Detox:
Transition Diet S.A.D. to Happy - Go Raw - The Fruitarian Lifestyle - Liquid Light - Light Body Fast - Mono Fruit Fast - Colon Cleanse -Elimination Pathways - Detox Symptoms & The Healing Crisis
Foundations:
Alkalize - Food Combining - Teachers & Guides - Natural Hygiene & Nature Cure - Botanicals
Transition Diet S.A.D. to Happy - Go Raw - The Fruitarian Lifestyle - Liquid Light - Light Body Fast - Mono Fruit Fast - Colon Cleanse -Elimination Pathways - Detox Symptoms & The Healing Crisis
Foundations:
Alkalize - Food Combining - Teachers & Guides - Natural Hygiene & Nature Cure - Botanicals
The day is coming in which the true physician will forsake the practice of suppressing symptoms in favor of the natural laws of reversing disease and building a healthier body.
(Bernard Jensen, Iridology, The Science and The Practice in the Healing Arts)
(Bernard Jensen, Iridology, The Science and The Practice in the Healing Arts)
Detoxification is truly a science and an art unto itself; a necessary response to the consumption of toxic and congestive foods that have clogged and obstructed the human body. In nature, detoxification is a continual process that all of life goes through, at one level or another.
(Dr. Morse, The Detox Miracle Sourcebook)
(Dr. Morse, The Detox Miracle Sourcebook)
Detoxification: The Alchemy of Purification and Healing
Detoxification allows cells to gain nutritional energy and to properly eliminate their wastes via cellular respiration. This then begins the rebuilding process within the body.
Detox Alchemy
An ancient concept reborn in modern understanding – teaches that true healing begins with purification. From the temples of ancient Egypt to the healing huts of indigenous shamans, from the Ayurvedic clinics of India to cutting-edge science, the message is consistent: to restore harmony and vitality, we must cleanse the body and spirit of what does not serve. Detoxification is the body’s own sacred design for regeneration, a process as mystical as it is physiological. By removing obstructions and impurities, we ignite the spark of the body’s self-healing power and allow our innate light to shine through. Here we bridge mysticism and physiology, demonstrating that purification is not only a scientific process of eliminating toxins, but also a metaphysical journey of returning to balance with life. In embracing detoxification, we engage in a timeless, visionary practice – an alchemy of body and soul.
Across cultures and ages detoxification has been revered as the gateway to wellness and enlightenment. Ancient civilizations practiced detoxification in rituals and remedies millennia before the term “detox” became popular in wellness circles. The Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians all understood that toxins naturally accumulate in the body and that fasting or purging expels these impurities . Indeed, historical records reveal that Egyptians routinely employed enemas for cleansing, recognizing their value in health maintenance . In India, the Ayurvedic tradition developed Panchakarma – a five-fold detoxification therapy – to clear “ama,” the toxic residue of poor digestion that Ayurveda deems the root of disease . Classical texts describe ama as a foul, sticky substance that blocks the channels of the body, leading to illness until it is eliminated. Likewise, Traditional Chinese Medicine has long advocated periodic cleansing; the ancient Taoist practice of Bigu (avoiding grains and solid food) was a method of fasting to purge toxins and renew vitality, dating back over 2,000 years. Notably, Taoist sages saw Bigu as more than a bodily cleanse – it was a step toward spiritual immortality: by abstaining from heavy foods that create waste, one could instead “absorb Qi” (vital energy) and nourish the body. Indigenous cultures around the world recognized the power of purification. Native American traditions incorporate sweat lodges to induce intense sweating, fasting to empty and reset the body, and smudging with sacred herbs to cleanse one’s energy field . These practices were understood to purify both body and spirit – a ceremonial shedding of toxins, negativity, and spiritual “darkness” to restore balance. Ancient Gnostic and Hermetic teachings likened spiritual growth to alchemy, emphasizing that one must separate and burn away impurities to reveal the pure essence – whether turning lead to gold or illness to health .
Paracelsus, the Renaissance physician-alchemist, echoed this principle: “Destruction perfects that which is good; for the good cannot appear on account of that which conceals it. The concealment must be removed so that the good may appear in its own brightness.”
In other words, our inherent goodness and health are like gold hidden in ore – revealed only when the dross is cleared away.
