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OsteOcleanse™ 1
IntroductIonI am constantly amazed at just how well the body works. It’s
more complicated than we will ever know, yet surprisingly
simple in so many ways. This is why I have dedicated my
research to observe and understand its intricacies. The body
produces a vast array of amazing chemical, hormonal, and
electrical reactions that directly affect health and disease.
The body is resilient. It utilizes the available resources and works with them—surprisingly
well, given the high stress, poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and the staggering number
of chemicals most people are exposed to daily. It is our responsibility to create the best
possible environment for our body to do its job. From the foods that we eat to our activity
level, we have an ongoing opportunity to take control and nourish ourselves to keep our
body in balance. If your journey has led our paths to cross, it is likely that you’ve already
discovered the benefits of good diet and activity to reverse bone loss and promote general
health through the Save Our Bones Program.
In conjunction with the Save Our Bones Program, I’ve developed OsteoCleanse™: The
7 Day Bone Health Cleanse, a biannual cleanse that will keep your body in balance and
working efficiently. Initially, the cleanse will help your body purge the osteoporosis drugs
you might have taken, but I encourage you to do it once or twice a year—even if you never
filled your prescription. Think of it as routine maintenance. As you detoxify your body, you
will also be fortifying it with foods and supplements that protect liver and kidney function,
are anti-inflammatory, and help maintain the body’s pH balance in an alkaline state.
OsteoCleanse™ is relatively quick in the world of cleanses and detox diets, some of which
can be as long as three weeks and as restrictive as cutting out solid food and sometimes
even liquids. The program consists of six steps performed over a seven day period. Also,
unlike any other kind of cleanse, OsteoCleanse™ is designed to promote bone health in
addition to protecting kidney and liver function and purging your body of stored toxins
and acidifying drugs.
Will you have to give up certain foods and drinks? Of course, otherwise it wouldn’t be
a cleanse. During the program you will have to avoid meat, dairy, and eggs; however,
hundreds of thousands of vegans will agree — it’s not that bad! I encourage you to eat as
chemical-free as possible, so try to buy organic foods during the course of the cleanse.
You will also incorporate natural whole grains, where appropriate. As grains are acid
forming, keep them to no more than 20 percent of a meal. It will also benefit you to
eliminate alcohol and caffeine. Don’t worry, I’ll provide you with plenty of meal ideas in this
report. And remember, it’s only seven days!
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Why cleanse?Our bodies are well equipped to combat foreign substances. The liver and kidneys are
hard at work every minute of the day removing toxic chemicals and waste from the body.
Unfortunately, in the modern world, we are bombarded with chemicals that are added
to food, pumped into the air, and put in the water supply. Perhaps in thousands of years,
evolution may catch up with the industrial revolution, and we won’t need to take the time
to do a cleanse. But for the time being, managing all these chemicals unduly stresses the
liver and kidneys. A modern diet does more than add chemicals; it creates an acidic pH,
which the body must constantly neutralize with calcium and other alkalizing minerals
designed to keep your bones strong, no less. Add to this equation drugs that can inhibit
the body’s filtration system further acidifying the pH and you’ve got a recipe for disaster,
or at least a very compelling reason to cleanse your body.
If you are familiar with the Save Our Bones Program, you know that bisphosphonates,
the most commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs such as Fosamax®, Actonel®, and
Boniva® (to name a few) have a poor risk-to-benefit ratio, especially when you can
promote bone strength and diminish bone loss naturally. Whether administered orally,
intravenously, or by injection, bisphosphonates temporarily inhibit bone loss at the cost
of new bone formation. The result? The old bones become thicker, at least for a few
years, but they are more prone to fractures. Forteo ® (teriparatide) isn’t much better. In
lab conditions, it was shown to cause malignant bone tumors in rats and several other
undesirable side effects in humans. Yet another osteoporosis drug, Evista ® (raloxifene), a
selective estrogen receptor modulator, can increase the risk of blood clots and strokes.
Here’s the kicker: some of these drugs can also compromise kidney and liver function 1. If
you are coming off of osteoporosis drugs, OsteoCleanse™ is especially important. It will
help purge the drug from your body and reduce the inflammation that osteoporosis drugs
cause.
