It’s day FIVE of my 21 day juice feast and I’ve made it through the dark side. But before I get into the nitty gritty, I must share a valuable tip I learned for long-term fasting. SALT! When fasting for more than a few days it’s important to add a ½ tsp of sea salt (Celtic or Himalayan) to a large glass of water 2-3 times per day. Otherwise you may find yourself with an extreme electrolyte imbalance. I learned this the hard way when my blood pressure started to tank. Lots of folks think it’s important to add fat during a fast. Not sure I agree, at least in the beginning. Yes, our bodies need fats, especially our brains, but oils clog the liver and fasting is the time to flushy flushy. Marine Phytoplankton and E-3 Live are great substitutes with loads of other benefits. Check them out!
Ok, onto the journal portion on this post. Tuesday was an embarrassing tear-fest. I could barely keep it together – major detoxing. Wednesday wasn’t much better. Yesterday I received my third colonic of the week and wowza did the stuffies keep on truckin’. I thought I was empty! Nope, as my colon hydrotherapist said, “here come the mummies”. By abstaining from solid food and living on 5 quarts of green drink per day, I’m allowing the old debris to finally release. Too many colonics in a row may not be right for the average person (your therapist would be the best judge) but at my intensely rapid level of detox it is essential. Probiotics are the key!
Here’s some other big news…
I got my annual scans back (GULP) and I’m happy to report that the tumors in my lungs continue to SHRINK. YES! My liver, the little rock star, is looking pretty darn good too. Its function is perfect and all is stable. DEEP SIGH! If you could see me right now you would notice my inner rainbow. ? These results motivate me to stay committed to my alkaline-loving, oxygen-thriving, juice-drinking, magical, raw diet. They also help me deal with the needles that are driving me crazy.
As I mentioned in my last blog, I’m in Arizona doing a medically supervised juice feast and receiving IV ozone, hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C, chelation and other nutritional therapies. Though the fasting kicks up a lot of physical and emotional stuff, overall I’m feeling really fantastic. My body loves the rebuilding and I thrive on the investigation! Three weeks seems like a long time but in reality I wonder if it’s really enough. I have a ways to go before I can totally say that I am in optimum health. But dang am I committed to the journey/adventure!
Next week we’ll be testing my hormone levels. After watching lady Oprah’s show on hormones I got really curious about my own levels. I’m only in my mid 30’s but I totally relate to the symptoms the women on the show were describing. Did any of you catch those episodes? Interesting stuff! The little “c” does prohibit me from experimenting with bioidenticals. And yet I wonder if better supplementation (and DIET!) holds another key. More on that soon…
I’ll also be testing my hydrochloric acid levels and (yuck) a stool sample. When hydrochloric acid is low in the stomach folks have a difficult time digesting and utilizing food. This can contribute to multiple problems, including candida. The test for it is wicked WILD. They connect a pH testing capsule to a string, drop it down your throat, and yank it back out. This gives the doctor an accurate read on your levels. If low, then a hydrochloric acid supplement is needed. I pray I don’t puke on the poor technician. Stool samples can also tell you a lot about your terrain. What I’m primarily interested in is the balance between good vs. bad bacteria. Gotta get the good guys growing and the nasties in check.
The other big decision I have to make is whether or not to get a port. Since it looks like I will be continuing these non-toxic healing therapies for about 3 (ish) months, there’s no way my veins can handle the daily sticks. One of them blew out yesterday when my favorite nurse poked clear through it by accident. I SWORE LIKE A TRUCKER AND CURSED MOTHER MARY. Sorry Mary.
Gotta be honest, the port freaks me out! So many of my readers have been there, done that. In fact, if you dear ones have any advise for this newbie I’m all ears. Haven’t totally decided yet but time is ticking.
Balancing all of these treatments in my life is another challenge. I guess where there’s a will there’s a way. Will my port go off in the metal detector? Hmmm…. So many questions…
Blessings to you today gorgeous bright one!
Peace and re-generation,
Kris
I've been toying with the idea of a fast / cleanse, but have generally been afraid of taking the plunge! For your juice fast, are you just drinking vegetable and fruit juices? Love your optimism and spirit!
Kris!! I really enjoyed reading this post! Thank you.
The way you write and your brave journey through the little (c) as you called it
is extremely inspirational!
Simply participating and committing to a fast is huge all on its own but the way you are taking charge of your health and sharing it, is admirable. I also enjoyed the lightness of your post as well. I look forward to reading more!
Sending you the best today
Kelly