What Are The Effects Of
Detoxification On The Body?
A single cell
within the human body is more complex than the most
modern supercomputer. The process of removing a hundred
thousand antigens, each with unique molecular
properties, from trillions of functioning cells is
indeed a complex process. Imagine three trillion cells
being repaired during the function of countless
biochemical processes needed for life. Even the best
mechanics have to turn off the engine. Yet, the body has
millions of micro mechanics that do this with ease. One of the body’s automatic maintenance processes is the
destruction of foreign microorganisms. When looking
through a dark-field microscope, countless parasites are
clearly visible. I observed parasites living inside
blood cells. Several could be seen eating cholesterol,
and I was amazed to see one swim. Watching lymphocytes
moving in the blood was like a science-fiction movie.
These complex, lymphocyte organisms attached themselves
and engulfed toxins. As they did, their colorations
flowed into fascinating patterns leaving me with a sense
of wonder and respect for the miraculous ability and
infinite complexity of the human body.
The stages of detoxification
Here is an overview of the detoxification stages during
a juice fast. The time periods are a general estimation.
Stage 1 of detoxification (Day 1 To Day 2)
On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops
below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal
glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose
and released into the blood. This reserve is enough for
half a day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic
rate (BMR). The rate of internal chemical activity in
resting tissue is lowered to conserve energy. The heart
slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled
from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of
cleansing is usually the worst.
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Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bad breath, glazed eyes
and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage
of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this
period unless the enema is used which quickly assists
the body into the fasting state by ending digestion in
the colon.
Stage 2 of detoxification (Day 3 To Day 7)
Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken
down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules
and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily
as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with
problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even
a boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in
the blood. Ketones are formed by the incomplete
oxidation of fats. It is suspected that the ketones in
the blood suppress the appetite by affecting the
food-satiety center in the hypothalamus. You may feel
hungry for the first few days of the fast. This effect
is temporary. The desire to eat will disappear. Lack of
hunger may last 40 to 60 days, depending on whether you
are on water or juice.
The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is
able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its
energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and
immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in
your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in
the process of being repaired. Periodically, the
lymphatic system expels mucoid matter through the nose
or throat. The volume excreted of this yellow-colored
mucus can be shocking. The sinuses go through periods of
being clogged, then will totally clear. The breath is
still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine,
the colon is being repaired and impacted feces on the
intestinal wall start to loosen.
Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15)
On the latter part of an extended fast, you can
experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel
better than you have felt since childhood. On the
downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful.
This is a result of the body's increased ability to heal
during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years
before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the
time of the break, the body's ability to heal was
directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a
junk-food diet, the body's natural healing ability was
compromised.
During fasting, the body's healing process is at optimum
efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged
tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue
secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells.
These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding
region and cause a reoccurrence of aches from previously
injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier.
The pain is good as the body is completing the healing
process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to
toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as
toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in
this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth.
Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal
cankers.
Stage 4 of detoxification (Day 16 to Day 30)
The body is completely adapted to the fasting process.
There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing
periods can be short with many days of feeling good in
between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the
breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being
completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have
removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the
body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation
to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will
reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal.
Homeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic
system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus
through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is
affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are
felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve.
Stage 5 of detoxification (Breaking the Fast)
The sticky, toxic, mucoid coating on the
intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it
from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through
the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy
discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel
movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhea. If
the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.
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