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osteocleanse™, rapId BenefItsMaybe you associate a body cleanse with something reserved for Hollywood types
or hippy communes. Let’s move away from that stereotype, because cleansing has
a ton of benefits. OsteoCleanse™ should be used in conjunction with the Save Our
Bones Program to provide you with a natural way to promote bone and general
health for a lifetime. Additionally, there are other, more immediate benefits. If I
told you there was a diet that lasted only a week and would help you feel more
energetic, look younger, and help restore your body’s balance, you would consider
it, right? I probably had you at look younger, but if you need more reasons to do a
cleanse, here they are:
• More energy and vitality: Your body will spend less energy purging itself of
toxins and more energy doing other important cellular functions (not to mention
your daily routine) that keep you healthy and strong.
• Better liver and kidney function: The cleanse can increase liver enzymes,
which in turn improves function. It also promotes antioxidants that help kidneys
detoxify chemicals.
• Better sleep: Many people who have done this and other cleanses report
better sleep.
• Look younger: Less toxins mean more cell renewal, which translates to healthier
looking skin and stronger nails. Less inflammation can lead to a clearer,
smoother complexion.
• Optimal weight control: The OsteoCleanse™ is not aimed at weight loss, but
because it encourages the consumption of healthful low-calorie foods, weight
loss may occur.
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sIx steps to a cleaner healthIer BodyYou’ll notice that my cleanse is not as limiting as many others. I tried to focus on what
to consume and why, rather than what to eliminate. Many detox diets include fistfuls
of supplements. OsteoCleanse™ has just two —vitamin C and omega-3 fish oil — which
you might have already. This cleanse follows six steps, each clearly outlined on the
following pages:
Step 1: Cleanse with Water
Step 2: Cleanse with Fruits and Vegetables
Step 3: Cleanse with One Raw Meal Daily
Step 4: Cleanse with Breathing
Step 5: Cleanse by Avoiding
Step 6: Cleanse with Supplements
plannIng Is KeyMore than likely, this cleanse includes a lot more fruits and vegetables than you are
used to consuming. Please don’t make the mistake of trying to survive on a mish-mash
of raw and cooked veggies and fruits. You are doomed to fail.
Instead, I encourage you to plan your meals in advance. This is a great opportunity to
learn how to prepare new and healthy dishes that satisfy your taste buds and expand
your food repertoire. Yes, you can even make a raw meal! This report has an entire
section of meal ideas, but use a search engine and type in “raw food diet” and “vegan
recipes,” which have no meat or dairy, to find even more ideas. You’ll find meals that
center around vegetables and fruits will fit right into the Save Our Bones 80/20 diet
or are very easily modified. Choose meals that appeal to you and fit the cleanse, then
make a shopping list. Cross check it with the shopping lists at the end of each of the
six steps to be sure that you have everything you need for a successful cleanse.
Good luck. It can be a bit tough to stick with it—I know; I’ve done it. But with proper
planning, you will have some creative and tasty meals to look forward to. Thanks to
the cleanse, your body will operate at maximum efficiency, and you will feel better and
more energized as a result.
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step 1: cleanse WIth WaterYou have been hearing and reading about the benefits
of staying hydrated. Most health advocates would agree
that water is the beverage of choice. The first step in
OsteoCleanse™ is to drink only distilled water with fresh
lemon juice.
the functIon of WaterYour body is made up of anywhere from 55 to 75 percent water, depending on body
composition. So, it’s a given that you need to stay hydrated. Why? Water acts as a
solvent in the body, allowing cells to transport and combine carbohydrates, chemicals,
fats, salts, and a host of other elements. Water is imperative for the body to maintain
its electrochemical balance. At just one to two percent deficiency, physical and mental
function is impaired, although a body isn’t medically considered dehydrated until
roughly 10 percent deficiency.
Simply put, without water, cells don’t function properly and eventually dry up and die.
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health BenefIts of stayIng hydratedWater has so many benefits that I could fill pages sharing them with you. Here are just
some of the benefits you will get from staying fully hydrated:
Oxygenation: Adequate hydration ensures that oxygen is carried throughout the body.
