Hello all... I’m not sure what to do! I did the Hulda Clark parasite cleanse, and I am now on the maintenance doses - I’ve done 3 weeks. However, last week, just a couple of minutes after taking the dosage (2 tsp. Of black walnut tincture, 7 cloves capsules, and 7 super w capsules)... my back went out really badly- I’m talking slipped discs, etc. I went to the chiro and sure enough my ileocecal valve was at least part of the problem- I have that happen so much- and that’s a huge part of my reason for doing the parasite cleanse in the 1st place! I had done this cleanse before and ...
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Hello, I am hoping someone can help me understand what is going on and how I should proceed... I have done a total of 3 coffee enemas (3-4 days apart). The very first one I felt amazing (and I only held it for 3 minutes, then did a consecutive one after for 7 minutes)... I had that elated feeling I heard about, all pain diminished and I had so much energy adn mental clarity it was incredible. The second one, not so much, but nothing majorly unsettling either. I did, however hold that one for the full 15 minutes and expelled a whole lot of gunk (old bile I believe, and parasites, etc. ...
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Hello everyone, I am very nervous about where to go from here... Not sure what to do but I feel I should do something. I haven’t been feeling well for years (food intolerances, fatigue, acne, hypothyroid, etc.) so I finally decided to try a parasite cleanse. I went for Paragone - knowing it probably wasn’t the strongest, but I figured I’d just start with that to get things moving (and hopefully minimize the ill effects thinking I’d move on to stronger things later...). At one point (about 2 weeks in) I felt absolutely amazing- full of energy, clear head, happy like never before, n ...
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Hi everyone. I am wondering (before I do this) if it is okay to NOT do a liver flush. Is doing coffee enemas as effective - or at least close to it? I have done a few liver flushes in the past, but I am always hesitant (the very first one I did I thought I was gonna die - no kidding, it was so horrific. I must’ve been so toxic. I can’t believe I ever did another!). Truthfully, at this point I am actually pretty terrified as I have read stories of people who had large stones stuck, emergency surgery, jaundice that ruined their lives... etc. I don’t have liver problems bad enough to ris ...
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I was wondering if anyone has tried using a good quality liver glandular supplement to help strengthen their liver; which would hopefully, in turn, help acne. Anyone? I am seriously considering it.   [End]
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Hello all... I am very healthy, yadda, yadda (gluten/dairy/soy/sugar free, etc.). I’ve done a number of liver flushes but spread apart over a few years. After my last flush this past June I started getting cystic acne, and my digestion deteriorated. I figured maybe some stones got in the way or something (but not stuck bc I had/have no pain). I started seeing an acupuncturist and he told me that I was seriously drained and blood deficient, and that I shouldn’t flush my liver until I build up again. I was terribly pale and finally my color is coming back in my face, and I feel I have more e ...
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I decided to take turmeric due to the many benefits I’d heard (I have some cystic acne and I know that turmeric helps to detox liver). I took 1500mg for about 5 days - had a little nausea, just a bit of loose stools, but was sleeping fabulously. Then one day, out of the blue my back when out. I literally just squatted down gently and when I got up I started to notice my back felt like it was swelling. Within the next hour I ended up with a major muscle spasm and was completely twisted and hunched over! Does anyone know if this could be related to the turmeric? I stopped taking it that very ...
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Hi there, I flushed my liver (this is like the 6th or 7th time but over a few years - I flushed a couple of months before this one though and another that was about 5 months ago) and was doing alright for about a week or two. Ever since though, I think my bile is low? My stool is always floating (sometimes greenish? or light brown?). Also, and most annoying to me (!!!) is that I am having bad breakouts - cystic acne! What happened and what should I do??? THanks   [End]
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Not sure why you feel you have to fast... Is that part of a particular protocol? I don’t fast - only for part of the day OF the flush. I have plain cooked oatmeal in the morning (made just with water) and then sometimes have some plain rice and steamed veggies before 1pm and then don’t eat after that. You don’t have to fast more than that... Juicing in the morning is good... When I first started doing that years ago my acne got so terrible for a while. It got a lot better after I started flushing. I have heard liver spots can go away. I have one on my face - it has improved, but is not ...
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Woops - forgot to give you the site (I learned a lot from here, but I haven’t done her liver flush recipe - I agree with the other post and think you have to do this right - the tried and true is with ES - the Andreas Mortiz or the Hulda Clarke recipe): sensiblehealth.com   [End]
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I would highly recommend doing a stone crusher for a while first. GCG is the one I know of - I’ve used it and it definitely works. You take this nasty stuff every morning before breakfast (1 Tablespoon) - take it at least 3 weeks ahead of time. There is the ever so minimal risk (but it has happened) where a stone gets stuck... I think if you are worried you would feel better knowing you crushed the stones first - and there would be a miniscule chance that you would get a stone stuck (again, it’s extremely rare - like 1 in 10,000 I think it is? But, it is possible and has happened. Some peo ...
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I agree it is highly unlikely pleurisy! That was just the only explanation I found for having pain there which worsens with breathing in. This is pretty high to be my small intestine, though. Also, I drank (about 30 oz.) the apple juice 7 hours ago... and I still have pain. Anyhow, we’ll see... I am going ahead with the flush. Already took my first ES - hopefully that may ease things if this is indeed linked to the small intestine. Thanks for responding.   [End]
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I took malic acid for the other days, but this morning I had a bunch of fresh apple juice in preparation for flushing tonight. Since then, I have had a pain in my right chest (just beneath my breast - I suppose right at the liver area). It gets much worse when breathing in. I looked up online what this pain means, and saw that it can be ”pleurisy” - an inflammation of the lungs? Does anyone know anything about this? I mean, most likely a different explanation b/c this only happened after drinking the apple juice (which by the way, I normally drink the juice everyday and have never had this ...
