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Find Your way, naturally! users guide Welcome to the Colon Cleansing Kit™

THIS IS YOUR KIT

Congratulations on common questions and purchasing one of the answers to help you finest colon cleanses along the way. available today. The Dosage Calendar is Every effort has been your daily companion. It put into this Colon has separate sections

Digestive Stimulator™ The Shaker 1 Box of Toxin Absorber™ Cleansing Kit to make for each of the three using it as simple as options, indicated by possible.Your Users their own tab. There is a Guide gives detailed page for each day of your instructions and tips for cleansing with complete every part of the dosage instructions. program. It also has a large section of Enjoy your cleanse!

Users Guide Dosage Calendar COMPLETE CAUTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION SEE PP. 39–48 A brief Introduction

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION CONSTIPATED?

If you are usually very constipated; that is, a There are three ways to do intestinal buildup like that regularity of their bowel bowel movement only every 3–10 days that is this Colon Cleansing Kit shown on page 4.* movements and to receive hard and compact, along with bloating, gas, referred to as: BEST, The BETTER OPTION is for a general toning of the and/or other intestinal discomforts then we BETTER, OR GOOD OPTION those who feel they cannot digestive system. This option recommend you take Digestive Stimulator for The BEST OPTION requires handle going five days will remove minimal intestinal two weeks before beginning the Colon a five day, liquids–only fast. without solid food. If you use buildup. It is a good cleanse for Cleansing Kit™. By establishing regular, daily movements every day for 14 days, you will find It is the recommended this option you can improve those with constipated or method of cleansing and 91% irregular bowel movements as the Colon Cleansing Kit™ easier and more your cleanse by following the comfortable to do. After taking Digestive of the people choose the it will provide a month of dietary chart on page 6. Stimulator™ for 2 weeks, you may immediately BEST OPTION. This option is Again, for the most effective regularity and gentle begin your Colon Cleansing Kit™ with the highlighted by light brown cleanse stay as close to a cleansing. You can also gentlest level of cleansing by choosing the good throughout this guide. By liquids–only diet as possible. improve your cleanse by option. If you feel you have established liquids–only fasting you That said, even if you eat following the dietary chart on comfortable regularity after the end of 30 days, allow the main formula, three meals a day you will page 6.* you may choose to follow that with another Colon Cleansing Kit™, this time choosing the Toxin Absorber, to bind to still experience a beneficial and remove anything that NOTE: For those who need to best option, a 9 day program that includes the 5 colon cleansing, just don’t take oral prescription drugs more day, liquids–only fasting or you may choose to may be stuck to your expect results like the photos than once a day, the good option is wait for another time to do this deep level of intestinal walls. This is our shown on page 4.* the only way you can do colon cleansing. You may also choose to follow the most highly recommended The GOOD OPTION is for cleansing without interfering with first Colon Cleansing Kit™ with the Internal method to eliminate Cleansing Kit™ and try the fasting option (best those looking to increase the the absorption of your drug. See page 40. option) sometime in the future. (For more *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. information see pp. 47–48) This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Cautions and Safety Information

A QUICK LOOK

Do Not Use If... The Colon Cleansing Kit is a safe process used • you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing by tens of thousands • you become pregnant–stop the cleanse immediately of satisfied customers. • you have an active, acute infection anywhere in the body There are some conditions, • you are undergoing/recovering from a medical procedure, surgery or therapy however, that you should never use with the Kit. • you have extreme weakness or extreme deficiencies • you have abdominal pain, abnormal narrowing of esophagus or intestines, an acute inflammation of the GI tract, bowel obstruction, diarrhea, or vomiting • you have difficulty swallowing CONDITIONS AND DRUGS THAT MAY INTERACT WITH THE COLON CLEANSING KIT

There are also some conditions Specific Drugs Specific Conditions and drugs that make it (for complete information (for complete information inadvisable to use and others see pp. 39–43) see pp. 44–48) that require the guidance of a • Anticoagulant Drugs • Blocked Gallbladder/ healthcare practitioner to • Antiplatelet Drugs Gallstones monitor your condition and/or • Antihypertensives • Diabetes adjust your drug dosage as • Aspirin • Heart Disease needed. This information is not • Corticosteroids • Hiatal Hernia limited to only these conditions • Diuretic Drugs • High Blood Pressure and drugs, as not all conditions • Heart Drugs • Hypoglycemia and drugs have been tested or • Insulin • Hypokalemia observed with herbs. Always NOTE: If you take an oral prescription • Kidney Disease discontinue if any adverse drug more than once a day, you may • Liver Disease only do the GOOD OPTION to effects occur. prevent absorption of the drug by • Very Constipated NOTE: Even oral drugs and/or Toxin Absorber or interaction with supplements that are safe to take with the Digestive Stimulator. See page 40. Kit should always be taken two hours apart from any formula of the Kit to prevent any possible absorption and/or interactions. table of Table of Contents contents

BEFORE YOU START PAGE

QuickStart Daily Bowel Movements 01–02 QUICK START QuickStart Colon Information / Mucoid Plaque (pictures) 03–04 QuickStart QuickStart Three ways to do the Colon Cleanse 05 Look for the “QuickStart” QuickStart Controlling the strength of your cleanse 06 pointers. These indicate QuickStart Pure water and organic apple juice 07/08 the least you need to know to get started. STEP ONE PRE-CLEANSE (USUALLY TAKES 3 DAYS) BEST, BETTER, & GOOD OPTIONS

Quick Look 09 QuickStart Things you’ll need 10 QuickStart Finding your number of Digestive Stimulator 11–12 QuickStart Taking Toxin Absorber 13 QuickStart Using your Dosage Calendar 14 FOR YOUR INFORMATION STEP TWO MAIN CLEANSE (BEST & BETTER 5 DAYS, GOOD 27 DAYS) By choosing to follow the BEST, BETTER, & GOOD OPTIONS recommendations of this program, you are exercising your right to take control of your own health. Quick Look 15 However, the information in this QuickStart guide should not be used as the Things you’ll need 16 basis for treating a particular symptom or disease, or to replace STEP THREE BREAKING YOUR FAST (1 DAY) any treatment that you are currently undergoing. All BEST OPTION ONLY guidelines for the use of the Colon Cleansing Kit or any of the QuickStart Important notes 17 individual formulations presented in this guide are for educational purposes only. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS If you have a serious health problem or have questions, you Quick Look 18 should always consult with your healthcare practitioner. Which cleanse do I do first? 19 How interchangeable are the Guides and Dosage Calendars for the Internal Cleansing Kit and the Colon Cleansing Kit? 19 table of Table of Contents contents QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Can I substitute the Colon Cleansing Kit for Step One of the Internal Cleansing Kit? 19 Q & A What if my bowels just won’t move? 20 What if that doesn’t work? 20-21 In this section, you will find a large number What if I still can’t go? 21 of common questions Do I have to be in the bathroom all the time? 21 related to taking this I need more than 4 Digestive Stimulator caps Kit and our answers. to have daily bowel movements; is that OK? 21 If I use up my Digestive Stimulator, can I get more? 21 All of the questions and their exact page numbers When will I start to see mucoid plaque? 21-22 are listed here so you can Why don’t I see plaque while doing easily find the answers the Colon Cleansing Kit? 22 that you need. How will I feel during the cleanse? 22-23 What is a superficial cleansing reaction? 23 What is a deep cleansing reaction? 23 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How should I handle headaches, physical discomforts, pain or emotional swings while doing the Colon Cleansing Kit? 24 How do diet changes affect my cleansing? 24 A recipe for vegetable soup/broth 24 What is a liquids only diet? 24-25 Why apple juice and not citrus? 25-27 Will I be hungry all the time? 27 What if I don’t change my diet, will I still benefit? 27 If I eat during the Colon Cleansing Kit will I still get out the plaque? 27 What books can I read to learn more about different types of diets? 27-28 What if I miss a dose? 28 What if I skip a day? 28 I feel bloated after drinking my Toxin Absorber. Why and is this OK? 28-29 I get really bloated/constipated during the liquids–only fasting. Is this normal and is there anything I can do about it? 29-30 table of Table of Contents (continued) contents QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Will I lose weight doing this? 30 Can I exercise while doing the Colon Cleansing Kit? 30 Can I use alcoholic beverages while cleansing? 30 How much caffeine can I have while cleansing? 30-31

I am having health problems, will the Colon Cleansing Kit take care of them for me? 31 I have diabetes, can I do the Colon Cleansing Kit? 31 I have hypoglycemia, can I do the Colon Cleansing Kit? 32 I am on medication, can I fast and do the Colon Cleansing Kit? 32 I am taking various supplements or medications now, should I stop them? 32 What drugs may interact with the Colon Cleansing Kit? 32-33 I have a health problem. Can I take this Kit with it? 33 Should I eliminate salt from my diet completely? 33-34 How often should I do the Colon Cleansing Kit? 34 Is there anything I should do after I am done with the cleanse? 34 THE FORMULAS

About our Herbalist 35 Toxin Absorber with organic ginger root 36 Toxin Absorber with organic peppermint leaf 37 Digestive Stimulator 38 CAUTIONS & SAFETY

General Safety Considerations 39-40 Specific Drugs 41-43 Specific Conditions 44-48 Safety References 49 THE INDEX Index 50-62 ABOUT BLESSED HERBS Information 63 Daily Bowel Movements, a Daily Requirement NEVER, EVER, GO A DAY WITHOUT A BOWEL MOVEMENT…

Elimination is the primary movements every day of If you get to the end of a use distilled, filtered or way that the body gets your cleanse. day and have not had a purified, water, fresh rid of wastes and toxins. During this cleanse you bowel movement, don’t brewed coffee, or The success of any good will be taking Digestive wait until the next day. peppermint tea, but nothing cleansing program depends Stimulator every night to Take an enema or colema else. (see p. 29 for on elimination; specifically, promote daily bowel before bed that very same directions). daily bowel movements. movements.* Even so, you day and also increase If you are using a one You also get rid of wastes may occasionally become “your number” of quart enema bag, you may through exhaling, sweating constipated and find you Digestive Stimulator repeat as many quarts as (both perceptible and need additional support capsules that evening (see needed until you feel you non-perceptible) and to have a bowel movement. pp. 11–12 for more details) have had a good bowel urinating. On these days you can help or split up your dosage of movement. That said, having daily yourself by taking an Digestive Stimulator and A colema uses five gallons bowel movements is often enema, colema or colonic. take three times a day (see of liquid for a very thorough challenging for many You should never, ever go p. 20). If you do an enema and complete emptying of people, yet it is vital that a whole day without at or colema you should only the colon. you have at least one, and least one bowel movement. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. preferably three, bowel This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Three actions to support daily bowel movements

To facilitate the success of your cleansing, and for your own comfort, daily bowel movements are vital. Here are three important actions to support yourself.

ONE TWO THREE

Drink 6–8 glasses of pure If you do not have a bowel Take an enema or colema, water daily. Without movement all day, you may before bed, on any day enough water you can simply increase “your number” that you do not have a easily get “backed up” in of Digestive Stimulator that bowel movement. your intestines. evening (see pp. 11–12 for (see p. 28 for directions) details) or you may change the For more on water way you take Digestive see page 7. Stimulator by splitting up your dosage and take it three NOTE: This is in addition to the times a day full Shaker Jar (16 fl.oz.) of water (see p. 20 for details). that you take every time after your Toxin Absorber.

2 before Information about Your Colon you start REMOVING MUCOID PLAQUE

It is common after years of eating to because, if you eat solid food it will important formulas. build up mucoid plaque† on the greatly reduce the power of Toxin The first formula is Digestive walls of our intestines. This plaque Absorber, as the powder and liquid Stimulator, which will assure that greatly lowers our ability to absorb mixture will be forced to bind to the your digestive system is active and nutrition and makes our bodies solid food you eat as well as the moving well. The second is Toxin much more toxic. plaque. Absorber, which is a powder that, when mixed with liquid, swells and The BEST OPTION is a five day However, if you follow the becomes extremely absorptive, intensive colon cleanse, intended BETTER OPTION or the GOOD drawing the plaque to itself and to remove as much of this plaque as OPTION you will only have possible. moderate to minimal removal. The carrying it out of your intestinal system. It is necessary to do a liquids–only Colon Cleansing Kit removes fast during the BEST OPTION plaque by utilizing two very

†mucoid plaque – a layer or layers of adhesive, hardened mucus lining the inner walls of the digestive tract. It can be from less that one-sixteenth of an inch to several inches thick. It is usually compacted with old fecal matter, bound up toxic waste, ‘bad’ bacteria, and/or unwanted guests. See below for actual pictures. A look at Mucoid Plaque

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE YEP, IT’S GROSS!

