When is the best time to detoxify? According to today’s guest Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz LMT, the time is now!
A licensed massage therapist and Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner, Mary Ellen discusses the influence of the Wood element on the body according to Taoist philosophy, and why that makes February and March the best times to cleanse the body. Mary Ellen also discusses how cleansing the liver can enhance the brain and eyes!
A little bit about today’s guest: Mary Ellen offers various massage modalities to her clients including Chi Nei Tsang abdominal chi massage. As a licensed Massotherapist for 17+ years she has studied throughout the country and is a NCBTMB provider for Massage therapists. As a Universal Healing Tao practitioner, she offers massage courses and Chi Kung classes throughout the US and Europe. Beginning in March 2010 she is offering a class locally in Meridian stretches that will explore the movement of chi thru the organ systems of the body. To learn more check out her website or call 216.548.8980.
Finally, during today’s podcast I mentioned a gallbladder cleanse used by many people. Here is one recipe, I’ve known people to use written by blogger Amy Bass:
1-Day Gallbladder Cleanse
One of the most popular Do It Yourself Gallbladder cleanses only takes 1 day. If you want to do this flush, begin first thing in the morning and only eat organic apples. You should eat a minimum of 5 a day. Green apples have shown to be much more effective at softening gallstones than the red ones. Drink nothing but pure water and herbal teas.
Right before going to bed mix 2/3 cup of body temperature olive oil with 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, sip this, and then retire immediately. Lay only on your right side drawing up your right leg and in the morning all stones should pass in the stool. It is recommended that this one-day flush only be done with the advice of your healthcare provider.
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