Prevention: Water deficiency can cause kidney stones, constipation, migraines, ulcers, and
more.
Digestion: Fluids are needed for nutrients to pass through the membrane of the intestines.
Sufficient hydration allows nutrients to be efficiently distributed throughout the body.
Back and Joint Pain: Proper hydration helps lubricate the joints. Dehydration, which
doesn’t allow the body to efficiently cleanse toxins, can actually lead to an accumulation
of toxins, which can cause pain and inflammation in joints. Dehydration can also cause
muscle spasms.
Youthful Appearance: Hydration keeps your skin cells plump so your skin appears
smoother.
Weight Loss: Staying hydrated can help weight loss efforts by acting as a natural appetite
suppressant. It also removes the threat of misinterpreting thirst as hunger.
Water’s functIon In the osteocleanse™Who doesn’t like a getaway near the water? It’s both invigorating and relaxing.
Metaphorically, the cleanse will give your body’s filtration system a beach vacation where
the liver and kidneys will be eased of their burdens and bathed in water that will revive
them and help them to perform well.
In OsteoCleanse™, water is important for all the reasons above
and because water cleanses wastes. The kidneys and liver don’t function properly without
enough water.
I recommend sipping distilled water (or as a second choice, water purified through reverse
osmosis) with a few drops of fresh lemon juice throughout the day. Sipping, as opposed to
gulping, helps your body retain water and won’t overload your kidneys.
A general rule of thumb is to try to drink half of your body weight in ounces per day. For
example, if you weigh 160 pounds, drink 80 ounces of water per day. But it is just that, a
general rule. Feel free to vary your water intake 20 percent in either direction, depending
on your activity level. If you are extremely active, drink more.
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not all lIquIds are equalDuring OsteoCleanse™, you will help your kidneys and liver purge the body of excess
toxins. Other liquids besides water may hydrate, but most drinks (milk, coffee, tea,
soda, and artificially-sweetened diet drinks) are acid forming in the body, which
translates into unnecessary work for these organs. Let’s also not forget about the bone
loss cascade that occurs in a chronically acidic body environment.
During the cleanse, it’s important to drink distilled water (or reverse osmosis purified
water if you can’t get distilled). Why? Because not all water is created equal. You
see, water has a neutral base; it is neither acidic nor alkaline. Most of us, however,
have access to municipal tap water that has many toxic acidifying chemical additives,
including chlorine and fluoride. This, in turn, leaches calcium from the bones and
overworks the kidneys and liver because the organs must process the additives and
neutralize the acid.
On the other hand, while distilled water has a slightly acid pH, it facilitates an alkaline
blood and tissue pH because it is negatively charged. Since in nature opposites attract,
distilled water acts as a magnet to positively charged toxic acidic waste, flushing it
from the body.
the poWer of lemonLemon is not just a delicious multi-tasking fruit; it’s a great way
to boost your body’s natural cleansing power. Thanks to its
unique anionic or negative charge, it further ionizes distilled
water. Don’t let its tart flavor fool you; lemon juice is an
alkalizing powerhouse.
No less important is its generous organic vitamin C content,
as well as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and potassium.
Ascorbic acid, another name for Vitamin C, is a potent free
radical scavenger which functions as an antioxidant and an
anti-inflammatory agent in the body. Additionally, it supports and
raises glutathione levels and activity. Glutathione is also an important
antioxidant that, among other functions, helps the liver filter toxins.
How much lemon should you use? Typically just a few drops of fresh lemon juice will
suffice. For added benefit, try a “power” drink twice a day. Add the juice of half a
lemon to 8-12 ounces of distilled water (if you weigh over 150 lbs, you can add the
juice of a whole lemon twice a day). If you are a diabetic, consult with your doctor
before you try the “power” drink, especially if you are taking diabetes drugs. But feel
free to drink the water with a few drops of lemon juice.
You can determine the sweetest, most nutritious lemons at the grocery store by
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choosing one that feels heavy for its size. Also, look at the stem side of the lemon.
Small lines radiate out from this end, much like the points of a star. The more points to
the star, the higher the mineral content.