These pictures are actual pieces of mucoid plaque that have come out following the best option. Generally they can vary in length anywhere from a few inches to, amazingly, over three or four feet. They are rubbery in texture and hard to break apart. Sure it’s gross but better out of us than in us.

4 Three Ways to do the Colon Cleanse before Very Constipated? – before you make a choice, see pp. 47–48 The following chart will help you choose between the recommended five you day, liquids–only fast and the alternative of eating while doing this cleanse. start Depth of Cleanse Who should do this? Overview of each type

This is the most HIGHLY This method involves a three day BEST Maximum level of colon recommended and often used way pre-cleanse with decreasing food to take the Colon Cleansing Kit, as portions and/or diet changes followed • 9 day program cleansing and mucoid food in the intestines greatly limits by five days of liquids–only fasting, • requires a 5 day plaque removal.* liquids–only fast the Kit’s ability to remove mucoid while taking Toxin Absorber five times plaque. per day and one day to break the fast.

For those who feel they cannot During this method you will use the handle going five days without chart below titled “Controlling the BETTER Moderate level of colon • 8 day program food. Remember, the more you eat Strength of Your Cleanse”. This chart • modified diet cleansing and mucoid the less effective this cleanse will will show the effects of eating more or changes plaque removal.* be. (Note: even with three meals less during your cleanse. You will • no liquids–only fasting per day you will still benefit). No follow the same schedule as for best, liquids–only fasting. but without liquids–only fasting.

For those looking to increase During this method you will first find GOOD Mild level of colon cleansing regularity with a mild cleanse. Also “your number” of Digestive Stimulator, • 30 day program and mucoid those taking oral prescription drugs (see pp. 11–12) and take that number • diet changes more than once a day (see p. 40). before dinner. You will also take one optional plaque removal.* No liquids–only fasting. packet of Toxin Absorber, before bed, • no liquids–only fasting for thirty consecutive days. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. CONTROLLING THE STRENGTH OF YOUR CLEANSE SPECIFIC FOODS TO ELIMINATE type of diet organic or not meals per day raw or cooked All options will use this chart during Step 1. Then the best Dairy Products including cheese, ice cream, milk, and freshly made option will follow with a Strongest raw juices* 100% raw* cleanse 100% organically juice* only yogurt: clog and congest, thus grown food liquids–only fast, while the (the most slowing down the elimination of mucoid better and good options will raw food* plaque 1 meal toxins and mucoid plaque. plus juice* continue to use the chart removed) 80% raw* 80% organic 20% cooked throughout Step 2. vegan* 20% non-organic Fried Foods especially pan (no eggs or dairy) This chart gives a more 2 meals fried with oil or deep fried: clog plus juice* in-depth look at the effects of and congest macrobiotic* eating different diets while 50% organic 50% raw* 50% non-organic 2 1/2 meals 50% cooked taking the Colon Cleansing Kit. Sugar in candy, soft drinks, plus juice* vegetarian* (with To use this chart, locate your or added to food: depresses the eggs and dairy) current diet type in each column. immune system 3 meals 20% organic plus juice* You can make your cleanse meat eater* no 80% non-organic 20% raw* Common Iodized Table processed foods 80% cooked stronger and more effective by mildest Salt: constricts and holds in 3 meals only moving up in any column or in cleanse toxins (may lightly use (the least any combination of columns. meat eater* all non-organically unheated earth or sea salt) mucoid plus packaged grown food plaque processed foods 3 meals Likewise, if your cleanse plus snacks 100% cooked removed) becomes too strong, you can Meat: takes the most energy to

NOTE: all juices should be raw and organic only move down in any column to digest and slows cleansing *see pp. 27–28 of Q&A for a list of recommended books on each diet type soften the effects. 6 before Some words on Water you start

Be sure to drink 6–8 glasses of pure NOTE: This is in addition to the full Shaker Jar (16 fl.oz.) of water 6–8 water every day of your cleansing. that you take every time after your Toxin Absorber.

WATER IS VERY IMPORTANT BE ASSURED OF CLEAN WATER During this colon cleanse while cleansing your colon. It is also important to be non-descript brands, it is vitally important that However, if you do not drink assured of clean water. which may have no you are sure to drink plenty of water, Toxin To do so you can install guarantee of the plenty of water. Absorber will clog and a carbon based water water’s purity. The main formula constipate your intestinal filter or buy a known pure Remember, when of this cleanse is Toxin system, totally defeating the source of bottled water. you go to work or are on Absorber. As the name purpose of this cleanse. You can also buy distilled the road, take your implies, it absorbs toxins or filtered water. However, bottled or filtered water do not buy generic, with you. All about Apple Juice

WHY USE APPLE JUICE? HOW MUCH DO I NEED?

Apple juice makes the main cleansing powers and helps It will take 8 quarts (2 gallons) while cleansing. formula of this cleanse, Toxin with the rejuvenation of apple juice to take all of You should be able to get your Absorber, much easier to process.* your packets of Toxin juice at the local health food drink. You can try to take it You can also drink apple Absorber. If you wish to drink store or supermarket. with water, but we have juice at any time during this apple juice between times of Best of all, make your own found it tastes much better cleanse if you feel you need taking Toxin Absorber you fresh juice using four organically and goes down smoother a little more energy or a will want to have more quarts grown apples, which is enough with apple juice at room change from just water. on hand. When you buy your to half fill a Shaker Jar each time temperature. For more information on “Why juice, be sure it is from you take Toxin Absorber. Apple juice also has its own apple juice and not citrus?” see organically grown apples so pp.25–27 as to not introduce new toxins

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 8 step About your Pre-Cleanse

1 QUICK LOOK AT YOUR PRE-CLEANSE

There are three reasons this slowly be getting your body often as you want. foods. kit begins with a pre-cleanse. prepared for five days (see p. 24) Once you start the main colon First, you need to find your without solid food. If this Regardless if you choose cleansing you may continue personal dosage of Digestive is the case, on each of the the GOOD, BETTER, or to vary your diet according to Stimulator, which will be three days of the pre-cleanse BEST OPTION, you may the chart on page 6. different for everyone. (see you will decrease your also change what and how It is also extremely pages 11–12) portion size of all food you much you eat during the important to keep your body Second, by taking Digestive consume by twenty-five pre-cleanse. (see hydrated by drinking at least Stimulator before dinner, and percent each day. (see the “Controlling the Strength of eight glasses of water every Toxin Absorber before bed for BEST OPTION tab of your Your Cleanse”, page 6) Try day of this pre-cleanse and three nights, you will begin to Dosage Calendar, pp. 3–5) eating more vegetables, colon cleanse. If your body loosen your colon and assure Although you will eat no brown rice, beans, peas, does not get enough water that it is moving well for the solid food during the five day lentils or tofu. Avoid sugar, your colon can become dry cleanse.* liquids–only fast, you may coffee, caffeine, alcohol, and constipated, greatly Third, if you have selected have strained vegetable meat, dairy, fried foods or diminishing the effectiveness the BEST OPTION, you will soup broth or apple juice as packaged and processed of this Colon Cleansing Kit.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Things you’ll need to start Step One

Digestive Toxin THE LEAST YOU NEED TO KNOW Stimulator Absorber Before beginning Step One, your food amounts the pre-cleanse, you will gradually over three days need to buy Organic Apple and eating lighter. Juice and Pure Water. Regardless if you Every night of the choose the BEST, BETTER, Organic The Shaker pre-cleanse you’ll take or GOOD option you may Apple Juice Digestive Stimulator also change what and how Capsule(s) before dinner much you eat according to and Toxin Absorber with the chart “Controlling the Apple Juice and water Strength of Your Cleanse” before bed. on page 6. Dosage If you have selected the Your Dosage Calendar Pure Water Calendar BEST OPTION and elected will give you day by day to do a liquids– only fast, directions of what to take, you will be preparing your when, and how much. body for five days without (see BEST, BETTER, or solid food by decreasing GOOD tab) 10 Finding your number of Digestive Stimulator step Your personal dosage of Digestive Stimulator capsules will vary according to the current condition 1 of your intestines. The purpose of Step One is to find Note: You may need to order more capsules to complete the “your number”. program, if you find that you are taking over 10 a day (BEST & BETTER OPTION) or over 3 a day SELF RATE YOUR COLON’S CURRENT HEALTH (GOOD OPTION).

How often are your Suggested Use this chart to find may take a couple a dosage of Digestive days to find the exact bowel movements? Colon Health Starting Dosage Stimulator to take the number that is right first night of your for you. (see below for 2–3 times healthy 1 capsule every day regularity pre-cleanse. an example of this) Your goal will be After you find your once slightly 2 capsules to have 3–4 soft bowel personal dosage you every day constipated movements the next will continue to take day. You will judge the it for the duration of once every 3 capsules 2 days constipated results of your first this program. dosage on the following Throughout this once every very 4 capsules day to determine guide we will refer 3–4 days constipated whether you need to take to this dosage as more or less capsules. It “your number”. once every extremely 5 capsules 5–7 days constipated FINDING “YOUR NUMBER”

Day One (pre-cleanse) Day Two (pre-cleanse) Day Three (pre-cleanse) Begin in the evening by taking your Did your "Suggested Starting If you had three or more soft bowel “Suggested Starting Dosage” of Dosage" give you three or more soft movements today, you have found Digestive bowel movements today? “your number” and should continue to Stimulator before dinner. If yes, you have found “your take this dosage, for the duration of (see chart above) number” and should continue to take this program. The following day observe this dosage, before dinner, during If not… Increase your dosage the number of soft bowel the pre-cleanse and as directed by tonight before dinner by one movements* that you have. the Dosage Calendar thereafter. capsule, if you started with one; *A soft bowel movement is just that, a If not, then take the next higher increase by two capsules, if you movement that is soft, but still formed. It "Suggested Starting Dosage" from the started with two or more. should come out easily and without effort. chart above, tonight before dinner. If You should have at least three soft bowel The following day observe the movements every day of your colon cleansing you started with 5 capsules then number of soft bowel movements. program. increase by two capsules. If you have not found out exactly what Your movements should not be loose, The following day observe the “your number” is after finishing the watery and without shape, like diarrhea. One movement of diarrhea followed by soft number of soft bowel movements. 3-day pre-cleanse, continue to increase movements, however, is OK. If, at some point, Note: Some have taken upwards of 10 or your dosage each evening before you find you have taken too many capsules more capsules; this is OK. The number is not dinner. When you find a number that and have developed diarrhea, then decrease important, it is the result that matters. Listen to your dosage by one capsule that evening and you body and trust your intuition. The maximum gives you 3+ bowel movements, you the next day should be perfect for you. dosage is 21 capsules a day. are ready to start Step Two. 12 step Taking your Toxin Absorber packets 1 Take one packet every night with apple juice and water during your pre-cleanse. NOTE: Take 2 hours apart from any oral medication/supplement so as to not interfere with its absorption. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing.

FILL RIP & POUR SHAKE & DRINK Start by filling the Shaker about Next tear open one packet of your Toxin Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. half full with organic apple Absorber and add it to your apple juice. juice. At any time you may add Drink immediately and follow with more water to thin the drink NOTE: Some people are sensitive to the dust of the powder at least half a jar or even a whole jar and may experience an uncomfortable sensation in their nose or and make it easier to swallow. If lungs. To allow the dust to dissipate, you can have another person of pure, distilled, or filtered water. fasting, use room temperature open the packet, pour it into your apple juice, shake it, and uncap NOTE: If you experience chest pain, vomiting, it before bringing it back to you. allergic skin rash, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing water or juice. You may use after taking this product, seek immediate medical other fruit juices (see pp.25-27) attention. if you prefer, but avoid citrus. Using your Dosage Calendar

A QUICK OVERVIEW At the bottom of your In your calendar you will Dosage Calendar you find exact dosage times will find three tabs, one and amounts. To keep for each of the three track, you may check off ways you may do the each formula on the page Colon Cleansing Kit. and/or enter the time you Each tab will bring you take it. After finishing a to a complete section for day, you may tear off that that OPTION with page or simply turn it day-by-day dosages for over to the next one. the entire program.

