Showing posts with label detox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label detox. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

All natural body detox for body cleansing and complete mind rejuvenation



If we hear the word toxin, we erroneously think of poison in a marked bottled or a drug or alcohol. Indeed, toxins are poisonous, but they're not necessarily labeled if they enter our body in a lot of tiny and perhaps unthinkable ways. Imagine how tiny and invisible microbes are and that they may penetrate into our pores. And daily exposure to street life lets you  meet all sorts of air pollution. If germs may enter your body through really minor openings, how much more to total exposure where viruses may easily enter?

So what happens when the body is overladen with pollutants? Well, it’s not as easy as just getting sick. Mind processing is significantly impacted and all the rest of your body. Pollutants block or decelerate the delivery of required nutrients and oxygen to all areas of the body. And as the brain is the major consumer of oxygen, it has the tendency to be damaged. Have you noticed that after doing a high-pressure mental work, you feel really fatigued even when you were just sitting for hours? It's because the brain may sometimes overrule the whole body. So if there are lots of toxins in you, your brain becomes sluggish also.

And much of the time, it’s hard to protect ourselves to the extent of being disease-proof. While the body supplies its own system of healing, we have to take care of it and help it work better. That's why we have to detoxify. Detoxification helps in rejuvenation of the brain as much as it cleans the body. All of this is great for recovery.

The best way to detoxify is the natural way - through proper diet. In this method of cleansing, you cut back your intake of junk. This means that you have to avoid products that block your filtering system. These products are fats, alcohol, caffeine, and artificial additives. While you stay away from these foods, you substitute them with simple to digest fruits and veggies. They're not only rich in vitamins, but they supplement the body with vitality boosting nutrients.  The fibers in fruits and veggies toss the toxins out.

In detoxification, fasting for a short period will catalyze the procedure. Naturally this should be done under the supervision of your dietician or physician. During the process, solid foods are avoided. Your intake is entirely made of fruit juice and herbal teas. Fasting decreases the stress on the digestive system. By emptying the stomach, toxins are likewise flushed out of the body. And the liquids that you take keep you from starving. All the same, fasting is quite harsh so it's advised that a doctor be consulted first.

In addition to fruit juices, a few supplements are recommended for safety. To name a few are the fermented soybeans and algae powder. Fermented soy beans support the colon function and help produce the great intestinal bacteria which are major proponents of the inner cleansing procedure. In parallel, the algae powder gives you the feeling of being full. It adds ample protein to ease the fatigue that some individuals experience during fasting.

Detoxification in the whole is a matter of a good system of living as well as help you get started on the path to recovery.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Tips For Finding Help For a Drug Problem



Guest Post: Chris from St. Jude Retreats



If you decide that you want to quit using drugs for good, it's important not to join a group or program that reduces your chance of achieving and maintaining sobriety.



Today's main form of help for drug users is 12 step based programs. These programs use the 12 steps as the basis of their program, while incorporating daily activities and therapy sessions. Unfortunately, the use of the well-known 12 steps has a very low success rate. For example, Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) has a one-year success rate of only about five percent. That is, after one year, only about one of every 20 members will be sober. Research by the cleanslate.org has found that not obtaining any outside help leads to a higher success rate!

There are some things you should consider or research before choosing a program, 12 step programs and NA are some of the most popular programs, but that does not always mean they are the most effective. Here are some things to watch for:

Consider the environment you will stay in. Think about what environment you want to be in if you choose to go away to a program. Some rehabs, especially free or government funded programs are not the most pleasant environment and can even be lock down facilities. A majority of these programs are held in hospitals and some are even in or around the psychiatric ward. If this is something you would not be comfortable with make sure you ask before you enroll.

Some other questions for the environment you may be in would be, do you have to wear a hospital gown, are you going to be given any replacement drugs such as suboxone that you will have to worry about becoming dependent on, and can you contact family and friends?  Free funded programs can also hold a large amount people which can mean less individualized attention, shared room, and possibly be around some people with pretty bad withdrawal symptoms. Do your research to see if this is a type of environment you would be successful in and could focus on your own problems.

Ask about the programs' Success Rate. This is something you absolutely should ask about in detail, how that particular program get their number, what is the date range they survey past guests in, and is the success rate independently verified, which means a third party company does the survey and it's not done internally. Programs can easily say any number they desire, so it is on you to see if the program truly works. Ask to see previous guest testimonials or any data they have on people who have remained drug free or have started using again.

Does the program encourage follow up recovery programs and lifelong support? Many 12 step programs and even some non 12 step rehab programs promote lifelong recovery after your rehab stay. Typically, this is not always in your best interest because it will leave you with the mentality that you will need a crutch to constantly help you from using again.