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Wow, what an amazing story. I am sorry you had such a tremendous challenge - I can only imagine how difficult all that was. Congrats to you for fighting through it all and not giving up. Thanks for sharing your story which brings such inspiration and hope to many!   [End]
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Are we suppose to do a new parasite cleanse before each and every liver flush? I saw the answer to the question below (about how someone got itchy spots on skin and answer was it was parasites) and it makes me wonder. I did a few parasite cleanses over time (and definitely before my first flush) but I haven’t done one in a while (although I have done kidney cleanse and colon cleanses in between). My last flush was in December and it was great - no problems. I am planning to flush tonight (and again, have not done a specific parasite cleanse since a while back). Thanks   [End]
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How did your flush go? Do you feel this had any negative effects for you (like nausea, or not getting many stones out)? Thanks!   [End]
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I am planning my next liver flush and each time I flush I think to myself I can never do the ES again. But I want to since I know they are so effective. I saw a few posts saying you could add them to either apple juice or grapefruit juice - is this really okay? I have been doing the A. Mortiz flushes and it doesn’t say anything about that in his book. I am afraid if I put the ES in juice it may make me nauseous later in the night? Isn’t there a reason why you only take the grapefruit juice with the olive oil? Does this make the flush less effective? Am I missing something?   [End]
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Well, I got through it and was helped a lot by drinking peppermint tea. My last dose of ES I used capsules and had to swallow 12 to get the tablespoon. Was way better than drinking that. I got a ton of stones out! Every time I am preparing for a flush I always say, ”never again!” but when I get all those stones out the day after I can’t wait to do it again.   [End]
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I am following Andreas Mortiz’s protocol... I did the two doses of ES, the grapefruit and olive oil mixture, (apple juice for the week, etc., etc.)... I am feeling pretty nauseous and sipping some peppermint tea. I am quite certain I will not be able to stomach the two more doses of ES I am suppose to take later on. Can I just do a few enemas instead? Are the other doses really needed to get the stones out? Didn’t all the stones come out already from the grapefruit/OO mixture and now I just need to get them out of my colon? If I really need more ES can I put it into capsules and t ...
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There is also a pecanbread yahoo group where there is lots of support and many people with children on the spectrum. You should definitely start without dairy, and eventually you may find that your child will tolerate goat products (yogurt, then cheese), and maybe eventually cow’s milk. It’s not an easy diet, but can really be miraculous. Best of luck - search for the yahoo group - it’s extremely helpful. : )   [End]
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Yes, my son has been gluten free (and dairy free) for 2 years now. He was on a very strict diet (specific carbohydrate diet) which didn’t allow any grains either. The entire diet was cooked fruits and veggies (easier for digestion), meats, eggs, and nuts. He had massive die-off and it came in stages - very long to explain. He made a lot of gains for a while (honestly it was like a miracle), but then I just couldn’t seem to get him to tolerate more foods (which he should’ve been able to after a year) and he wasn’t growing enough (although he gained more in that year than previous 2). He als ...
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Thank you Joyce and Fledgling! Yes, I have basically devoted my life to helping my son get better since he was born - he certainly deserves it (I do the best I can to take some time to pursue my own interests but those mostly are on hold for now). There are many moms like me out there who unfortunately have to really figure things out for themselves since the medical community is so limited in what they can offer in this area (autism, add, etc.). I’ve learned a great deal, but there is always more! Anyways, you are right Fledgling - my son picks up on my moods in a heartbeat! It can be ...
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Just spoke with Dr. Bailey (thank you Dr. Bailey!!!!!!!) so we have figured things out for now. Just for anyone following, we will be using the tea to help relieve his toxic load first (because he is SOOO toxic), and then down the road try to deworm him. I am so relieved that this sounds so hopeful and that I can get him feeling better soon. Thanks!!!   [End]
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I am convinced my son has parasites, but I really don’t know if maybe there is something else going on as well. I’d like to know if these things sound like they are likely to be from parasites, or possibly something else (or likely a combo. of things?): 1) He feels really terrible every evening around 8-9pm. He has a very hard time explaining things (even though he is almost 8), and it just seems like a general malaise - he rolls around a lot on the ground/bed whining, ”Oh, I really don’t feel good!” It can come on pretty suddenly - sometimes slower, but usually the real bad stuff is qu ...
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Another thing is he gets really hot feet and hot head a lot of the time (so hot that he puts his feet in ice water for a while to cool down, and requests an ice pack to put his head on on the pillow). He also has little white bumps on his cheeks (which I always thought was related to his gut issues). He also has candida and heavy metals (which I know are related to parasites as well) - we are using homotoxicology to help detox him slowly and as gently as possible.   [End]
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I am convinced my son has parasites, but I really don’t know if maybe there is something else going on as well. I’d like to know if these things sound like they are likely to be from parasites, or possibly something else (or likely a combo. of things?): 1) He feels really terrible every evening around 8-9pm. He has a very hard time explaining things (even though he is almost 8), and it just seems like a general malaise - he rolls around a lot on the ground/bed whining, ”Oh, I really don’t feel good!” It can come on pretty suddenly - sometimes slower, but usually the real bad stuff is qu ...
