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Last reviewed: 07.06.2024
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In the community of health-conscious people, cleansing techniques for various organs - intestines, liver, kidneys - have become a trend. Especially popular are some ways of cleansing the body with oils. What are their benefits or dangers, which oils are better, what do doctors think about such procedures?
Indications for the procedure
Usually about cleansing the body with oils remember when there is a need or desire to get rid of accumulated slags and toxic "waste" of metabolism. At the same time, people want to lose extra pounds.
In fact, oil cleansing is indicated for a wide variety of pathologies and disorders: from constipation to mental disorders. The effectiveness of the procedure has been noted for the following indications:
- stomach and intestinal problems;
- overweight;
- colds;
- flu and viral infections;
- eczema.
Preparation
The procedure of oil cleansing by the absorption method requires preparation and some skill. To begin with, it is worth consulting a doctor about the permissibility of the procedure, then train the facial muscles so that the lips and cheekbones do not hurt when performing it. For this purpose, instead of oil, you can use a spoonful of water.
- You should start cleansing the body with oils with brief moments, one or two minutes. Then the duration should be gradually increased, without ceasing to listen to your body.
Through a simple oil procedure, you can get rid of various diseases in a short time, without the use of pharmaceuticals. Cleaning also provides effective prevention of many diseases.
During the cleaning period, it is forbidden to:
- use any kind of medication;
- to drink alcohol;
- to smoke;
- eating junk food.
Technique of the oil cleansing
Before starting the sucking procedure, you should familiarize yourself with the technique. After all, the oil is not swallowed, but sucked slowly through the closed teeth and lips. The peculiarity of cleansing manipulation of this kind is that it uses the activity of salivary glands. They are located in the mouth, where, in fact, and begins the process of breaking down food components.
- According to the teachings of yogis, who are credited with the creation of the method, when chewing or sucking through the salivary glands flows many times more blood than at rest.
Yogis believe that it is not just blood, that it is life energy that is filtered, due to which effective purification takes place. It is both a therapeutic and preventive technique.
The plant product is able to resorb long-standing, previously undetected foci of the disease. Under the influence of the oil, they may temporarily bother the patient, but a huge advantage is that the development of the disease with possible severe consequences is stopped.
Cleansing the body with linseed oil
There are several effective ways to cleanse the body with flaxseed oil. In addition to cleansing from slags, various techniques strengthen immunity, normalize digestion, get rid of parasites.
Cleansing the body with flaxseed oil according to the following method also contributes to the resorption of foci of some diseases. With a cleansing purpose should drink oil, drinking non-carbonated water. The dose is 1h. Spoonful of oil. During the next three hours it is forbidden to eat any food. The course of such cleaning - from three weeks to a month.
- An important condition is to follow a proper diet. Ideally, if for this period the patient switches to a plant-based diet with seafood or dietary meat.
Cooking should be done on steam. As a last resort, it is necessary to exclude smoked, fried, fried, flour, salted, canned dishes. It is necessary to get rid of bad habits. Otherwise, the body will be cleansed not from slag accumulations, but from nicotine and decomposition products of alcohol.
Another method of cleansing does not require ingesting flaxseed oil. It is enough to resorb the fatty product every morning according to a special technique. 2 tsp. Of oil "race" in the mouth until they change color and consistency, and then spit out. According to yogis practicing the method, together with the changed linseed oil, all harmful and poisonous waste will be outside the body. [1]
How to drink flaxseed oil to cleanse the body?
Flaxseed oil is considered an ecological product that has a lot of useful properties. In particular, it has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal organs, normalizes metabolism, strengthens the vascular system. There are several ways and everyone can choose for themselves: how to drink flaxseed oil to cleanse the body? Different ways help to solve different health issues.
A popular option is cleansing the body with flaxseed oil combined with lemon juice. The method is designed for a week. Every day you should use 2h. Spoonfuls of oil diluted with water and lemon juice. The mixture should be divided into two meals.