The metaphors of light and clarity abound in these ancient purification rites. In Vedic and yogic philosophies, physical cleanliness (saucha) is one of the foundational practices for spiritual advancement – cleansing the body is said to also cleanse the mind and subtle energies, allowing one’s inner light to radiate. Similarly, the concept of karma in Eastern traditions can be seen as a form of spiritual toxin – negative actions and impressions accumulate and must be worked through or “burned off” to attain peace. Fasting and other austerities were often used to purify karma and raise one’s vibration. The Yoga Sutras speak of the luminous state achieved through cleansing practices: as impurities are removed, the yogi’s body and mind become transparent to the light of consciousness. This poetic vision is remarkably aligned with physiological truth – a body free of toxic obstructions indeed feels lighter, more energetic, and more tuned in with life.
Across cultures and ages detoxification has been revered as the gateway to wellness and enlightenment. Ancient civilizations practiced detoxification in rituals and remedies millennia before the term “detox” became popular in wellness circles. The Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians all understood that toxins naturally accumulate in the body and that fasting or purging expels these impurities . Indeed, historical records reveal that Egyptians routinely employed enemas for cleansing, recognizing their value in health maintenance . In India, the Ayurvedic tradition developed Panchakarma – a five-fold detoxification therapy – to clear “ama,” the toxic residue of poor digestion that Ayurveda deems the root of disease . Classical texts describe ama as a foul, sticky substance that blocks the channels of the body, leading to illness until it is eliminated. Likewise, Traditional Chinese Medicine has long advocated periodic cleansing; the ancient Taoist practice of Bigu (avoiding grains and solid food) was a method of fasting to purge toxins and renew vitality, dating back over 2,000 years. Notably, Taoist sages saw Bigu as more than a bodily cleanse – it was a step toward spiritual immortality: by abstaining from heavy foods that create waste, one could instead “absorb Qi” (vital energy) and nourish the body. Indigenous cultures around the world recognized the power of purification. Native American traditions incorporate sweat lodges to induce intense sweating, fasting to empty and reset the body, and smudging with sacred herbs to cleanse one’s energy field . These practices were understood to purify both body and spirit – a ceremonial shedding of toxins, negativity, and spiritual “darkness” to restore balance. Ancient Gnostic and Hermetic teachings likened spiritual growth to alchemy, emphasizing that one must separate and burn away impurities to reveal the pure essence – whether turning lead to gold or illness to health .
Paracelsus, the Renaissance physician-alchemist, echoed this principle: “Destruction perfects that which is good; for the good cannot appear on account of that which conceals it. The concealment must be removed so that the good may appear in its own brightness.”
In other words, our inherent goodness and health are like gold hidden in ore – revealed only when the dross is cleared away.
The metaphors of light and clarity abound in these ancient purification rites. In Vedic and yogic philosophies, physical cleanliness (saucha) is one of the foundational practices for spiritual advancement – cleansing the body is said to also cleanse the mind and subtle energies, allowing one’s inner light to radiate. Similarly, the concept of karma in Eastern traditions can be seen as a form of spiritual toxin – negative actions and impressions accumulate and must be worked through or “burned off” to attain peace. Fasting and other austerities were often used to purify karma and raise one’s vibration. The Yoga Sutras speak of the luminous state achieved through cleansing practices: as impurities are removed, the yogi’s body and mind become transparent to the light of consciousness. This poetic vision is remarkably aligned with physiological truth – a body free of toxic obstructions indeed feels lighter, more energetic, and more tuned in with life.
The Body as a Self-Healing Temple
Beneath the poetry and ritual lies a profound biological reality: the human body is a self-healing organism, equipped with its own detoxification systems. The ancients intuited what modern science confirms – that the body naturally strives to expel wastes and heal itself at all times. The role of any healer or remedy is ultimately to support this innate process. The Greek physician Hippocrates, over 2,400 years ago, taught that “the natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” He urged healers to understand this “doctor within” and not interfere with nature’s cleansing efforts. Hippocrates even advised fasting or light eating during illness, famously saying “to eat when you are sick, is to feed your sickness” . In other words, giving the digestive system a rest allows the body to focus on clearing the illness. Modern physiology concurs: during acute illness, appetite often drops naturally – a wise adaptation that frees energy for immune and detox processes.
When we view the body as a temple of spirit, detoxification becomes akin to a holy sacrament of housekeeping – cleaning the temple so that the divine spark (our consciousness and life-force) can dwell in a pure vessel. The body has an astonishing array of tools for self-cleansing. The liver and kidneys tirelessly filter the blood, breaking down and flushing out toxins every moment. The lymphatic system – a network of delicate vessels and nodes – bathes each cell, carrying away metabolic waste and toxic debris . Our skin, lungs, colon, and even the tears in our eyes and wax in our ears are all pathways by which the body throws off unwanted substances. In healthy conditions, this inner housekeeping keeps us vibrant and clean.