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Thank you so much Donna. My son won’t even blow his nose because he is so sensitive- never mind let me put stuff up there!- but I guess we’ll do the best we can. His central nervous system certainly is out of whack and I can only hope that the parasite cleanse will help with that. I’ve read a bunch of posts - some where kids are having watery diarrhea for longer than a week - it just seems pretty intense. My son has candida also and every time I’ve tried to treat that I can’t get anywhere (I always felt it must be because of heavy metals, but maybe it’s also a parasite thing)- he just keep ...
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I know my son (almost 8) needs to do a parasite cleanse (yes, we all do), but I am terrified. He has a lot of symptoms and some of which make me think he has worms in his nose, and skin, etc. My son is extremely hyper sensitive (not technically autistic, but has many characteristics like sensory integration dysfunction) so I know this is going to be very difficult for him. He’s already missed a lot of school this year due to dizziness and general malaise, and insomnia (all which sound like may be due to parasites). How am I going to get him through school while undergoing a parasite cleans ...
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Maybe I missed something - was it the parasites that were causing the allergies/sensitivities? My son and I cannot tolerate garlic and so therefore I thought we could not use humaworm (because of the garlic in it!). Your saying this is okay?   [End]
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I thought I read several times that as long as the cruciferous vegetables are cooked, they are not goitrogenic.   [End]
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Thank you both for your help!!   [End]
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I’ve done about 4 liver flushes successfully in the past year and a half. I stopped where I’m at a while ago b/c I was worried the epsom salts were doing damage to my kidneys (and I really just can’t stomach them anymore). I know I’m not digesting fats (had tests done and can tell with my stools) so I assume this means I really need to do more flushing - correct? I just started supplementing with Iodine for my thyroid problems - is it okay to flush soon with this going on or should I wait a month or so? Also, I really would like to know an effective liver flush that doesn’t use ...
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Gina, Can you please tell me how you are handling your adrenal issues? Also, how you knew there were problems? I think I may need to work on that as well as I’ve had chronic stress for many years. Thx.   [End]
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I have hypothyroid (been on armour for 3+ yrs.). My thyroid hormones are going down quickly. I have ovarian cysts (but no signs of PCOS yet), bad PMS (breast pain, mood swings, etc. - estrogen dominance?), I’m exhausted, trouble sleeping, can’t digest fats, etc. Here’s what I need help with: 1) What form of Iodine to take? Lugol’s or Iodoral or seaweed, etc.? 2) How much to take? 3) How much of the other supplements: magnesium, selenium, vit.C, sea salt (anything else?) 4) When to take the Iodine and supplements? Can I take it all together? Everything in AM or PM? I tried ...
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I have hypothyroid (been on armour for 3+ yrs.). My thyroid hormones are going down quickly. I have ovarian cysts (but no signs of PCOS yet), bad PMS (breast pain, mood swings, etc. - estrogen dominance?), I’m exhausted, trouble sleeping, can’t digest fats, etc. Here’s what I need help with: 1) What form of Iodine to take? Lugol’s or Iodoral or seaweed, etc.? 2) How much to take? 3) How much of the other supplements: magnesium, selenium, vit.C, sea salt (anything else?) 4) When to take the Iodine and supplements? Can I take it all together? Everything in AM or PM? I tried ...
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I have a post about this from a few days ago myself! (it just says back pain i think). Yes, I have a very sore lower back and thought the same as you - kidney problem. I am pretty sure that is it. This morning I made a ”kidney tonic.” I juiced the following: 1/2 cucumber 1 bunch parsley 1 stalk celery 1/4 lemon 1/2 piece ginger root After drinking this I felt much better until late afternoon. I plan on drinking this every morning, and I am going to get some celery seed tea (and/or the yogi peach detox tea). Yesterday I took an ES bath thinking this would help the pain (before ...
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That is so strange, tigermoon! I guess I’ll have to give the massages a try and see what happens : ) Something is still telling me my kidneys aren’t happy. My urine stream is splitting now - I heard that is a sign of bad kidney function? I did a little reading and I am going to try a kidney tonic drink every day, and also a kidney detox tea. Hopefully that helps. Once I get through this candida nightmare I’ll do a full-blown kidney cleanse. I am really hoping this means once I get rid of the candida my back problems will be over and done with once and for all!   [End]
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I agree - there are a lot of different ”candida diets” out there. It is so hard to know which one to follow. I used to buy the ”gluten free” oats from Bob’s red mill (very expensive but worth it if you really love your oats!). I am planning to keep oats out for the first month at least. When I bring them back in I plan on soaking them overnight to help digestion.   [End]
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No, mostly lower back pain, and some middle now and then. I did a bunch of liver flushes before this (I assume that’s why you are asking about the shoulder pain?). I did have a new red dot liver spot thingy show up yesterday - I don’t know what they are called - but it’s almost like the size of a pinhead and red. I read before that this is from the liver.   [End]
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I was wondering if this is a normal die-off reaction? I’ve had lots of back troubles for most of my life but I was doing pretty well for a while. I am just starting to have some die-off I think (cut all sugars, grains, gluten, dairy out of diet). My back is really hurting most of the time now. I also have some pains in my legs too - is this normal? Anyone else have this? Thx : )   [End]
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As well suspected, I got my lab results back with a positive result for Candida. I have a great Dr. who has a protocol for me to follow (including prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, Candi-bactin AR and BR, and paraguard, taurine, etc.) which is great, but I don’t want to have major die-off reactions. I’d ask him but I’ll have to pay another large fee to talk with him (and it’s hard to get a hold of him) so I was wondering if you could help me out! Should I first start with just an anti-Candida diet - if so, which one???? There are so many different ideas about what is best. Also, how d ...