14 Starting Step Two step The Main Cleanse cleansing the colon

2 A QUICK LOOK AT STEP TWO

your stomach and reduce better than the day fasting. However, it BEST OPTION the effects of toxins being before. Around day two or helps if you modify your If you chose the best released. You can have as three, when you see what diet as seen on the chart option, you will not be much strained vegetable your body is getting rid on page 6. eating any solid food soup broth (p.24) or apple of, you will feel great GOOD OPTION during the next five days. juice (no citrus, see pp. satisfaction and If you chose the good However, you do not 25–27) as you want. Wait determination to continue option, you will be have to feel physically an hour before taking any with your liquids–only taking one packet of hungry. liquid other than water if fast.* Toxin Absorber every Mentally, of course, you you have just taken your night before bed for BETTER OPTION may be very desirous of Toxin Absorber. The first approximately twenty- food. Be disciplined; this day is the hardest and If you chose the better seven days. All dietary will pass. By taking your you may think, “how can option, you will also be changes are optional as Toxin Absorber on time I do five days of this?” taking Toxin Absorber seen on the chart on every three hours, you The good news is each every three hours but page 6. There is no will keep a full feeling in day gets easier and without the liquids–only liquids–only fasting.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Things you’ll need for Step Two

THE LEAST YOU NEED TO KNOW

BEST & BETTER OPTIONS GOOD OPTION Upon arising you will take Each evening you will take the Toxin Absorber every Digestive Stimulator right CONTINUE FROM STEP ONE three hours for a total of before dinner. five times a day. Each evening 30–60 Each evening you will minutes before bed you take Digestive Stimulator will take one packet of Digestive Toxin before bed rather than Toxin Absorber for Stimulator Absorber before dinner. approximately twenty- Your Dosage Calendar seven days. will give you hour by hour, There is a page in your day by day directions of Dosage Calendar that will what to take, when and allow you to keep track of how much. (see BEST OPTION how many days you have OR BETTER OPTION tab) been cleansing. (see GOOD OPTION tab, p. 6)

16 step Important notes on Breaking Your Fast 3 Note: This step only applies if you selected the BEST OPTION for your cleanse and completed a five day, liquids–only fast during Step Two.

WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT FIRST

After you have finished For lunch, you may eat a If your body is still and Toxin Absorber left. the BEST OPTION of the fresh salad (a little olive oil responding well to food Continue, daily, to take five days of liquids–only and lemon juice you can slowly start to your number of Digestive fast you will begin to eat for dressing), steamed introduce whatever you Stimulator before dinner again. It is important vegetables, brown rice or would like to eat. and Toxin Absorber 1 hour that you go slowly when baked potato. Keep your The important thing before bed until you have reintroducing food to portions small. is allowing your body to none left. your body. For dinner, you may eat get used to food and not Start by eating an the same as lunch with the to totally stuff yourself organically grown apple in addition of tofu or a small immediately after coming the morning after you have portion of lean chicken or off the fast. finished cleansing. Be sure fish. You will probably have to chew it thoroughly. some Digestive Stimulator Q&A Common questions & their answers

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18 Which cleanse do I do first? longer fasting, “your number” starting the Internal Cleansing Step One of the Internal We recommend doing the may change slightly; this is OK, Kit after finishing the Colon Cleansing Kit? Colon Cleansing Kit, first, simply adjust accordingly. Cleansing Kit, as No, this would not be a good followed by the Internal After four days you should recommended above, then idea, since Step One is to Cleansing Kit. It is important start Step One of the Internal simply follow the directions in determine how many to remove old, accumulated Cleansing Kit. Even though the Internal Cleansing Kit Digestive Stimulator capsules waste before you move onto you already know how many whenever you decide to start it. you need to take on each day cleansing other parts of your Digestive Stimulator capsules of the Internal Cleansing Kit, body. If this intestinal waste is you need to have regular bowel How interchangeable are the while eating a regular, healthy not cleansed first, it will movements, you should still Guides and Dosage Calendars diet. You may find that you do continue to release toxins into take three days to complete for the Internal Cleansing Kit not need the same number of your body, while you are Step One of the Internal and the Colon Cleansing Kit? capsules when you are eating trying to cleanse other areas. Cleansing Kit. During this time The Internal Cleansing Kit as compared to when you For optimum results after you will be taking “your and the Colon Cleansing Kit were fasting on the Colon completing the Colon number” of Digestive are two distinct and separate Cleansing Kit. Also, it is best Cleansing Kit, you should Stimulator capsules before programs; please do not to give your body a day or two resume eating solid foods for dinner and one packet of Toxin confuse the two. Do not use to reach its new balance with four days and continue taking Absorber before bed for each of directions from the Internal solid food after finishing the “your number” of Digestive the three nights. After Cleansing Kit for the Colon five day liquids–only fast. Stimulator capsules each completion of Step One, you Cleansing Kit and vice versa. evening, before dinner. You may move on to Step Two. Can I substitute the (Continued on next page) may find that since you are no If you are not immediately Colon Cleansing Kit for What if my bowels just won’t capsules in the evening does not If “your number” was 7, 8, or 9 schedule for Toxin Absorber is move? help, you may split-up “your capsules each evening, you may 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 Often this could be associated number” of capsules and take now take 3 capsules, 3 times a pm, you may take your three, with a difficulty of letting go at them three times a day instead of day. split-up doses of Digestive an emotional level. Stress, only in the evening. If that If “your number” was 10, 11, or Stimulator at 9 am, 3 pm and 6 pressure, and sudden doesn’t quite work, then you may 12 capsules each evening, you pm. If splitting up your dosage challenges can also easily affect increase your split-up dosage. may now take 4 capsules, 3 does not return your regularity, bowel movements. Follow the directions below times a day. then the following day, add one If one is paying “too much” according to what OPTION you If “your number” was 13, more capsule of Digestive attention to their bowel have chosen to do. 14, or 15 capsules, you may now Stimulator to each of your three movements this can cause For ALL OPTIONS, how take 5 capsules, split–up doses. “emotional” constipation. Often to split-up “your number” 3 times a day. For those who are doing the times, simply letting go at the of Digestive Stimulator For those who are doing the better option: follow the emotional level will release the capsules: best option: If you experience a instructions for the best option. bowels. Once one with this If “your number” was 1, 2, or 3 loss of regularity when you start For those who are doing the challenge has released for the capsules each evening, you may taking five packets of Toxin good option: If you are first time, one should not now take 1 capsule, Absorber a day, you may having difficulty in maintaining experience any more difficulties 3 times a day. split-up “your number” a consistent regularity, you throughout the program. If “your number” was 4, 5, or 6 according to the directions for may also split-up “your number” What if that doesn’t work? capsules each evening, you may all options (found above) and according to the directions for If increasing “your number” now take 2 capsules, 3 times a take two hours after Toxin all options of Digestive Stimulator day. Absorber. For example, if your

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 20 (found on page 20) and take consistent bowel movements. gently, but surely, with your is the correct number.* your Digestive Stimulator An enema or colema is a simple body. You will find it quick, capsules 3 times a day just and healthy way to assure a easy, and comfortable to have If I use up my before meals. If splitting up bowel movement. Use only three plus bowel movements Digestive Stimulator, your dose does not return your distilled, filtered, or purified a day.* can I get more? regularity, then the following water, fresh brewed coffee, or Yes, if you use up either day, add 1 more capsule to one peppermint tea for your I need more than 4 Digestive of the products in the of your three doses. You may enema/colema. See p. 28 for Stimulator capsules to have Colon Cleansing Kit, you can continue to increase by 1 more complete instructions on how daily bowel movements. Is purchase them individually capsule each day until you find to prepare the liquid for your that OK? from your healthcare what works for you. enema or colema. That is perfectly OK, because practitioner or directly from Consult your healthcare you have discovered what your Blessed Herbs. What if I still can’t go? practitioner if bowel problems body needs. The average dose Whether you are waiting for arise during your cleanse. is 1–3 capsules for people who When will I start to the increased or split–up naturally have frequent bowel see mucoid plaque? doses of “your number” to Do I have to be in the movements on their own.* The majority of users generally take effect or you have already bathroom all the time? Those with severe report seeing mucoid plaque tried everything, but nothing While you will be going to the constipation, that is, they on the second to third day. is working yet, it is a must to bathroom more often, you will usually only go once a This is because the intestines move your bowels! If you have not experience it as an week, will find they may need take time to empty of solid gone a whole day without a overwhelming, uncontrollable upwards of 10 or more food bowel movement, take an or urgent need. capsules a night. The enema or colema. During a The Digestive Stimulator has number that works for you, no (Continued on next page) cleanse it is essential to have been formulated to act very matter how many or how few,

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. and begin the cleansing many uses, a thick coating that we washed our face yesterday, so great.* process. In fact one can choose is more visible will be built up. why wash today? I can’t see There may be occasional to do an additional five days of It is much easier to get off the anything—yet. If we don’t discomforts called cleansing liquids–only fasting, for a total thin film as compared to the wash at all, it doesn’t take too reactions. The more closely you of 10 days. Many people who encrusted layers that happen long before we begin to notice stay on a liquids–only diet or have done this have found the after much use and little the build-up on our skin. eat an all raw diet of fruits and most mucoid plaque actually cleaning. When you do your Cleansing is important not vegetables the more likely you comes out on days six to nine.* colon cleansing, it is not only for our external skin, but will experience strong possible to know if you have a also our internal lining. This is cleansing reactions.* Why don’t I see plaque thin or thick amount on your what a good colon cleanse can If the body is ready, while doing the Colon intestinal walls, and therefore do for you.* some will even experience a Cleansing Kit? when it finally comes off, you deep cleansing reaction. This Plaque comes in different may or may not notice it, How will I feel during the can happen during the cleanse, forms from old, dark, rubber-tire according to how much was cleanse? but more likely will occur looking material to a fine, thin, there. In the rare case of Each person feels differently sometime later when you have light brownish film and someone who has done a lot of as they cleanse. Some feel built up your strength. All everything in between. To cleansing and has always eaten very energetic and more alive these experiences are the understand this better, imagine a healthy, fibrous diet, they while cleansing; others not body’s wisdom at work a frying pan. After its first use, may experience no plaque at all, until after they have complet- focusing on the areas that need there may be just a film over its and yet they too gain a benefit ed their cleanse. It is also to reach optimal health. surface and you might elect not of moving out any toxins before possible to alternate (Continued on next page) to clean it. If left there after they build up. It is a little like, if between feeling great and not

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 22 Any discomforts of cleansing fever, sweating, body odor, bad reaction shows itself in time. It can last for a few hours, are only temporary, and always breath, mouth sores, appetite generalized body signs to a few days, and more rarely, lead to more energy, vitality, loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, while releasing toxins. A for a few weeks.* and renewed health.* sleeplessness, tiredness or deep cleansing reaction shows The deep cleansing reaction exhaustion. Don’t worry. The itself in the reappearance of mimics the signs of your What is a superficial superficial cleansing reaction old signs associated within particular past experiences, cleansing reaction? usually passes quickly and does specific areas that have but in a much shortened Whenever the body not harm your body. It is only a undergone injury or health version. It is always preceded releases toxins or balances the sign that soon you will be problems. You may also the day before by feeling “on unwanted guests population feeling better than ever.* experience the superficial top of the world” rather than faster than it can eliminate cleansing reaction signs while by feeling “out of sorts”.* them, and/or the liver is What is a deep undergoing this work. The The deep cleansing reaction functioning weakly, you may cleansing reaction? body’s wisdom is such that as passes quickly. You will come experience some discomfort A deep cleansing reaction is you clean out and regain out of the deep cleansing until you regain your balance. more than just a superficial energy, the body directs that reaction feeling better than This usually lasts anywhere cleansing reaction. energy to heal these old ever, having successfully from an hour to one or two days. Most all of us have absorbed injuries or health problems. rejuvenated the weakened The common signs that signal a toxins from our polluted The body only does this when areas of your body.* superficial cleansing reaction environments, but not all of us it knows it can handle it. Once might be any of the following: have suffered with trauma or again, the signs may be mild (Continued on next page) headache, itching, rashes, health problems. to severe, but only as much as aching muscles and/or joints, A superficial cleansing your body can sustain at that