Life is movement, and in a healthy body there is a continual flowing motion of purification: blood circulates nutrients and carries away carbon dioxide; lymph fluid collects cellular by-products and, via the bloodstream, conveys them to the excretory organs. Ideally, there is an unobstructed circulation from the cellular level to the outside world – a harmonious exchange where nutrients flow in and wastes flow out . In such balance, the inner world of the body remains clear and vibrant. As one naturopathic maxim puts it: “A river flowing within is a river of life; stagnation is the beginning of disease.” Ancient healers understood illness as a blockage in these flows. Traditional Chinese Medicine, for example, speaks of stagnant qi or blood and the accumulation of “phlegm” or “dampness” (metaphors for congestion in fluids and energy). Indigenous healers might say that negative energy or spirits have become stuck. While the languages differ, the insight is the same: remove the stagnation, and life will naturally seek equilibrium.
The universal principle of healing that emerges is beautifully simple: remove the obstructions, and the body heals itself. Remove the cause, and the symptoms resolve. This principle is at once commonsense and profound. It empowers us to see disease not as a malevolent force to be attacked, but as a signpost that something is impeding the natural flow of life within us. Our task is not to “fight” the body, but to assist the body in its cleansing efforts – to open the channels of elimination and allow our physiology to do the rest. As Paracelsus wisely noted, “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.” Whether that “physician” is a medical doctor or our own self-care practice, the message is clear: honor the body’s wisdom. When we stop adding burden and start supporting drainage, nature’s healing force rekindles within us like a flame that had been smoldering under ash.
When we view the body as a temple of spirit, detoxification becomes akin to a holy sacrament of housekeeping – cleaning the temple so that the divine spark (our consciousness and life-force) can dwell in a pure vessel. The body has an astonishing array of tools for self-cleansing. The liver and kidneys tirelessly filter the blood, breaking down and flushing out toxins every moment. The lymphatic system – a network of delicate vessels and nodes – bathes each cell, carrying away metabolic waste and toxic debris . Our skin, lungs, colon, and even the tears in our eyes and wax in our ears are all pathways by which the body throws off unwanted substances. In healthy conditions, this inner housekeeping keeps us vibrant and clean.
Life is movement, and in a healthy body there is a continual flowing motion of purification: blood circulates nutrients and carries away carbon dioxide; lymph fluid collects cellular by-products and, via the bloodstream, conveys them to the excretory organs. Ideally, there is an unobstructed circulation from the cellular level to the outside world – a harmonious exchange where nutrients flow in and wastes flow out . In such balance, the inner world of the body remains clear and vibrant. As one naturopathic maxim puts it: “A river flowing within is a river of life; stagnation is the beginning of disease.” Ancient healers understood illness as a blockage in these flows. Traditional Chinese Medicine, for example, speaks of stagnant qi or blood and the accumulation of “phlegm” or “dampness” (metaphors for congestion in fluids and energy). Indigenous healers might say that negative energy or spirits have become stuck. While the languages differ, the insight is the same: remove the stagnation, and life will naturally seek equilibrium.
The universal principle of healing that emerges is beautifully simple: remove the obstructions, and the body heals itself. Remove the cause, and the symptoms resolve. This principle is at once commonsense and profound. It empowers us to see disease not as a malevolent force to be attacked, but as a signpost that something is impeding the natural flow of life within us. Our task is not to “fight” the body, but to assist the body in its cleansing efforts – to open the channels of elimination and allow our physiology to do the rest. As Paracelsus wisely noted, “The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.” Whether that “physician” is a medical doctor or our own self-care practice, the message is clear: honor the body’s wisdom. When we stop adding burden and start supporting drainage, nature’s healing force rekindles within us like a flame that had been smoldering under ash.
