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The continued use of detoxification techniques can sometimes make the difference between an effective holistic healing program and endless  frustration.  I have seen these techniques get many people started on their healing path where medications, diet, exercise, yoga, and everything else failed.  Cleansing techniques such as those described below have been frequently and successfully prescribed by holistic healers for moderate to severe immune system disorders.

It is well-known that eating a diet high in saturated fats can often lead to a buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis).  In a similar fashion, fats, cholesterols, mucus, xenobiotics (organic   toxins), inorganic chemicals, etc. can build up in various organs and tissues of the body, severely affecting the operation of those organs and tissues. Often, these buildups aren't severe enough to be recognized as diseases unto themselves, yet they can lead to quite a few problems throughout the body.

The exposure to toxic chemicals is a large source of toxic buildups throughout the body.  After years of exposure to these substances, often the body can no longer keep up with eliminating these substances and they get recirculated into the bloodstream, wreaking havoc throughout the body, or stored in the liver, body fat or many other parts of the body.  These cleanses are geared toward removing these toxic chemicals as well as other toxins.

In addition to the buildups throughout the body, problems can begin to arise in different areas of the body.  The GI tract can develop microscopic ulcerations, pH imbalances, imbalance in bacteria and fungus, granulomas, hyper secretion of mucus, and many other problems. In addition to deposits of fatty acids in the liver, liver cells can begin to die, bile flow can become inhibited making digestion of fats difficult, etc.  And so it goes with other organs and tissues throughout the body.

These types of buildups and problems throughout the body can contribute to the development of a serious illness.  In order to reverse the serious illness, the buildups and other problems need to be removed as part of an overall healing plan.  A holistic healing plan *without* the use of cleansing techniques can often result in the gradual removal of toxic substances from the body.  But, in many instances, the detoxification is so slow or even non-existent that the use of cleansing techniques can be extremely beneficial. If you have had chemical poisoning or have been using prescription pharmaceuticals for a number of years, detoxification may be extremely helpful to your recovery.

If you are not extremely weak (e.g., - AIDS Wasting Syndrome, bedridden, extremely low t-cell count), I strongly suggest that you consider performing a cleanse technique.  In many cases, it can get a person started on their healing path faster than many other holistic healing techniques.

 While herbal detox cleanses can be extremely healing, it is important to balance the cleansing techniques with periods of rebuilding and strengthening using other techniques discussed in this resource guide (e.g., healthy diet, supplements, yoga, support network, etc.).  Detox cleansing without rebuilding and strengthening will eventually weaken your system, including your immune system.  Therefore, after each cleanse, take a period of time to concentrate non-cleansing healing techniques.

Most people should perform no more than three (3) GI Tract cleanses per year.  Once you are on your road to healing, you can reduce the number of yearly GI Tract cleanses to two or one.  After a GI Tract cleanse take *at least* three months to work on strengthening your digestion, assimilation, and elimination abilities.  See "Food and Nutrition" chapter for more information.

After performing any detox cleanse, take *at least* a few weeks to strengthen the area that was cleansed using ideas presented below as well as ideas presented throughout this guide.

    It is important to keep the following points in mind when selecting a cleansing techniques to try:

    a.  It is important to choose a detox cleansing technique that is not too extreme for your current condition.

    b.  It is important to choose cleansing techniques that are not to subtle, and therefore ineffective, for your current condition.

    c.  Working closely with a holistic health practitioner who is familiar with detoxification techniques (e.g., Naturopath) can be extremely important for the following reasons:

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