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. How should I handle needed. Now add your liquid tea cleanse, you will find that Vegetable Soup/ Broth headaches, physical to enema bag or colema bucket. adding freshly made, organic Use organically grown discomforts, pain, or fruit and vegetable juices will vegetables: emotional swings while How do diet changes affect my also be beneficial for you, no 1 potato, scrubbed not peeled doing the Colon cleansing? matter what your diet type. 3 carrots, scrubbed not peeled Cleansing Kit? If you elect to make healthy The important point to keep 3 stalks of celery At anytime and as often as changes to your diet, it will in mind is that while diet 1 onion, peeled necessary, you may take an release more energy for changes do affect your enema, colema, or colonic. cleansing and intensify the cleansing, there is no need to Chop all ingredients into small Prepare a tea for your enema or strength of your cleanse.* move up more than one step at chunks, add to 2 quarts of colema liquid. Use Peppermint If you choose not to make any a time on the chart. It is best to boiling distilled, filtered or tea, if you feel congested, changes, and that is OK, you will proceed gradually and observe purified water and simmer depressed, or backed up. still experience benefits. It will how your body reacts. That covered for 40 minutes. Use Chamomile tea, if you feel just take a little longer to get way you can stay in control Optional: add 3 tablespoons of over excited, over emotional, or completely cleaned out, but you and comfortable. If you ever Miso and stir in. Strain the broth overly nervous. Boil a quart of will be proceeding at a pace find that the rate of cleansing before drinking, if you are on the purified water. Pour over eight comfortable for you.* is too much for you, have a liquids–only fast. tea bags of your choice. Let You may notice that a diet of bowl of homemade vegetable steep for 20 minutes. Remove tea only raw, organic fruit juices has soup/broth and/or drop back a What is a liquids–only diet? bags. Be sure to cool to body the strongest cleansing effect on step in your diet and notice A liquids–only diet is not temperature before using. You the body. For those of you who how it calms the process. taking any solid foods or solid may add more pure cold water if will be eating during your (Continued on next page)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 24 foods that have been liquefied, organic, 100% fruit juice is Why apple juice and not effects support the other major pureed, or blended. The liquids alright to use, if that is all that is citrus? organs of detoxification; blood, should be clear of any solid available to you. Since it is not In a liquids–only fast, fruit juice lymph and kidney. particles. This will allow the possible to juice your apples is used rather than any other Apple juice is the only juice Toxin Absorber that is mixed ahead of time to take with you to liquid because of its overall to completely harmonize with apple juice to bind easily to work or on-the-go because the cleansing effect, ease of detoxification and support the surface of your intestines juice oxidizes and turns brown digestion, bioavailable nutrients colon cleansing in this way. without the interference of any within minutes; a possible and its caloric contribution of The next best juice choice solid food covering the intestinal solution is to take fresh juice energy. Just because all fruits would be pear juice; it works surface. whenever you are home and and their juices are known for well on the digestive system, Liquids allowable are: pure bottled/packaged juice whenever their ability to cleanse the body, but does not have the added water, strained herbal tea, you leave home and are out and this does not mean every kind of benefits of apple juice. After strained organic apple juice and about. fruit is good for every type of pear, grape juice would be next strained, organic vegetable If bottled/packaged juice is all cleansing. Every fruit has a as it supports not only the broth (recipe p.24). It is best to that is available to you, it is particular affinity and bowels, but also the lymph and make your own fresh apple juice better to cleanse with that than support for different parts of the blood, but does not have as from organic, raw apples using a to not cleanse at all. Just be sure body. Apple juice is recommend- much digestive support as pear juicer. Juice in bottles or to avoid concentrated powders or ed during the Colon Cleansing and apple. Citrus should packages have undergone high bottled juice that only has a Kit because of its primary ability (Continued on next page) heat and this destroys helpful partial fruit juice content, to stimulate the bowel movement, enzymes, life force and reduces contains sugar and/or other break down toxins in the the level of vitamins. Still bottled, additives and is not intestines and support the liver organically grown. during cleansing. Its secondary

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. be completely avoided as it Common fruit juices and urine and is used for kidney the body. Lemons and lime and bladder conditions. Its tends to stir up more toxins their particular body contain the most citric acid extreme tartness usually and lemons have the strongest than the soon-to-be-cleansed, affinities: needs a lot of sweeteners, detoxifying effect. It does eliminative channels can Apple which is not conducive to so very quickly and unless process all at once and thus • Stimulates peristaltic cleansing.* all the eliminative channels are cleansed and functioning may cause you more discomfort action of gut Currant well first, the body will not be than is necessary. Some of the • Bowel normalizer* • Blood builder* • Liver support while cleansing able to handle the release all juices listed below are to be • Slightly laxative* • Blood purifier* at once and that will create a avoided because of their ability • Lymphatic support* Grape back-up of uncomfortable to slow down the movement of • Kidney tonic* • Lymphatic cleanser* and irritating conditions.* • Blood purifier* the bowels and the remaining Blackberry • Bowel normalizer* Lime juices listed, if used at all, • Binding to the bowels, it • Same as for Lemon might be added in only as an slows down bowel movements* Grapefruit • Brain and Nervous system additional flavor, rather than • Blood builder* • Same as for Lemon support* • Inhibits the breakdown of the main body of the juice drink. Blueberry certain chemicals by liver, Mango • Binding to the bowels, it NOTE: Some of the juices tend to have a thicker • Pancreas support* which may block the consistency than others; especially, those that slows down bowel movements. elimination of some toxins.* are bottled and labeled as “nectar”. You should Cherry dilute them 50/50 with pure water and then • Blood cleanser* strain before drinking. If you use a • Blood builder* Lemon juicer and juice raw fruits, be sure to strain or • Slightly laxative • All the citrus fruits contain filter before drinking. (Continued on next page) • Liver & gallbladder support* citric acid which stimulates the release of acid, catarrh, Cranberry and hardened mucus deposits in • Heavily acidic, it acidifies

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 26 Orange Red Raspberry Once you have experienced amount of plaque, but you will • Same as for Lemon* • Mucus and catarrh cleanser* the positive changes of a still be cleansing and Papaya • Appetite stimulant* cleanse, you may be ready to eliminating toxins throughout • Digestive enzyme aid go deeper. If so, try cleansing your intestinal system.* • Stomach tonic* Will I be hungry all the next time with healthier Pear the time? diet modifications for an even What books can I read • Digestive aid Taking Toxin Absorber five more powerful cleanse.* to learn more about times a day will greatly • Bowel normalizer* different types of diets? reduce hunger pains. Also, you If I eat during the Colon You are encouraged to start Peach can have the alkaline, Cleansing Kit will I still get with whatever is your usual • Stimulate digestive juices vegetable soup/broth (see page out the plaque? type of diet and begin to • Blood builder* 24) or more apple juice if you No, you may get out small bits, modify it for healthier changes. • Bowel regulator* need a little extra energy. but it takes fasting on liquids That alone is enough to Pineapple to allow the Toxin Absorber to encourage and support your • Protein digestive enzyme aid What if I don’t change my bind to the “plaque” rather body for cleansing. The books • Cardiovascular support* diet, will I still benefit? than solid food in order to given below will help you do Pomegranate If this is your first experience move the plaque out. That is that. Some of you will be ready • Kidney and bladder tonic with a natural health program, why it says in the Users Guide to move to a totally new type of • Cardiovascular support* you will find the Colon for the Colon Cleansing Kit, diet. The most cleansing and • Astringent and binding effect Cleansing Kit fun to take there are three ways to use nutritious diet is a whole foods, on bowel slows down bowel and notice an immediate the Kit. If you elect to eat, you plant-based diet with whatever movement.* increase in energy.* will not get out any large (Continued on next page)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. amount of raw/living foods and – The Culinary Institute of America Raw Food Real World Pre-cleanse phase of the BEST juices you are comfortable with. Vegetarian – Matthew Kenney & Sarma Melngailis OPTION or any part of the If you are on a standard Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Raw Juices BETTER and GOOD OPTIONS, American diet, you can begin Favorites Juicing for Health you may just pick up where you with the same group of foods – The Moosewood Collective – Julie Stafford left off and go forward again. you are used to eating; that is, The New Moosewood Cookbook The Juiceman’s Power of Juicing meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, – Mollie Katzen – Jay Kordich I feel bloated after drinking etc., just learn how to prepare Macrobiotic my Toxin Absorber. Why and them in new and more healthy The Self-Healing Cookbook What if I miss a dose? is this OK? ways. If you are ready for even – Kristina Turner We’re all human and The Toxin Absorber is a bulk more of a change, choose your Vegan that happens sometimes. fiber formula that draws liquids next level and enjoy! The Balanced Plate Just pick up again with and toxins to itself.* You have Standard American Diet with – Renée Loux the next scheduled dose. seen how it begins to swell up Healthy Changes The American Vegetarian after mixing with juice in your Cooking the RealAge Way Cookbook from the Fit for Life What if I skip a day? Shaker Jar. It continues this – Michael F Roizen, MD & John La Puma, MD Kitchen This would not be expansion in your stomach and The Golden Door Cooks – Marilyn Diamond recommended during the intestines, drawing up toxins to Light & Easy Raw Foods liquids–only fasting phase itself. This produces a “full” – Chef Michel Stroot Hooked on Raw of the BEST OPTION. If you sensation after drinking it. The Professional Chef’s – Rhio do, you will have to go back to Because we have added a Techniques of Healthy Cooking, Living on Live Food the beginning of the fasting large, therapeutic dose of ginger 2nd ed. – Alissa Cohen phase and start over. For the (Continued on next page)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 28 root or peppermint leaf to the while this is happening, it is very depending on what is available enema bag usually holds one formula, this feeling dissipates important to keep your bowels to you. Boil one quart and then quart). Place the teabags in a quickly. Most do not experience moving. Please take an enema or let cool to body temperature pot (that holds slightly more any discomfort at all. colema. before pouring into the enema than one quart) and pour You will find that the ginger or You may choose from one of bag. boiling water over them, cover peppermint also greatly three types of liquid: water OR Fresh brewed coffee: use the pot and let steep for 15 enhances the flavor of the drink, (distilled, filtered or purified), three tablespoons of ground, minutes, then strain and cool to making it pleasant to taste and brewed coffee or peppermint tea organically grown coffee beans body temperature and pour into swallow. made with distilled, filtered or for every one quart of purified your enema bag. You may add purified water. Choose only from water (an enema bag usually more purified water to your I get really bloated/ these liquids and make no holds one quart). Bring to a boil, enema bag to bring it up to full. constipated during the substitutions. When you add turn down the heat and simmer Take as many enemas in a liquids–only fasting. Is this your liquid to the enema bag, for 15 minutes, then strain and row that you need to complete- normal and is there anything I it should be body temperature; cool to body temperature and ly empty your bowel or until the can do about it? not cooler or hotter. Check the pour into your enema bag. You discomfort is released. If you Some people do experience quite temperature by placing some on may add more purified water to are familiar with using a colema a bit of bloating and/or the inside surface of your wrist, your enema bag to bring it up to board and its accompanying constipation for the first couple if you feel a comfortable warmth full. five gallon container, this is an of days until they move out some then it is the right temperature. OR Peppermint tea: use 8 even more successful way to go. of the stuff that wants to come Filtered, purified or distilled teabags of organically grown There is no need to out. This is normal. However, to water: you may choose one of peppermint leaves for every one (Continued on next page) keep from getting uncomfortable these three kinds of water quart of purified water (an

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. suffer with bloat and/or instead of once in the evening and elimination you will find Can I use alcoholic constipation. If that happens, it assures no slowing down of your better assimilation of your food beverages while cleansing? is completely correctable using daily bowel movements (See the and less toxic storage. It would be better if you didn’t. enemas, colemas, or colonics. question, “What if that doesn’t Most importantly, you will find It won’t harm your cleansing, You will have relief within 20–30 work? on p. 20 for more detailed the Colon Cleansing Kit unless you drink too much, but minutes. Please do not suffer info). All three of these actions brings you into a new then again it won’t help it with this when you can take an taken together is the very best awareness of your own body. either. It takes energy to cleanse enema and feel good again–it is way to deal with bloat and The changes just naturally and drinking alcohol will divert that simple. constipation while doing inspire a cooperation with your some of that energy away from Of the three ways to deal with liquids–only fasting. body to realize better health cleansing. For optimum results bloat and/or constipation, and ideal weight.* do not use alcoholic beverages drinking enough water is of Will I lose weight doing this? while cleansing. prime importance. Be sure you Many people have reported Can I exercise while doing are drinking at least 6–8 glasses weight loss from this program. the Colon Cleansing Kit? How much caffeine can I have of pure water every day besides While it is not designed If you are feeling good and while cleansing? the water you drink when taking specifically for weight loss, one strong, then exercise, but keep The average daily consumption Toxin Absorber. Enemas or of the benefits of a cleansed body to an easy routine. Don’t do of caffeine for Americans is 280 colemas are the fastest way to and a healthy colon is that you strenuous exercise while on the milligrams (mg) a day. The relieve the discomfort. Taking release excess toxins and cellular liquid diet. For example, walk, average cup of coffee has 40–120 your Digestive Stimulator wastes.* don’t run. stretch, don’t do mg of caffeine, black tea 40–70 capsules throughout the day With improved digestion heavy lifting. mg and soft drinks 30–50 mg. (Continued on next page)