- For this time it is obligatory to give up bad habits and unhealthy food. For a week of such a regimen it is possible to cleanse the liver and eliminate parasites.
A simpler way - just drink 1 tsp. Of oil on an empty stomach. Before you start cleaning, it is necessary to exclude contraindications and do not consider such procedures as a panacea for all diseases. Sometimes it is useful to combine purification with medication. But this can only be decided by a medical specialist, not by the patient himself.
Quality linseed oil is transparent, yellow-green in color. In order for purification to be beneficial, it is necessary to perform it according to the rules:
- follow the dosage;
- do not heat treat;
- buy oil from pharmacies or trusted suppliers.
Cleansing the body with castor oil
After cleansing the body with castor oil, the following improvements come:
- normalizes digestion and function of the GI organs;
- the face is refreshed, the skin is revitalized;
- peristalsis is restored;
- stimulates the metabolism.
When the body is cleansed with oil, particularly castor oil, there is interaction with intestinal enzymes and excitation of motor function. The cleansed walls absorb incoming food more efficiently. As a consequence, with an active lifestyle and a balanced diet, there comes weight loss, for the sake of which many are ready to cleanse the body with all kinds of methods, starve and sit on severe diets.
- Castor oil in a dose of up to 30 g causes a laxative effect. The oil is drunk liquid or in capsules, the dosage is determined by a specialist.
Drink a cup of sour water (with lemon juice). This menu is followed for a week. Start the day with warm water (1 cup), and during the day follow a vegetarian diet. Such a regime is able to effectively and qualitatively cleanse the body.
The oil is drunk at once, and the capsules - one at a time, within half an hour. Castor oil irritates the receptors in the intestinal part of the digestive tract. When interacting with enzymes, glycerin and water are formed, which, due to the excitation of nerve endings, begin to stimulate peristalsis. [2]
Cleansing the body with brandy and castor oil
They also practice cleansing the body with cognac and castor oil. The method is used to fight all kinds of parasites, as well as to improve the liver.
- Explanation of the mechanism of cleansing the body with oil and alcohol is ridiculously simple: worms, forced to drink caught in the GI tract cognac, banal drunk and lose control.
That is, the ability to hold tightly by suckers to the intestinal walls, as do parasites of all species and genera. And a portion of castor oil easily "carries" drunken parasites outside! Which is exactly what we needed to accomplish.
The procedure is carried out according to the plan, following a strict diet, have a light dinner. Under the ban - fatty, sweets, flour products, smoked meats, dairy products, spicy and salty food.
- 50g of cognac is consumed at two or three o'clock in the morning, a candy serves as a snack. After a quarter of an hour drink the same amount of oil. You can mix the liquids, eat a candy and go to bed.
The next day the portion is slightly increased, within 3-5 days is brought to a maximum of 80g. If out come out foam, waste products, microscopic giardia, the course should be continued until it all stops. The control course is carried out after a few days, so that the eggs of parasites also came out.
Castor oil with kefir for cleansing the body
Castor oil is obtained by pressing (cold or hot) from castor oil. It consists of several fatty acids, due to its useful properties is actively sought after in medicine and cosmetology. Cleansing the body with castor oil is especially effective due to its powerful laxative effect. The substance irritates the receptors of the intestinal mucosa, causing increased peristalsis and laxative effect.
At home, castor oil with kefir is often used to cleanse the body. This is a proven combination of ingredients, sometimes supplemented with bran, which enhances the cleansing effect.
For the best expectations to be met, the following actions are required:
- Pre-diet for a few days.
- Abstaining from food after lunch on the day of the procedure.
- Making a mixture: 1 tablespoon each of castor oil, powdered bran and kefir of minimum fat content.
- Consumption of the mixture at night, on an empty stomach.
5.Observance of dietary regimen for 3-4 days after the procedure.
Preparing for cleansing with castor oil, it should be remembered that it occurs due to frequent defecation. Therefore, these hours are most comfortable to spend at home, without rushing to work or other urgent matters.
