Natural Chelation Therapy
Every day we are being bombarded with toxins from our environment. From the building material in our homes (formaldehyde, asbestos, lead paint), the toxins in our air supply (Aldrin, chlordane, dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT), dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, mirex, toxaphene, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, furans, cadmium, mercury and aluminum (just to name a few) and, of course, pesticides used on our food. There's also nanoparticles, known as magnetite particles, that come from car exhausts, or any burning fuel, that releases into our environment. Scientists have found that these heavy metals and nanoparticles are embedding themselves in our brain tissue. All of these toxins are directly related to Alzheimer's and other deteriorating health issues. We are literally breathing in toxins every day and do not even realize it. So we have to stay on top of this, for our health and well-being. There are several ways to detox your body. It's very important to cleanse ourselves from the inside out, so this is where cilantro and chlorella come into play.
Cilantro and chlorella are natural chelating agents. If you go to the doctor, they will prescribe a pharmaceutical that is common for chelating lead and arsenic poisoning, but these have serious side effects. Cilantro and chlorella together bind to heavy metal toxin ions, removing them from your system via bodily excretions. Eating cilantro alone isn't enough. Cilantro binds to the heavy metal ions, but it's the chlorella that carry's it out of the body. Without the chlorella the metals bound to cilantro will just sit there in your body, creating more heavy metal side effects (moodiness, irritability, depression). Chlorella, an intestinal absorbing agent, prohibits retoxification! In fact, clinical studies recently proved that chlorella and cilantro together can naturally remove up 87% of lead, 91% of mercury and 74% of aluminum from the body within 42 days if taken correctly. This is great news! Benefits of Chlorella -Improves digestion, relieves constipation -Balances hormones -Increases white blood cell count -Boosts immune system response -Treats fatigue -Anti-viral -Supports elimination of heavy metals and mold -Heals and repairs tissue -Detoxifies harmful radiation -Protects the brain and nervous system -Improves antioxidant activity in the body -Contains B6 and B12 in their most absorbable form -High in amino acids -Opens cell walls necessary for detoxing -Restores healthy gut flora Benefits of Cilantro -Antibacterial -Anti-inflammatory -Heavy metal binding agent and mobilizer -Balances hormones -Contains high levels of magnesium and iron, warding off anemia -Fights urinary tract infections -Promotes a healthy liver -Prevents bloating/gas -Adds fiber to digestive tract Before starting this natural chelating process, make sure you are taking plenty of magnesium (for your height/weight). Magnesium will relax your arteries, tissues and muscles, making it easier to detox. Here is a link with the recommended doses for chelating heavy metals from the body. This describes exactly what you need to do to detox using this method. How To Detox Using Cilantro & Chlorophyll Tincture Below are links to the organic cilantro and chlorophyll supplements I prefer or if you live near an herb store you could have a chlorophyll and cilantro tincture potentially made for you! Remember, drinking lots of water during any detox is absolutely essential to move the toxins out of the body.
Resources:
Carr, et al, (1998) Characterization of the Cadmium-binding Capacity of Chlorella vulgaris. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 60: 433-440. Kaplan, et al. (1987) Chelating Properties of Extracellular Polysaccharides from Chlorella spp. Applied and Environment Microbiology, 50: (12) 2953-2956. Aga, et al. (2001) Preventive effect of Coriandrum sativium on localized lead deposition in ICR mice. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 77: 203-208. Guerra, et al (2005) Antioxidant compounds from coriander Coriandrum Sativum L.) etheric extract. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 18 (2-3) 193-199. https://www.epa.gov/international-cooperation/persistent-organic-pollutants-global-issue-global-response  RSS Feed
These vitamin-packed, fresh ingredients are just a little taste of heaven.
For about 6 months in 2014 I was on a pico/salsa mission. I made a different one every week. I tweaked it a little bit each time to find just the right ingredients for a nutrient-packed, super tasty pico. I make this any time we go to a pitch-in or gathering. It is always the biggest crowd pleaser! I'm always getting compliments and requests for the recipe. There's usually not a drop left and I make a HUGE bowl of pico de gallo. This recipe can be chopped or blended to make a salsa. So here you have it...
Kelly's Favorite Pico (made with organic ingredients to keep it real) 6 -7 Roma tomatoes 1 medium red onion 1 large green pepper, core removed and chopped 1 large red pepper, core removed and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, core removed and chopped 3 green onions, chopped and set aside 2 bunched of cilantro, washed and de-leafed and set aside 1 lime 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup of olive oil sea salt, to taste fresh cracked, black pepper, to taste Nutrients Found In This Pico: -vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, niacin and potassium -cancer fighting lycopene -calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc Chop all vegetables and add to large bowl. If blending for a salsa, add vegetables to blender and blend, all except the green onion and cilantro. Once vegetables are blended or chopped and added to bowl, add the chopped green onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper. Then squeeze all the juice from the lime over the mixture. Stir well and let marinate in fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Bon appetit! |
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