Fasting: What's Natural
Fasting: Nature’s Cleansing Process
Among all detoxification methods, fasting stands out as the oldest and most universally revered. Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food (or certain types of food) for a period of time, and its healing effects have been documented throughout history. Virtually every spiritual tradition incorporates fasting – not only for purification of the body, but as a means to heighten spiritual awareness and discipline the mind. Physically, when we stop eating, the body shifts its energy from digestion to deep cleansing and repair. The blood levels of insulin drop, prompting the body to start burning stored fat for energy. As this metabolic switch occurs, a remarkable process called autophagy is upregulated. Autophagy, which literally means “self-eating,” is the body’s way of recycling damaged cellular components and destroying pathogens – essentially cellular detox at the microscopic level. In 2016, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi for uncovering the mechanisms of autophagy, confirming scientifically what ancient healers intuited: fasting triggers a profound rejuvenation in our cells, clearing out the “junk” that has accumulated.
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, often prescribed fasting and simple diets of water and honey or broth for the sick. He observed that during illness, appetite wanes, and declared fasting to be the “physician within” – the internal healer at work . Modern research vindicates this practice, showing that controlled fasting can reduce inflammation, boost immune function, and even stimulate stem cell production for new immune cells . Beyond the biochemistry, those who fast often report a sense of heightened clarity and even euphoria once the initial hunger passes – as if the mind becomes cleansed along with the body. Religious fasting throughout the world has echoed this sentiment, with practices from Ramadan (Islamic fasting) to Lent (Christian fasting) to periodic fasting in Hinduism and Buddhism all serving as spiritual purification rituals as much as they are physiological cleanses.
Among all detoxification methods, fasting stands out as the oldest and most universally revered. Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food (or certain types of food) for a period of time, and its healing effects have been documented throughout history. Virtually every spiritual tradition incorporates fasting – not only for purification of the body, but as a means to heighten spiritual awareness and discipline the mind. Physically, when we stop eating, the body shifts its energy from digestion to deep cleansing and repair. The blood levels of insulin drop, prompting the body to start burning stored fat for energy. As this metabolic switch occurs, a remarkable process called autophagy is upregulated. Autophagy, which literally means “self-eating,” is the body’s way of recycling damaged cellular components and destroying pathogens – essentially cellular detox at the microscopic level. In 2016, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi for uncovering the mechanisms of autophagy, confirming scientifically what ancient healers intuited: fasting triggers a profound rejuvenation in our cells, clearing out the “junk” that has accumulated.
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, often prescribed fasting and simple diets of water and honey or broth for the sick. He observed that during illness, appetite wanes, and declared fasting to be the “physician within” – the internal healer at work . Modern research vindicates this practice, showing that controlled fasting can reduce inflammation, boost immune function, and even stimulate stem cell production for new immune cells . Beyond the biochemistry, those who fast often report a sense of heightened clarity and even euphoria once the initial hunger passes – as if the mind becomes cleansed along with the body. Religious fasting throughout the world has echoed this sentiment, with practices from Ramadan (Islamic fasting) to Lent (Christian fasting) to periodic fasting in Hinduism and Buddhism all serving as spiritual purification rituals as much as they are physiological cleanses.
Detox Pioneers
Arnold Ehret
Arnold Ehret taught simplicity through the "Mucusless Diet Healing System," advocating fruit and fasting as the foundational pillars of detoxification. His profound clarity still resonates: "Disease is nothing more than foreign matter in the body." Discover Arnold Ehret
Dr. Sebi
Dr. Sebi's wisdom was rooted in electric foods and alkaline minerals, guiding many through profound physical and spiritual cleansing. His boldness is timeless: "Your body is not made to digest blood. It is made to digest fruit." Discover Dr. Sebi
Dr. Robert Morse
Renowned for revealing the lymphatic system as the body's true "sewer," Dr. Morse emphasizes kidney filtration as essential for detox. He often reminds us, "You're not detoxing if your kidneys aren't filtering." Discover Dr. Morse
Arnold Ehret taught simplicity through the "Mucusless Diet Healing System," advocating fruit and fasting as the foundational pillars of detoxification. His profound clarity still resonates: "Disease is nothing more than foreign matter in the body." Discover Arnold Ehret
Dr. Sebi
Dr. Sebi's wisdom was rooted in electric foods and alkaline minerals, guiding many through profound physical and spiritual cleansing. His boldness is timeless: "Your body is not made to digest blood. It is made to digest fruit." Discover Dr. Sebi
Dr. Robert Morse
Renowned for revealing the lymphatic system as the body's true "sewer," Dr. Morse emphasizes kidney filtration as essential for detox. He often reminds us, "You're not detoxing if your kidneys aren't filtering." Discover Dr. Morse
Farida Sharan - The Transparent Body
Farida Sharan beautifully articulates her personal journey through detox and the remarkable transformation she experienced—including her eye color shifting profoundly. Her vision of detox transcends the physical: "The healing process is one of softening, opening up, and letting go... It manifests when the vital force increases and body fluids and pressures are equalized."
