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Cleansing
Guide
for Wellness
The Herbalist’s Welcome
Welcome to This is one of the many reasons why
this very complete a successful cleanse includes natural
guide on internal supportive therapies for all the major
cleansing. It channels of elimination as well as support
contains helpful for the glandular system. I have created
information and tips two detoxification kits. The Fresh
on how to safely and Start Kit has been successfully helping
effectively cleanse people cleanse and lose weight for over
the body. I wish a twenty years. A new addition to this kit
guide like this had is our ‘Lower Bowel Tonic’ (in capsule
existed when I first form), promoting healthy elimination.
started cleansing in The new Detox-It Kit is intended
the 1970s. to support people who have a more
sensitive digestive system and are often
Since experiencing the difference constipated or suffer from irregularity.
cleansing has played in my health The Detox-It Kit also addresses a popular
and the health of my customers, an group of symptoms that plague many
emphasis of my work as a medical people. These include blood sugar issues,
herbalist has been espousing the benefits poor fat metabolism, high cortisol levels
of internal cleansing as a means to a or excess belly fat, and irritable and
healthy lifestyle. My first cleanse was irregular bowels.
inspired by the writings of Professor
Arnold Ehret in his Mucusless Diet I hope this guide inspires you to
Healing System written in 1922. He incorporate healthy foods and practices
recommended a drink of fresh lemons, into your everyday life. Enjoy your own
maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. I cleanse - try not to think about what you
experienced many things from his 5-day are giving up but rather what you are
cleanse. My chronic congestion from receiving – health, and a greater sense
asthma was dramatically improved as of well-being. And, remember, when you
was my energy and motivation. On the take any of The Herbalist products, you
other hand, my skin broke out and I know that you are using only the highest
became constipated. As my study into quality certified organic and ethically wild
natural healing progressed, I became harvested herbs.
aware of the primary roles the lungs,
Thank you for your interest.
skin, and intestines play as eliminative
Your cleansing aficionado,
channels for the body. When one area
is weak, as with my asthma challenged
lungs, toxins are transferred to other
eliminative channels such as the skin and
intestines; thus, the congested state of
my intestines and skin. Tierney P. Salter
Medical Herbalist
President and Owner of The Herbalist
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
“Every disease, no matter what Why Cleanse? ....................................4
name it is known by Medical Science, pH Testing..........................................5
is … Constipation…a clogging up Step 1 Choose Cleansing Kit.................6
of the entire pipe system of the Step 2 Choose Cleansing Program..........7
human body. Any special symptom Cleanse Schedule................................8
is therefore merely an extraordinary Sample Menu Ideas.............................9
local constipation by more accumulated The Herbalist Shopping List . ..............10
mucus at this particular place. Special Grocery Shopping List........................11
accumulation points are the tongue, 5-Day Cleanse Prep...........................12
the stomach and particularly the entire 5-Day Cleanse Schedule.....................13
digestive tract. This last is the real and Cleanse Recipies................................14
deeper cause of bowel constipation. Fruit and Veggie Juices.......................15
The average person has as much as Daily Cleansing Practices....................16
ten pounds of uneliminated feces in the Evening Activiites .............................17
bowels continually, poisoning the blood Acid & Alkaline Foods.........................18
stream and the entire system. Think Food Combining ...............................19
of it!” Liver & Gall Bladder Flush...................20
— Mucusless Diet Healing System,
Enema Preparation ...........................21
Professor Arnold Ehret
Ehret Literature Publishing Co. Cleansing Problems & Solutions...........22
1922; page 23 Commonly Asked Questions................23
Health Promoting Foods......................24
Editor’s Note Foods & Drinks to Avoid.....................25
The products in this guide are designed Detox-It Kit......................................26
to promote the overall health of the Fresh Start Kit..................................28
body so that specific organs and More Cleansing Products.....................30
organ systems can regain their proper
balance. This Directory is for educational
purposes only. The theories and formulae
presented in the publication are opinions
expressed by The Herbalist™, and as
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Why Cleanse?
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pH Testing
Why is pH testing so
Achieve Your Optimal Weight
A detoxifying and cleansing pro-
important?