Cleansing the body with olive oil
The best varieties of olive oil, also called Provencal, are used not only for food, but also in cosmetology, pharmacy and medicine. Olive oil is especially popular for cleansing the body with olive oil, in order to get rid of harmful metabolic products and strengthen defenses.
- Olive oil cleansing procedure is very useful in case of liver problems, high cholesterol, dry and withering facial skin.
Cleaning of slagged vessels is carried out with oil in combination with honey and lemon or garlic. Honey + lemon are mixed equally with oil, drink on an empty stomach a teaspoon. Eat regular food begins not earlier than half an hour later. The result is felt after two months.
Garlic-olive remedy is prepared differently. Crushed head of peeled garlic poured oil, kept overnight in a dark cool place. During the three-month course take 1 tsp. Potion three times a day.
The intestines are cleaned in case of constant constipation. The effect is achieved due to the laxative properties of Provan oil. For a month, the morning begins with 2h.l. Of oil, washed down with a glass of lemon water. It is made with natural lemon juice.
Warm oil or masks with egg yolk are applied to the skin to remove dirt, soften and care for the face. The procedure removes flakiness, cleanses, softens, and smoothes wrinkles. [3], [4]
Cleansing the body with olive oil and lemon juice
Olive oil is a recognized choleretic. Under its influence the gallbladder shrinks, and all the ducts are maximally opened. Cleansing the body with olive oil prevents the appearance of gallstones, normalizes the process of bile formation, removes cholesterol and other dangerous substances.
Cleansing the body with olive oil is a rigid method, which is carried out clearly according to the plan, after preliminary preparation. Effectiveness and safety are associated with the lunar cycle. Thus:
- Three days before the full moon use apple-beetroot juice or sour apples of green color:
- two enemas every day;
- on the appointed day, the juice is drunk at two o'clock;
- an hour later take a nosepipe and an allochol.
After all the measures, warm the body in the area of the liver, both on the abdomen and back. A regular or electric heating pad is used, it does not matter for the result.
After a couple of hours, again perform an enema, drink no-shpa. And only after all these actions begins the actual cleaning: every 15 minutes swallow a spoonful of lemon juice and olive oil - a glass of each component.
- Between appointments lie on the side, walk, squat, without stopping to warm the liver.
At about 23 hours, intestinal secretions begin - black stones, mucous membranes, fungal deposits, sand and other dirt are excreted. Unpleasant procedure lasts all night, so it is necessary to keep warm and stay close to the bathroom.
If solid accumulations do not come out on their own, an enema is given. In the morning be ready for another enema. Have breakfast with juices, eat lean oatmeal in the afternoon and continue to drink fruit freeshes.
Purification of the body with vegetable sunflower oil
It is recommended to take unrefined oil. A spoonful of the product should be concentrated in the front of the mouth, without swallowing. The product should be chewed and sucked like a pacifier or caramel. Cleansing the body with oils by sucking takes 24 minutes. Why? Yogis recognize four main elements (earth, water, fire, water) and each element takes 6 minutes.
- In the process of cleansing the body with vegetable sunflower oil, it changes consistency: it loses its thickness, becomes like water, and in color - like milk. It is spit into the toilet, because the spit out substance is a powerful poison.
These are believed to be visible signs of neutralization of poisonous components. If the procedure is not finished, the oil remains yellow, with glitter. In this case, all actions are repeated from the beginning.
The procedure has its own subtleties. Just moving the oil back and forth does not make sense. Toxins come out of the body only with the right actions: the oil should be drawn in slowly, without overstraining, involving the hyoid glands.
The maximum effect is ensured if sucking is done twice a day: the body gets rid of mucus, salts, microflora, poisonous components. The first - on an empty stomach, before brushing teeth, the second - before bedtime, when the stomach is empty. As a result of manipulations accelerate gas exchange and metabolism. [5]
Cleansing the body with oil and lemon
For the procedure of cleansing the body with oil and lemon take not necessarily any one, but any plant product. Olive oil is especially effective, it is used for effective liver cleansing. Patients who have decided on a cleansing procedure should first consult a doctor or undergo an examination to rule out contraindications.
