evident as your blood
sugars normalize, and your blood pressure drops back to normal. High blood
pressure is obviously a reflection of obstructions in the body and acidosis. Most people with high blood pressure actually have low blood pressure. When their bodies are detoxified, their blood pressure will reflect this. Your
systolic rate can drop into the low 100s, 90s or even 80s, depending upon
how weak your adrenal glands are. No matter what your healing crisis looks like, never lose sight of your
goal: total health. Achieving your goal will be worth the discomfort of any
symptoms. Never fear a healing crisis or cleansing, as these are as natural as the
sunrise every morning. Look forward to these cleansings. With each one you
will feel better, and you’ll be much healthier for your efforts. END RESULTS OF A CLEANSING PROCESS
 
Increased energy—many times more dynamic and dramatic
Deeper breathing (greater lung capacity)
Increased sense of smell, taste, and hearing
Tumor reduction or elimination
Loss of lymphatic swelling
Greater strength in previously weak areas
Increased circulation
Gray hair begins to disappear (goes back to natural color)
The skin begins to tighten and become softer
Clarity in thinking
Improved memory
Disease symptoms disappear
Blood sugars normalize
Blood pressure will normalize
Deeper relationship with God and Nature
Higher sense of happiness, joy and well-being
Skin blemishes (like pimples, rashes, etc.) disappearBowels move better
Improved kidney function
Voice strengthens
Heart arrhythmias disappear
Improved eyesight
Overall sense of well-being and vibrancy comes back
Reversal of the “aging” process
Never get “sick” or “catch” what’s going around
And much, much more. WHAT TO AVOID DURING A HEALING CRISIS
 
DEHYDRATION
 — Keep yourself hydrated with fresh mineral water or
freshly juiced fruit and vegetable juices. OVEREXERTION
 — During a healing crisis try to conserve your energy. TOO MANY PESTICIDES
 — Pesticides can cause shortness of breath and
“hypo” conditions of the endocrine gland system and nervous system. PUSHING IT TOO FAR
 — If you need to slow down or stop the cleansing
process temporarily, start eating some cooked foods. Try to make do with the
minimal amount, if possible, like some steamed vegetables or whole grain
rice. This will lower the body’s systemic energy for a time and it will stop the
intense cleansing. As soon as you can, resume the cleansing program. FEVERS ABOVE
 103° FAHRENHEIT — In adults and children such
fevers should be controlled by cool baths and the like. Children can naturally
have high fevers, especially around 104° and 105°. Keep the child cooled
down with cold washcloths and cool baths. There’s a fine line between
interfering with the body’s effort to clean and heal itself and simply allowing
your body freedom to do as it chooses. However, a slight fever would be no
cause for concern, and require no control. But with higher fevers we want to
carefully monitor the body and control those situations that could cause more
severe side effects. Remember, always keep the body hydrated by drinking
plenty of water or fresh fruit juices. But don’t over-hydrate yourself either. Balance is key. IMPATIENCE
 — When you start energizing and alkalizing your body, it
will start to clean itself out. Always remember that the body is doing this
cleansing. You can use herbal formulas to increase the cleaning action ofcongested lymphatic systems, to kill parasites, and to enhance the function of
your organs and glands. However, your body has its own rhythm of healing
and cleansing itself. Be patient. DON’T OVEREAT
 — Animals generally don’t eat at all when they’re sick. Your body was designed to heal itself and clean itself out, as God is at work
in all its mechanisms. All you have to do is feed the body properly. SMART CLEANSING
 
It is important to be smart in helping your body to detoxify itself. Again,
there can be a fine line between helping or hindering it. Have some common
sense about this whole process of detoxification. Each person is unique. What
an asthmatic goes through may be totally different than a case of uterine
cancer. The healing process is truly magnificent. It’s part of a “Letting Go” that
frees you on so many levels, yet few understand that. Embrace Life, Health
and God! If as you cleanse you experience side effects such that you feel you need
to go to an Emergency Room—GO! I spent many years working in them. They are there to help in a crisis. It’s just too bad that most ER personnel
don’t understand about the detoxification process and the “healing crisis.”
During these times, which are generally rare, review 
Module 6.5
, 
What to
Expect During Detox. ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME FIRST AID KIT
Below is a list of First Aid items to have in your home to aid your
comfort level during a detoxification process.CASTOR OIL PACKS
See 
Chapter 10
 for what is needed to prepare these. OLIVE OIL
Used like or instead of castor oil. CAYENNE PEPPER
Used to dilate the skin and/or vascular system; for high blood pressure or
castor oil packs. PLEURISY ROOT, MULLEIN LEAF AND/OR FENUGREEK SEED
Lung expectorant
 
