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Addict: Detox Thyself From Health World Online: Follows excerpts from a do-it-yourself detox article: Drug Detoxification © Elson M. Haas, M.D. " The key to dietary detox support is in increasing alkalinity and reducing acidity. Cravings and withdrawal are more intense with an acid state generated from an intake of acid-forming foods such as meats, milk products, and refined flours and sugars. All the fruits and vegetables are alkaline-forming in the body. A fruit and vegetable diet, juices and soups, or even water can be used temporarily. See the previous General Detoxification program for more complete instructions. "I do not suggest doing withdrawal and drug detox during illness or pre- or postsurgery, although sometimes it is unavoidable. Pregnancy is another concern, where it is so important to clear all unnecessary drugs, even over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine. We must be careful, and a physician's help may be needed, but usually the basic daily abuses can be tapered off and eliminated over a few days. "Some supportive nutrients can be very helpful during drug elimination. Water is most essential to help clear our cells, tissues, organs, and body. "Dilution is the solution to pollution" is still one of my favorite cleansing statements, along with "Elimination equals Illumination," by Bethany Arg Isle. Extra fiber can also aid colon function and pull more toxins from the body. "A general increase in nutritional supplements is usually helpful in detoxification from drugs, with or without a change in diet, though better with, of course. Vitamin C and the other antioxidants-A and zinc, E and selenium, L-cysteine and other amino acids are all useful, in addition to the basic vitamins and minerals. Glutathione, which is formed from L-cysteine in the body, helps to decrease the toxicity of most drugs and chemicals through its function in detoxification enzymes. "An orthomolecular approach to drug detoxification includes the B vitamins, minerals, a high amount of vitamin C, antioxidants, and L- amino acids. These work better with a food diet than with fasting, so the alkaline, fruit-and vegetable-based diet is best used with a high nutrient intake. With a more liquid diet, minimizing supplements is suggested, maybe using just vitamin C, some minerals, and an antioxidant formula, along with some herbs and chlorophyll…. "Many people find the use of herbs beneficial in drug detoxification. Goldenseal root powder is probably the most important here. Its alkaloids help clear toxicity, and it stimulates the liver to better perform its detox function. One large or two small capsules three times daily before meals for one or two weeks can be helpful. Herbs that work as laxatives, diuretics, and blood or lymph cleansers can also be used in specific formulas. Valerian root and other tranquilizing herbs may also be very useful during excitatory withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety or insomnia. Chlorophyll, taken as tablets or liquid, has a mild purifying and rejuvenating quality. …I would say that the addictive aspect of drugs and diet is emotional in nature. Dietary flavors, certain foods, and certain feelings we get from them and the drugs that we try are usually conditioned. Often, an ability to stop and see things clearly or to talk about them with a counselor will allow us to make the necessary transition from addiction to safe and balanced use of substances in all aspects of our life. "The following program is a general one for drug detoxification and for suppport during drug use. The ranges of many nutrients allow varying amounts to be used depending upon needs. During withdrawal, the higher levels may be used, with mid-range levels used during the three to six weeks of detox after the initial withdrawal. Lower ranges may provide basic support during general drug usage. ] " DRUG DETOXIFICATION NUTRIENT PROGRAM Water 23˝ qt. Fiber 2040 g. Vitamin A 10,000 Ius Iron 1020 mg. Beta-carotene 20,00040,000 Ius Magnesium 400800 mg.+ Vitamin D 200400 Ius Manganese 510 mg. Vitamin E 200800 Ius Molybdenum 150300 mcg . Vitamin K 300 mcg. Potassium 100500 mg. Thiamine (B1) 25100 mg. Selenium 200300 mcg. Riboflavin (B2) 25100 mg . Silicon 50150 mg. Niacinamide (B3) 50100 mg Vanadium 200400 mcg. Niacin (B3) 501,000 mg.* Zinc 3060 mg. Pantothenic acid (B5) 2501,000 mg . Pyridoxine (B6) 25100 mg. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate 2550 mg. L-amino acids 1,500 mg. Cobalamin (B12) 100250 mcg. L-cysteine 250500 mg. Folic acid 800 mcg. L-glutamine 2501,000 mg. Biotin 300 mcg. Essential fatty acids, 24 capsules Choline 5001,000 mg. or Flaxseed oil 24 teaspoons Inositol 5001,000 mg . Goldenseal root 36 capsules Vitamin C 210 g. Bioflavonoids 250500 mg. Calcium 6501,200 mg.+ Chromium 200500 mcg. Copper 23 mg. Iodine 150 mcg. ______________ *Increase dosage slowly. +Higher amounts are needed for hyperactive withdrawal states, aches, or cravings."
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