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As well suspected, I got my lab results back with a positive result for Candida. I have a great Dr. who has a protocol for me to follow (including prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, Candi-bactin AR and BR, and paraguard, taurine, etc.) which is great, but I don’t want to have major die-off reactions. I’d ask him but I’ll have to pay another large fee to talk with him (and it’s hard to get a hold of him) so I was wondering if you could help me out! Should I first start with just an anti-Candida diet - if so, which one???? There are so many different ideas about what is best. Also, how d ...
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This is true for me. I am a Vata, and I use half to 2/3 of the olive oil (but still the full half of grapefruit). The first time I did the flush I used the full amount and got very sick. After an ultrasound I found my gallbladder was fairly small so I thought of using less. I haven’t had any problems since.   [End]
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I did my 5th liver flush last weekend. It was fairly successful (I used GCG for 5 weeks ahead of time). I felt fairly well, etc. but the very next day after the flush my left eye was very bloodshot (which has never happened in my life), and I had a big red mark on my left cheek (flat - but a few days later becoming a small bump - like a pimple but not quite?). My tongue got a white coating (I am no stranger to this but it was much better before the flush) which tells me the toxins may still be lingering? Can anyone make any sense of all this stuff? Finally, I am also curious - I noticed ...
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I’ve done several Liver Flushes and I did do a kidney cleanse before (barefoot’s remedy). I’ve read a lot about getting rid of kidney stones, which I don’t think I have. What I want to know is how to strengthen my kidneys - I may be wrong but I would think this is different than just dissolving stones? Maybe I do have stones? Even so, what does one do after dissolving them? I have a lot of recurring lower back pain, and swollen eyelids especially in the mornings. What should I do? Thanks for any help.   [End]
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I’ve done several liver flushes and I did do a kidney cleanse before (barefoot’s remedy). I’ve read a lot about getting rid of kidney stones, which I don’t think I have. What I want to know is how to strengthen my kidneys - I may be wrong but I would think this is different than just dissolving stones? I have a lot of recurring lower back pain, and swollen eyelids especially in the mornings. What should I do? Thanks for any help.   [End]
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Liver flushing has helped clear up my acne big time! However, as for coloring, I am still pale. I think that has more to do with my hypothyroid than anything else. I don’t expect that to get better until I start Iodine supplementing.   [End]
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I heard it works really well to flush on the new moon. On my calendar, it shows the new moon on Sunday. Does that mean I should flush on Sunday evening, or should I flush on the Saturday night before? Does it make much of a difference? Another question is I got some malic acid capsules and didn’t realize until now that it has magnesium in it (DUH). Will this still work (I know Andreas Mortiz says to use pure straight malic acid powder)? I’d rather not but I guess I’d have to use apple juice if not. Thanks!   [End]
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Thanks Iolite. I’ve done a few liver flushes, so I guess it’s not enough yet. I’ll look into the NAC. Thx!   [End]
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oops - I pressed return by accident and it went through. Anyways, here’s the deal: If I even take just 1 drop of lugol’s, I get a really bad cystic pimple that is very painful and takes a while to go away (nevermind the scarring). What can I do to make sure this doesn’t happen? It’s obvious I need Iodine. Thanks.   [End]
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I am looking for some help for my 6 yr. old son. I have put him on the ”specific carbohydrate diet” for gastrointestinal issues. A year ago, he started having the non-stop burping. I first took out all dairy, and then eventually gluten. The burping did go away for many months, and then would come and go. He had a mild yeast overgrowth, and I think eating all of the Gluten-free casein free starches, flours, etc. only increased his yeast and bacteria. Anyhow, with this diet (1.5 months now) we’ve seen a lot of die-off, and finally improved behaviors, but the die-off still comes and goes ...
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I believe my son must have some fecal matter stuck in his intestines - (is that a compaction?). Long story short, he has pretty severe sensory issues and has always had a less than optimal diet. I now have him on the ”specific carb. diet” which is helping with decreasing bacteria/yeast. However, he often still has long episodes of continuous burping that he can’t stop. His abdomen definitely looks distended. I think maybe the food is fermenting in there. His bm’s tend to be ”snaky” (not quite pencil thin) which reinforces my thinking of his problem. Anyhow, I think he may need a series ...
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I’ve used it also. I did notice improvement after using it (even before flushing) but I do agree it is so much better to get all that out of there. And that only takes care of crushing stones (which makes your flushes easier by the way!). When I flushed, I also got rid of a bunch of sludge which is also very important. I’d say if you definitely won’t do a flush, then using gcg is better than nothing. I noticed far greater improvements though with flushing.   [End]
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Hi All, I don’t feel I am ready to start full supplementation and therefore detoxing with iodine - reasons being I’ve only flushed liver 2x, have candida, etc. I’d like to have that other stuff out of the way before tackling the bromides. In short, I don’t want to have massive breakouts (just getting over major acne problems and I have enough red marks already) and I am hoping to avoid that by cleaning out my liver, getting rid of the candida, etc. first. So anyhow, my question is, in the meantime, I want to make sure I am at least getting enough iodine so that I am not further deple ...
