Shutdown/Cleansing program for fertility (infertility) part 2
There are many
questioned asked about the reason for all of this and to better answer that
we have taken some time to teach you about how the body works and WHY these
are good choices during that time. Other products are mentioned here
but you may contact your own herbalist or physician if you desire.
Q: What other products/herbs/foods might be
helpful to use during this time?
A: Let me answer this by
explaining a little about how the body works. There are 12 systems in the body.
Although the cleanse is targeted toward certain systems, all twelve body systems, of
course, will be affected in general. These 12 systems are:
 | Excretory System - large colon |
| Digestive System - liver, salivary glands, gall bladder and pancreas |
| Endocrine System - Glands, pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals,
pancreas, ovaries, testes |
| Lymphatic System - spleen, thymus, appendix, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels and fluid |
| Urinary System - kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra |
| Reproductive System - ovaries, ova, testes, sperm
Nervous System - brain, spinal cord, nerves |
| Circulatory System - heart, blood vessels, blood |
| Integumentary System - skin, hair, nails, oil and sweat glands
Respiratory System - lungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchial tubes, alveoli |
| Skeletal System - all bones, cartilage, joints |
| Muscular System - all muscular tissue. |
The purpose of a good cleanse is to clean, repair and rebuild these systems as quickly,
healthily and thoroughly and as naturally as possible Consider some of the following
products for an ideal cleanse which will take charge of your entire body. These are
combinations and single herbs or supplements traditionally used and most researched in
these areas. Please read the product pages for more individual herbal information.
The Excretory System:
Most of the revolutionaries in natural health agree that the liver and colon
are the first places to correct when disease is present. Why they
typically begin in the colon because nutrients cannot penetrate the buildup on its
walls from years of the poor diet. Constipation also inhibits the removal of excess
estrogens and allows parasites to incubate, most likely taking your nutrients and leaving excrement
behind.
PLEASE NOTE: if you have any history of constipation, foreign travel, itching
in your anus area, eating sushi or other common invitations to parasites we strongly
recommend parasite cleansing for both you and your spouse. In truth most will deny
that they could have parasites when it is estimated that 95% of the world has them.
Parasites do not respect personhood.
On this subject; we recommend for the best shutdown a parasite cleansing as well.
Try Para-Cleanse
from Nature's Sunshine. I cannot tell you how many have thought ill of
this idea only to pass things most won't even talk about, to their horror -
and relief.
1st choice for the colon: Fiberzon Plus
Fiberzon Plus from the Amazon is the most powerful colon cleansing you can
do. It has
anti-parasitic herbs but not enough other than for daily maintenance.
Read more about it
here and
then close the window to come back to this page. You may order at that
site if you wish. There are many other products we recommend for
hormonal health such as Chocamaca and Sumacazon among others for women and
Warrior for men. The matte tea is excellent and helps with weight loss
and energy. Shipibo Matte tea from the rainforest is recommended in
the New York Times best selling book by Kevin Trudeau.
2nd
choice for the colon when accompanied by a history of constipation:
LOCLO and
Liquid Bentonite Clay
in combination to flush out
fecal matter and remove toxic build up of heavy metals. This is a daily maintenance.
The LOCLO is like apple pie and the bentonite clay is tasteless; you won't even
know it is there. You can find these products on the Nature's Sunshine Product
Pages.
For cleansing and strengthening the liver
here are a few choices. Some of them come in a
combination pack. Those listed in this section can be found
HERE. Close the window when you are finished to come back to
this page.
Envirozon: Protects against environmental toxins*, Supports healthy liver
and kidney function*, Helps the body to eliminate toxins*,
We live in a world that surrounds us daily
with pollutants and toxins of all kinds. Envirozon� assists the body's
natural ability to cleanse and restore balance after exposure to
environmental impurities. Its strong antioxidant properties are particularly
important to liver function, which is key to overall cleansing and
detoxification of the body.
