Cleansing the Organs of Elimination

[Courtney Kinear]

Cleansing the Organs of Elimination by Alison Finn

For health the body needs to detoxify and rebuild itself on a
regular basis.
The body's cells are completely renewed every seven years. So here
is a
chance for us to take responsibility for our own health and change
what may
seem like our `fate' to have the illnesses and problems of our
parents.
The body is eliminating and rebuilding constantly on a moment to
moment
basis. Periodic cleansing seeks to optimize the body's effectiveness
in
being able to eliminate the toxins, which are constantly being taken
in.
Toxins come in through the air we breath, the water we drink and the
food we
eat, as well as toxins created in the body through metabolism, dead
cells,
stress and emotions, and commonly parasites and their elimination.
The body
s organs of elimination are under enormous pressures from a western
lifestyle with little time given to their maintenance and health. If
any of
the main organs of elimination are functioning below par, it places
an extra
load upon the others in the body's effort to get rid of its waste
material.

THE SKIN
The skin acts as a supplemental filter to the kidneys for removing
wastes
from the blood. It is the largest organ of elimination. When the
other
organs are congested the skin tries to push out toxins through the
skin. You
make a new top layer of skin every twenty-four hours. The skin
throws off
about two pounds of toxic waste a day in the form of perspiration.
Taking
care of the skin and ensuring that it functions well helps to
relieve the
other organs of elimination.
Breakout of spots, eczema, psoriasis,, dry skin, dark circles under
the eyes
are all signs the body is toxic. The appearance of the skin is a good
barometer of the general health of the body. A fresh glowing
complexion
cannot be imitated by make-up! Using oils, creams and `beauty
products' only
serves to clog the portholes of eliminating waste.
Some methods of cleansing the skin;
· Dry skin brushing is an excellent way of removing dead skin cells
and the
waste materials excreted through perspiring. Three to five minutes a
day is
the best `wash' you can have. Use a natural bristle brush, and brush
towards
the heart and clockwise round the abdomen. The powder that comes off
is dead
cells, crystals of uric acid and other dried waste products.
· Sauna or steam, which opens the pores and brings the blood to the
surface
for detoxification
· Epsom salt bath or floatation tank, the salts draw out toxins
through the
skin
· Cold shower after bathing or sauna or steam to close the pores and
stimulate the lymph system, and blood circulation.
· Mud wraps or other herbal wraps can be beneficial in drawing
impurities
out of the skin
· Salt scrubs, help to exfoliate
· Bathing in natural mud pits, a wonderful aid to elimination
through the
skin
· Herbal or flower baths can be beneficial with personalized mixes
made by a
therapist

LUNGS AND BRONCHIOLES
Some of the toxic waste material generated by the body is passed out
of the
system as a gas through the lungs. Carbon dioxide is exchanged for
oxygen
during the process of breathing. It is no surprise the incidence of
asthma
has increased so dramatically over the last decade, especially
amongst
children, as the air pollution with the widespread use of sprayed
fertilizers increased. As our lives become more toxic and the pace
of life
quicker, we quite literally hardly have time to breathe. Breath is
life. We
can do without food for weeks, without water for days, but without
air for
minutes before the body dies. Signs of shallow breathing include
shortness
of breath, tight aching chest muscles, weak voice, tension in the
shoulders
from useless efforts to overcome insufficient inhalation, gradually
there
can become a loss of strength, energy and a susceptibility to
emotional and
mental exhaustion.
Improving the exchange of gases results in better oxygenation of the
blood
and better removal of toxic wastes.
Here are some examples of some breathing exercises;
· Breathe out all the old stale air, completely empty the lungs to
start.
Hold that empty state then slowly breathe in through the nose,
filling the
lungs, hold that state. The shoulders and rib cage should not move;
as when
a small baby breathes, it is the belly that distends with the air.
Breathe
out slowly through the mouth with lips slightly open as if blowing a
flame
to make it flicker but not to extinguish it. Repeat five times.
· There are many breathing exercises; one very good book is `The Art
of
Breathing' by Nancy Zi. That has six simple lessons to improve
breathing
habits.
· Chi Gong or Yoga contain many breathing methods which can be
helpful
· Exercise is a natural way of increasing elimination, as the lungs
are
strengthened and the rate of gaseous exchange increased.

KIDNEYS
These are so important to our internal cleanliness that we have been
given
two! We have 100% reserve in the ability to filter our blood of
toxic waste
and excess water. The best way to aid the kidneys is to drink plenty
of good
quality water.
Smooth functioning of the urinary system is essential for keeping the
appropriate balance between water and substances dissolved in it, and
between the acid and alkaline balance in the body. Most diseases of
the
kidneys are related to an imbalance of simple filtration in the
kidneys.
About 100-150 liters of dilute filtrate are formed each day, of
these 1-1.5
liters are excreted as urine. With the exception of blood cells,
platelets
and blood proteins, all other blood constituents pass through the
kidneys.
The more concentrated the fluid is the more acid and thick the
body's fluids
become, leading the cells to become deformed.
To cleanse the kidneys;
· Water, water, water. Good quality, warm or room temperature sipped
frequently throughout the day away from meals. A minimum of two
liters a day
is recommended.
· There are a number of herbs, which can be beneficial to cleansing
the
kidneys. Andreas Moritz has put together a mix of Marjoram, Chicory
Herb,
Cat's Claw, Uva Ursi, Fennel Seed, Gravel Root, Golden Rod Herb,
Comfrey
Root, Hydrangea Root, Lemon Seed, Marshmallow Root. But also
dandelion is
known to help.
· Watermelon juice