Choose fresh lemons (better yet organic lemons) instead of bottled lemon juice
because the latter is devoid of nutritional value caused by pasteurization. Also,
remember that fresh lemon juice has a very short “shelf life”. Once it is squeezed
out of the lemon, its electrical charge transforms from negative (anionic) to positive
(cationic) in roughly 30 minutes, so squeeze the juice just before drinking it.
cleansIng InsIde and outThe body’s largest organ is the skin. It creates a defense against the environment,
regulates temperature, moderates blood flow, and excretes toxins from within
the body. Therefore, washing the body with special care is an important part of
OsteoCleanse™. Some of the signs that your skin is in distress are clogged pores, acne,
rashes, and flaky skin. As the skin eliminates toxins, it also absorbs them, so you should
consider the chemicals in your skin care regimen and laundry. (More on these toxins in
Step 5.)
You don’t need to spend a ton of money at a spa to get a good skin detox. An
inexpensive body brush will do. During the cleanse, brush your body firmly with a
soft natural-bristle body brush before you shower to get rid of dead skin cells and to
stimulate oil-secreting glands. If you enjoy baths, add a cup of baking soda and a cup
of Epsom salt to the water; both will help detox your skin.
step 1: at-a-glanceHydrate only with distilled or — as a second choice —reverse osmosis purified lemon
water. Don’t forget to sip the water. Gulping will overload your kidneys and your body
won’t absorb and retain the water as well.
By hydrating throughout the day with distilled water and lemon juice, you are
consistently providing your body with an alkaline forming means of hydration, not
to mention a steady stream of organic vitamin C without burdening the liver or the
kidneys. Adequate hydration will benefit every single cell of your body.
Another important function of water is cleaning your skin - the body’s largest organ.
Brush your body firmly with a natural-bristle body brush before you shower to get rid
of dead skin cells and to stimulate oil-secreting glands.
shoppIng lIst
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Organic lemons
I recommend you buy 14 lemons if you are under 150 pounds—2 per day (2
halves for power drinks and 1 lemon to use as needed)
I recommend you buy 21 lemons if you weigh more than 150 pounds—3 per day
(2 whole lemons for power drinks and 1 lemon to use as needed)
Distilled water or water purified by reverse osmosis
Drink half of your weight in ounces daily, plus or minus 20 percent, depending
on activity level.
Example: 160 pound / 2 = 80 ounces
(64 ounces, 8 cups, at the low end - 96 ounces, 12 cups, at the high range)
Note: How much does your drinking glass hold? Most standard sizes will hold 12-
16 ounces. If you are trying to drink “8 glasses” of water a day, you may not have
to drink as many as you think!
1 gallon = 128 ounces
Body Brush
Look for a brush with soft, natural bristles. Most bath and body shops, retail
drug chains, and big-box stores have a decent selection.
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step 2: cleanse WIth fruIts and VegetaBlesIn addition to detoxifying the body of potentially harmful
drugs and toxic buildup, OsteoCleanse™ provides much
needed nutrients that the body
can use for general health, and particularly, bone strength
and regeneration.
Fruits and vegetables should be the primary part of any healthful diet, and they play an
important role in the OsteoCleanse™. That is why cleansing with fruits and vegetables is
Step 2.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber
that fuel the body and protect it from disease. They are almost all low in calories, and
those that aren’t, are still packed with healthy nutrition. In OsteoCleanse™, I’ve grouped
powerful fruits and vegetables into five categories, each of which provides benefits that
are ideal for overall health,
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bone health, and cleansing the body.
Whether you include them as a part of a meal or as a snack, eat at least one food per
day from each of the following groups as part of the cleanse. I have guidelines on what
a serving is, but you can defer to your own good judgment.
hIgh Water contentBecause a fruit or vegetable has a high-water content, doesn’t mean it is low on
nutrients. Quite the contrary. Here are three that are especially good for you. Choose
at least one and incorporate a serving into your diet every day during the cleanse.