Envirozon�s� rainforest botanicals include Jurubeba,
Quebra Pedra, and U�a de Gato. Jurubeba facilitates the body's ability to reduce
toxic excesses. Quebra Pedra fortifies the body's natural filtering organs while
stimulating the defense system. U�a de Gato's reputation as an overall cleansing
agent is well known and documented. *
Digestazon: Promotes optimal digestion*, Stimulates liver function*,
Helps maintain healthy intestinal flora* Helps ease intestinal bloating and
digestive discomfort*
Digestazon� aids the body's natural process
of digestion and nutrient absorption. Efficient digestion is considered to
be a major factor in radiant health. Sluggishness and heavy or bloated
feelings after eating may be associated with inefficient digestion. Using
Digestazon� before or after meals is an ideal way to boost optimal
digestion. Digestazon� includes Carqueja, Boldo, Anise, Peppermint.
Carqueja supports the healthy functioning of the stomach and intestinal
system. Boldo promotes good health through the urinary and digestive systems
by creating balance and stimulating waste elimination. Anise was originally
used in ancient Egypt and encourages overall digestive comfort. *
Metabazon: This ancient formula helps control blood glucose and assists
the body's natural ability to maintain metabolic harmony. * It provides an
energy boost to counter the afternoon energy slump and sweet cravings that
may be associated with poor metabolism of sugars. Metabazon� can help
facilitate your ability to convert carbohydrates into quick energy for even
energy throughout the day. * You'll find it�s easier to control your weight
with Metabazon�, too! * This formula includes Pedra Hume Caa, Pata de Vaca
and Stevia
Additional herbal support for the liver:
Rainforest Treasure Tea: This is the tea which is
used to nurse anyone suffering from illness back to health in the Amazon.
The benefits are what make this tea such a treasure. A full three grams of
Rainforest herbs go into each bag for the complete impact of the energy of
the Amazon. We carefully combine the separate ingredients in a
complimentary, potent recipe to provide you with balanced vitality and
maximum clarity.* Even the grind of herbs is calculated for the best flavor
and the fastest delivery of enjoyment.
Rainforest Treasure Tea contains Tahari, Chanca Pedra,
Stevia, and Chuchuhuasi, as well as strong concentrates of Jatoba and Una de
Gato. Shipibo Treasure Tea is an excellent way to deliver these products to your
body quickly. Many of our dedicated Rainforest Bio-Energetics� associates joined
us after simply drinking a cup of Rainforest Treasure Tea.
http://www.mylittleamazon.com
Licorice Root is our herb of
choice IF high blood pressure or diabetes is not a concern. Choose licorice root when you
have facial hair, acne or losing hair from the scalp. This is very important as with hirsutism. If you have endometriosis it is best to talk
to an herbalist about which of these would be best
for you according to your profile. Consider this herb with PCOS and consider with full
weight if you have high stress or adrenal burnout. In Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM, licorice root is the most highly recommended herb. Licorice root is not for
those with high blood pressure. At that time Milk Thistle is commonly
recommend.
Milk Thistle is a wonderful herb for the liver. While licorice root is
recommended in Chinese herbology, milk thistle is more commonly known in the
western world. It is one of the most highly recommended
herbs for the endocrine system. Consider this herb is you have high blood pressure
and cannot take licorice root.
Other suggestions and how to use these herbs and wholefoods:
Barleygreen� - Add to your daily diet
Barleygreen for supernutrition now and in the future. Barleygreen has all 8 essential
amino acids which gives you all of the necessary building blocks of protein along with
vitamins, macro and trace minerals, and micronutrients . The juice is virtually without
fiber and therefore can proceed right to the small intestines for better cellular
activity. Nothing is lost in digestion or in the colon. Barleygreen contains
kelp and chlorophyl which have traditionally used to help spark the thyroid. It is rich in
calcium, folic acid and SOD, an antioxidant. Our family has been using
Barleygreen for over 9 years.
Frequensea is also another great product which combines the benefits of
the sea (very important to hormonal health including the thyroid) and other
essential nutritients. You can read more about this product at
http://www.zippyhealth.com We
will mention some other great products that we found at this site which our
family loves. That is under healthy snacking.
Q: While, I am shutting down what other
herbs would be helpful to use?
A: For many straight Vitex (also known as chaste tree berry) is very
important to the entire cleansing/shutdown time. Vitex has been clinically proven to
restore hormonal balance of FSH and LH,to lower prolactin sensitivity and to remove excess
estrogens. If at all possible try doing the herbs at the same time if you have cysts,
endometriosis or fibroids. Vitex has a reputation of lengthening the luteal phase. More is
written on this herb on the Vitex page. Vitex is known to level hormones and
should not be looked at as an alterative but an adaptogen; meaning to level out not cause
an action.