- Periodic cleansing of the body with oil is recommended for those who regularly use medications, as well as in the abuse of strong alcohol. Because the liver is particularly affected by such substances.
In addition to natural oil, lemon juice is required to cleanse the liver. The procedure is preceded by cleaning of the intestines, as well as compliance with the diet, with a predominance of vegetable dishes. It will benefit from exercise, visiting the sauna.
- The procedure is planned for the evening, around 19h. Breakfast and lunch on such a day should be light. Actions should be carried out step by step, all the time lying comfortably in bed.
- Put a hot heating pad on the liver.
- Drink a tbsp. Of lemon juice and olive oil each. Prepare the products (one cup of each) in advance.
- After 15 min. Drink again one spoonful at a time. And so on until the glasses are empty.
- Hours to 23 hours begins the actual cleansing - withdrawal of decay products through the intestines.
Orange juice and oil cleansing the body
Vegetable oils extracted from various fruits are widely used for recovery procedures, cleansing the body with oils. After a course of such manipulations, the body gets a second breath: gets rid of toxins, constipation and stomachaches, a person stops suffering from heartburn and impaired acidity. This is the result that is obtained when using orange juice with oil; purification of the body occurs with the internal use of products.
The algorithm of the procedure is as follows.
- Prepare orange-oil mixture. Take 25g of orange juice and castor oil per serving, mix them thoroughly.
- Take it on an empty stomach, after 20 min. Drink a cup of hot water.
- Every 20 min. Drink the same water, up to 5 times, waiting for the stomach to clear.
- After relief, eat yogurt.
There is also another sequence. It should be started about two hours after lunch, that is, about 16-17 hours. Castor oil is taken 1ml/kg of weight, juice twice as much, mixed with the help of a blender. The effect comes about two hours after consumption.
- This day the patient does without dinner, tomorrow morning eats raw grated beets. Then proceeds to the usual intake of food, without abusing its quantity.
The health of the whole body depends on the condition of the intestines. There is information that 95% of diseases are caused exactly by severe contamination of the intestines. Therefore, it is recommended to perform the procedure periodically, maintaining a healthy GI tract, efficiency and presence of mind.
Stone oil for cleansing the body
Rock oil is a mineral, a solid substance that appears in certain places on mountain rocks. The process of formation of a solid substance, not similar to vegetable oil, has not yet been studied, but the properties of rock oil, cleansing the body with it effectively and safely, are very useful for humans.
- The popularity of cleansing procedures is especially great in the East and Siberia.
Of course, to obtain the substance, the modern consumer does not have to go to the mountains and look for places where it accumulates. Stone oil is sold in a convenient commodity form - in capsules, powder, in the form of plates. The method of use directly depends on the form of release and human needs.
- Purification of the body oil is carried out to strengthen the immune system and blood vessels, accelerate metabolism, get rid of toxins, fight infections and neoplasms.
After cleansing procedures, headaches, pathologies of digestive, genitourinary and respiratory organs disappear, the state of blood vessels and vision improves. The beneficial effect of the oil is noted if it is used in the recovery period after surgery or traumatization of organs.
- Planet SPA Altai offers a preparation combining stone oil with milk thistle, saltbush and pumpkin.
Vitamin and mineral complex in capsules is recommended to support liver function, as an antibacterial, healing, antitumor agent. In addition, the properties of stone oil allow it to be used to treat otitis media, stomatitis, pleurisy, diabetes, prostatitis, cystitis, colitis, ulcers.
Coconut oil for cleansing the body
Coconut oil is a natural product with a perfectly balanced composition. The fatty acids that make up this oil migrate and are assimilated faster and better than these same components of other vegetable oils. The substance improves liver function, provides detoxification of the intestines, restores hormonal balance. Cleansing the body with coconut oil evacuates impurities and poisons, increases immunity, prevents disease. It is enough to replace traditional fats with coconut oil to start the cleanse.