The truth is: only you have control of your own behaviors. You can either choose to continue to use again, or make the decision to remain drug free. Addiction can be overcome, but the choice is up to you.
 

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Aromatherapy And Drug Addiction




The tradition of utilizing plant essential oils for health advantages is part of herbal therapy, a.k.a. herbal medicine. With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy has been extensively utilized in Europe, most recently as an accessory to medical aid to treat symptoms affiliated with disease, though limited research affirms effectiveness. While aromatherapy won't cure Drug addiction, research affirms its utilization as a complementary therapy for assisting with drug withdrawal symptoms.

Essential oils elicited from wild or domesticated plants bear a mixture of chemicals. Every unique aroma comes from the compounding of chemicals. Aromatherapy might directly supply a psychological, physiologic or pharmacologic impact or work indirectly to energize or strengthen nervous system reactions.
Fixed research on essential oils suggests the need for more studies to determine advantageous choice of essential oils for particular treatment including Drug addiction. An essential oil detected in lavender, lemon balm and rosemary, supplies a sedative action by blocking off sensory receptors in the brain to curb stimulatory neurotransmitter release.

Of course, successful recovery from Drug addiction demands motivation to recover, handling of fundamental cause of issues related to Drug addiction and an ongoing support system.  Even pharmaceutical treatments work best once utilized along with counseling for behavior therapy and the development of coping skills.
Drug withdrawal symptoms vary and might include nervousness, sleep disturbances, crossness and restlessness. Lavender oil and lemon balm utilized in a base cream and applied to hands and arms 2 times per day helps reduce symptoms affiliated with agitation including fidgetiness, tension, pacing and anxiety.
Essential oils can be applied topically to the skin in lotions or creams or utilized on cloth, cotton balls or heating devices for inhalation. Essential oils sop up quickly through the skin and enter the blood stream and have to be diluted before use. Once inhaled, the essential oils move through the olfactory bulb into the limbic system of the brain related to endocrinal and autonomic nervous system function. Aromatherapy massage integrates the utilization of essential oils with massage to boost relaxation.

Caution has to be exercised if storing and utilizing essential oils; a lot are poisonous and shouldn't to be taken by mouth. Essential oils might cause irritation to the skin and ought to be diluted as suggested. Discuss the utilization of essential oils with your doctor or pharmacist to help preclude interaction with medications. The Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate essential oils to ensure pureness, safety or effectiveness.


Sunday, March 21, 2010

Announcing Our First Book


Announcing Our First Book

Nutrition For Recovering Addicts

Helpful Information To Speed Your Recovery With Nutrition !



  • What You Need To Know About the Killer Drug…Crystal Meth!
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  • The Foods To Detox The Liver.
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Let’s face it… Everybody who's on the path of development and growth to fight an addiction peters out of steam every once in a while. In recovery, we call this complacency and it can happen fast if the body doesn't have the right nutrition.

What we have discovered with addicts and alcoholics, is that we're either advancing forward in our recovery, or we're stagnating our way back toward a relapse. There's no “treading water” when it concerns our progress – we must keep pushing ourselves to get strong both physically and mentally.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Detox With A Patch For Addicts And Others



Reflexologists refer to the foot as the "second heart" because it has over 60 meridian acupressure points that are the reflective zones of our major internal organs. There are products named cleanse patchs that are effective for detox.

Simply wearing a patch on the sole affects all meridian points. As gravity and our body's own normal defense move toxins away from vital organs, our feet become the "storage place" for toxins. The patch is an aid to capture and remove these toxins.

You put one patch on each foot before going to bed for five nights. Everyone is different. People that are not addicts get nearly all the toxins out of their system by the 5th day. Addicts have more toxins built up their system and it will take longer. You will know if you should continue after the 5th day if the patches are still very dark. This means that there are still a lot of toxins in your system and you will benefit greatly by continuing to use them.

In extreme cases (like addicts), some people will need to 15 days or more. Once you complete your first cleanse and remove most of the toxins from your system, a maintenance is recommended. Look for good quality patches said that are said to be much more effective than other cheap detox patches out there. A inferior product needs the customers to wear the patches for 4-6 weeks straight before the patches start to lighten (if they get lighter at all).

Look for patches that contain Organic Agaricus Mushroom, Organic Tourmaline, and Organic Eucalyptus Sap Powder, if you can afford them. These are the three primary and necessary ingredients needed for detox patches to work. Most companies will use one or two of these ingredients combined with fillers and other non-effective ingredients. It is very expensive to use these three substances and therefore most companies don't.