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I started having puffy eyes years back and this is what started me on the way to my healing journey. I can’t recall exactly at which point the puffy eyes really went away, but it has been quite a while now (at least 6 months). I did my 2nd liver flush 5 days ago, and it went great - lots of stones and sludge. I posted below about concerns with my kidney and ES (and this as well, but wanted to make it a new post with the new subject). Since the flush my eyes were a bit puffy for a few days but I didn’t think much of it. Now, 5 days later, I woke up and they are SUPER puffy! Particularly ...
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I haven’t been able to get on the computer for a few days - but just checked in. I really appreciate the responses. Unyquity - I checked the herbs in ”barefoot’s” formula compared to the schulze you recommend and it has most of the same herbs, except for a few like cornsilk, and peppermint and orange. I think the main important ones are all there. However, it doesn’t say anywhere on the bottle that these are all certified organic, so that may be a problem. I’m not sure what to do at this point. I know I have some candida issues, so maybe I will attack that as best I can before flushi ...
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What does ”MSDS” stand for? I did barefoot’s kidney cleanse, but I think I still have kidney issues (not major though). I have to get up to pee every night, and oftentimes feel I have to pee and nothing is there. My urine seems normal though. Should I just do another full kidney cleanse before liver flushing again? I flushed my liver 3 nights ago, and this morning (and morning of flush) woke up with some pain in lower back (kidneys?). Thanks.   [End]
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There is a lot of talk about how ES can be very hard on the kidneys, but then I see that some people do quite a lot of flushes and oftentimes very close together. I was wondering how damaging this can be for the kidneys and what you can do to help prevent that? I have cleansed the kidneys, but is there something to strengthen/support? Are the same things used for cleansing (like parsley) just as good for strengthening/supporting? Is that a dumb question? : )   [End]
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Well, the 1/4 cup certainly worked really well for me. This is the 2nd day after the flush and I still passed a lot of stones (big and small, and crushed from GCG) and a bunch of sludge. Aaaah... : ) In response to your question - my 1st flush was really scary for me. It is really hard to explain the way I felt - but I had to lie on the floor for a long time and I just felt like I had some seriously wrong going on. I wasn’t in intense pain - more like I was - geez, I really just can’t explain it. I could barely move or stand up, but staying still was impossible too. That’s why it was so ...
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You can try the GCG (and possibly some of the other herbs) from sensiblehealth.com - I use that before flushing and it does crush a lot of stones. I recommend going to that site and you can email them(I forgot their names) about your problem. They usually get back to you quickly and are very helpful. I had a problem with my 1st flush also, and that helped after a while. And as someone said, a lot of people do recommend doing another flush again or at least another dose of ES - you’d be able to try that quicker than waiting for the herbs to come in the mail, if you think it is getting se ...
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I know you should parasite cleanse between flushes, but do you also need to cleanse your kidneys every time after flushing? If not, is there something else you should do for the kidneys considering that the epsom salts are harsh?   [End]
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I did a bunch of searching for while (I searched 1/4 cup, and then ”1/4 cup olive oil”), but couldn’t find what I was looking for so that’s why I posted. I was flushing last night, so I didn’t have a lot of time left before I had to do the drink. Anyhow, I really do appreciate you replying and for searching that for me - thanks a lot! I did end up using just the 1/4 cup, and I have been having a very successful flush so far! I feel just a bit tired, but otherwise, a million times better than last time. I should add that this time I also was sure to keep drinking up to the 2nd epsom s ...
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is it okay to use just 1/4 cup of olive oil, and 1/4 cup of grapefruit juice? I had an ultrasound done and my galbladder was on the small side, and my first (and only) flush was pretty horrible. I thought maybe because I used too much oil considering the size of my galbladder?   [End]
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I have hypothyroid - and a history of serious cystic acne. A year ago I began my journey: bowel cleansing, parasite cleanse, eating healthier, juicing, etc. I finally did my first liver flush a little while back. Thrilled to say my acne has improved 90% from a year ago!! I used to take armour thyroid (30-60mg) and I just stopped before my liver flush (2months ago). I am hesitant to start taking it again, but I am very sluggish and have a heavy load of stress due to a son with some autistic/add/anxiety issues (which I am full-time trying to heal in addition to myself). Anyhow, I’ve been mea ...
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Thanks for you reply. I figured I will probably have to do a ”real” flush again - just hoping for an easy way out! I’ve thought about doing the coke flush before, but mostly I am concerned about the caffeine - both because I never have caffeine and am super sensitive to it - and wouldn’t it keep you awake all night? But also isn’t it suppose to be bad for your liver? I just don’t get it. But I have heard a lot of people prefer this method. Anyhow, I think I’ll do the gentle flushing for this week, and in the meantime try to decide which sort of flush to do next. Oh, and by ”hard on me” ...
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Been doing some more researching, and I think I am going to try ”plzchuckle”’s hot lemonade flush. I’ve been drinking warm water with lemon everyday for several months now - and even that alone I think has helped me already with digestion and clearer skin. Plzchuckle - I am weary of doing the milk thistle though b/c I read that it isn’t good for people who are estrogen dominant (like I am). I read that at sensiblehealth. I’ve been deworming and using the chinese bitters for several weeks, so I think that should be enough to do the hot lemonade flush protocol. I really hope this works we ...
