Why am I sick? Have you ever wondered that? I certainly have and it is a question with no easy answer. After doing a little research online regarding an illness or disease condition, you may feel enlightened or overwhelmed. Probably a little of both! How do you sift through all the information and then make wise decisions regarding treatment?
I made the decision to pursue knowledge regarding herbal healing and enrolled in online classes. Initially I was dismayed and irritated to discover that the early focus of my education wasnʼt specifically about herbs. I gradually came to appreciate the Vitalist approach to healing...look on the body as a whole and discover what malfunctioning area is causing the disease condition. I have learned that illness/disease doesnʼt exist in a healthy body and that the body is always trying to return to a state of health. The force of all that I am learning is summed up in “Cleanse and Nourish”.
Cleanse
This idea is to assist the body in eliminating the toxins that have accumulated. We all have them as a result of poor eating habits, prescription medications, personal care and household cleaning products, environmental contaminants, nonorganic foods... The list is long. By taking the time to clear out the toxins we help our bodies to return to a state of health. The four main channels of elimination are: respiratory, digestive, urinary and skin.
The first area to address is the colon. This is usually the bodyʼs first choice for “housecleaning”. There are various ways of approaching a cleanse but the simplest is to purchase a cleansing program. Many people are amazed at how much better they feel after a colon cleanse! You will probably want to continue working through the other areas of elimination with a Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse, Urinary Tract Cleanse and even a Blood Stream Cleanse.
Nourish
You need healthy food to build a healthy body. There are soooo many differing ideas on what makes a healthy diet. After spending considerable time looking into the enumerable dietary recommendations and reading the testimonials of those adopting them I decided they all had one thing in common...get rid of the junk and eat nothing to exclusion and excess. It is all about wise choices and balance. If you occasionally have a sweet treat it isnʼt going to hurt, but if you have that same treat everyday with breakfast, lunch and dinner (oh! snacks too) it is going to effect health.
To nourish is also to provide your body the help it needs to heal a particular area. An example of this for me is CoQ10. As a Chronic Lyme sufferer my heart skips and jumps when I donʼt supply this needed nutrient. Will I need it forever? I hope that by providing a nutrient needed for function and healing I will eventually be able to stop using it. There are many supplements and herbs specific for your area of disease or weakness. Ask a knowledgeable person or do some research and help your body through this form of nourishment.
A great cleanse that Tim recommends is RenewLife Cleanse Smart. This cleanse addresses all seven channels of elimination and is simple to use! Now is the time to take charge of your health and help your body achieve a level of optimum health.
This article was contributed by Kate Davison. Kate is currently attending The School of Natural Healing, founded by renowned Dr. Christopher, working toward her Master Herbalist degree. In addition to her interest in herbal healing, Katrina has spent much time researching natural, healthy ways to nourish and heal the body.
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