Many experts believe that the body’s
gram can help lighten up and improve
acid to alkaline balance is an important
metabolism. Extra body weight can be
gauge of the state of your health. For our
a sign of excess from food, stress, and
purposes the acid/alkaline relationship
physical inactivity. to too much sitting
helps to determine the appropriate
around. Incorporating cleansing practices
cleanse for you. The more alkaline body
into your daily routine, such as fiber
is a healthy and happy one. A more
intake, liver and glandular tonics, lots
acidic individual might lead a stressful
of water, fresh vegetable juice, brightly
life with a diet high in acidic foods.
colored nutritious foods, aromatherapy
Although it is not entirely necessary
baths, and regular exercise, such as yoga
to determine your pH balance before
and pilates is vital to achieving optimal
starting to cleanse, it is helpful in
weight and overall health.
determining which Cleansing Program
For those who are underweight a
is more appropriate to avoid any
cleansing program supports a healthy
unnecessary cleansing reactions.
digestive system for better assimilation
Observe how your pH levels improve
of nutrients. Muscle tone and bone health
from eating a diet of alkaline-forming foods
improves with better nutrition.
and drinking electrolyte-rich fresh juices.
When should people cleanse? A healthy pH balance is essential
When one is ready to start fresh by to a healthy body and electrolytes are
adopting a healthier lifestyle. When one’s necessary for a healthy pH balance.
yearly physical indicates greater health pH Results Indicate the Right Cleanse for You
risks such as high cholesterol, blood
8.0 - 7.0 6.9 - 5.5 5.5 or below
sugar, triglycerides, and blood pressure.
When one is ready to “turn over a new
leaf” and eliminate addictive substances
If your body If your pH is If you are
such as sugar, coffee, sodas, alcohol, and pH is above between 5.5 below 5.5 or
cigarettes. 7.0 or the and 6.9 or the test strip
test strip ap- the test strip appears yellow
How often should one cleanse? pears blue to appears to light green
purple any of medium to it would be
It is a good idea to follow a
the program dark green advisable to
complete cleansing program as each options would this means follow the two
season changes but anytime can be work well you are week cleanse,
beneficial. Some may need to cleanse for you. This somewhat low avoid the acid-
indicates that in electrolytes, forming foods,
and support body systems on a regular
your body has but should be and add plenty
basis, especially those with recurrent a good supply able to replen- of vegetable
symptoms, chronic conditions, and of electrolytes ish them easily. juice and broth
excess body weight. and is eliminat- The one or two or green foods
ing the excess week cleanse (algae, spiru-
through urine. would work lina, chlorella)
well for you. into your diet
while cleansing.
Choose Cleanse
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Choose Program
Cleanse Schedule
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Sample Menu Ideas
Shopping List for Cleanse
The Herbalist Shopping List Grocery Shopping List
Fresh Start Kit™ Pick seasonally ripe fruits and vegetables,
Detox-It Kit preferably grown locally. If these are not
Shaker jar - available upon request available then frozen foods could be sub-
Agave syrup stituted. Organic is best. Try to have lots
Bragg Liquid Aminos of different colored foods and beverages
Catnip herb (about 2 oz.) everyday. Brightly colored foods are high
Activated Charcoal caps-specific for in antioxidants and neutralize free radicals
nausea or excessive gas. Absorbs and promote detoxification.
toxins and reduces body odors.
Fruits: Vegetables
Coconut oil Fresh or Dried Artichokes
Flax Oil Apples Asparagus
Green Foods: (algae, spirulina, or Apricots Beans, green
chlorella) Avocados Beets
The Herbalist Teas Bananas Beet Greens
Maca powder (smoothies) Cherries Bell Peppers
Probiotic supplement –contains Coconut Broccoli
acidophilus which restores friendly Dates Brussels Sprouts
intestinal flora flushed out by toxic Figs Cabbage
substances. Grapefruit Carrots
Ester C Grapes Celery
Cayenne pepper Guava Cauliflower
Dried Kelp chips Lemons Chard
Natural Fiber Bristle Brush Limes Cucumber
Jojoba oil Mangos Fennel
Enema bucket Melons - all Eggplant
PH Papers: These will help you Nectarines Endive
decide which cleanse is more ap- Olives Kale
propriate: The 2-Week, 1-Week, or Oranges Leeks
5-Day Juice Cleanse. Papaya Mushrooms
Peaches Pumpkin
Liver Flush Ingredients Pears Parsnips
Organic olive oil Pineapple Peas
Lemons Raspberries Potatoes - all
Oranges Raisins Radish
Ginger Strawberries Radicchio
Garlic Spinach
Sprouts
Fruit Smoothie Ingredients
Squash
Apple juice
Watercress
Bananas (peel & freeze)
Wild Lettuce
Frozen fruit: Red & blue berries
Zucchini
Maca powder
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Grocery Shopping List
Sea Vegetables Beverages
Dulse Fruit Juice
Kelp Fresh Vegetable
Wakame Juice Are you Cleansing
Nuts & Seeds The Herbalist Challenged?
