The body is capable to handling toxins, flushing the system and maintaining homeostasis or balance EXCEPT when overloaded with toxins, stressed or deficient in vital nutrients. Today, this is just about everyone! Cleansing supports your body's natural processes, provides many missing nutrients and helps you achieve balance.

Most people can safely cleanse 2-4 times a year.  So much depends on your diet, your general health and the products you are using. I created this site to provide professional guidance to reduce confusion and clear up misinformation. We offer individualized support if you would like to custom design a program. Sign up for our FREE Detox Health Plan and newsletter so you can stay in touch and get the information you need to transform your health! Get your questions answered!

The Standard America Diet (SAD) today is just like the acronym says - SAD. 70% of the typical diet is processed - this includes children and teens. There is very little WHOLE FOOD being eaten. When was the last time you ate an apple, peeled an orange, steamed some carrots or had a stick of celery?

Whole food includes enzymes, and co factors the body needs to use the nutrients in food. With out the cofactors, even if the food has artificial ingredients, your body may not be able to get to these leaving you deficient in ESSENTIAL nutrients.

The following are classic signs you are deficient in nutrients, unable to detox itself, your body then overloads with toxins. Here are the signs:

• Joint pain
• Brain fog
• Redness, rashes, skin problems
• Bloating
• Swelling

Are you settling for low quality health? Want more energy and vitality? Consider a Stress Evaluation to identify your own individualized regimen  to rebalance and restore your body.

Did you know that pendulum clocks all begin to swing in rhythm after a period time? Entrainment is the gradual modification of natural rhythms in the body based on a specific rhythm. Most people still consider the brain the dominant force in maintaining balance. Research from the past 2-3 decades shows that it is the heart that actually will entrain or modify your overall rhythms and not the brain.  When the heart does this you actually experience greater resilience and power than if you simply "think" your way out of your stress.  Learn more

Metabolic resistance is a collection of symptoms that results in high risk for disease.  The following has been identified as putting you at risk for MR:

• High blood pressure
• Triglycerides over150 mg/dL
• HDL cholesterol less than 40 mg/dL in men or 50 mg/dL  in women
• BMI greater than 25

Other risk factors include:

• Family history of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Minimal activity

An adaptogen is a product that is thought to increase resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. The term  refers to  rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, other restorative products. One specific characteristic of adaptogen is that it brings that body back to homeostasis or balance.

Check out Stress Advantage, a great product to counter the effects of stress.

When food leaves the stomach it goes into the small intestine. This is where 90% of absorption of nutrients into the blood stream occurs. The small intestine digests the food so nutrients can be used by the body - this takes place through the wall of the intestine. Carbohydrates start digestion in the mouth and require adequate chewing so they can be broken down.  Protein are broken down in the stomach into amino acids and then absorbed in the small intestine. When foods are not chewed and broken down, they arrive in the small intestine unavailable for absorption and use by the body adding an additional burden to the larger intestine.

People that eat too fast also eat more food than they need because the brain doesn't register they have eaten.  You take in more food than you need and your body does not have the benefit of the nutrients and your colon has a larger burden leading to constipation, gas, indigestion, heartburn.

Constipation is one of the most common complaints. When asked about bowel health, many people will say, I go regularly, once a day and I am fine. If your bowels only more 1x day - you have the residue of 6 meals or more sitting in your colon!

When food sits for too long in the bowel the toxic waste is reabsorbed into your system. Ensuring a more regular movement of food through the bowel requires enzymes and enough water, fiber and activity.  Improving your bowel regularity can do great things for your health if, like babies you would eat and then evacuate!

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Most people would agree that all emotions can potentially affect the bowel. Anyone with Crohn's, Irritable Bowel,
Celiacs's disease, Diverticulitis and other bowel related problems would confirm that stress and the emotions associated with it can wreak havoc on their bowels.  There is evidence that would suggest these problems may have been caused by the strain of emotional overload and or stress.  Want more help with stress?  We have several programs to help you.

Stress and emotional reactions tend to become a habit. This habit gets replayed over and over again in the bowel. The bowel is part of the same tissue as an embryo that produces your brain and central nervous system. It produces and is responsible for storing 95 % of the neurotransmitter, serotonin.  Serotonin, known as the feel good chemical, has a major role to play in the bowel.

Relaxation, transforming stress and negative thoughts plays an important role in your digestive health.  15 minutes a day is all you need to transform your stress! Check it out.

Bloating, indigestion, heartburn is  a major problem today. Just look at the remedies offered in the drugstore and the commercials that promise relief when your food starts fighting with you. Have you ever thought perhaps it is what I am eating?   A super sized burger has anywhere from 1500 to 2000 calories alone with 40 gms of fat, excess sodium. Consider that this meal with the amount of calories and fat for the whole day is being consumed in the vehicle - on the run. Logically, any reason your body should not fight back?