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 30 One tea bag of our Refreshing of stimulation alone. The best tea a day. You may use honey for do the BEST OPTION of the Green Tea Blend has around 5mg alternative is to have as many a sweetener, but never use sugar. Colon Cleansing Kit™, which of caffeine; the same amount in a cups (10 cups maximum a day) of Avoid caffeinated soft drinks requires liquids-only fasting or cup of decaffeinated coffee or tea. the Refreshing Green Tea Blend completely. the BETTER OPTION, with It takes 100 mg of caffeine or (buy at blessedherbs.com) as you I am having health maximum fiber. The GOOD more a day to produce need to minimize the effects of problems, will the Colon OPTION would be fine for you dependence on it. withdrawal, and keep you fully Cleansing Kit take care of to do provided you remain Excessive amounts of caffeine, functional. It averages less than 5 them for me? aware of your unique needs. more than 500 mg a day, causes mg of caffeine per tea bag, and This is a question that only your If you have Type II diabetes serious side effects. comes with the support of ten healthcare practitioner can and are not insulin dependent, While it is best to avoid the other cleansing, mineral rich and answer. We are happy, however, you need the approval and average daily level of “caffeine” high antioxidant herbs that help to answer any questions that direct supervision of your drinks or foods during cleansing balance this small amount of relate directly to how to use healthcare practitioner to do because of over stimulation of the caffeine.* these Kits. the BEST OPTION, which liver, kidneys, adrenal glands and If your withdrawal symptoms requires liquids-only fasting. heart, we realize for some people are keeping you from performing I have diabetes, can I do the The BETTER OPTION and the this will mean experiencing your daily functions and the Colon Cleansing Kit? GOOD OPTION would be all withdrawal symptoms. Remem- Refreshing Green Tea Blend is If you have Type I or Type II right for you to do provided ber we are trying to free up the not making enough of a diabetes and are insulin you remain aware of your body’s energy to make more difference for you, we suggest dependent, you need the unique needs. available for cleansing, not restricting your intake to not approval and direct supervision (Continued on next page) expend that energy for the sake more than 1 cup of coffee or black of your healthcare practitioner to

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. I have hypoglycemia, can I do foods diet while cleansing. Cleansing is an opportunity What drugs may interact the Colon Cleansing Kit? I am on medication, can for the body to clean house; with the Colon Cleansing Hypoglycemia requires a I fast and do the Colon the least added to your diet, Kit? high-complex carbohydrate, high Cleansing Kit? the more effective the • Anticoagulant drugs fiber, low-sugar diet. Frequent We recommend if you intend to cleansing. If, however, you • Antihypertensive drugs small meals with adequate fast on liquids while doing the feel intuitively you need to • Antiplatelet drugs protein are most helpful to Colon Cleansing Kit™, you get keep taking them, please • Aspirin maintain blood sugar levels. The an OK from your healthcare follow your intuition; your • Corticosteroids BEST OPTION of the Colon practitioner first; especially if own personal guide for what’s • Diuretic drugs Cleansing Kit, which requires you are on life saving medicines. best for you. • Heart drugs fasting on liquids may throw off For more information, see If you are taking prescription • Insulin this balance and you are advised Cautions and Safety pp. 39–48. drugs, it is better to wait until NOTE: It is possible to use the Kit with to do the BEST OPTION only you have finished the course some of these medications, but your healthcare practitioner may need to monitor and adjust under the approval and direct I am taking various of your prescription before the dosage of your medication(s). supervision of your healthcare supplements or medications beginning your cleanse. Any medications that you practitioner. now, should I stop them? If your prescription is decide to continue to take Both the BETTER OPTION and As a general rule of thumb, we needed for an ongoing, daily while cleansing always need to GOOD OPTION would be all recommend that you basis, please continue as be taken two hours apart from right for you to do, provided you not take any other herbs, prescribed and check the any formula of the Kit, continue to be aware of your supplements, vitamins, following list to see which (Continued on next page) unique dietary needs and minerals, OTC or recreational drugs this cleansing program maintain a balanced, whole drugs while you are cleansing. may affect.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 32 so as to avoid absorption or in a very low spice dose, which • hypokalemia well as processed foods that interaction with the drug. has not been found to increase • kidney disease contain high amounts of this Because of the schedule blood thinning. • liver disease type of salt. We all know the followed during the BEST and See pages 41–43 for more NOTE: It is possible to use the Kit with some dangers of this. It is important of these conditions, but your healthcare BETTER OPTIONS of cleansing, complete information on“Specific practitioner may need to monitor you closely. to note that too little salt can there is only one window of Drugs”. Always discontinue if See pages 44–48 for be equally as dangerous. You’ll opportunity to take your any adverse effects occur. more complete information on need to find the amount of salt medications two hours apart from “Specific Conditions”. Always that is best for you in your the Toxin Absorber and Digestive I have a health problem. discontinue if any adverse daily diet. Athletes and those Stimulator: either early morning Can I take this Kit with it? effects occur. who exercise regularly will or late evening. If you need to If you have any of the need to ingest more salt than take your medications at other following conditions, but Should I eliminate salt from those who are not active, as times, you will need to choose not limited to, please consult my diet completely? they lose more salt while the GOOD OPTION of the Colon your healthcare practitioner Salt plays an important role sweating. It is best to use Cleansing Kit, where Toxin before using: within the body. We all need unheated earth or sea sources Absorber / Digestive Stimulator • blocked gallbladder/ salt. Salt helps balance the of salt, such as Celtic Sea Salt, are only taken once a day. gallstone conditions amount of water within every that are processed without Those who take anticoagulants, • diabetes cell of our bodies. Too much or additives or chemicals, and are antiplatelets or aspirin, may still • heart disease too little salt can lead to an excellent source of trace cleanse by choosing the • hiatal hernia imbalance. It is best to limit the minerals. You can find this Peppermint Colon Cleansing Kit, • high blood pressure amount of refined, common, (Continued on next page) which only contains Ginger root • hypoglycemia iodized, table salt in our diets, as

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. at your local natural food store. how often you cleanse is the Is there anything with any protocols your Another wonderful natural state of your health and I should do after I am healthcare practitioner source of sodium is seaweed. whether you have ever done done with the cleanse? determines as necessary. Some varieties require cooking, any cleansing before. Those After completing the Colon For everyday cleansing while others can be eaten raw who are not in the best of Cleansing Kit we recommend support and a high nutrition or powdered and added to food health and/or have never taking the Internal Cleansing formula, try our 100% Organic or drink. cleansed before will find they Kit for a complete cleansing of Superfood. In this formula, our need to cleanse more frequent- all your organs of detoxifica- herbalists has brought How often should I do ly for the first 2–3 years and tion. After completing the together 22 of the highest the Colon Cleansing Kit? then return to a yearly or twice Internal Cleansing Kit, if you quality 100% certified organic This is best answered by yearly maintenance program of are in relatively good health, ingredients, chosen after many listening to your body. cleansing. Minimum, once a continue cleansing once a year, months of study and research. Ultimately you are the best year or once every Spring and and talk with your health She thinks this is the best judge of your needs and if you Fall. Maximum, once every 2–3 practitioner on how to get superfood available and intuitively feel now is the time months, followed by alternating started on a good maintenance probably the only one on the for you to cleanse, then do so. periods of a rebuilding program.* market that is 100% certified That said, there are general diet/program. Please consult If you have severe health organically grown. minimum and maximum your healthcare practitioner if problems, cleansing two to guidelines. What determines you elect to choose this more three times a year for several You can find it at: intensive path of cleansing.* years is recommended, along www.blessedherbs.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 34 about the Formulas

ABOUT OUR HERBALISTS WORKING IN HARMONY

Blessed Herbs was founded pioneer new, innovative The two formulas in Taken together, the almost 30 years ago by a and beneficial herbal this program are the combination of these team of herbalists who remedies for patients culmination of years of formulas does more shared a passion for seeking gentle, natural research and experience. than either one could discovering natural herbal solutions for their bodies. do on its own. solutions to help both The formulas in the Colon restore and maintain a The combination of Cleansing Kit have been In this section you healthy lifestyle. their vast knowledge synergistically formulated will find information Today, our expert and great intuition has to deliver the most about the formulas, herbalists rely on more allowed us to provide powerful effect and and what every herb than 30 years of botanical what is perhaps the support possible. in the Kit does. knowledge and experience most comprehensive in naturopathic medicine to and powerful colon Complete cautions and cleansing program safety information on perfect these traditional pages 39–48. herbal recipes, as well as available today. A gentle, bulk-forming stimulant that helps to Toxin draw mucoid plaque off the intestinal walls.* ™ It also absorbs more than forty times its own Absorber weight in toxins, heavy metals, and excess fatty With Organic Ginger Root acids in your intestinal tract.*

30 packets 10 mg each

† † Psyllium seed husks Ginger root Bentonite clay an absorbing fiber that helps alleviate digestive adsorbent that draws scrubs intestinal walls, discomfort and bloating from toxins to itself, adsorbs moves toxins and materials Psyllium* more than 40 times its through the colon* weight in toxins*

Apple pectin binds fatty acids, tri-glycerides and blocks their absorption from the gut*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. † This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Certified Organically Grown. Contains 70% Organic Ingredients.

36 A gentle, bulk-forming stimulant that helps to Toxin draw mucoid plaque off the intestinal walls.* ™ It also absorbs more than forty times its own Absorber weight in toxins, heavy metals, and excess fatty With Organic Peppermint Leaf acids in your intestinal tract.*

30 packets 10 mg each

† † Psyllium seed husks Peppermint leaf Bentonite clay an absorbing fiber that helps alleviate digestive adsorbent that draws scrubs intestinal walls, discomfort and bloating from toxins to itself, adsorbs moves toxins and materials Psyllium* more than 40 times its through the colon* weight in toxins*

Apple pectin binds fatty acids, tri-glycerides and blocks their absorption from the gut*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. † This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Certified Organically Grown. Contains 70% Organic Ingredients. A natural herbal stimulant that tones, cleanses, Digestive and purifies the entire digestive system.* It helps to eliminate the stored toxins released ™ Stimulator during this program as well as those that have been trapped in your body’s intestinal walls.*

90 caps 450 mg/cap Cape Aloe leaf Triphala† (Amla fruit†, Dandelion root† Ginger root† & Aloe Vera leaf Chebulic Myrobalan supports liver function, alleviates occasional gas, supports normal fruit†, Belleric Myrobalan stimulates bile flow, help bloating and nausea* bowel function, fruit†) release and absorb † stomach & liver supports normal bowel toxins* Fennel seed tonic, blood cleanser* function, nerves and brain, alleviates occasional liver detox* Fringe Tree root bark gas and cramping* Cascara Sagrada tonic action on spleen † bark Chinese Rhubarb root† and pancreas, liver Peppermint leaf supports normal stimulating tonic for liver stimulant* stimulates liver and bowel function, bitter and gallbladder ducts and gallbladder, cleanses colon, tonic, stimulates mucus membranes, Meadowsweet aerial improves digestion* parts digestive secretions of promotes removal of toxins calms overactive Fenugreek seed† liver, gallbladder, from bowels and blood* stomach digestive system* a soothing herb that and pancreas* Barberry root promotes healthy bowel Plantain aerial parts† supports liver, gallbladder, function* a soothing herb for the spleen, and bowel* intestines, breaks up Licorice root† mucoid plaque* harmonizes formula

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. †Certified Organically Grown. Contains 40% Organic Ingredients. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 38 Cautions and Safety

Do Not Use If... If taking other herbs, may find complete withdrawal • you are pregnant, trying supplements, vitamins, during cleansing to be too to get pregnant, or nursing minerals, OTC or recreational uncomfortable. Instead, limit • you become pregnant– drugs consider… yourself to the least amount you stop the cleanse immediately As a general rule of thumb, we can ingest without getting • you have an active, acute recommend that you not take any withdrawal symptoms. You can GENERAL SAFETY infection anywhere in the body other herbs, supplements, always choose a future cleanse CONSIDERATIONS • you are undergoing/ vitamins, minerals, OTC or to completely withdraw from recovering from a medical recreational drugs, while you are these substances, when you feel ready to give them up. Do Not Use If... 39 procedure, surgery or therapy cleansing. Cleansing is an • you have extreme weakness opportunity for the body to clean If you decide to continue Other herbs, supplements, minerals, OTC and or extreme deficiencies house; the least added to your taking oral drugs/supplements, recreational drugs 39 • you have abdominal diet, the more effective the you should take them at least two hours apart from Toxin Daily prescription drugs 40 pain, abnormal narrowing of cleansing. If, however, you feel esophagus or intestines, an intuitively you need to keep Absorber, because of its highly Short term prescription absorptive power so as to not drugs 40 acute inflammation of the taking them, please follow your GI tract, bowel obstruction, intuition; your own personal diminish their effectiveness and Toxin Absorber 40 diarrhea, or vomiting guide for what’s best for you. also two hours apart from • you have difficulty swallowing If you have daily caffeine (see p. Digestive Stimulator so as to 30) and/or tobacco habits, you lessen the possibility of any interactions. GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

If taking daily prescription and Digestive Stimulator: When taking Toxin drugs consider… either early morning or late Absorber consider… If your prescription is needed on evening. If you need to take Taking Toxin Absorber without a continuing, daily basis, please your medications at other times enough liquid may cause continue as prescribed and check or more than once a day, you choking or constipation. Do not the list of drugs (p. 41) that may will need to choose the GOOD take if you have difficulty interact with the herbs. Any OPTION of the Colon swallowing. If you experience medications that you decide to Cleansing Kit, where Toxin chest pain, vomiting, allergic continue to take while cleansing Absorber/Digestive Stimulator skin rash or difficulty in always need to be taken two are only taken once a day. swallowing or breathing after hours apart from any formula taking Toxin Absorber, seek of the Kit, so as to avoid Finish any short term immediate medical attention. absorption or interaction with prescription drugs the drug. Because of the before cleansing… schedule followed during the If you are taking prescription BEST and BETTER OPTIONS of drugs, it is better to wait until cleansing, there is only one you have finished the course of window of opportunity to take your prescription before your medications two hours beginning your cleanse. apart from the Toxin Absorber

40 Cautions and Safety

Anticoagulants, thinning effect of anticoagulant which would still be considered Antiplatelets and Aspirin drugs. This effect may also be a “spice dose”.