A HEAT SOURCE
Hot water bottle or heating pad, etc. Used to dilate or “drive” herbs
through the skin. AN ANTI-SPASMODIC (AN HERBAL TINCTURE)
Spasms, convulsions, cramping and pain
 
HERBAL PAIN FORMULA
Tincture, preferably
 
SLIPPERY ELM AND/OR MARSHMALLOW ROOT HERBAL TEAS
For acid reflux
 
ARNICA OIL
Use externally for sprains, pulls, stiff or sore muscles, etc. HERBAL HEALING SALVE
Should contain a variety of healing herbs likecomfrey, horsetail, lobelia,marigold, etc. Used for sprains, muscle pulls, pain in joints, wounds, etc. PLANTAIN TINCTURE AND SALVE
Used for insect bites, snake bites, and other poisonous bites. “HEAL-ALL TEA”™
From God’s Herbs™, (see Resource Guide) or another alternative. Used
for tumors, snake bites, abscesses, infections, anything and everything. HERBAL INTESTINAL CORRECTIVE LAXATIVE ALOE VERA
An “all-heal” for burns, itching from fungus, intestinal soother, etc. TEA TREE OIL
Herbal antiseptic, itching from fungus, etc. AN HERBAL PARASITIC FORMULA
Bacterial infections, E-coli, Candida, etc. MODULE 6.7
Fasting in Detoxification
 
Fasting, in some form or another, has probably been practiced since the
beginning of history, by humans and animals alike. Fasting is instinctual and
is associated with rest and energy management. I enjoyed a six-month orange
fast back in 1972. This turned out to be one of the most incredible
experiences in my life. I had so much energy that I kept having tremendous
out-of-body experiences that took me right into the heart of God. There are basically two forms of fasting. The first one, known as “forced
fasting,” is literally forced upon us because of disease. You simply can’t eat.Or if you try, you simply can’t keep the food down. This is the body’s own
mechanism to divert much-needed energy from digestion to the immune,
lymphatic and endocrine systems. This gives our bodies energy to expel the
intruder, the obstruction or the congestion. The second form of fasting is “conscious fasting,” which is done to
cleanse and restore the body. Conscious fasting builds self-discipline and
self-confidence. These are two important attributes to develop on the road to
good health. Both forms of fasting are energy management for the body. Most of the
foods that humans eat rob their bodies of energy instead of giving it. Health
and vitality is energy; disease is a lack of energy. Fasting is the way the body
can rest from extensive digestive and metabolic issues. It uses that same
energy, instead, to clean itself out of acids and toxins, thus allowing itself to
heal. Our digestive and eliminative systems become overworked and
weakened on a typical diet of meats, grains, dairy products, and the like. Fasting allows the pancreas, stomach, liver, intestines, and even the kidneys
to have somewhat of a rest. This gives more energy to the immune, glandular
and lymphatic systems. Fasting at one level or another is vital in getting well. There are many types of fasts you can do. Let’s explore four basic types
of fasting and then discuss how to properly stop or “break” a fast. TYPES OF FASTS
 