Other choices would be Sarsaparilla root, Dandelion root Bupleurum root, Astragulus
root, Red Clover flowering tops, Rhubarb root, Gentian root, Prickly Ash bark
and a few others in combination or for using as specifics. Write us about
these.
Q: While I am cleansing, do you suggest
anything else to avoid besides meat (especially meat with hormones and red meat), milk and
dairy products, white sugar, refined foods, white flour, caffeine, alcohol.
A: If you are to have animal protein, try to
find hormone free or stick with more chicken and turkey since they have less hormones, but
don't be fooled, that does not mean none. Look for grain fed and free range.
Concentrate your diet on fresh fruits and vegetables, mostly raw unless you have very low
temperatures. In this case you would want to work your way to raw by eating more
warm foods that have been lightly steamed or stirfried over low heat. If you cook, do so
by light steaming or grilling. Stay away from WHITE products - white flour, white sugar,
white rice, white fats (dairy) caffeine and, yes, eat as many fruits and veggies.
The key is balance. Watch for what is best for you. Many will not be able to eat this
ideal. Do what you can and hold each food up and ask if this is the temptation that will
stand between you and your baby. Always strive to do a little better each day and remember
that you are not just eating - or cleansing - for a baby but that your reproductive
problems stem from whole body problems that will manifest - or have already - in other
disorders.
Remember that 2 steps forward and 1 step back is still 1 step forward. Do not be too
hard OR easy on yourself, but do the best you can.
Raw foods or light steaming or light grilling without sauces, if possible. You'll be
surprised at the beautiful taste of real food is. Find as many ways to make a salad or to
eat fruit as possible and always have baby carrots on hand and apples. They are very
easy to pick on and carrots are immensely supportive of the reproductive system.
I cannot sing the praises of juicing enough at this time and forward. Juicing is such
an ideal way to get so many wonderful nutrients quickly and easily digested without the
normal fiber when eat them. Try Just Carrots,
RediBeets and
Barleygreen for when time is too short for
juicing and clean up.
Q: Can I continue to take my other vitamins?
A: I believe you should take whatever you
are comfortable with and using now if they are a good source. Please do not purchase
laboratory vitamins as these are isolates and are not what they are cracked up to be.
If you really feel the need for a prenatal go to our
Infertility Workshop Marketplace and you will find
healthy choices there. Sea Silver
would be our choice.
Folic Acid is very important. Do not be without this if your diet is not rich in leafy
green vegetables already. Again find one that is plant derived not from a laboratory.
(if you are juicing, it may not be necessary.)
Bee Pollen has been shown to be helpful in lowering prolactin and raising progesterone and
is loaded
with naturally occurring and highly usable B-Vitamins. It is a natural antibiotic and
immune enhancer and is a complete food in itself. Consider Dr. Christopher's Bee
Power with its many beneficial herbs combined with Bee Pollen to restore energy and
stamina.
A proper juicing program, normal bowel movements and proper eating will give you the
nutrients you need. Be sure to eat a healthy greens-filled salad daily for folic acid.
Q: I have seen it recommended, drinking 1
cup of raspberry leaf tea daily. Should I do this during the cleanse as well?
A: Raspberry tea is always good for a woman.
Up to one quart per day is common for the uterus for toning and strengthening. Some say
that you should never have more than a cup per day during pregnancy or luteal phase until
the last month in your third trimester. Others say that you should sip it through out the
day. It is best to be on the safe side and drink in moderation once you find that you may
be pregnant. It is the most used herbal tea in women's health. Drink more ahead of
time if you have a weak uterus. During the cleanse is a good time to drink more of this
tea. You will find that it has a pleasant taste.
Q: Do you carry these herbs in bulk?
A: Yes we do carry in larger quantities to
last you the entire cleanse. Since the cleanse can be costly, we understand every bit
helps. You can order any herb
whether it is listed or not. We offer 15% off most herbs from 2 oz and up. Some of
them you may order in 2, 4 or 8 oz sizes. Just fill in the name of the herb when you check
out in the "special instructions". Please ask me if you'd like if these herbs
seem right for your profile.