Ginger root, at high doses, may dose dependent, as one study NOTE: for those of you taking any of the above increase the risk of bleeding with humans showed that it took drugs, you may alternately choose the Peppermint Colon Cleansing Kit to reduce your when combined with any of 10 grams of dried Ginger root to intake of dried Ginger root to “spice these drugs due to its blood have a blood thinning effect; consumption” levels. SPECIFIC DRUGS thinning effect. Until conclusive whereas 4 grams of dried Ginger evidence is available, exercise root taken for 3 months had no Ginger root is present in Digestive Stimulator and Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets caution and have your healthcare such effect. A dose of Ginger as and Aspirin 41 practitioner monitor your INR used for spicing food is not a Ginger Toxin Absorber Antihypertensives 42 values to prove there is no problem. One cap of Digestive increased chance of bleeding for Stimulator has less than 14 mg Corticosteroids 42 you. of Ginger root, which would be Diuretics 42 Research studies in humans considered a “spice dose” even Heart Drugs 43 show that fresh but not dried at the maximum dose of upwards

Insulin 43 Ginger root (dried root only is to 10 caps of Digestive Stimula- used in the Colon Cleansing Kit) tor/day that would be less than may increase the blood 140 mg or less than 1/8 teaspoon SPECIFIC DRUGS (continued)

Antihypertensives Corticosteroids Diuretic Drugs Licorice root, at high doses, Licorice root, at high doses, Licorice root, at high doses, may decrease the effect of the may increase the effect of the may increase the effect of the drug and cause hypertension, drug. drug and cause excessive or sodium/fluid retention. potassium loss. A high dose is considered to be A high dose is considered to be A high dose is considered to be over 100 milligrams (mg)/day over 100 milligrams (mg)/day over 100 milligrams (mg)/day of glycyrrhizin content, of glycyrrhizin content, especially of glycyrrhizin content, especially if taken long term. if taken long term. The especially if taken long term. The glycyrrhizin content of the glycyrrhizin content of the The glycyrrhizin content of the Licorice root in Digestive Licorice root in Digestive Licorice root in Digestive Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg per capsule a day. Even at a per capsule a day. Even at a per capsule a day. Even at a maximum dose of 10 capsules/ maximum dose of 10 capsules/ maximum dose of 10 capsules/ day, the glycyrrhizin content does day, the glycyrrhizin content does day, the glycyrrhizin content does not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your healthcare practitioner if this low healthcare practitioner if this healthcare practitioner if this low level of glycyrrhizin in the low level of glycyrrhizin in the level of glycyrrhizin in the Licorice root is safe for you to take. Licorice root is safe for you to take. Licorice root is safe for you to take.

Licorice root is present in Licorice root is present in Licorice root is present in Digestive Stimulator Digestive Stimulator Digestive Stimulator

42 Cautions and Safety SPECIFIC DRUGS (continued)

Heart Drugs the Licorice root is safe for you right for you to do provided you remain aware of your unique needs. Licorice root, at high doses, to take. If you have Type II diabetes and are not may increase the effect of the Licorice root is present in insulin dependent, you need the approval and drug and thereby its toxicity. Digestive Stimulator direct supervision of your healthcare practitioner to do the best option, which requires liquids–only fasting. The better A high dose is considered to be option and the good option would be all right for you to do provided you remain aware of over 100 milligrams (mg)/day of Insulin your unique needs. glycyrrhizin content, Psyllium seed husks may Psyllium seed husks are especially if taken long term. necessitate reducing your present in Ginger Toxin The glycyrrhizin content of the current dosage level of insulin. Absorber and Licorice root in Digestive Consult your healthcare Peppermint Toxin Absorber Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg practitioner for monitoring. per capsule a day. Even at a NOTE: If you have Type I or Type II diabetes maximum dose of 10 capsules/- and are insulin dependent, you need the approval and direct supervision of your day, the glycyrrhizin content healthcare practitioner to do the best option of does not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask the Colon Cleansing Kit™, which requires your healthcare practitioner if liquids–only fasting or the better option, with maximum fiber. The good option would be all this low level of glycyrrhizin in Blocked Gallbladder/ Diabetes practitioner for monitoring. Gallstone Conditions Licorice root, at high doses, NOTE: If you have Type I or Type II Barberry root, Dandelion root may cause low potassium in the diabetes and are insulin dependent, you SPECIFIC Fringe Tree root bark, Ginger blood or sodium/fluid retention. need the approval and direct supervision of CONDITIONS root, Peppermint leaf; any of your healthcare practitioner to do the best these herbs should only be used A high dose is considered to be option of the Colon Cleansing Kit™, which requires liquids–only fasting or the better Blocked Gallbladder/ under the close supervision of over 100 mg/day of glycyrrhizin option, with maximum fiber. The good Gallstone Conditions 44 a healthcare practitioner due content, especially if taken long option would be all right for you to do to their contracting effect on the term. The glycyrrhizin content of provided you remain aware of your unique Diabetes 44 gallbladder and stimulation the Licorice root in Digestive needs. Heart Disease 45 If you have Type II diabetes and are not of bile. Stimulator is less than 0.6 insulin dependent, you need the approval Hiatal Hernia 45 milligrams (mg) per capsule a day. and direct supervision of your healthcare Barberry root, Dandelion Even at a maximum dose of 10 practitioner to do the best option, which High Blood Pressure 45 root and Fringe Tree root bark capsules/day, the glycyrrhizin requires liquids–only fasting. The better option and the good option would be Hypoglycemia 46 are present in Digestive content does not exceed 6 alright for you to do provided you remain Stimulator mg/day. Ask your healthcare Hypokalemia 46 aware of your unique needs. practitioner if this low level of Kidney Disease 46 Ginger Root is present in glycyrrhizin in the Licorice root Licorice root is present in Liver Disease 47 Digestive Stimulator and is safe for you to take. Digestive Stimulator Ginger Toxin Absorber Very Constipated 47 Psyllium seed husks may Psyllium seed husks are Peppermint leaf is present in necessitate reducing your present in Ginger Toxin Digestive Stimulator and current dosage level of insulin. Absorber and Peppermint Peppermint Toxin Absorber Consult your healthcare Toxin Absorber

44 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (continued)

Heart Disease Hiatal Hernia High Blood Pressure Licorice root, at high doses, Peppermint leaf may cause more Licorice root, at high doses, may cause low potassium, sodium/fluid acid refluxing due to a relaxing may cause hypertension, retention, hypertension, or a effect on the lower esophageal or sodium/fluid retention. mineralcorticoid effect. sphincter. A high dose is considered to be A high dose is considered to be The amount of Peppermint leaf in over 100 milligrams (mg)/day over 100 milligrams (mg)/day Peppermint Toxin Absorber is a of glycyrrhizin content, especially of glycyrrhizin content, especially if large dose and may cause this if taken long term. The glycyrrhizin taken long term. The glycyrrhizin relaxing effect; however, the content of the Licorice root in content of the amount of Peppermint leaf in Digestive Stimulator is less than Licorice root in Digestive Digestive Stimulator is very low, less 0.6 mg per capsule a day. Even at a Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg than 14 mg per capsule and is not maximum dose of 10 capsules/day, per capsule a day. Even at a likely to cause problems at this low the glycyrrhizin content does not maximum dose of 10 capsules/ “spice” dose level. exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your day, the glycyrrhizin content does As a safe alternative, you may healthcare practitioner if this not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your choose the Ginger Colon low level of glycyrrhizin in the healthcare practitioner if this Cleansing Kit. Licorice root is safe for you to take. low level of glycyrrhizin in the Licorice root is safe for you to take. Peppermint leaf is present in Digestive Stimulator and Licorice root is present in Licorice root is present in Peppermint Toxin Absorber Digestive Stimulator Digestive Stimulator SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (continued)

Hypoglycemia Hypokalemia Kidney Disease The BEST OPTION of the Colon Licorice root, at high doses, Licorice root, at high doses, Cleansing Kit, which requires may cause low potassium levels. may affect the potassium, fasting on liquids, may throw off sodium or fluid retention levels in the body. your blood sugar balance and you A high dose is considered to be are advised to do the BEST over 100 milligrams (mg)/day A high dose is considered to be OPTION only under the approval of glycyrrhizin content, especially over 100 milligrams (mg)/day and direct supervision of your if taken long term. The of glycyrrhizin content, especially healthcare practitioner. glycyrrhizin content of the if taken long term. The glycyrrhizin Licorice root in Digestive content of the Licorice root in Both the BETTER OPTION and the Stimulator is less than 0.6 mg Digestive Stimulator is less than per capsule a day. Even at a GOOD OPTION would be alright 0.6 mg per capsule a day. Even at a maximum dose of 10 capsules/ for you to do, provided you maximum dose of 10 capsules/day, day, the glycyrrhizin content does continue to be aware of your the glycyrrhizin content does not not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your unique dietary needs and healthcare practitioner if this low healthcare practitioner if this maintain a balanced, whole foods level of glycyrrhizin in the low level of glycyrrhizin in the diet while cleansing. Licorice root is safe for you to take. Licorice root is safe for you to take. Licorice root is present in Digestive Stimulator Licorice root is present in Digestive Stimulator

46 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (continued)

Liver Disease Very Constipated Licorice root, at high doses, Some people are very constipated and may cause low potassium, experience a lot of intestinal sodium/fluid retention, hypertension discomfort. If this is true for you, you or a mineralcorticoid effect. may not be quite ready for any OPTION of the Colon Cleansing Kit. A high dose is considered to be over 100 milligrams (mg)/day If you are usually very constipated; of glycyrrhizin content, especially if that is, a bowel movement only once taken long term. The glycyrrhizin every 3–10 days that is hard and content of the Licorice root in compact, along with bloating, gas, Digestive Stimulator is less than 0.6 and/or other intestinal mg per capsule a day. Even at a (continued on next page…) maximum dose of 10 capsules/ day, the glycyrrhizin content does not exceed 6 mg/day. Ask your healthcare practitioner if this low level of glycyrrhizin in the Licorice root is safe for you to take. Licorice root is present in Digestive Stimulator SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (continued)

Very Constipated finish the 14 days of Digestive If you choose to wait, remember to (…continued from previous page) Stimulator only, you may always establish daily bowel discomforts then we recommend immediately begin your Colon movements before proceeding you take only Digestive Cleansing Kit, choosing the good with the BEST OPTION.* Stimulator for two weeks before option only, which will slowly and beginning the Colon Cleansing comfortably introduce more fiber You may also choose to follow the Kit. By establishing regular bowel and begin a gentle cleanse. If you first Colon Cleansing Kit movements every day for 14 days, feel you have established with the Internal Cleansing Kit you will find the Colon Cleansing comfortable regularity after the and try the fasting option (BEST Kit easier and more comfortable end of that 30 days, you may OPTION) sometime in the future. to do.* choose to follow it with another Colon Cleansing Kit (Colon By taking Digestive Stimulator Cleansing Essentials), this time only, without the fiber-rich Toxin choosing the BEST OPTION, a 9 Absorber, you can have daily bowel day program with maximum fiber movements without any of the intake that includes the 5 day, discomfort that can come when liquids-only fasting or you may simultaneously introducing too choose to wait for another time to much fiber all at once. When you do this deepest level of cleansing.