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I am about to do my 2nd flush - the first was very hard on me. I was wondering though about some of these ”gentle flushes” - do they really get the stones out? Just how good are they? (And which one/s would you recommend if any?) Thanks.   [End]
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I flushed 11 days ago - ?   [End]
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I think you misunderstood what I said about the gallbladder lining, the technician said that it looked fine. Do you think that having gallstones impact the amount of bile produced? I am still curious as to why my gallbladder was much smaller than expected. Does that mean I should always eat small meals? Thanks for pointing out the fact that the US may not pickup cholesterol stones - I guess at least it is good I don’t have any calcified ones.   [End]
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So my Dr. sent me for an ultrasound to check for gallstones (I wanted to see just how big they were, etc.) after I had a difficult flush, and have had symptoms of gallbladder issues (I used to have nausea and the shoulder/neck pain). The tech didn’t find any stones but had concerns about the size of my gallbladder. Now, is it really possible I flushed them all out in just one flush? I used the chinese bitters and gcg, and I did have some crushed stones come out - but it’s hard to say how many, although I don’t think it was a huge amount. As far as I read, ultrasounds are suppose to be able ...
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Okay, so just that I am clear - even though I already did do a 30 day parasite cleanse before (and then I was on the maintenance dose for a couple of months afterwards), since I missed 2 maintenance doses, I do have to do another 30 day cleanse again now, correct? (This is aside from the liver flush - I understand that part). I guess it is possible that I have parasites again since I wasn’t doing the maintenance dose for 2 weeks. Sorry for all of the back and forth...   [End]
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Yes, I do plan on flushing again, and I also plan on continuing the maintenance program for life. Can you tell me what I must do to be prepared for the next flush, and then after that, when I can go back to just the maintenance dosing again?   [End]
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Due to a difficult liver flush with lingering problems, I chose not to take 2 of my dewormer maintenance doses as I was taking some other herbs to help my other symptoms. I am now better, but wondering if since I missed 2 weeks, should I take the dewormer every day again for a while - or do I have to do the same as I did in the beginning again? What should I do?   [End]
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Thanks everyone for replying so quickly (and thanks for explaining and relieving my fears Telman!). I had been reading off and on for over a year about liver flushing and yet it was still a surprise to me to be in this situation. Anyhow, I am feeling a bit better today - I took some more coptis and curcuma (which is turmeric apparently - or at least a form of it!?) last night before bed. Today I will try the massaging and probably an enema. Thanks again!   [End]
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Thanks Trapper : )   [End]
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Any ideas on someone to ask? Getting a bit worried now...   [End]
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I posted yesterday about my bad flushing experience - I didn’t get any stones out, but since I was taking gcg for a few weeks I guess I might’ve gotten crushed stones out, although I’m not sure. I had some very foul smelling stool today (sorry!). Anyhow, now today, all day I have this constant dullish sort of pain midway between my sternum and navel. Is this a stuck stone? Doesn’t seem to be the location I would expect. What do you think this is? Should I do another ES drink? Thanks for help   [End]
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I’m the one who posted yesterday about the horrible 1st liver flush experience. Overall, feeling a great deal better, but today I have this constant dull sort of pain just a few inches above my navel. Right in the middle there - kind of like the constant pain of something being jabbed into me - what is this? any ideas? Had a little bit of acid reflux today too which I never have.   [End]
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I have been taking zinc for a while now for my acne (45mg/day) and I was wondering if this could pull down my magnesium levels? How much magnesium should I be taking?   [End]
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Thanks everyone. I do think I was dehydrated as I was extremely weak and shaky. I’ll also add some magnesium in these next few weeks to see if that helps. I’ve been taking zinc for my acne so could that possible have put my magnesium down? I’ll flush again in a few weeks just hulda clarke this time...   [End]
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Thanks everyone for your help. So good to be feeling better now. I will try again in about 3 weeks I guess - without mixing stuff up! Wish me luck...   [End]
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I would like to know if what I experienced is normal - and if there are any things I may have done wrong. First just a quick background: I cleansed my colon last summer, completed barefoot’s parasite program (and have been on the maintenance program since without a missed dose), and also used barefoot’s kidney cleanse. I purchased the herb pack from sensible health and used the chinese bitters (1/2 tsp. per morning) for 3 weeks, and then used gcg (1 Tablespoon) for 2 weeks, all the while using coptis and curcuma in the evenings. So far so good, right? I just have 1 amalgam btw. I decide ...
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I would like to know if what I experienced is normal - and if there are any things I may have done wrong. First just a quick background: I cleansed my colon last summer, completed barefoot’s parasite program (and have been on the maintenance program since without a missed dose), and also used barefoot’s kidney cleanse. I purchased the herb pack from sensible health and used the chinese bitters (1/2 tsp. per morning) for 3 weeks, and then used gcg (1 Tablespoon) for 2 weeks, all the while using coptis and curcuma in the evenings. So far so good, right? I decided to combine the liver flus ...