When coconut oil is used to cleanse the body, the following processes occur:
- activation of peristalsis;
- Creating conditions for beneficial microflora;
- protection against pathogenic microflora and fungi;
- prevention of slag formation.
The process of detoxification with coconut oil is carried out as follows: you need to consume 2h. Spoonfuls daily for a week. At the same time, you should drink at least 8 cups of water so that the toxins have time to be eliminated.
- To fully restore the liver during this time, you should eat healthy foods and completely eliminate alcohol.
To cleanse the intestines take 3 tbsp. Of coconut oil. The procedure helps to avoid dysbacteriosis and all the consequences of this condition, serves to prevent gastritis caused by pathogenic microbes, fights the development of thrush and other mycoses.
- Mouthwashing with this product is detoxification according to Indian traditions.
The pleasant flavor makes coconut oil especially acceptable for rinsing, which should be done immediately after waking up. This practice, as a bonus, whitens and revitalizes teeth. [6]
Contraindications to the procedure
Despite the obvious benefits, cleansing the body with oil cannot be recommended to everyone. There are conditions in which contraindications to the conduct are indisputable. First of all, the procedure is inadmissible during pregnancy and lactation.
For other contraindications, a doctor's consultation is necessary. The procedure is definitely unsafe in the presence of chronic diseases - cardiovascular, digestive, cancer. The danger is that there may be side effects, for example, stones coming out.
- Not suitable for cleaning hypertensive people, people with poor blood clotting and urolithiasis.
The liver can not be cleaned with oil in diabetes, the presence of inflammatory or infectious diseases. Lemon juice is contraindicated in nausea, diarrhea, fever, the presence of serious pathologies, colds, stress, fatigue.
Consequences after the procedure
Cleansing processes are often accompanied by exacerbations. This is normal, and after their elimination, the functioning of the body normalizes.
- To avoid bad consequences when cleansing the body with oil by the way of resorption, you should be especially careful. You should not laugh or talk, so that you do not accidentally swallow the spent product, which contains toxins and toxins.
To prevent the time from dragging endlessly, experienced people advise not to focus only on sucking, but to do in these 20 minutes something accessible and interesting or ordinary housework.
A pleasant consequence after the procedure, during which the oil is sucked in the mouth, is a tightening of the facial contour. This happens because sucking the oil engages the facial muscles, the lower part. Nasolabial folds are also smoothed.
Complications after the procedure
It is often recommended to cleanse the body with oil at night. This is due to the fact that oils, such as castor oil, provoke attacks of nausea. During the day, this feeling is tolerated hard, but at night the discomfort is somewhat smoothed out.
Complications after the procedure are possible if the rules are not followed or if there are contraindications. For example, if there are stones in the gallbladder, it is forbidden to clean the liver.
Care after the procedure
One of the advantages of cleansing the body with oil in any way is the availability of home treatment, minimal costs and health risks. Special care and rehabilitation after the procedure is not required. It is important to eat properly, do not get addicted to alcohol and smoking, actively spend leisure time, rest in time.
Testimonials
Among the reviews attracts the attention of the post of doctor Alexei Nasedkin, who "debunks myths" about the usefulness of oil and other methods of purification. He criticizes the creators and followers of such manipulations and argues that the body is a self-cleansing system, so it does not require intervention from the outside. Such a concept as slags and cleansing from them, as if there is no such thing, according to the international classification. Accordingly, there are no treatment protocols.
Non-medical people consider oil cleansing of the body effective and not too heavy. They speak positively both about sucking and ingestion of the oil.
People tend to look for easy ways. Many people also want to lose weight and improve their health "cheap and healthy". Cleansing the body with vegetable oil promotes such desires. However, not always experiments on themselves are safe. To protect yourself, you should be examined, and after the procedure to lead a healthy lifestyle, move more and do not abuse harmful products.