Almonds-soaked Specialty Teas Although these foods are acid-
are best Sparkling forming they could be beneficial if
Sesame seeds Mineral Water you are having cleansing reactions
Sunflower seeds Good quality or if you are an inexperienced
Grains water cleanser. Try to eat these foods no
Millet more than 3 times a week.
Quinoa Miscellaneous Adding more green foods like
Spices & Bragg Liquid algae, spirulina, or chlorella is
Seasonings Aminos another option.
Basil Maple syrup • Basmati Rice
Black pepper Miso: brown rice • Brown rice
Cayenne or barley • Chicken and Turkey:
Cilantro Rice cakes or organically raised
Chili powder crackers • Fish - ocean caught:
Chives Sauerkraut Wild Salmon, Halibut
Cinnamon Tahini • Tofu
Cumin Tempeh • Yogurt
Curry Vegetable stock
Dill Vegetable juicer
Garlic
Ginger
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Vanilla
Wasabi
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5-Day Cleanse Prep
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Cleanse Recipes
Rejuvenation Smoothie
Add these ingredients into a blender. Serving size: 16 ozs.
Fruit Juice (organic diluted apple or pear) 1 C.
Banana - frozen (peel and chop before freezing) ½ banana
Fruit - frozen (organic blueberries and strawberries) ½ C.
Renew-U Tonic (Promotes Healthy Liver Function) 4 droppersful
Flax Oil – Omega-3 rich 1 Tbsp.
Maca powder 1 Tbsp.
Green supplement 1 Tbsp.
Detox-It Smoothie
Add these ingredients into a blender. Serving size: 16 ozs.
Fruit Juice (organic diluted apple or pear) 1 C.
Banana - frozen (peel and chop before freezing) ½ banana
Fruit - frozen (organic blueberries and strawberries) ½ C.
Detox Tonic (Promotes Healthy Liver Function) 4 droppersful
Rasayana Rejuvenating Tonic 4 droppersful
Blood Sugar Blues Tonic 4 droppersful
Flax Oil – Omega-3 rich 1 Tbsp.
Maca powder 1 Tbsp.
Green supplement 1 Tbsp.
Miso Soup
To 2 cups of boiling water, dissolve 1 to
2 Tbsp. brown rice or barley miso. Do
not continue to boil once miso is added,
as valuable enzymes are destroyed. Add
kelp chips if desired.
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Evening Activities
Hot baths, Saunas, Steam Bath
These will stimulate circulation and Evening Activities
enhance detoxification. In a hot bath, Alternatives to dessert!
use aromatherapy bath salts or essential • Facial Massage with jojoba oil
oils. Saunas or steam baths: Add fresh
• Honey Facial Masque: Cover face
eucalyptus leaves or essential oil blends
with honey and leave on for 10 min-
to open up the chest and enhance blood
utes before rinsing with warm water.
oxygenation. Try The Herbalist’s Respi-Oil.
Salt or Sugar Body Scrub • Take a bath with 2 C. Epsom salts
Once or twice a week use a salt
• Shower with Salt or Sugar Scrub
or sugar scrub in the shower. Scrubs
promote detoxification and deter water • Cucumber Facial: Cover your face
retention and cellulite. with slices of cucumber, and then
Castor Oil Compress cover with a washcloth dipped in
To improve intestinal function and very hot water and wrung out. Let
cleansing, soak a piece of cotton or flan- the facial stay on for fifteen min-
nel, large enough to fold in half and put utes, remove the cucumber, and
over abdomen, in warm caster oil. Cover splash your face with cool water.
with cotton towel and hot water bottle,
and leave on for 1/2 hour to 2 hours.
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Alkaline & Acid Foods
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Food Combining
Food Combining
F
ollowing simple food combining principles promotes a healthier, more
efficient digestive system. When foods are eaten in proper combina-
tions it enhances internal cleansing and rejuvenation. Food combining
is also very helpful in weight management. Different digestive juices
are produced for different foods. When food is not properly digested the
nutrition is not released and extra energy is required for the body to dispose
of the undigested waste. When first practicing food combining principle one
notices more energy and less of a bloated “full feeling” after eating.
• Eat fruits alone. Allow 30 minutes
before eating other foods.
• Fruit is best eaten in
the morning. Allow
half hour before
eating other
foods.
• Fruits can be
combined with
each other,
except mel-
ons should be
eaten alone.
• Papaya and
apple are the
only fruits that
you should eat
with a meal since
they are full of
enzymes and pectin
that will assist in
digesting other foods.
• Do not eat fruit for des-
sert unless it is cooked or
stewed.
• Do not mix proteins such as meat
with starchy foods like potatoes.