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I tried emailing Julia Chang but she is out of the office until Jan. 5 My question is this: Can I take the GCG 1/2 hour before DINNER? I am taking the Bitters before lunch so that I can drink the warm water in the am (too hungry to skip breakfast - and by all the time I have to wait anyhow it would be lunchtime). I am taking the coptis and curcuma at bedtime. I just don’t see anywhere on the instructions anything about taking herbs before dinner and I’m not sure if that’s okay - maybe too close to the coptis and curcuma at bedtime? Thanks   [End]
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I have finished a bowel cleanse and dewormer (am on a maintenance dose now), and I am going to order Chinese Bitters and Coptis from sensiblehealth.com. Not sure if I should get the GCG? Thing is, I have products from barefoot - and one of them is the liver/gallbladder cleanse which is mostly lecithin, and that is supposed to soften the stones. Is that enough or do you think I should use the GCG also?   [End]
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I am slow going so far, but have used the dewormer (am on maintenance now) and the LBB. Just started the kidney/Pros/Spleen/etc., and liver cleanse and balance a few days ago (still using LBB too). I was wondering if it’s okay to use the chinese bitters and Coptis (from sensiblehealth) as well all at the same time? I want to start liver flushes soon. Also, when should I do the OJ fast? Is it better to flush the liver several times first? Thanks.   [End]
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I asked this before and was told (don’t remember which forum) that people have only died using epsom salts in an enema. But still, it freaks me out also. I heard of something called ”ultra phos” which can be used in place of ES, and some people use them together. You can get that online somewhere (do a search - I don’t remember where - I checked for it a while back). On ”sensiblehealth.com there is a ”recipe” for liver flushing that doesn’t use Epsom salts - they do use some sea salt the following day. Maybe that would be gentler (ES can be very hard on the kidney apparently - maybe that’s ...
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I have had this patch on my face for a few weeks now that is red, scaly, flaky, and itchy at times. It all started when I used some alcohol and tea tree oil on 2 pimples in the area that had erupted. I assumed I used too much and that the skin would heal in a few days (I always use al. and tt oil and this never happened before!). It’s been over 2 weeks and it is still very bad. I have been using neosporin nonstop day and night - I tried lotion (made it worse) and also tried some hydrocortisone cream (also made it worse). What else can I do? What is this? Is this going to be permanent now?   [End]
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I tried posting a few days ago - don’t know where it went to! Anyhow, I have had this patch on my face for a few weeks now that is red, scaly, flaky, and itchy at times. It all started when I used some alcohol and tea tree oil on 2 pimples in the area that had erupted. I assumed I used too much and that the skin would heal in a few days (I always use al. and tt oil and this never happened before!). It’s been over 2 weeks and it is still very bad. I have been using neosporin nonstop day and night - I tried lotion (made it worse) and also tried some hydrocortisone cream (also made it wors ...
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I would like to do a hulda clark liver flush, but I saw that for some people it is toxic - apparently some people have died from taking it. How do you know if you can’t take it? Is it just trial and error (yikes!)? I know there are some alternatives to using epsom salts for the flush, but are they as effective in opening up the ducts? Maybe you can use half and half - half the amount of epsom salts, and then half the amount of the alternatives (which I can’t recall at the moment). Any suggestions? Also, what is the best type of enema to do afterwards - coffee? Lugol’s? Thanks.   [End]
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How common is it to break out after a liver flush (especially if you are already prone to acne, and you are just beginning liver flushing?).   [End]
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I was wondering if liver flushing makes you break out more for a few days afterwards, since it stirs up the toxins?   [End]
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I have one amalgam, and one crown (that I can see has amalgam underneath) but I can’t have them removed until I can save more money. I have barefoot’s dewormer (2 month supply) and I was wondering if I just do that, is that enough to start liver flushing? I have already done a bowel cleanse. I don’t want to do any zapping until I get the amalgams out (and I’ll probably be chelating then as well). So, is that okay - to start the dewormer, after at least 7 days, then I can flush? Just don’t want to do this wrong... Thanks.   [End]
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Just discovered discussions on ”demodex mites” - a type of parasite that resides in the skin and is believed to be the cause of acne in many cases. I think I may very well have this as I have the itchiness in the areas described (lower nose, scalp), and worse in the evening. There is a site that claims you must use a special type of cream for several months in which the acne gets significantly worse (as they die off) before getting better. I am wondering if this type of parasite can be killed by means of the russian zapper (or others), and, if so, do you know if it also causes the acne to ...
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Sorry - I did a search and found my answer (someone had asked this before). I’ll try to remember and do that first next time!   [End]
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I got my pre-cleanse kit today (thanks!) and I am just a bit confused about the difference between the ”liver/gall bladder balance” and the ”liver/gallbladder cleanse + tree iodine - cardiac-vascular-renal balance.” From what I figure, the ”liver/gall bladder balance” is needed until the liver is functioning better (like after doing flushes and/or taking the the ”liver/gallbladder cleanse +Tree I” for a while), and the other one is to continue with always (to keep the liver from making new stones)? Are they meant to be taken at the same time? Thanks.   [End]
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Kind of feels like a stupid question, but I really don’t know! I always try to get some sun without sunscreen, but I will burn if it is for too long (and also I have hyperpigmentation on face due to acne which will get worse if I don’t use sunscreen). I use titanium dioxide for sunscreen - as far as I know it is the most natural form?   [End]
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Just curious as to what your thoughts are on this?   [End]
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Thanks for the clarification, MH!   [End]
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On some old posts I see you mention a ”liver itch tonic” and I can’t find it on your site. Is there another name for it? I just want to make sure I’d be getting the correct thing. Can it be used along with the precleanse kit? Thanks.   [End]
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Hi there, I understand it is best to precleanse before liver flushing (as I plan to do). But I am wondering do you have to do it immediately after (or I know you say you can do it 5-7 days after starting pre-cleanse also) the precleanse? I have the precleanse kit coming in the mail, and was planning to start right away, but am worried about liver flushing because I am in a musical (just got a ”promotion” to a much bigger part) which will be going on in November. I worry about the fatigue, extra acne (already fighting), and other problems that can arise from this. Maybe an easier way ...