All Raw-Food Fast
This of course is not really a fast since you are still eating food. But to most
people who eat heavy, cooked foods, this is definitely considered a fast. Remember: no other animal cooks its food before eating it. Take this fast a
day at a time, and try to eat all raw food that day. Try this fast for 5, 10, 30 or
60 days in succession, eating only all raw foods, the longer the better. This
type of fast would include fresh raw fruits, fruit juices, vegetables and
vegetable juices. No “protein” type foods like nuts or seeds. All Fruit FastI highly recommend this type of fast. Being frugivores, this fast would be
more harmonious with our physiological and anatomical processes and
design. Grapes should be the focus, organic if possible. If not organic, they
must be thoroughly washed as they would contain a high level of pesticides. However, any fruit or combination of fruits, or melons, will do. As you will
learn in the next chapter, on food combining, “Eat melons alone or leave
them alone.” You could eat grapes alone, or watermelon, or apples, whatever
you like or crave. I’ve helped a lot of souls clean cancer out of their physical
bodies with grapes and grape juice fasts. Eat as much as you want. We do not
count calories on this program. Juice Fasting
This is high-level fasting which gives your GI tract and digestive tract a rest. Juice fasts are high-energy fasts that stimulate much-needed cleansing and
lymphatic movement, while keeping the kidneys flushed out. Juices still
supply glucose and fructose to cells for energy. Juices can be vegetable or
fruit; however, the power is within the fruit juice, especially fresh grape juice. There are always exceptions to any rule. In a pancreatic cancer case I
worked with, the individual had stopped digesting food completely. I started
her on fruit juices only. Then I added vegetable juices, and finally, after a
short period of time, I added first raw fruit and then vegetables. The reason I
chose this method is simple. First, her pancreas had stopped digesting her
food. When she ate any food it came out in her stools undigested. I needed to
maintain her systemic energy but give her something that took little, if any,
effort for the pancreas to digest. A freshly-made fruit juice is the best choice
in this solution. I added vegetable juices after awhile, even though they are
harder to digest, but her pancreas had improved enough to handle them. I
also used liquid botanical extracts to enhance various organs and glands in
her body, especially the pancreas. I finally added solid foods starting with
fruits, again because of their high energy levels and ease of digestion. Finally
in eleven months, she was cancer free! Water Fasting
This is the fourth and ultimate type of fasting. Water fasts should only be
done with R/O (reverse osmosis) or distilled water. At this level, your
digestive energy is totally given to the immune, lymphatic and glandular
systems. A water fast creates a high level of body cleansing and purging. Thebody, in its tremendous wisdom, will focus on removing stored toxins,
mucus and inflammation. To the average individual, water fasting can give energy. However, in
weakened or depleted conditions the goal is to give energy to the body by
elevating the systemic energy. I do not recommend a water-only fast for
highly depleted and weakened individuals, especially those with cancer. This
is because one is not feeding the body energy, per se, so the body must work
with the energy it has. Even though fasting gives most individuals energy, when you’re dealing
in advanced tissue weakness, raw foods, especially fruits, will empower the
body with nutrition and energy. Consuming high-energy fruits or fruit juices
will begin to bring one’s cellular and systemic energies up, at the same time
allowing for detoxification. Water fasting in highly-depleted cases can
enervate the body and lead to death. After the individual is built up, then
water fasting would be appropriate. PREPARATION BEFORE FASTING
 
If you intend to “go all the way” up to juice or water fasting, you would want
to prepare yourself by eating raw foods for a week, spending the last couple
of days on fruits only. This helps clean the bowels of putrid matter, flushes
the liver and kidneys, and sets the body in proper motion for your fast. Fasting can be fun and self-empowering. Its role in helping the body to
cleanse and restore itself has been proven over and over again. For long,
extended fasts, seek the advice of someone who is experienced in fasting and
detoxification. WHEN TO “BREAK” A FAST
 
The best time to “break” a fast will be discovered by listening to your inner
guidance or intuition. You know your body better than anyone. Listen to it. You’ll know when you have had enough. (But also, be fair and honest with
yourself, knowing that desire can creep in even though you may not actually
be hungry.) After about three days or so, one generally loses the desire 
for
eating. This is because the body is starting to use that digestive energy forcleaning and healing. When you start feeling hungry again, this is a good
sign that you are ready to start eating. Remember to start with fruits only. Another way to determine how long to fast is the tongue-examination
method. This is the old-fashioned method that I’ve used for years. When you
start fasting, your tongue will become coated with a thick white, yellow,
green, or brown substance. The more toxic you are, the thicker and darker
this coating becomes. Of course the healthier you are, the less your tongue
will coat when you fast. If you fast until your tongue becomes pink again,
you will have done a tremendous job of cleaning your body out. Detoxification is an ongoing process that can take years. That sounds
worse than it is. Health should become one of your hobbies. Spend a good
year or so aggressively working on yourself; then set your new lifestyle in
motion with balance and harmony. This will be the new, healthier, vibrant,
cleaner and more aware you. As you grow spiritually, always seek to balance
your lifestyle and eating habits with your spiritual awareness. The more you
expand your awareness, the healthier and more energetically you will want to
eat. You want your physical body to keep up with you. Have fun on your
journey of health, vitality, and spirituality; there is nothing like it. HOW TO “BREAK” A FAST
 
