supplements

so, there are lot of people out there doing or about to start the juice feast and who are taking a bunch of frankly expensive supplements without really knowing what they're doing. i'm not an expert but i do my research before i go out and a) spend the money and b) take something i'm not sure of. here's what i am/am not taking during the juice feast, based on what i believe to be true and appropriate for me. YMMV etc

liquid zeolite: much lauded in some circles for its ability to draw toxins out of the body, especially modern-day evils such as heavy metals. but... there are those who say that in liquid form it's not capable of doing so, the process to turn it into liquid removes its ability to magnetise and trap these toxins. to reap the benefits you must take it ground. when it's ground the honeycomb chambers of the individual zeolite structures are preserved and can still lock away the nasties and take them out of your body. so... since i'm not a scientist i've decided that the logic of the 'ground not liquid' argument wins me over. ground zeolite it is. thank you.

chanca piedra: literally "break-stone" this medicinal extract is for liver/kidney and gall flushes. i think the juice is enough without it.

intestinal movement formula: given that i'm supposed to do regular enemas i think i've got this one covered. i also have my trusty oxy-powder should i require it.

intestinal drawing formula: i like the sound of this in theory but i have heard awful things (specifically from colon hydrotherapists, so i tend to believe them) that anything containing bentonite or other clays are just not meant to go into your intenstines. the clay does what it naturally inclines to and binds with the water and forms a big, solid rock. in your bowel. not for me, thanks.

parastroy: just sounds too conspiracy theory for me. i have no suspicions that i've got parasites therefore i'm not taking it.

vitalzym: described as a perfect, synergistic blend of enzymes (you get that from a decent blend of juices. enzymes is what raw food is good at.) supposed to be good at breaking down scar tissues, fibrins (as in fibrosis) so i don't see why i would need this. juice feasts repair old tissue anyway and i have no intention of taking something designed to fix something i can't tell if i've got. everyone who has posted a testimony to the vitalzym site states the same amazing things that happen when you're a few weeks/months into a raw food diet. i'm not spending £70 on a bottle of raw food diet. sorry.

oils: i will alternate between coconut oil (i'm going to steal carrie's lovely idea of making honeyed coconut oil hearts) and 'cool oil' which is a cold-pressed omega-rich blend. i know i need oils as i've done a 30 day juice fast in the past and my skin became extremely dry. can't imagine what it'd be like after 92 days of no oil. though a friend did suggest i blend an avocado into my green juice which, i have to say, might not be as crazy as it sounds.

supergreens: yes. i forget to take this on a regular basis, so will make sure i incorporate a generous teaspoon in my first green juice of the day. i have a great blend with grasses, seaweeds, probiotics, NSOs and more, so it covers a wide spectrum of goodness.

pollen: yes. probably in my lunchtime fruit juice.

msm: yes, though i don't fancy the litre of lemon water method. we'll see. i've heard some great things about it and it's recommended for sports peeps so YummyHubby and i take it when i remember... not very often, then.

honey: yes. i love honey. having juice fasted previously the idea of actually being allowed honey is just fantastic. i'll take it in herbal teas throughout the day, as i already do on a daily basis.

there are a few other supplements on the list. if they're not here i'm not taking them. at least, not at first.

i'll also be doing the skin brushing as i do have a brush and wish i could make this a habit. i've, so far, found it annoying and time-consuming, but maybe i'll start to feel the same way about it as terilynn does. that would be cool.