48 Humans have been taking Herbal Safety knowledge to have the best of both views. Most Highly herbs safely for thousands comes from four main In presenting the safety Recommended of years and drugs for the sources; empirical use, information for the Cleansing References: last hundred or so years databases, scientific Kits, we have tried to do just • The Essential Guide to and only recently have we journals, and books. As in that for you. Herbal Safety begun to take both of them anything in life, both false — Simon Mills & Kerry Bone, 2005 together. There is no and true statements can be For further information • AHPA Botanical Safety complete and exhaustive found in any of these about our references consult Handbook scientific research that sources. There are two www.blessedherbs.com. — Michael McGuffin, 1997 describes how these two main views that • The ABC Clinical Guide interact. This is a work in predominate in the to Herbs progress. Some of the most literature. One that leans to — Mark Blumental, 2003 popular herbs and the living and actual, • CRC Handbook of commonly taken drugs do wholistic experience of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd ed. now have some record of herbs and the other to a — James A. Duke, 2002 how they interact and we reductionistic understanding • Herb Contraindications & share that information with of isolated chemicals. Each Drug Interactions, 3rd ed. you. view has something to — Francis Brinker & Nancy Stodart, contribute. Holding them 2001 up together, in order to learn from both, allows one INDEX BEST OPTION bloated, 29-30 A cleanse and Abdominal pain, caution, iii, 38, 39 depth of, ii, 5, 48 Aches, muscles and joints, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 length of, ii, 5 Alcohol, 9, 30 strength of, ii, 6 Allergic skin rash, caution, 13, 36, 37, 40 constipated, very and, ii, 48 Aloe Vera leaf (Aloe vera), 38 constipation and, 20, 29-30 Anticoagulant drugs, caution, iv, 32, 41 diabetes and, 31, 43, 44 Antihypertensive drugs, caution, iv, 32, 42 dietary recommendations and, 5, 6 Antiplatelet drugs, caution, iv, 32, 41 Digestive Stimulator, split-up doses, 2, 20 Appetite loss, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Dosage Calendar tab of, i, 10, 14, 16 Apple juice, organic elimination of intestinal buildup, ii body affinity for, 8, 25-26 fast, breaking your, 17 how much needed, 8 highlighted in yellow, ii, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, how to use with Toxin Absorber, 8, 13 28, 31, 32, 33, 40, 43, 44, 46, 48 making, 8 how to do, ii, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20 properties of, 25-26 hypoglycemia and, 32, 46 when to drink, 8, 27 medications and, when to take, 33, 40 where to buy, 8 mucoid plaque and why, 8, 25-26 pictures of, 4 Apple pectin (Malus pumila), 36, 37 removal of, 3 Aspirin, caution, iv, 32, 41 overview, ii, 5 regularity, loss of, and, 20 B skipping a day, 28 Barberry root (Berberis vulgaris), 38, 44 start, things you’ll need to Bentonite clay, 36, 37

50 BEST OPTION (continued) Bloating Step One, 10 after Toxin Absorber, 28-29 Step Two, 16 Digestive Stimulator and, split-up doses, 20-21 what it is, ii, 3, 5 drinking water to relieve, 30 who should do this, ii, 5 during Colon Cleansing Kit, 28-30 BETTER OPTION enemas, colemas and colonics relieve, 29-30 cleanse and ginger root alleviates/ dissipates, 28-29 depth of, ii, 5 how soon to expect relief, 30 length of, ii, 5 liquids-only fasting and, 29-30 strength of, ii, 6 peppermint alleviates/dissipates, 28-29 constipation and, 20 Blueberry juice, 26 diabetes and, 31, 43, 44 Body dietary recommendations and, 5, 6 listening to your, 6, 9, 12, 22-24, 30-34, 39 Digestive Stimulator, split-up doses, 20 odor, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Dosage Calendar tab of, i, 10, 14, 16 Bowel movements how to do, ii, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20 constipated, very, ii, iv, 47-48 hypoglycemia and, 32, 46 constipation medications and, when to take, 33, 40 caution, 7, 36, 37, 40 overview, ii, 5 diminishing effectiveness of the Kit, 9 regularity, loss of, and, 20 enemas or colemas, and, 1, 2, 21 skipping a day, 28 emotional, 20 start, things you’ll need to lack of water intake and, 2, 7, 9, 36, 37 Step One, 10 daily Step Two, 16 importance of, 1, 2 what it is, ii, 3, 5 supporting, 1-2 who should do this, ii, 5 diarrhea Blackberry juice, 26 caution, iii, 38, 39 Blessed Herbs cleansing and, 12 about, 63 superficial cleansing reactions and, 23 contact information, 18, 63 fiber, rate to add, 48 Bowel movements (continued) constipated, very, ii, iv, 47-48 frequency constipation, 7, 36, 37, 40 every 3-10 days, once, ii, 47 deficiencies, extreme, iii, 39 how often, 11 diabetes, iv, 31, 43, 44 recommended, 1-2, 11 diarrhea, iii, 38, 39 “your number” and, 11-12 drugs hard and compact anticoagulant, iv, 32, 41 bloating, along with, ii, 47 antihypertensive, iv, 32, 42 gas, along with, ii, 47 antiplatelet, iv, 32, 41 intestinal discomforts, along with, ii, 47 aspirin, iv, 32, 41 none, 2, 20-21 corticosteroids, iv, 32, 42 soft but formed, 11, 12 diuretic, iv, 32, 42 Bowel obstruction, caution, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 heart, iv, 32, 43 Breath, bad, superficial cleansing reactions and, 23 insulin, iv, 31, 32, 43 Breathing, difficulty, caution, 13, 36, 37, 40 over-the-counter drugs (otc), 32, 39 prescription. See Prescription Drugs C recreational, 32, 39 Caffeine, 9, 30-31, 39 esophagus, abnormal narrowing of, iii, 36, 37, 39 Cape Aloe leaf (Aloe ferox), 38 gallbladder/gallstone conditions, blocked, iv, 33, 44 Cascara sagrada bark (Frangula purshiana), 38 GI tract, acute inflammation of, iii, 38, 39 Cautions. See also Safety, general considerations heart disease, iv, 33, 45 abdominal pain, iii, 38, 39 herbs, other, iv, 32, 39, 49 allergic skin rash, 13, 36, 37, 40 hiatal hernia, iv, 33, 45 bowel obstruction, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 high blood pressure, iv, 33, 45 breathing, difficulty, 13, 36, 37, 40 hypoglycemia, iv, 32, 33, 46 caffeine, 30-31, 39 hypokalemia, iv, 33, 46 chest pain, 13, 36, 37, 40 infection, active, acute, iii, 39 choking, 36, 37, 40 intestines, abnormal narrowing of, iii, 36, 37, 39 coffee, 30-31 kidney disease, iv, 33, 46

52 Cautions (continued) Choking, caution, 36, 37, 40 liver disease, iv, 33, 47 Citric acid, 26 medications Citrus juice, 13, 15, 25-26 fasting and, 32 Cleansing when to stop taking, 32 controlling the strength of, ii, 6, 9, 24 minerals, 32, 39 deep reaction nursing mothers, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 how long it lasts, 23 pregnancy, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 how to handle, 24 pregnant, trying to get, iii, 39 if body is ready, 22 procedure, medical what it is, 22, 23 energy level and, 22-23 recovering from, iii, 39 exercise and, 30 undergoing, iii, 39 first day of, 15 supplements, iv, 32, 39 first time, 27 surgery how does it feel, 15, 22-23 recovering from, iii, 39 how often, 34 undergoing, iii, 39 hunger and, 15, 27 swallowing, difficulty, iii, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 importance of, ii, 1, 3, 19 therapy, medical order of cleansing Kits, 19 recovering from, iii, 39 slow rate of, 6, 9, 24 undergoing, iii, 39 speed rate of, 6, 9, 24 tobacco, 39 superficial reaction Toxin Absorber powder, dust of, 13, 36, 37 how long it lasts, 23 use, who should not, the kit, iii-iv, 31-33, 39 how to handle, 24 vitamins, 32, 39 what it is, 23 vomiting, iii, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 ways, three to do, ii, 5 weakness, extreme, iii, 39 when to repeat, ii, 34, 47-48 Chamomile tea, enema or colema and, 24 Coffee Cherry juice, 26 avoiding, 9, 30-31, 39 Chest pain, caution, 13, 36, 37, 40 caffeine, 9, 30-31, 39 Chinese Rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), 38 enemas or colemas and, 1, 21, 29 Colema medication and. See also Cautions; Safety, general considerations bloating, relief for, 29-30 fasting, 32. chamomile tea, 24 when to stop taking, 32 coffee, 1, 29 options and, ii, 5 how often to use, 1, 2, 24 Peppermint Colon Cleansing Kit, 41 liquid to use, 1, 24, 29 removal of mucoid plaque and, 3, 4, 5, 21, 22 peppermint tea, 1, 21, 24, 29 slow rate of, 6, 9, 24 water, purified 1, 21, 24, 29 speed rate of, 6, 9, 24 when to take, 1, 2, 21, 24, 29 supplements and, iv, 32 Colon Cleansing Kit water, importance of with, 2, 7, 9 after, 34 ways, three to do, ii, 5 bloating and, 29-30 Colon health, 1, 2, 3, 11 breaking fast, 17 Colonics, 1, 24 cleansing reaction, 24 Conditions controlling the strength of cleanse, ii, 6, 9, 24 cautions for, general, iii, 33, 39 diets and, 6, 24, 27, 28 diabetes, iv, 31, 33, 43, 44 eating and, ii, 5, 6, 24, 27, 28 gallbladder/gallstones, blocked, iv, 33, 44 energy level and, 22-23, 27 heart disease, iv, 33, 45 exercise and, 30 hiatal hernia, iv, 33, 45 first day, 15 high blood pressure, iv, 33, 45 first time, 27 hypoglycemia, iv, 32, 33, 46 Ginger Colon Cleansing Kit, 45 hypokalemia, iv, 33, 46 health problem and, 33 interactions with Colon Cleansing Kit, specific, iv, 33, 44-48 how does it feel, 15, 22-23 kidney disease, iv, 33, 46 how formulas work together, 35 liver disease, iv, 33, 47 how often to cleanse, 34 very constipated, iv, 47-48 hunger and, 15, 27 Congestion ingredients diet and, 6 of formulas, 36, 37, 38 peppermint tea aiding, 24 organic, 36, 37, 38 Constipated, very, caution, ii, iv, 47-48 interactions with, specific, iv, 32-33, 41-48 Constipation. See under Bowel movements