It is very important how you break a fast, and depends on how long you’ve
fasted and what type of fast you did. A general rule of thumb would be:
Break most fasts with a day or two of eating fresh, raw fruit, only, for every
three days of fasting you have done. This is especially true after juice or water fasting. The longer you fast, the
more days you should spend eating just fruits before you start with heavy
vegetables. I have known of a case or two through the years where an
individual died from breaking a fast incorrectly. One man died from breaking
an extended fast with boiled potatoes. Being a sticky, gluey starch, I can
understand how it locked his bowels up. Always try to keep your bowels moving. When you’re on a juice or
water fast, this is not always possible. In 
Module 6.9
 we will discuss bowel
health and management. Please Buy a JuicerN.W Walker lived to be a healthy 107 from juicing. What more proof do you
need? Try a glass of carrot, spinach and celery juice today. Raw fruit and vegetable juices are a powerhouse of nutrition. A glass of
carrot juice contains 6–8 carrots, giving 6 times the nutrition of a simple
carrot. This is what I call a “High Electrical” Drink, a powerhouse of energy
and amino acids. Drink 2–4 glasses each day of your favorite vegetables or fruits. Read 
Vegetable and Fruit Juices
 by N.W Walker. MODULE 6.8
Two Great Fruit Juice Fasts
 
LEMONADE FAST
 
HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE:
2 tbsp. lemon or lime juice (approx. 1/2 lemon)
1/2 to 3/4 tbsp. genuine Maple Syrup (not maple-flavored sugar syrup)
pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10-ounce glass and
fill with medium/ hot distilled or R/O water. (Cold water may be used if
preferred.) Use fresh lemons or limes only; never use canned lemon or lime
juice, or frozen lemonade or lime juice. Cayenne Pepper may be used with this formula as it adds extra vitamin C
and B-complex. It also increases warmth for an additional lift. For those not
used to hot peppers, start with a dash and increase it as you are able. You
may eliminate the pepper if you wish. Pure sorghum, black strap molasses or
honey may be used as a lesser replacement when maple syrup is not available. You might wish to make a quart of lemonade for the whole day. FOR A FULL QUART OF LEMONADE:10 cups distilled water
1 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
Shake well and refrigerate
 
HOW TO TAKE THE LEMONADE:
Drink this lemonade as much and as often as you want, but drink only this
lemonade, no other foods or drinks. This fruit juice fast can be done for 1, 2,
3 or up to 10 days easily. GRAPE JUICE FAST
 
HOW TO MAKE GRAPE JUICE:
A juice extractor or juicer is necessary. Juice a quart of grapes (seeds and small stems as well). Any type of grape is okay; however the dark, seeded ones are the best. And always try to use organic grapes. HOW TO TAKE THE JUICE:
Drink this grape juice as often and as much as you want. Grapes are high
in antioxidant and astringent properties, which help remove toxins from the
body. Eating grapes and drinking Grape Juice only makes for an excellent
fast. I have “fasted” people for over twenty days on just grapes. A 5- or 10-
day grape or grape juice fast is superb and extremely beneficial. Grapes and lemons are two of nature’s greatest lymphatic cleansers and
“tumor busters.” I have seen lymphomas gone in forty-five days and stomach
cancer gone in fifty-nine days using these fruit juice fasts in combination withherbal therapy and a raw food diet. MODULE 6.9
Healthy Bowel Management
 
