Ages ago I stumbled on a website selling a “Colon Cleanse” kit and was amazed at the so-called mucoid plaque that emerged from people taking the cleanse. The herbalists state that this plaque is an accumulation of debris that sticks to the colon walls. A couple of weeks ago I bought the kit and have started the 9 day cleanse.
Now, some conventional medical professionals deny that mucoid plaque in the colon exists, some herbalists state that it does and provide photos of the alleged mucoid plaque. Search “mucoid plaque” and decide for yourself.
I've started the 3 day pre-cleanse, Friday 3/4 of my normal meal size and a packet of herbal gunge at night, Saturday (now as I write this) 1/2 of my normal meal size, Sunday 1/4 of my normal meal size, then a 5 day liquid only fast which consists of 5 packets of herbal powder per day mixed with apple juice, followed by a day of light, healthy eating.
Because of my beliefs and occupation I am treating this as a great opportunity to have a mind cleanse at the same time, getting rid of negative thoughts, feelings and emotions that no longer serve me in any way.
According to the blurb in the guide book I could be tired, irritable and ratty so because of this I am determined to be the opposite. Sometimes I forget to practise what I preach and for me this is a great way to get back on track with the beliefs that I have in myself and to push myself mentally.
As a natural result of the 5 day liquids only fast I am going to lose some weight. Now, I must stress that no-one should ever fast to lose weight, its not normal or natural, and I am taking this cleanse to get rid of the debris, but, as a natural side effect I must lose weight.
We are all still very primal beings and when the body goes through a period of “famine”, as soon as there is food available again the natural reaction of the body is to store up as much of the energy from the new supply of food as fat because it doesn't know when the next famine will be. This natural occurrence goes back to our caveman days, in spring lots of food is available but as the seasons change, or when a warring tribe came charging over the hill, food may not be as plentiful. Thinks also of our ancestors nomadic existence.
I am really keen to use this whole cleansing process as a kick-start to a healthier lifestyle and obviously have to be careful about my eating habits as soon as the cleanse is over or I could gain the weight back in no time.
Two days ago I weighed 14 stone 7 lbs, 3 lbs off my heaviest ever, felt pretty tired, had black rings around my eyes and was not at full battle fitness. Let's see what happens over the next couple of weeks.
I promise that I will not be taking any photos!
Be happy and healthy,
Dave.
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