Chart from Helene Silver, Rejuvenate: A
Proteins, such as fish, chicken, or 21-Day Detox Plan for Optimal Health;
tofu can be combined with quinoa The Body Smart System: A Complete
or millet. Guide to Cleansing and Rejuvenation
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Liver Flush
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Enema Preparation
Enema Preparation
Enema Benefits Catnip Herbal Enema: Relaxes a
There are considerable benefits constricted or irritable colon. Simmer
to enemas, including hydration of the 1 cup of catnip in 1 pint water for 30
bowels, removal of residual and toxic minutes. Add ½ cup of mixture to 1
fecal matter, alleviation of headaches and quart of water to fill bucket. Bottle and
irritability caused by toxic build-up, and refrigerate remainder and use within 3
increased regularity. Enemas are not days, at room temperature.
absolutely necessary during a cleanse,
Apple Cider Vinegar Enema: Rids
but many find them extremely beneficial.
colon of acid and germ life.
Enema Preparation Add 1-1½ teaspoons vinegar to 2
Get an enema bucket — easiest to quarts water.
use. Enemas are best taken first thing Coffee Enema: The caffeine from
in the morning. Lukewarm water is coffee is absorbed into the system
recommended. Use quality water. and goes directly to the liver where it
becomes a very strong detoxifier. It
How to take an Enema causes the liver to produce more bile
1. On “all fours” (doggie style), or (which contains processed toxins) and
positioned in any way that is most moves bile out toward the small intestine
comfortable for you, release ½ to 1 for elimination. The liver is better able
cup of enema water into intestines. to process incoming toxins that have
2. Massage lower left side of abdomen. accumulated in the organs, tissues and
Focus on any lumps or ridged areas, bloodstream. A coffee enema speeds the
as these are deposits of fecal matter. detoxification process.
Eliminate if necessary. Directions: Use organic caffeinated
3. After 4 or 5 minutes of massage, drip grind coffee. Add 2 Tbsp. coffee to a
release more water. Continue quart of quality water and bring to a boil.
massage across abdomen and down Simmer for 5 minutes. Strain out coffee
side. This is where the greatest grounds and let cool to a lukewarm
problems occur. Be especially temperature. Note: If you feel wired or
thorough in massaging this area. hyper, or have palpitations or irregular
Repeat all instructions on right side. heartbeats after a coffee enema, you
should reduce the amount of coffee,
usually by half.
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Problems & Solutions
Nausea
Could be caused by liver congestion or
slow moving bowels.
1) Take an enema with catnip or
apple cider vinegar.
2) Take 4 capsules of the activated
charcoal two times daily until
better.
3) Drink one or two cups of fresh
ginger root tea. Slice a piece of
fresh ginger and simmer in one to
two cups of water for 10 minutes.
You can add agave syrup to
sweeten.
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Questions & Answers
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Health Promoting Foods
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Foods & Drinks to Avoid
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Detox-It Kit
Detox
• Promotes Healthy Liver
and Digestion*
• Cleanses Toxins from
Liver and Gallbladder*
• Restores Liver Health
for those on Prescrip-
tion Medications*
• Restores Liver Health
for excessive use of
Alcohol, Nicotine and
Sugar*
• Promotes Better Fat
Metabolism and Healthy
Cholesterol Levels*
Ingredients: Oregon Grape root,
Yellow Dock root, Dandelion root,
Burdock root, Fennel seed.
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Detox-It Kit
Metabolism*
Ingredients: Devil’s Club root bark,
Blueberry fresh leaf, Dandelion root,
Oregon Grape root, Uva Ursi leaf,
Juniper berries, Licorice root.
Rasayana
Rejuvenating Tonic
• Promotes Adrenal Health
for better Stress
Management*
• Fortifies Endocrine
System for better
Hormonal Balance*
• Enhances body’s Natural
Balance for Greater
Vitality*
• Restores a Youthful State
of Physical, Mental, and
Sexual Health*
Ingredients: Ashwaganda root,
Astragalus root, Maca root, Siberian
Eleuthero root, Oat seed, Licorice
root.
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Fresh Start Kit
Intestinal Rescue™
Fresh Start Kit™ • Promotes healthier, fuller,
Fresh Start Kit includes:
more satisfying bowel
• Intestinal Rescue: High Fiber
movements*
Intestinal Cleanser. Digestive
• Creates feeling of fullness
and Intestinal Support*
that leads to reduced food
• Renew-U: Promotes Healthy
intake*
Liver and Urinary Tract Func-
• Cleanses intestinal tract
tion*
and bowel of mucoid
• Blubberwack:
plaque*
Promotes Healthy Metabolism
• Psyllium husk promotes
and Energy Levels*
healthier cholesterol
• New Choice:
levels **
Promotes Mental Clarity and
• Promotes healthy weight
Physical Well-Being*
loss when necessary*
• L.B.T. Caps: Lower Bowel Ingredients: The blended powders of whole Psyl-
Tonic. Soothing Herbal Laxative lium husk and seed, Guar gum, Ginger root, medical
• Renew-U Tea: Cleansing and grade fruit pectin, Bentonite clay, Rhubarb root,
Cinnamon bark.