BOWELS
Complete elimination of the bowels in the Western World today is
very rare.
Tribe's people will eliminate about 500grms a day, going after each
meal. In
the West it is once a day and about 150grms if you are lucky! Through
self-abusive diet, lifestyle and bowel care, the bowel has become
sluggish
and a storehouse for the rubbish going into our bodies, emotionally
and
physically.
Autointoxication caused by microorganisms, metabolic waste etc
causes misery
and decay in our bodies. Plato said death starts in the gut.
Sluggishness,
bloating, constipation, indigestion, offensive wind are all
considered
normal. Being `normal' does not make it natural or healthy. With our
increasing awareness of the importance to our health of hygiene and
cleanliness in our homes and factories, there seems little concern
for our
personal sanitation. We have a `sewer' inside us and we must keep it
clean.
Bowel cleansing techniques include;
· Enemas, where 1-2 liters of warm water are introduced into the
bowel, held
and then eliminated with the loosened deposits. Coffee, Chamomile
tea, Epsom
salts amongst others can be added to the water for different
effects. An
implant of wheatgrass or probiotics might also be helpful after an
enema.
· Colon Hydrotherapy similarly to an enema introduces warm filtered
water
into the colon to soak and loosen deposits on the membrane wall of
the colon
These deposits and accumulated matter, gases, toxins and mucous can
then be
washed out. The water can go up the 5 foot of the large intestine,
and 25
galleons of water used. The treatment exercises the colon helping to
tone
and reshape the colon to encourage more complete elimination.
· Herbal remedies can be used, and there are a wide range, from what
Granny
used to use e.g. molasses or syrup of figs or some of the oxygenating
products now on the market. Some of these like senna, if over used
can cause
the bowel to become weak, so ideally a practitioner should prescribe
all
herbal remedies.
· Fiber or intestinal brooms as some products describe themselves
can be
useful e.g. psyllium
husks, but again they are not suitable for all and
professional advice should be sought.
· Parasite cleanses are usually herbal e.g. black walnut hull,
cloves and
wormwood, although there are zappers which supposedly kill off
parasites,
also homeopathic remedies. The Sputnik is an electro magnetic
capsule, which
can be swallowed to kill off parasites.
Bowel cleansing is best supported by a detox diet i.e. the Living
Foods
program, or fasting. Fasting is a subject in itself and is best
undertaken
with professional support.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
The lymph has the job of picking up intracellular waste and dumping
it into
the bloodstream, where it is then processed by the liver and
filtered by the
kidneys. White blood cells in the lymph also destroy harmful
bacteria as
part of their function in the body's immune system. Unlike the
blood, lymph
has no pump to force it through its vessels, which extend to every
corner of
the body. Lymph circulation depends upon movement of the extremities
and
muscle action. That's why most of our lymph nodes are concentrated
in the
places of greatest movement in the body. They are found where the
arms and
legs meet the torso and in the neck at the spot where nearly constant
movement occurs.
To stimulate the lymph system:
* Exercise, especially rebounding has been found to be helpful.
· M.L.D. manual lymphatic drainage is a light massage especially
devised to
increase the flow of lymph in the body.
· Dry skin brushing can gently stimulate the flow of lymph as the
lymph
system is just under the skin.
· Going from hot to cold showers causes the muscles to contract and
relax
which helps move the lymph round the body.
· Herbal support might include Hawthorn, Cayenne, Garlic, and
Ginger.

LIVER
The liver is not strictly one of the organs of elimination, the liver
filters and removes large amounts of toxic matter such as dead cells,
microorganisms, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris from the
blood
stream. The liver filter contains specialized cells known as
kuopfler cells,
which can remove a wide range of bacteria, fungi, viruses and
parasites.
Enzyme pathways inside the liver cells break down every drug,
artificial
chemical, pesticide and hormone. If the liver becomes overloaded or
inefficient toxins, dead cells and microorganisms build up in the
blood
stream, that increases the workload for the immune system, which if
becomes
overworked and irritated leads to symptoms of immune dysfunction e.g.
allergies, M.E., fibromyalgia.
Cleansing the liver;
· Liver and Gallbladder Flush, there are a number of different ones,
see
"The Amazing Liver Cleanse" by Andreas Moritz or "The Healthy Liver
and
Bowel Book" by Sandra Cabolt for more details. The cleanse involves
softening the stones with apple juice, opening the bile ducts with
Epsom
salts and causing the liver and gall bladder to contract with a large
quantity of olive oil and grapefruit juice.
· Milk Thistle has a long reputation as a liver cleanser
· Castor Oil Packing, a lovely gentle way to relax and bring toxins
out of
the liver if applied over the liver. Castor oil cannot be broken
down by the
body thus enabling it to carry rubbish out due to its high energies.

It must be stressed that all these cleanses are best supported by
the choice
of foods as set out in the Living Foods Program. Without the support
of
correct eating they will be much less effective and even in some
cases
counter productive and dangerous. The body can only cope with
eliminating
toxins built up over the past if toxins are not still coming at it
in the
present. Cleansing is best carried out when fit and well. If
necessary when
there are medical symptoms of illness it should always be done with
professional direction and supervision.
Physical cleansing will often lead to a desire to get the rest of
one's life
right. As the body releases trapped matter and toxins from the past,
so it
releases the trapped emotions and energy that have been accumulated
over the
years. So one can move on unencumbered by the restrictions of old
patterns
and live a life free from the physical, mental and emotional
toxicity of the
past.

Alison Finn
Bibliography
Living Foods for Radiant Health by Elaine Bruce
The Healthy Liver and Bowel Book by Sandra Cabot
6 Weeks to Super Health by Patrick Holford
Dr Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care by Dr Bernard Jensen
The Amazing Liver Cleanse by Andreas Moritz
Enemas by Sonia Rowley
Parasites: an Epidemic in Disguise Stanley Weinberger
The Art of Breathing by Nancy Zi

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