Farida reminds us that detox is more than purging toxins; it's a sacred return to the transparent body—clear, flowing, vibrant, and fully alive.
Farida Sharan beautifully articulates her personal journey through detox and the remarkable transformation she experienced—including her eye color shifting profoundly. Her vision of detox transcends the physical: "The healing process is one of softening, opening up, and letting go... It manifests when the vital force increases and body fluids and pressures are equalized."
Farida reminds us that detox is more than purging toxins; it's a sacred return to the transparent body—clear, flowing, vibrant, and fully alive.
Where to Start?
The beginning of any healing journey can be overwhelming. Where do you start? You start from where you're at. If you're carrying a heavy toxic load and unhealthy eating habits you start simply with letting go of some foods and replacing those with others. If you are facing something more serious it might feel right to dive right in.
The two most important guidelines to keep in mind are creating an alkaline environment within your body (by eating primarily fruits and vegetables) while you simultaneously work on opening up the elimination channels (kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin). This allows your body to purify and heal itself. Most people will start with a focus on kidney filtration and colon cleansing for these reasons - if your kidneys aren't filtering cellular toxins and debris out of your blood and you then release additional toxins through the purification process you may experience unpleasant detox reactions; and if your colon is not functioning optimally you will, again, be releasing toxins into your system and not adequately removing them, causing undue distress on the body.
It's important to be in tune with your body and make adjustments depending on how you're feeling; what level of detox reactions you may be having, and the opportunity your life is allowing for you to take time for your healing journey.
The two most important guidelines to keep in mind are creating an alkaline environment within your body (by eating primarily fruits and vegetables) while you simultaneously work on opening up the elimination channels (kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin). This allows your body to purify and heal itself. Most people will start with a focus on kidney filtration and colon cleansing for these reasons - if your kidneys aren't filtering cellular toxins and debris out of your blood and you then release additional toxins through the purification process you may experience unpleasant detox reactions; and if your colon is not functioning optimally you will, again, be releasing toxins into your system and not adequately removing them, causing undue distress on the body.
It's important to be in tune with your body and make adjustments depending on how you're feeling; what level of detox reactions you may be having, and the opportunity your life is allowing for you to take time for your healing journey.
I personally recommend a 100 percent raw food diet. However, since this type of diet will detoxify you very quickly, highly toxic individuals who presently use a lot of chemical medications are advised to go about this transition more slowly. Even so, everyone with cancer, or spinal and neurological issues, should rapidly move toward consuming a diet of 100 percent raw foods. Fruits are the best regenerators of brain and nerve tissue, and for removing cancer from the body. A diet of 80 percent raw and 20 percent cooked food will still rebuild you and clean you out, to a certain level. However, you will eventually reach a point where you might need to detoxify even more deeply. This is especially true in regenerating genetic weaknesses. The most important thing to remember is to keep yourself alkalized. The more acid-forming foods you consume, the more acidic you become. Consequently, your success in healing and regeneration will be very low, causing you to keep searching—reading book after book, going to doctor after doctor, and spending lots of your hard-earned money seeking the Fountain of Youth. But you will never find it. Ponce DeLeon never found it, and he missed the fact that his horse was feeding on it the whole time.
Dr. Morse - The Detox Miracle Source Book
Dr. Morse - The Detox Miracle Source Book
Detox Symptoms & The Healing Crisis
Common Detox Symptoms
During a deep cleanse, you may experience a wide range of temporary symptoms. Think of them not as “side effects,” but as signposts—your body signaling that stored toxins are moving.
Acute / Mild Symptoms
Why These Symptoms Occur
Tips for Navigating Your Healing Crisis
“No matter what your healing crisis looks like, never lose sight of your goal: total health. Achieving your goal will be worth the discomfort. Never fear a healing crisis or cleansing—they are as natural as the sunrise every morning.”
(Robert Morse, The Detox Miracle Sourcebook)
Hering’s Law of CureThis foundational principle from homeopath Dr. Constantine Hering describes the natural pattern of true healing:
“In iridology, we observe healing as it unfolds in the iris: lesions begin filling in with white healing lines, starting from the center and progressing outward. This shows the healing process proceeding in accordance with Hering’s Law.”