I say all of this because the products, OTC and prescription, that "manage" the symptoms of heart burn ultimately interfere with digestion - long term. So over time unless changes are made you may not have so much heart burn but you probably develop constipation and eventually need your gall bladder out or develop another health problem.

Learn more about GERD and another problem many people know little about, too little stomach acid.

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Enzymes are a catalyst in the body that makes things happen. Enzymes break food particles down into smaller units that cazn be absorbed by the body. Protein is broken down to amino acids, carbohydrates into more simple sugars, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Every day your pancreas, liver, stomach and intestines produces about 10 quarts of digestive juices

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.  Many people think this is due to too much stomach acid however it can be from too little! Learn more

Whenever your body "talks" to you with various symptoms - listen. When you respect what your body is telling you, you will not only protect your health, the quality of your life will improve also! Want to know more about how to have radiant health?

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity supports optimal breakdown of casein and gluten and their peptides (casomorphin and gluteomorphin). Milk and wheat sensitivities can generat

L-Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid that the body needs more of during times of stress. This stress can also mean physical stress form unhealthy bowels or other intestinal health issues.

L-Glutamine has been shown to help with digestive conditions and enhances your natural immune response. It is also important for focus, concentration and provides support in the liver and pancreas. Glutamine is a chemical messenger in the brain without which the brain could not function. Glutamine is a balancing neurochemical.

Glutamine is highly concentrated in the brain, 10-15 times more concentrated. It is an important fuel for the brain, & can provide adequate energy in the absence of glucose (the other major brain fuel). For this reason it is helpful with focus, concentration, memory, intellectual performance, alertness, attentiveness, improving mood, eliminating brain fog & cloudiness.

Use L Glutamine in your Smoothie in the morning to build better focus and concentration and to support the health of your bowel. Add in Taurine to improve fat digestion, stabilize blood sugar and for stress relief. With good quality Protein Powder to support your immune system and Spectra Purple for a delicious dose of fruits and vegetables with anti aging properties and you have a daily formula that will help you get through anything life throws at you!

Known for its ability to enhance the absorption of calcium, Vitamin D is complex and vital for radiant health. There are many forms of D and as it moves through the body, it gets activated and converted to be used by the body. According to the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon state, Vitamin D plays an important role in:

• calcium absorption,
• immune support,
• blood pressure regulation,
• insulin secretion

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An adaptogen is a product that is thought to increase resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. The term  refers to  rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, other restorative products. One specific characteristic of adaptogen is that it brings that body back to homeostasis or balance.

Check out Stress Advantage, a great product to counter the effects of stress.

Resveratrol is a protective compound produced by grapevines and other plants, in response to environmental stresses. It is a polyphenol, a natural antioxidant, which protects cells against naturally occurring substances known as free radicals.

• Resveratrol is a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant-derived compounds that are structurally similar to estrogen. Plant estrogens are weaker forms of estrogen, yet are able to support thesame physiological activity.

• As a phytoestrogen it supports women’s health during and after menopause. It is believed that Resveratrol has a positive effect on bone and support the health of bone-building cells (osteoblasts). Therefore, resveratrol may help to balance the bone building process as women age.

• Resveratrol helps support cardiovascular health because it contains polyphenolic compounds that are known to possess antioxidant and vascular supporting properties. In test tube and animal studies, Resveratrol decreased the “stickiness” of blood platelets and helped blood vessels remain open and flexible. As an antioxidant, it helps to prevent unwanted oxidation of LDL cholesterol from free radical damage.

• Resveratrol offers support against oxidative stress, promotes cardiovascular health and is an excellent addition to your overall health regime.

The antioxidant values of foods listed are expressed in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units, a unit of measurement for antioxidants developed by the National Institute on Aging in the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The higher the ORAC score, the higher the antioxidant support. The average person in the U.S. consumes about 1,200 ORAC units daily. 5,000 ORAC units daily are recommended for optimal health!

Bloating, indigestion, heartburn is  a major problem today. Just look at the remedies offered in the drugstore and the commercials that promise relief when your food starts fighting with you. Have you ever thought perhaps it is what I am eating?   A super sized burger has anywhere from 1500 to 2000 calories alone with 40 gms of fat, excess sodium. Consider that this meal with the amount of calories and fat for the whole day is being consumed in the vehicle - on the run. Logically, any reason your body should not fight back?

I say all of this because the products, OTC and prescription, that "manage" the symptoms of heart burn ultimately interfere with digestion - long term. So over time unless changes are made you may not have so much heart burn but you probably develop constipation and eventually need your gall bladder out or develop another health problem.

Learn more about GERD and another problem many people know little about, too little stomach acid.