Immune Supportive Tea
Renew-U™
• Promotes liver, urinary
tract, and lymphatic
cleansing*
• Promotes Healthy Liver
and Digestion*
• Cleanses Toxins from
Liver and Gallbladder*
• Restores Liver Health
for those on Prescription
Medications*
• Restores Liver Health for
excessive use of Alcohol,
Nicotine and Sugar*
• Promotes Better Fat
Metabolism and Healthy
Cholesterol Levels*
Ingredients: Milk Thistle seed, Oregon Grape root,
Dandelion root, Dandelion leaf & flower, Burdock
root, Echinacea root, Yellow Dock root, Cleavers
herb, Wild Indigo root, Fennel seed, Ginger root.
* This statement has not been evaluated by
the FDA. This product is not intended to di-
agnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease!
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Fresh Start Kit
Blubberwack™
• Restores health of the L.B.T. Caps™
glandular system* • Promotes reliable
• Promotes healthy thyroid and healthy bowel
function for improved function*
metabolism* • Enhances liver
• Rich in nutrients and function for
minerals for better improved bowel
stamina, moods, and elimination*
energy* • Rich in nutrients
• Promotes healthy hor- and minerals for
mone balance* better stamina,
• Promotes healthy weight moods, and
loss when necessary* energy*
Ingredients: Bladderwrack, Gotu • Promotes healthy Fresh Start Kit
Kola herb, Kelp, Licorice root, Kola hormone balance* contains 40 L.B.T. Caps.
nut, Echinacea root.
Ingredients: Cascara Sagrada bark, Barberry
New Choice™ root bark, Fennel seed, Bayberry root bark, Ginger
root, Turkey Rhubarb root, Lobelia herb, Cayenne
• Enhances brain pepper.
function for
increased energy Renew-U Tea™
levels* • Promotes liver,
• Supports adrenal urinary tract,
health for better and lymphatic
stress management* cleansing*
• Promotes a positive • Supports
mental outlook* Body’s Ability
• Promotes blood to Eliminate
sugar balance for Yeast*
sustained energy • Rich in
and awareness* minerals that
supports
Ingredients: Gotu Kola herb, Ginkgo leaf, Guarana
seed, American Ginseng root, Siberian Eleuthero energy levels*
root, Kola nut, Sarsaparilla root, Licorice root, Cin- • Rich and
namon bark, Cayenne pepper, Ginger root. spicy as a
cup of coffee
without the
Special Note
caffeine*
Drink plenty of extra water when
using Intestinal Rescue. Also it is Ingredients: Pau d’Arco
bark, Red Raspberry leaf, Nettle leaf, Calendula
advisable to take the L.B.T. Caps daily
flower, Jamaican Sarsaparilla root, Plantain herb,
until bowel elimination improves for Licorice root, Lemon Balm herb, Ginger root, Sas-
optimal cleansing benefits. safras bark, Cinnamon bark.
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L.B. Tea
Supports Healthy Gastro-Intestinal Tract
This soothing herbal tea helps promote
a “smooth move”. It gently cleanses,
lubricates, and strengthens the
gastro-intestinal tract.
Spring Tea
Cleansing Support for Liver
& Kidneys
One of our customer’s favorite!
A delicious cleansing tea which
offers the liver and kidneys a
thorough “Spring Cleaning”,
increasing their functions,
having a mild diuretic and
laxative action. Collected at
their peak potency, the leaves
and flowers in this tea contain many
vitamins and minerals that rejuvenate
and invigorate the body.
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A Kidney Cleanse
After finishing the cleansing program, many
people choose to do a Kidney Cleanse, which
supports the health of the urinary tract.
Kidney Plus
Promotes Deep Cleansing of Bladder and
Kidneys.
Suggested use: Take 2 droppersful 3 times
day for 1 week.
Kidney Blend
Promotes Healthy Kidneys and Bladder
Suggested use: After finishing Kidney Plus,
take 2 droppersful 3 times day for 1 week.
Kidney Tea
A Soothing Diuretic Tea
Suggested use: Drink 2 cups daily for 2
weeks.
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