Poor bowel management lies at the root of most people’s health problems. I
have been teaching colon health for the last thirty-five years. My friend, the
late Dr. Bernard Jensen, was teaching this for well over sixty years. Having
worked with over 
300,000
 clients, Dr. Jensen’s research has concluded: “It is
the bowels that invariably have to be cared for first before any effective
healing can take place.” As a matter of fact, the natural health field mainly got
started
 around matters of the gastrointestinal tract. Bowel wisdom is generally a topic that few people desire to discuss. Yet,
keeping the bowels (intestinal tract) healthy and in good shape is one of the
best ways to keep out of the grip of toxicity and cell enervation. Your gastrointestinal tract is the center or hub of your body, just as the
hub of a wheel is the supporting part of a wheel. It is one of the main organ
systems of your body. Now the real question should be, “How do we save
and regenerate the GI tract, which is as important as the heart?” Without
digestion, absorption 
and
 elimination we die. This canal—mouth through
anus—is how you introduce energy and chemistry from foods into your
body. From the colon on is where and how we eliminate our wastes, which is
vital to the survival of your body. The proper elimination of wastes from
food digestion and cellular metabolism is as important as the ingestion of
your foods. As we learned in 
Chapter 2
, the small bowel is divided up into three
parts: the duodenum, where digestion takes place, which is about 10 inches
long; the jejunum, for both digestion and absorption, which is approximately
9 feet long; and the ileum, for absorption, which is approximately 13 feet
long. The large intestine is called the colon, which is 5 feet long and divided
up into the cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid and rectal
sections. Each section of the colon has been linked to different organs and
glands of the body and has an effect upon these tissues, good or bad. When
you were in the embryo stages of life, this colon plus the spinal cord were the
first two areas of the body that were formed. You will find all your geneticweaknesses in the colon first, then reflected to organ, gland, nerve, or other
tissues within the body. Your bowels take the brunt of abuse from acidic-toxic foods and drinks.
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        TAKE IT EASY
 
Because raw fruits are so powerful in detoxifying and restoring vitality it is
important to note here that one can detoxify too fast. This can lead to extreme
cleansing symptoms. I have witnessed many severe reactions such as:
multiple abscesses popping out in the mouth, tumor-like swellings all over the
body, the skin actually opening and oozing pus, and even spitting out tumors. This is only because the individual jumped immediately from a typical diet of
dairy foods, flesh foods and toxic chemicals to a highly pure and cleansing
one of fresh, raw fruits. A fruit diet will stir up the toxins and mucus in the
body in an aggressive manner, leaving you with some very noticeable side
effects. However, if you consume an all-raw food diet of both fruits and
vegetables for a few weeks first, this will allow for a much slower and
generally easier cleansing process. One of the deepest ways to detoxify yourself is through water fasting. I
do not, however, recommend water fasting in chronic and especially
degenerative cases where the patient has little energy in the first place. The process of detoxification is not always fun. Most of the more
difficult cases are from cancer, HIV, or spinal cord injuries where the
individual has become very toxic. Remember, the body will start eliminating
anything that should not be in it, even to the point of eliminating weak tissue
(like fingernails), and weak muscle tissue. This sounds more gruesome than it
is, but you should know what the body will do to clean itself out. The body
can tear itself down to a frightening level to rid itself of its weaknesses and
toxins. However, rest assured that the body 
will
 rebuild itself beautifully. If
your house burned partially down, you would have to remove the old burned
material before you could properly rebuild it. Your body has to do the same. Most doctors run in fear of this, even
though it’s a normal process of nature. Nature always eliminates the weak
and replaces it with the strong. The same thing can be said of the cells. If you have toxic chemicals stored in your body you may experience
heart palpitations as you cleanse. This is rare, but it can happen. Remember
that we have toxins stored deep within us from as far back as when we werein our mother’s womb. Don’t expect to clean this out overnight. However, I
have seen lymphomas disappear in forty-five days, stomach cancer gone in
fifty-nine days, and diabetes eliminated in sixty days. The body will also promote its own diaphoresis (process of perspiration)
by increasing its systemic temperature to dilate, sweat and kill parasites. The
good thing is that this process does not last long, and the cleaner you get
internally, the less cleansing is needed. You may only need to go through
one, two or three cycles of this to overcome most disease symptoms. FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
 