54 Cook books, 28 liquids-only, ii, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 24-25, 27, 28, 29-30 Cooked foods, 6, 28 listening to your body, 6, 9, 24, 31, 32, 33 Cramping, fennel alleviates, 38 macrobiotic, 6, 28 Cranberry juice, 26 meat eater Currant juice, 26 no processed foods, 6, 9 plus processed foods, 6 D mildest cleanse, ii, 5, 6, 9, 24 Dairy products, 6, 9, 28 no changes, 5, 6, 27 Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), 38, 44 non-organic, 6 Deficiencies, extreme, caution, iii, 39 organic, 6 Diabetes, caution, iv, 31, 33, 43, 44 raw, 6, 28 Diamond Organics, contact information, 8 packaged or processed foods, 6, 9 Diarrhea. See under Bowel movements salt, 6, 33-34 Diet specific foods to eliminate, 6, 9 alcohol, 9, 30 strongest cleanse, ii, 6, 9, 24 breaking fast, 17 sugar, 6, 9, 25, 31 coffee, 9 Superfood, Organic, 34 controlling the strength of your cleanse, ii, 6, 9, 24 types of, 6, 27-28 dairy, 6, 9, 28 vegan, 6, 28 food vegetarian, 6, 28 cooked, 6, 27-28 whole foods, 27 raw, 6, 27-28 Difficulty breathing, caution, 13, 36, 37, 40 fried foods, 6, 9 Difficulty swallowing, caution, iii, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 how changes affect cleanse, ii, 6, 9, 24, 27 Digestive discomfort how change affects life, 27, 28 ginger alleviates, 28-29 informational books, 27-28 peppermint alleviates, 29 juices. See also specific fruit juices Digestive Stimulator bottled, 25 about, 38 raw, 6, 24, 28 bloat, relieve, 28-29 raw benefit, 24, 25-27 constipated, very and, ii, 47–48 Digestive Stimulator (continued) Dosages cautions, iv, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 missed, 28 dosage skipping a day, 28 how to take, iv, 11-12, 39, 40 Drugs. See also Cautions; Medications; Safety maximum, 12 anticoagulant, iv, 32-33, 41 splitting-up, 1, 2, 20 antihypertensive, iv, 32-33, 42 starting, suggested, 11 antiplatelet, iv, 32-33, 41 how to take, 11-12 aspirin, iv, 32-33, 41 ingredients, 38 corticosteroids, iv, 32-33, 42 interaction diuretic, iv, 32-33, 42 with conditions, iv, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 general, iv, 39, 40 with other drugs, iv, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 heart, iv, 32-33, 43 more than four capsules, 20, 21 herbs and, iv, 49 more than ten capsules, 11, 12, 20, 21 insulin, iv, 32-33, 43 nursing mothers and, caution, 38 over-the-counter, 39 ordering more, 11, 21 recreational, 32, 39 pre-cleanse, 9, 10, 11-12 pregnancy and, caution, 38 E taking left over, 17 Emotional when to increase dosage, 1, 2, 11-12, 20, 21 constipation, 20 when to take over emotional, chamomile, 24 during Step One, 10, 11, 12 swings, superficial cleansing reaction, how to handle, 24 during Step Two, 16 Enema if no daily bowel movement, 1, 20-21 bloating, relief for, 29-30 Discomforts, physical, superficial cleansing reaction, how to chamomile tea, 24 handle, 24 coffee, 1, 21, 29 Dosage Calendar how often to use, 1, 2, 24 how interchangeable, 19 liquid to use, 1, 21, 29 how to use, i, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16 peppermint tea, 1, 21, 24, 29 tabs for each OPTION, i, 10, 14, 16 water, purified, 1, 21, 24, 29 when to take, 1, 2, 21, 24, 29

56 Energy raw, 6, 28 after cleansing, 22-23 specific to eliminate, 6, 9 alcohol and, 30 Formulas digesting meat, 6 Digestive Stimulator. See Digestive Stimulator while cleansing, 22-23, 24 Toxin Absorber. See Toxin Absorber English Plantain aerial parts (Plantago lanceolata), 38 Fried foods, 6, 9 Esophagus, abnormal, narrowing of, caution, iii, 36, 37, 39 Fringe Tree root bark (Chionathus virginicus), 38, 44 Excited, overly, 24 Exercise and cleansing, 30 G Exhaling, toxin removal and, 1 Gallbladder/gallstones conditions, caution, iv, 33, 44 Exhaustion, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Gas along with hard and compact bowel movements, ii, 47 F fennel alleviates, 38 Fasting, liquids-only, ii, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 17, 24-25, 27 ginger alleviates, 38 bloated, 29-30 Ginger Colon Cleansing Kit, 45 breaking your fast, 17 Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), 28, 29, 36, 38, 41, 44 constipated, 29-30 Ginger Toxin Absorber, 36, 41, 43, 44 how much liquid to take, 2, 7, 9 GI tract, acute inflammation of, caution, iii, 38, 39 hunger and, 15, 27 Glycyrrhizin, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 never fasted before, 27 good option recommended during Colon Cleansing Kit, ii, 3, 5, 9, 10, 15 cleanse and what it is, 5, 9 depth of, ii, 5, 48 Feeling “on top of the world”, 23 length of, ii, 5 Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare), 38 strength of, ii, 6 Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum), 38 constipated, very and, ii, 48 Fever, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 constipation and, 20-21 Fiber, dietary, 36, 37, 48 diabetes and, 31, 43, 44 Food dietary recommendations and, ii, 5, 6, 9 cooked, 6, 28 Digestive Stimulator, split-up doses, 20 fried, 6, 9 Dosage Calendar tab of, i, 10, 14, 16 GOOD OPTION (continued) High blood pressure, caution, iv, 33, 45 how to do, ii, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20 Hunger, 15, 27 hypoglycemia and, 32, 46 Hypoglycemia, caution, iv, 32, 33, 46 medications and, when to take, 33, 40 Hypokalemia, caution, iv, 33, 46 overview, ii, 5 regularity, loss of, and, 20 I prescription drugs, oral and, ii, iv Immune system, sugar and, 6 skipping a day, 28 Infection, active, acute, caution, iii, 39 start, things you’ll need to Ingredients. See under Colon Cleansing Kit and specific herbs Step One, 10 Insulin, caution, iv, 31, 32, 43, 44 Step Two, 16 Internal Cleansing Kit supplements, oral and, iv Guide, 19 what it is, ii, 3, 5 interchangeable, 19 who should do this, ii, 5 substitution, 19 Grape juice, 25, 26 when recommended to take, 19, 34 Grapefruit juice, 26 Interactions. See under Colon Cleansing Kit Intestines, abnormal narrowing of, caution, iii, 36, 37, 39 H Itching, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Headaches how to handle, 24 J superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Joints, aching, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Health problems. See also Cautions Juice. See also specific fruit juices interactions with, 33 apple, why, 8, 25-26 taken care of, 31 bottled, 25 Heart disease, caution, iv, 33, 45 with additives, 25 Heart drugs, caution, iv, 32, 43 with partial fruit, 25 Herbalist, about, 35 with sugar, 25 Herbal tea, enemas or colemas and, 1, 24 citrus, 13, 15, 25-26 Herbs, other. See under Cautions concentrated powders, 25 Hiatal hernia, caution, iv, 33, 45 fruit, 6, 25-27

58 Juice (continued) therapy, caution, iii, 39 “nectar,” 26 Medications. See also Drugs; Safety, general considerations organic, 6, 25, 28 fasting and, 32 raw, 6, 25, 28 when to stop taking, 32 straining or filtering, 26 Minerals, caution, 32, 39 Juicing, 25, 26 Mouth sores, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Mucoid plaque K bacteria, bad and, 3 Kidney disease, caution, iv, 33, 46 Colon Cleansing Kit and removal of, 3, 5, 21-22, 27 pictures of, 4 L size, 4 Lemon juice, 26 toxicity and, 3 Licorice root (Glycyrrhizia glabra), 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Toxin Absorber and, 3, 36, 37 Lime juice, 26 unwanted guests and, 3 Liquid diet, See under Diet, liquids-only what it is, 3-4, 21 Listening to your body, 6, 9, 12, 24, 31, 32, 33, 39 when to expect to see, 21-22 Liver disease, caution, iv, 33, 47 why don’t see, 22, 27 Muscles, aching, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 M Macrobiotic diet, 6, 28 N Mango juice, 26 Nausea Meadowsweet aerial parts (Filipendula ulmaria), 38 ginger alleviates, 38 Meat superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 avoid, 6, 9 Nervous, overly, chamomile soothing, 24 energy used to digest, 6 Nursing mothers Meat eater caution, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 with processed foods diet, 6 Digestive Stimulator and, 38 without processed foods diet, 6, Toxin Absorber and, 36, 37 Medical procedure, caution, iii, 39 O preparing to fast, 9 Odor, body, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Pregnancy Option caution, iii, 36, 37, 38, 39 Best. See BEST OPTION Digestive Stimulator and, 38 Better. See BETTER OPTION Toxin Absorber and, 36, 37 Colon Cleansing Kit and, ii, 5 trying to achieve, caution, iii, 39 Good. See GOOD OPTION Prescription drugs, oral, ii, iv, 39. See also Cautions; Drugs; none, not ready for any, 47 Medications; Safety Orange juice, 27 Procedure, medical Organic recovering, caution, iii, 39 apple juice. See Apple juice, organic undergoing, caution, iii, 39 diet, 6, 27-28 Psyllium seed husks (Plantago ovato), 36, 37, 43, 44 Superfood, Organic, 34 Over-the-counter drugs (otc), caution, 32, 39 Q Questions, commonly asked, 18-34 P Quick Start, v, vi Packaged or processed foods, 6, 9 Pain, superficial cleansing reaction, how to handle, 24 R Papaya juice, 27 Rashes Peach juice, 27 allergic, skin, caution 13, 36, 37, 40 Pear juice, 25, 27 superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 Peppermint Colon Cleansing Kit, 41 Raw food diet, 6, 28 Peppermint leaf (Mentha x piperita), 1, 21, 24, 29, 37, 38, 44, 45 Raw juice diet, 6, 24, 28 Peppermint tea, enema or colema and, 1, 21, 24, 29 Recommended reading, 27-28, 49 Peppermint Toxin Absorber, 37, 44 Reactions Pineapple juice, 27 deep cleansing, 22-23 Plaque, mucoid. See Mucoid plaque length of, 23 Pomegranate juice, 27 superficial cleansing, 23 Pre-cleanse Recipe, vegetable soup/broth, 24 about, 9, 10 Recreational drugs, caution, 32, 39 importance of, 9 Red raspberry juice, 27 60 References, safety, 49 Superfood, Organic, 34 Refreshing Green Tea Blend, 30-31 Supplements, caution, iv, 32, 39 Surgery S recovering, caution, iii, 39 Safety. See also Cautions undergoing, caution, iii, 39 general considerations, iii, iv, 31, 32, 33, 39-48 Swallowing, difficulty, caution, iii, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 references, 49 Sweating Salt superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 common, iodized table, 6, 33-34 toxin removal and, 1 earth, unheated, 6, 33 T importance of quality, 33-34 Therapy, medical sea, unheated, 6, 33 recovering, caution, iii, 39 seaweed, source of, 34 undergoing, caution, iii, 39 toxins and, 6 Tiredness, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 eliminating from diet, 6 Tobacco, 39 Toxin Absorber Shaker Jar, 7, 13, 28 about, 36, 37 Signs, old reappearing, 23 bloating and, 28, 29-30 Sleeplessness, superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 cautions, iv, 7, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 Soup, vegetable/broth constipation and, 7, 29-30, 36, 37, 40 controlling the rate of cleansing, 24 constipated, very, ii, 47-48 recipe, 24 ginger root (Zingiber officinale), with, 36, 41, 43, 44 when to drink, 15, 24 how to take, 8, 13 Step One, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 hungry, and, 27 Step Two, 15, 16 ingredients, 36, 37 Step Three, 17 intestinal surface, binding to, 25 Sugar liquid, lack of, and, 7, 36, 37, 40 avoid, 6, 9, 25, 31 mucoid plaque and, 3 depressed immune system and, 6 organic apple juice and, 8 peppermint leaf, with 37, 43, 44, 45 Toxin Absorber (continued) when to drink, 15, 24 powder, dust of, 13, 36, 37 Vegetarian diet, 6, 28 pre-cleanse, 9, 13 Vitamins, 32, 39 taking left over, 17 Vomiting toxins and, 3, 7, 27, 28 caution, iii, 13, 36, 37, 39, 40 absorbing, ii, 3, 7 superficial cleansing reaction and, 23 when to take during Step One, 10, 13 W during Step Two, 15, 16 Water Toxins bloating and, 28-30 diet for slowing elimination of, 6, 9, 24 brands, 7 diet for speeding elimination of, 6, 9, 24 bottled, 7 Digestive Stimulator and, 38 clean and pure, 7 elimination of, 1, 3, 7, 27, 28-30, 38 colemas and, 1, 21, 24, 29 discomfort and, 23 distilled, 1, 7, 21, 24, 29 salt and, 6 enemas and, 1, 21, 24, 29 Toxin Absorber and, ii, 3, 7, 27, 28 filtered, 1, 7, 21, 24, 29 Triphala (Phyllanthus emblica, Terminalia chebula, and how much to drink daily, 2, 7, 9, 30 Terminalia bellerica fruits), 38 importance of, 2, 7, 9 lack of, and constipation, 2, 7, 9 U purified, 1, 2, 7, 21, 24, 25, 29, 30 Unwanted guests and mucoid plaque, 3 Weakness, extreme, caution, iii, 39 Urination, toxin removal and, 1 Weight loss, 30 Use, who should not, the kit, iii, iv, 31-33, 39 Users Guide, how interchangeable, 19 Y “Your Number” V how to find, 11-12 Vegan diet, 6, 28 increasing, 1, 2, 12, 20 Vegetable soup/broth more than four, 20, 21 controlling the rate of cleansing, 24 more than ten, 11, 12, 20, 21 recipe, 24 splitting dosage, 2, 20-21, 30 62 about Blessed Herbs

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