Q: Should I go ahead and start on EPO and/or
flaxseed oils during the cleanse as well? I believe it would help, making sure I get Omega
3 Fatty Acids in my system.
A: Although we cannot specifically recommend
anything, studies and research show EFAs like these are valuable to a woman every day of
her life as well for all aspects of health. EFAs are essential to the make up of every
cell.
Studies have shown that in laboratory rats when EFAs were removed completely from the diet
ALL pregnancies ended in miscarriage. Though we are not rats we cannot dispute the
correlation between EFAs and cellular health.
Evening primrose was also researched and approved as aiding in lowering prolactin levels
and lessening PMS. This EFA is safe to use in the follicular phase (pre ovulation) but
should be limited to that time only. It is best to use no more than 1 TB of flaxseed oil
daily, once you are pregnant to keep the delicate balance of prostaglandins in check. You
can read about these more at:
Essential Fatty
Acids.
Q: I also plan on using the castor oil pack
you recommended during the cleanse. How often should this be done during the cleanse?
A: Castor oil packs are best just before
doing a heavier cleansing day or any day you choose. DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE
SEVERELY CONSTIPATED. FOR THAT WE WILL WORK INDIVIDUALLY.
THEN: You MUST drink at least 1 gallon of water, throughout the day, to flush it through
and if you want to you you may have steamed veggies at the end of the day. The only other
thing you should have is Barleygreen� for the maximum nutrition on these super cleansing
days.
In the day: Take one or two of the helpings the day of your cleanse then while waiting for
it to kick in.... warm your belly with a hot water bottle or heating pad. Take some castor
oil and rub generous amounts on your belly, in a clockwise position. Massage it in.
SIDE NOTE: When you have gas rub and tap in a circle - clockwise, up to the rib cage and
down and around.
Next take a warm towel (Turkish or a very thick towel folded) and place it over the castor
oil, place saran wrap around you to hold in the heat and then put a heating pad or hot
water bottle on top. Leave on for an hour and and wait for things to happen, cleanse, do
an enema or go for a colonic. Continue to take the herbs throughout the day up to five
times for a thorough one day cleanse. The castor oil will loosen fecal matter in your
colon.
Q: I will probably utilize some of the
essential oil combos, for detoxifying the body. Anything to help cleanse! Which do you
suggest?
A: I would recommend a loofah for the whole
body exfoliation and many body soaks and lavender baths. Lavender is a wonderful relaxing
friend. Use it in the bath or on your pillow at night to help you sleep.
The skin is the largest organ. Doesn't it make sense to cleanse IT as well?
Q: During the cleanse/shut-down period, I
will probably try to utilize the info you gave about using the Moon to stimulate the
pineal gland, to regulate ovulation. I'm thinking that might help my cycle.
A: Information on this is found in greater
detail under Lights and TTC in regards to the luteal phase page.
Remember to put on a night light during the 3 days of the full moon if you don't have the
moon directly coming in or have all of your shades up and an eye mask would be very
helpful for others for the rest of the month. Basically, your eyes and ovaries have a
common connection: the Pineal gland, which is very sensitive to night lighting.
As a note, I would like to say that in Genesis the Lord's word says that there was a
lesser light to govern the night. I believe that this theory on the light and the cycles
of the moon yet again confirms God's Word. After all, He set science and nature in
place.
Q: I also hope to start a regular exercise
program during this time. Optimally, I could probably stand to lose about 40 pounds or so,
but I want to do it the
healthy way. I despise crash diets.
A: For weight loss, aside from exercise,
giving your body the necessary nutrients and using self control is the best option. There
is NO substitute for exercise. Every heart needs proper exercise.
For those with endometriosis, stretching and walking are very important. Breathing
deeply is also important. Breathe deep into your stomach and relax often as you do it.
This helps your uterus to properly contract and release which will help later as well (in
labor). This also supplies valuable oxygen to your blood.
I believe this should give you a good overview of what to expect. Do not get overwhelmed.
It is only 3 months, but 3 POWERFUL months for the body. Many women find that it is
freeing for them to take time off to get healthy and without the pressures of infertility
obsessions.