(Bernard Jensen, The Science and Practice of Iridology)
Jensen continues:
“When the healing crisis comes, do not attempt to stop it… it is a means of cleansing the body, making us whole again. You may find great weakness for a few days—it usually lasts about three. After that, your strength will return, and you will come back feeling finer than all the king’s youth.”
(Ibid.)
Ehret on Symptom Purge
Ehret viewed symptoms not as disease, but as proof of elimination:
“Disease is nothing more than foreign matter in the body… The more rapidly the patient feels worse through a short fast, the greater and more poisonous is his encumbrance. Should he become dizzy, suffer severe headaches… it shows where toxins are being liberated.”
(Arnold Ehret, The Mucusless Diet Healing System)
During a deep cleanse, you may experience a wide range of temporary symptoms. Think of them not as “side effects,” but as signposts—your body signaling that stored toxins are moving.
Acute / Mild Symptoms
- Cold- or flu-like symptoms: runny nose, mild cough
- Low-grade fevers (99–100 °F)
- Headaches, lightheadedness
- Fatigue or temporary energy dips
- Clear to colored mucus (yellow, green, brown) from lungs, nose, or throat
- Minor aches, skin itching, or rashes
- Deep bronchial discharge with mucus
- Acid reflux, diarrhea, or vomiting as the GI tract clears
- Joint aches or pain in old injury sites
- Emotional releases (crying, sudden laughter) as stored trauma clears
- High fevers (above 103 °F) — support with hydration and gentle cooling
- Skin openings or rashes (in extreme congestion)
- Tumor swelling or tenderness prior to softening or breakdown
Why These Symptoms Occur
- Reverse-order detox: The body often eliminates in reverse of symptom appearance (Hering’s Law), beginning with the most recent imbalances and working backward.
- Lymphatic revival: When lymph fluid begins to circulate, decades of stagnation may move at once—coughing, swelling, or skin eruptions may follow.
- Acid/alkaline balancing: As acidic waste buffers out, pain, heat, or inflammation may briefly arise on the way to greater equilibrium.
Tips for Navigating Your Healing Crisis
- Hydrate with pure water and fresh juice throughout the day.
- Rest deeply to allow your energy to support detox, not daily stress.
- Use gentle herbs (castor oil packs, lung herbs, lymph movers) to aid the process (Morse, The Detox Miracle Sourcebook, Module 6.6).
- Avoid suppressants like OTC meds that block mucus, fever, or bowel release.
- Monitor strong symptoms and support elimination organs—seek emergency care if fever exceeds 103 °F or hydration is lost.
- Adjust medications carefully if blood sugar or pressure begin to normalize—always consult a practitioner when shifting pharmaceuticals
“No matter what your healing crisis looks like, never lose sight of your goal: total health. Achieving your goal will be worth the discomfort. Never fear a healing crisis or cleansing—they are as natural as the sunrise every morning.”
(Robert Morse, The Detox Miracle Sourcebook)
Hering’s Law of CureThis foundational principle from homeopath Dr. Constantine Hering describes the natural pattern of true healing:
- “From within out” — inner organs clear before surface tissues
- “From the head down” — healing starts at the brain and moves downward
- “In reverse order of symptoms” — the last illness to appear is the first to resolve
“In iridology, we observe healing as it unfolds in the iris: lesions begin filling in with white healing lines, starting from the center and progressing outward. This shows the healing process proceeding in accordance with Hering’s Law.”
(Bernard Jensen, The Science and Practice of Iridology)
Jensen continues:
“When the healing crisis comes, do not attempt to stop it… it is a means of cleansing the body, making us whole again. You may find great weakness for a few days—it usually lasts about three. After that, your strength will return, and you will come back feeling finer than all the king’s youth.”
(Ibid.)
Ehret on Symptom Purge
Ehret viewed symptoms not as disease, but as proof of elimination:
“Disease is nothing more than foreign matter in the body… The more rapidly the patient feels worse through a short fast, the greater and more poisonous is his encumbrance. Should he become dizzy, suffer severe headaches… it shows where toxins are being liberated.”
(Arnold Ehret, The Mucusless Diet Healing System)
It is important to realize that the healing process should not be extreme and that it is not necessarily accompanied by acute fevers and crises. These reactions may occur when life threatening situations or severely chronic diseases require a more powerful, drastic courses of treatment. When this is the case guidance and oversight is recommended. (Farida Sharan, Iridology, A Complete Guide)
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