Life is a constant process of consuming and eliminating. You will be
detoxifying for the rest of your life at one level or another; especially if you
eat fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Your body will keep
digging deeper and deeper within itself, cleansing and restoring proper
functions. Most of this processing then becomes very subtle. You won’t
know it is even going on, except for occasional symptoms of mucus
discharge, cold-type symptoms, or aches and pains. The body is amazingly
designed and highly intelligent. If you learned all that is known about
chemistry, biochemistry and physics, you still would not understand much
about the human body and how it works. Always ask the question: “What is
my body doing this for. ” There is always a reason why your body does what
it does in any situation. We only have to learn 
the language of the body to
understand what it is doing and why. (See 
Chapter 5
, 
Module 5. 11
, 
Body
Language). Observation and common sense almost always supersede science. Although science started out by observation and common sense, it has
become very biased, yielding to industry and high finances. To discover the real benefits of a natural healing program or healing
modality ask yourself: “What can it do for me in fixing the cause of my
problem. Can it help me gain vitality, health, and longevity. Most
importantly, does it aid in my spiritual unfolding or awakening. “ Vibrant
health, in which body, emotions, mind and soul are brought into harmony, is
true spirituality. Remember, true Naturopathy is the study of nature and how nature
sustains its own health. When human beings finally learn the basic truths of
nature, they too will be able to restore health. Detoxification is the golden key
that unlocks the magic door of nature and allows regeneration and vitality totake place. Always keep it simple. Since detoxification is synonymous with alkalization, the next section
will examine this process in relationship to the foods we eat. MODULE 6. 4
Alkaline-Forming and Acid-Forming Foods and Detoxification
 
It is important to know a little about the foods you eat. As stated earlier, one
of the most important factors about food is how it affects the pH of the body. Foods can be divided into two basic categories: foods that have an acid
reaction in your body and foods that have an alkaline reaction. This is not
necessarily related to the pH of the food itself. Alkalinity is the great detoxifier of the body, so foods that are alkaline-
forming will detoxify the body. The more alkaline-forming they are, the
greater and deeper you will detoxify. Fruits, in general, are an example of
high alkaline-forming foods. Alkaline constituents are also used to feed the
body. They are truly the regenerators. Acid-forming foods slow, inhibit or stop the detoxification process. They
are inflammatory and mucus-forming to your body, ultimately causing tissue
failure. Acids can become free radicals, causing tissue damage unless linked
to an antioxidant (which is alkaline) and removed. Acids are necessary, however, for ionization and oxidation. Don’t be fooled. Foods either feed, clean and rebuild you, or they
destroy you. Some foods fill you full of mucus, congestion and
inflammation, which leads to hypoactivity or failure of cells, tissues, organs
and glands. Let your foods be your health and medicine, not the cause of
your disease. Now let’s discuss the differences between these two food types. ALKALINE-FORMING FOODS
 
I compare alkaline foods to winter. They cool and soothe inflamed tissues,
heal ulcerations and enhance cellular functions. These foods leave mainlycalcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium ash after they have been
digested, yielding mainly an alkaline reaction and condition. The human is predominately an alkaline species. Most of our bodily
fluids are (or should 
be) alkaline, including the blood, saliva, urine, synovial
fluids, cerebral fluids and the digestive enzymes (except those in the
stomach). If these fluids become acidic, deterioration and death can result. We have only one acid chamber in the body, the stomach. Here proteins are
initially broken apart. Your mouth, pancreatic and intestinal enzymes are used
for alkaline digestion. It is vital to consume alkaline-forming foods if you want the
detoxification process to take place. Alkalization is the key to your success at
regenerating yourself and getting healthy. A good example of the importance
of alkalization is found in emergency medicine. In hospital Emergency
Rooms, or with other on-the-spot emergency treatments, one is almost always
given an IV with normal saline, which is a sodium solution. Sodium is called
“the great alkalizer. ” This helps reverse acidosis, the main reason we get into
trouble in the first place. Acidosis equals pain, swelling and inflammation. Raw fruits and vegetables act the same way that normal saline works, but
are much more energizing and nutritional. You cannot alkalize yourself
properly if you do not consume raw, ripe, living foods. Alkaline foods, like
fresh fruits and vegetables, are the natural food of humans. You should eat at
least 80-90 percent alkaline-forming foods. ACID-FORMING FOODS
 