Watermelon (1 cup): This fruit is made up of 92 percent alkaline water, so it promotes
proper pH and is great for bone health. Not only is it delicious, it is a good source
of vitamins A and C, potassium, beta-carotene, and has high levels of lycopene, a
powerful antioxidant that has been shown to build bone. Watermelon can help you
stay hydrated while it cleanses the kidneys and bladder and fights off inflammation
and free radicals.
Celery (2 stalks, 1 cup rough chopped): Lots of water and fiber to get your digestive
system moving, reduce inflammation, and fight free radicals. It is a good source of
vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, calcium, molybdenum, manganese, as well as
vitamin B, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and iron.
Cucumber (1 cup): Inside, the cucumber offers vitamin C and caffeic acid, which is
a natural anti-inflammatory. Outside, the cucumber’s skin offers fiber and minerals,
so don’t peel this vegetable. One of the minerals, silica, is essential to the health of
connective tissue, including bone!
antI-InflammatoryYou might be surprised to learn that many fruits and vegetables have powerful anti-
inflammatory properties which can help you counteract the inflammation caused by
osteoporosis drugs, pesticides, chemicals, and poor diet. Try to incorporate at least
one per day into your daily menu during the cleanse, but the more, the merrier.
Grapefruit (1): Grapefruit is packed with vitamin C, plus phytonutrients in the fruit
contain limonoid, which promotes the formation of a detoxifying enzyme. This enzyme
helps the liver to make toxins more water soluble. Also, pink grapefruit is an excellent
source of bone smart lycopene.
Garlic (3 cloves): In addition to warding off vampires, garlic is an anti-inflammatory,
a good blood cleanser, and a natural antibiotic. It provides good levels of manganese,
a trace mineral that promotes synthesis of connective tissue in cartilage and bone. It
is also involved in protein synthesis and fatty acid metabolism. Additionally, garlic is a
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good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C and selenium.
Onion (1 cup): Onions contain the flavonoid quercetin, a powerful anti-inflammatory
compound and natural histamine inhibitor. Red onions have more quercetin than
yellow onions.
Broccoli (1 cup): Nutritionally speaking, broccoli is off the charts. One cup
provides excellent levels of vitamin C, vitamin K, and a host of B vitamins, calcium,
fiber, folate, and omega-3 fatty acids. Plentiful phytonutrients in broccoli boost
detoxifying enzymes.
Apple (1): Vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, including quercetin, and antioxidants make
apples a natural fit in a detox program. Leave the skins on or you’ll be peeling away its
health benefits.
Red grape (1 cup): Red grapes are a good source of quercetin and resveratrol, another
anti-inflammatory flavonoid. Grapes are also a good source of manganese and vitamin
C. The more intense the color, the better.
Sour cherry (½ cup): Another tasty way to add healthy polyphenols to your diet.
Carrot (1 cup): Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins A, K, and C.
Bell pepper (1 cup): High in vitamins C and A, bell peppers—no matter the color—help
quell inflammation and fight free radicals. Red peppers also contain lycopene.
lIVer protectIng Artichoke (leaves of 1): Artichoke leaves contain the liver-protecting flavonoid
silymarin, which promotes the synthesis of liver hormones and helps prevent
liver damage. 2
KIdney protectIngParsley (fresh, one sprig): Containing potent antioxidant flavonoids and rich in
vitamins A, C, and K1, parsley can help the kidneys expel waste by increasing blood
flow and filtration.
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hIgh d-glucarateCruciferous vegetables and some fruits are an excellent source of d-glucarate, a
phytochemical essential to the detoxification process. 3 D-glucarate suppresses
beta- glucuronidase, an enzyme that inhibits the detoxifying glucuronidation process.
This crucial cleansing pathway flushes toxins and protects cells from damage. Not
surprisingly, it is the means by which most drugs, steroids, and many other toxic
endogenous toxins can be excreted into the urine or bile.
