Sonne's No. 7 Detoxification
This organic liquid supplement has the active absorbent ingredient of colloidal (liquid) bentonite. Used along with psyllium, this mixture naturally cleanses the digestive system and detoxes the colon. I have purchased the psyllium and will be taking that as well. Reading through many reviews, there are some people that can not take the two together. However, there are positive effects of doing so because the two react to each other when ingested. I will try to take them together at first, and if it doesn't work, I will separate, taking one in the AM and taking the other in the PM.
Nature's Way Activated Charcoal
At first thought, you'd think, "How can charcoal be good for you because it is a carcinogen?" Well, this form is not charcoal per say. It is an activated charcoal USP, a pure wood charcoal carbon that has no carcinogenic properties. Its unique make-up absorbs large amounts of chemicals and poisons in your body. One teaspoon of it has a surface area of more than 10,000 square feet! It can absorb almost 100 times its weight in toxins, bacteria, chemicals, and unwanted yuck that seep into your body each day. I am sure you have heard of individuals that have been rushed to the hospital with alcohol poisoning that are given a charcoal treatment? This is the same idea only in much smaller dosage.
Vitamin Shoppe Apple Pectin
This supplement is also effective at removing contaminants from the body such as metals through a process called chelation.
Garden of Life Raw Probiotic
With all the detoxing, I need to ensure I am keeping my good bacteria up. Good bacteria help with digestion (the one thing I am having difficulty with) and with fighting harmful bacteria. This specific product was recommended by Cherie Calbom herself, the author of the book. I emailed her because I was unsure of what product to purchase. She responded to me right away. I was really really impressed.
Flaxseed
The last product I will be incorporating into my diet is flaxseed. Flaxseed has gotten a good reputation because of the following ingredients:
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids: The "good" fats found to keep you heart healthy.
Lignans: Plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities.
Fiber: Both soluble and insoluble - you need both!
There is evidence linking the reduction in risks of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes by using flaxseed in your diet. I'm gonna try it!
So, that is my list. I know, it seems like a lot, but I am really ready and open to learn, grow, and get healthy!
Update on how I am feeling - So, I woke up with a MONSTER headache. I know it is caused from the caffeine withdrawal, and I am completely going to stick this out. Matt made me juice this morning and within an hour the headache was subsiding. I am drinking a ton of herbal tea, and that seems to be helping.
The one thing I need to figure out, though, is my food intake. I am pretty sure that I am not getting enough daily calories. I am going to spend most of my evening tonight, when the kids go to bed, reading up on this. I did really well last night going out. I had an amazing spinach and kale salad with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, green beans, and corn (maybe a few other vegetables too). I used balsamic vinegar and olive oil as dressing. It was delicious. Hillside was very easy-going on my meal choice too. They served it exactly how I asked. I had a Pelligrino with lemon slice to drink. :-)
Enough for now...more later.
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