I compare acid foods to fire. Acid foods are high in sulfur, phosphorus and
nitrogen. They are mainly protein (amino-acid-rich) foods. These foods
include all meats, eggs, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, pasteurized dairy products
and cooked tomatoes, to name a few. Most animal protein foods are irritants to the mucosa and cells of the
body, invoking an immune response. This causes your lymphatic system and
mucosa to respond with mucus and lymph cells. Foreign proteins cause
mucus production all through the body, creating congestive issues. The more
we consume, the more congestion we create, and the more we create, the
more we store, until our lungs, sinus cavities, ear canals, and throat become
saturated. The intestines also become saturated with this mucus. This bringsparasites, increases white blood cells, and creates inflammation, all of which
affect the body’s ability to function properly. This congestion and
inflammation eventually leads to cellular death. The clearest example of this congestion and inflammation problem is
seen with dairy products. These proteins are so abrasive to body tissues that
many people can feel their lungs, sinuses, ears and throat becoming
congested as they drink or eat these foods. Congestion will impair the
function of the tissues in these areas as the mucus is stored or pushed deeper
within the body. Much of this mucus and these toxins are stored or filtered
through the lymphatic system, especially in the lymph nodes. (Lymphatic
cancers are extremely high in the U. S. ) The body is constantly trying to
eliminate this congestion through processes like colds and flus, bronchitis,
sneezing, and coughing. The conventional medical profession sees this effort
by the body to eliminate these toxins and mucus as “diseases” and tries to
stop this effect with toxic-chemical pharmaceuticals which only add to the
problem. These preparations suppress the body’s elimination of the mucus
and/or poisons. The immune system becomes suppressed and overworked as
it battles this tremendous insult to the body. Remember: what you don’t
eliminate, you accumulate. This eventually leads to chronic and degenerative
issues, not to mention simple boils or tumor masses. Many people eat predominantly acid foods. Consequently, notice how
many types of inflammation (itis’s), ulcerations, congestive disorders, and of
course cancers dominate our world today. Because of the high nitrogen or
phosphorus content of these foods, we lose our calcium and other
electrolytes, as our body uses these alkaline minerals to buffer acid elements. It is best to only have 10-20 percent of acid foods in your diet. Alkaline
foods should especially be eaten in the spring, summer and fall when
temperatures are warmer. In the cold alkaline winter, one should increase acid
foods somewhat. Remember, opposites attract, creating harmony. When it’s
hot (acid) outside, you need to consume cold (alkaline) foods, and vice versa. You may wish to look ahead at the Alkaline/ Acid Food Chart now (see
Chapter 7
, 
Module 7. 2
). This chart will help you to know which foods are
which. This section also explains how the alkaline or acid nature of foods is
determined. Remember, because homo sapiens are an alkaline species, our
bodies are biologically suited for predominately alkaline-forming foods. These foods will bring health and vitality, whereas acid-forming foods will
bring disease and despair. The choice is yours.
The text warns that this can lead to extreme cleansing symptoms, such as multiple abscesses, tumor-like swellings, and skin oozing pus.
What are the potential side effects of a sudden change to a diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables?
The text advises against water fasting for these individuals, as it can lead to severe reactions.
What is the recommended approach to detoxification for individuals with chronic and degenerative cases?
The body is designed to eliminate toxins and restore vitality, and it will do so by any means necessary, including eliminating weak tissue.
What is the purpose of the body's natural detoxification process?
The text recommends drinking plenty of water, fresh fruit juices, and applying cold compresses to the body to help cool down.
What should you do if you experience a high fever during detoxification?
The text advises to break a fast by eating only fruits for a few days, and then gradually introducing vegetables, to allow for a slower and generally easier cleansing process.
What is the recommended approach to breaking a fast?