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I am reading the MC book and the author claims he got off his meds for hypothyroid right away after the first cleanse. I am hoping that will happen for me - but also thinking of doing Iodine therapy for that (which apparently has worked for many). Best of luck...   [End]
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So buying one online doesn’t necessarily mean there is something wrong with it, but, rather the cost is the main issue? Not that cost isn’t an issue for me, just want to be clear.   [End]
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Thanks to you both (sorry this had to lead to some bickering!). I see I am at the beginning of yet another journey and have a lot lot more reading to do. This is such a scary endeavor - it is one thing to try things on myself, but to risk any more harm to my son, well, you know. I checked those posts you provided, wombat, and those were really helpful and gave me some more direction (and inspiration). I just wish that there was someone you could go to, a ”doctor” of some sort that really had all the ”right” information, and answers. Why is all this so hard? I’ll stop while I’m ahead, again ...
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I have heard that Iodine acts as a chelating agent (I have heard mostly just for bromine?) and I was wondering if it also chelates out mercury. I know some people say to remove amalgams before doing iodine therapy, so it makes me think this is in fact the case. I am wondering since my son has several characteristics of autism after much therapy in his early years and I think this may help him. I know there are other methods of chelation for mercury, and I am going to be researching those as well. I had a flu shot while I was pregnant (I was sooo dumb back then - listened to what the doctor ...
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Hi MH, Not sure if you’ve gotten my message. Can you please tell me how I can get access to the Books on your website? Particularly Books I and IV? Thanks!   [End]
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I have been trying to heal self of various problems, one of which is cystic acne (others are hypothyroidism, fertility issues, ovarian cysts). I was reading the Hulda Clark book and saw that Ascaris can be a cause, and that it can cause puffy eyelids. Over a year ago, I woke up one morning and was shocked to see how puffy my eyelids were. This is pretty much every morning since then, and they get better during the day. I assumed at the time, possibly kidney issue, and then hypothyroid (which was true) but it hasn’t gotten much better. I also know (which makes me very suspicious) that my ac ...
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Thanks envy and plzchuckle. In particular, plzchuckle thanks for mentioning the ”Lung cleanse” - I know some acupuncturists/chinese herbalists often claim the lungs to be the problem with acne. I had forgotten about that. I only wish I’d known about this site sooner. I can’t believe I wasted my time with a naturopath and some junk supplements/cleansers. My naturopath was helpful a little, but as soon as she told me she thought that I really needed to be on birth control to help my hormones (and therefore acne) I knew I was in the wrong place! And the idea of cleansing/detoxing was MY idea. ...
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Wow - now THAT’S a great reply!! I will look over what you have wrote (I printed it out) and will email you later on as you asked to get the username and password for the books. Thanks a million. :)   [End]
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This place is so amazing; has such a wealth of information, but is truly overwhelming. So many things to do, and so many options for each one! How do you know which is right? My main issues are: hypothyroid, constant cystic acne that scars badly, cystic ovaries (but never diagnosed as PCOS), fatigue. I have done 3mos. of the ”colonix” program, and have done 1.5 months of ”toxinout.” I have an appt. to see an alternative dentist next week and fully plan on getting all the metal out of my mouth (although I don’t have a lot). I also have one of those zappers on it’s way in the mail. I fully ...
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thank you so much for your helpful replies. I do have more reading to do - I have been reading a ton for the past several months, and it seems there is nearly no end to it all! I need to find out more about the dental fillings. How do I know if I have amalgam? Will my dentist tell me you think? I also have 1 crown that I can see some sort of metal sticking out of the bottom - that can’t be good. I’ll definitely look into that. I do have some constipation issues, but they are much better since doing the colonix (and I juice veggies/fruits each day which I think helps as well). One other ...
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I just posted a message and have no idea how the heck that picture (some lady with a huge cat!) got attached to my message (and I assume that will happen with this one). That isn’t me - nor did I choose to put that picture there! So, just in case that may belong to someone else here on the forum, just know that I didn’t do that intentionally! I’ll have to figure out how to get that off. Weird!   [End]
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I am recently finding out about lugol’s iodine and am very optomistic. I am hypothyroid (currently on armour med.), have irregular periods, cystic ovaries, and also cystic acne. I am currently on my 2nd month of ”toxinout” (finished 3mos. of colonix bowel cleanse). I was planning on doing liver flushes and also starting three-lac (for candida) after I finish this month of toxinout. Should I start Lugol’s Iodine now? How does that work if I am on the armour thyroid med.? Should I expect to breakout much worse for a while? It just seems there is so much to do - I don’t know how much can be d ...
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I am looking for some guidance and suggestions! I started cleansing (for the first time) 3 months ago. I finished the ”colonix” program and am starting my 2nd month with ”toxinout” (I did 2 months colonix before starting toxinout). After finishing the 2nd month of toxinout, I am planning to start liver flushes. However, in the meantime I am wondering if I should be doing other things as well - I started some oil-pulling, and am also thinking of starting MSM and Lugol’s Iodine. Is this too much to do at once? I also know I have some candida (white tongue/exhaustion especially after eating s ...
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