Would you like to learn how to naturally improve your digestion? Take charge of your health and subscribe to our Annual Membership!

Start a program for vibrant health. Start with enzymes and fiber to improve your digestion.

Milk thistle contains a flavonoid complex known as silymarin that is responsible for the medicinal benefits of the plant. Silibinin is the most active component of silymarin.

Milk thistle extract may protect the cells of the liver by blocking the entrance of harmful toxins and helping remove these toxins from the liver cells. As with other flavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant. Silymarin has also been shown to regenerate injured liver cells. Recent studies have shown that silymarin has the ability to block fibrosis, a process that contributes to the eventual development of cirrhosis in persons with inflammatory liver conditions secondary to alcohol abuse or hepatitis.

It is your body’s BEST defense against disease and a great safe way to detox!  It is the master  anti oxidant because it helps to keep more of them in circulation! Not only is your immune system protected by glutathione stores, it is critical in detoxification and optimizing your health.

As free radicals increase, your body uses up Vitamins C, E, alpha lipoic acid and  ultimately glutathione.

Protect your health by boosting glutathione.  Click on the link and follow the suggestions we offer to boost this master anti oxidant for protection and well being.

In addition to recycling free radicals, glutathione is also awesome in detoxification.   Like glue, toxins stick to glutathione, to be eliminated in the bile and bowel  — and ultimately out of your body.

Learn more about anti oxidants

Improved digestion. With this you may also notice regularity, decreased body or breath odor, less bloating. This along with other more subtle improvements will occur with low doses.

In the 1950’s it was discovered that Chlorella promoted the rapid growth of healthy bacteria (lactobacillus) helping to keep the colon healthy. The chlorophyll also keeps colon clean while the fiber binds to the toxins expelling it.

Chlorella has been demonstrated to remove heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, arsenic and other toxins by actually binding with them so they may be pulled from the bloodstream. You would have to have a Hair Mineral Analysis to measure more specifically.  This is also unclear at times because the first HMA may not show heavy metals until you start pulling them (chelating) from your body. Chronic exposure of Heavy Metals will not show up in the hair as the metals bury deep into the tissue, bones, brain and other organs leaving the hair.   The metals usually show up on the second sample.

With the majority of the population exposed to mercury due to industry pollution and rainwater runoff seeping into the ground, waterways and fish, arsenic due to the exposure through public drinking water and cadmium due to second hand smoke, most people would benefit from the use of Chlorella.

It can take 3-6 months   for heavy metals to begin to be removed depending on the amount of chlorella taken, your particular health and type of exposure.  Chlorella is safe since it is a whole food. See precautions if you are on bloodthinners. It should be gradually increased to give your digestive system time to adjust. You may have a clearing response initially.

Because of the fiber content in chlorella's cell wall and other nutritional factors, when some people begin to take chlorella for the first time they may go through cleansing reactions with some purging of the bowel.  This cleansing reaction may take the form of increased  intestinal activity such as gas, cramping, constipation or diarrhea.   This same type of cleansing reaction can occurs if you were to switch from a processed food diet low in fiber and enzymes to a whole food diet rich in fiber.

For this reason, start out with less than the suggested amount and gradually increase up to the recommended dose over 2 or more weeks.

Chlorella is a whole food and because of this you cannot take too much. It is naturally detoxifying and you may experience the cleansing reaction.

Many people find 5-7 gms to be adequate when detoxifying from metals.

Yes,  chlorella has been shown to promote  strong immune systems. Children can take 1/2 to 1/4 the adult dose depending on size

Ideally, it should  be taken in small dosages throughout the day.  Do not take after coffee or with any fiber powders.

Chlorella

Is a storehouse of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. It contains more purifying chlorophyll than any known plant, as well as highly beneficial RNA/DNA. Because of its purifying Chlorophyll it has the ability to remove toxins including metals, PCB's and other environmental toxins, lower cholesterol and build up nutrient stores! Additionally, Chlorella is a rich source of carotenes, iron, and B-12, nutrients particularly important to vegetarians. Read more on the Power of Chlorella

Chlorella is also helpful in eliminating PCB's, pesticides and other toxins that build up in the body. Because Chlorella is a whole food it can also be taken in conjunction with other products as it nourishes while helping your body eliminate toxins.

Chlorella is capable of detoxification due to its unique cell wall and its ability to bind to toxins such as arsenic, mercury, lead, pesticides, insecticides, cadmium, uranium, P.C.B, radio active materials. through its binding capacity, chlorella absorbs the toxins and then eliminates removing them from the body.

"...To summarize, chlorella restores bowel regularity, normalizes beneficial bowel flora, assists in detoxifying the bowel and stimulates repair of damaged, broken down tissue." Dr. Bernard Jensen DO, PhD