Detox Part 1

So, apparently I have a parasite.  I was thoroughly disgusted.

According to the CDC, 85% of Americans have live parasites in their bodies.  85 percent!!!!  Some medical personnel believe that this number could be as high as 95 percent!

There are so many ways to pick up these parasites:
   *undercooked meat
   *contaminated food or water
   *unclean fruits and vegetables
   *through the bottoms of our feet
   *not washing our hands
   *pets
   *international travel (I wish!)
   *swimming in contaminated water

And the symptoms of parasites are far and wide:
   *insomnia (me)
   *grinding teeth at night (me)
   *gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea
   *painful/aching muscles or joints
   *allergies (me)
   *acne (me)
   *poor immunity (me)
   *nervousness (me)
   *fatigue, exhaustion or depression (me)
   *iron-deficient anemia (me)
   *insatiable appetite (me)
   *sudden  and extreme weight fluctuation
   *rashes, hives or eczema
   *mood swings (me)

Well, since I don't go to the Doctor, except in the case of emergencies, how do I know this?  How do I know I have a parasite?  Enter the Zyto Scan!

What is a Zyto Scan, you ask?  It is an incredible little machine that reads your biomarkers.  It is commonly associated with essential oils.  The Zyto Scan that I most recently had was at our Lemon Dropper Business meeting for essential oils.

How does it work?  So you put your hand on this nifty little machine, it even looks like a hand, go figure!  The scanner is linked to a computer with a software program.  As the machine scans your hand, in essence, it reads your biomarkers.  Things that are out of balance with your body.  According to zyto.com, it "is deigned to energetically ask your body questions and then analyze your body's specific responses."  The results are then generated into a report that list in order from most biological preference or need to least.  The report tells you what Young Living oil or supplement would be most beneficial, how to use it and a vague reason as to what may be out of balance.

I know, I know.  It sounds like some wonky, new age science gunk.  But it works.  It is accurate.  I have had 2 Zyto scans.  Both of them pinpointed issues that I had been experiencing.  The oils that they recommended were extremely beneficial to overcoming this issues, as well.

For more information, or a more scientific breakdown of how a Zyto Scan works, you can visit http://zyto.com .

My Zyto scan last week showed that I was in need of a deep cleanse, a purge of toxins, a detox.  Parasites was the top reason as to why.  (I was also in need of some emotional release and grounding oils!  Ha!)

As I started to research this parasite disgustingness, because I am a nerd at heart and I like research, I was blown away by the fact that such a high percentage of Americans live with live parasites everyday, and most people don't even know it!

In my research, I not only found several Young Living supplements related to cleansing and detoxifying, but I found several other means in which to do so:
   *Detox Baths
   *Bentonite Clay
   *Baking Soda
   *Diatomaceous Earth
   *Epsom Salt
   *Whole Foods Diet
   *Water Flushing
   *Clay Consumption
   *Warm Salt Water Consumption
   *Essential Oils
   *Sweating
   *Sleep!
   *Life Style Choices Make Over

I had been feeling pretty crummy lately.  I have not been sleeping well, feeling, overall, run down.  I had just associated all of this with grieving, just not being up to par.  So after the results of my Zyto scan, I realized that so many of my ailments could be related to having parasites.  That's when I decided to start detoxing.  Purging of the toxins running me down.  So here is how it is working out!  Let's start at the top and go over a few of them!

Detox Baths:
This is something that I do regularly.  I draw a bath, as hot as I can stand it.  Add half a cup of baking soda, half a cup to a cup of Epsom salt.  Usually those two things, plus a few drops of essential oils, and I am well on my way to relaxing.  I soak for about 30-40 minutes.  I always drink lots of ice cold water during these baths, with lemon essential oils, of course!  You sweat A LOT during these detox baths.  As your body is purging toxins out of your system, they are flushed out through the skin, in the form of sweat.  So to counter balance what your body is losing, you need to drink plenty of fluids!  These baths, I try to take one at least once a week, are deeply relaxing to me.  I always feel refreshed afterward. 

Recently, I added about 1/3 a cup of bentonite clay and about 1/3 a cup of Diatomaceous Earth to my detox bath.  I also added several drops of Frankincense oil.  Each of these elements has a specific purpose for detoxing the body.

   *Bentonite Clay:

     This is a relatively new staple in my toolbox.  This clay can be taken internally, used in baths or made into a paste with water and applied to the skin.  Simply put, the clay bonds with heavy metals and toxins in your body.  When the clay comes into contact with fluid, the clay electrons become negatively charged, then they attract the positively charged electrons of the heavy metals and toxins.

   *Diatomaceous Earth:

     D.E. is also relatively new to me.  D.E. is a naturally occurring, soft rock that is easily crumbled into a fine powder.  Like B.C., D.E. can be added to water and taken internally.  It also rids the body of heavy metals, toxins, parasites, allergies, and sinus issues.  D.E. also kills common pests like fleas.  Always make sure that you are using food grade D.E.

As I added these new elements to my detox bath, I started to feel quite nauseous.  In fact, I actually threw up when I was done.  I thought, geeze, I must be getting sick!  So I grabbed my DiGize oil and rubbed it all over my tummy.  Nope, that didn't help.  As I thought about when I started to feel sick, I Googled!  Apparently, it is quite normal to feel nauseous and to even vomit when your body is purging lots of toxins.  I had never gotten sick from a detox bath before, not until I added the Bentonite Clay and the D.E.  As parasites die and toxins are purging from your cells, they flush into your bloodstream, trying to work their way out of your system, waiting to be eliminated from the body.  Thus, detoxing can cause flu-like symptoms.  Symptoms may sometimes last up to a few days.  Luckily, mine only lasted about an hour.  Whew!

Note:  Both B.C. and D.E. can be made into a paste form with water.  They may then be applied to the bottoms of the feet, under the arms, on cellulite, on hair or over the abdomen to pull toxins out of the skin.  Similarly, they can be added to bath water for the same use.

   *Baking Soda:

     Baking soda naturally balances the pH of the body.  It too, draws out toxins.

   *Epsom Salt:

     Again, the purpose is drawing out toxins through the skin.  Expect lots of sweating!

   *Frankincense Oil:

     Frank, oh glorious Frank!  My favorite of all essential oils!  It is a cure all, stress melting, sweet and earthy smelling oil.  I also like refer to it as Jesus Oil.  If it was good enough for baby Jesus, it is more than good enough for me!  It has been extensively studied for cancer treatment.  It has also been found useful for skin conditions, anxiety, promoting spiritual enlightenment, oral and respiratory care, and pain relief.  This oil is amazing.  And in a bath, it is HEAVENLY!

***Remember, if you are going to use a detox bath, remember to drink plenty of fluids, before, during and after!***

You are probably thinking, why would I want to do this and get violently ill?!?!  But, that night, I slept like a baby!  The next day I had new found energy!  I would take an hour of tummy trouble over toxic ick running through my body, ANY DAY!

This detox bath is just one of many steps to come in my detox journey.  I am on a constant path, moving toward healthful living.  Purging the body of toxins is an on-going task.  The next post in this series will be on more detox ideas.