The following fruits and veggies are a good source of d-glucarate. I’ve included some
bonus nutritional data as well. Eat at least one a day during the cleanse:
• Broccoli (1 cup)
Vitamins C, K, calcium, fiber
• Brussels sprouts (1 cup)
Vitamins C, K, A, fiber, protein, omega 3 fatty acids
• Cabbage (1 cup)
Vitamins K, C, fiber, folate, omega 3 fatty acids
• Cauliflower (1 cup)
Vitamins K, C, fiber, folate, fiber
• Collard greens (1 cup)
Vitamins K, A, C, calcium, fiber, zinc
• Kale (1 cup)
Vitamins K, A, C, E, fiber, manganese, calcium
• Turnip greens (1 cup)
Vitamins K, A, C, E, fiber, calcium, copper, protein
• Bok choy (1 cup)
Vitamins K, A, C, B6, folate
• Arugula (1 cup)
Vitamins A, C, folic acid, calcium, manganese, zinc
• Horseradish (to taste)
Potassium, calcium
• Watercress (1 cup)
Vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, iron, calcium, manganese, zinc
• Apple (1)
Vitamin C, fiber
• Grapefruit (1)
Vitamins C, A, B5, fiber, potassium
• Orange (1)
Vitamins C, A, B1, fiber, folate
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to JuIce or not to JuIceWhether you heard about it on a late-night infomercial or have a juice bar in your town
or at your gym, you are probably aware of the benefits of juicing. Juicing at home
provides fresh fruit and veggie juices that aren’t processed, pasteurized and don’t have
additives. During a cleanse, juicing can be a great way to get a high concentration of
nutrition, while requiring little effort on the part of your body for digestion. Because
juicing provides such a high concentration of nutrients, always follow recipes.
Should you go buy a juicer for this cleanse? Since the investment can be quite
substantial, I wouldn’t make a special purchase unless you were planning to buy one to
begin with. Just to be clear, there is a difference between a juicer and blender. A juicer
separates the fiber from the juice. This makes it easy to digest. A blender is just fine for
smoothies, but not for juice.
The Bone Builder
You can complete Step 2 in just one drink (minus the artichoke), but try to
experiment with different fruits and veggies from the list. You will get more benefits
from the cleanse.
Juice
• 5-6carrots
• 4kaleleaves
• 4sprigsofparsley
• 1smallapple
Blender Carrot Juice
• 5-6carrots
• Distilledwater
Blend until smooth, mixing in water to desired consistency.
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step 2: at-a-glanceI created OsteoCleanse™ to help you detoxify and to give you a nutritional boost
with vegetables and fruits that will strengthen your bones.
shoppIng lIstTry to purchase organic vegetables and fruits to avoid pesticides and other
chemical additives.
High-water Content
(7 servings of any combination of the following fruits and vegetables—one for
each day of the cleanse)
• Watermelon
• Celery
• Cucumber
Anti-inflammatory
(7 servings of any combination of the following fruits and vegetables—one for
each day of the cleanse)
• Grapefruit
• Garlic
• Onion
• Broccoli
• Apples
• Redgrapes
• Sourcherries
• Carrots
• Bellpeppers
• Spinach
Liver protecting foods
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At least a total of 7 servings during the cleanse period
• Artichoke
Kidney protecting foods
At least a total of 7 servings during the cleanse period
• Parsley
High D-Glucarate foods
At least a total of 7 servings of any combination of the following fruits and
vegetables during the cleanse period
• Broccoli
• Brusselssprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Collardgreens
• Kale
• Turnips
• Bokchoy
• Arugula
• Horseradish
• Watercress
• Apples
• Grapefruit
• Oranges
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step 3: cleanse WIth one raW meal a dayHere’s where I may find some of you scratching your head
and wondering, what difference does it make if healthy
organic food is consumed raw or cooked?
Here’s where I may find some of you scratching your head and wondering, What
difference does it make if healthy organic food is consumed raw or cooked?
There are a lot of benefits to eating raw food, especially if you happen to be doing a
cleanse. Heating food above 116 degrees destroys some of the food’s natural enzymes
which helps your body to digest the food and to absorb the nutrients in the food. It’s
true that your body has its own enzymes, but why not let the food do the work for
you during a detox?
By eating food in--or close to--its whole natural state, we get all the beneficial
vitamins, minerals and fiber. That’s why eating one raw meal a day is Step 3 in
OsteoCleanse™.
I certainly could go on about the benefits of eating food as close to its natural state as
possible, but instead let’s talk meal ideas. My fear is that you will panic and associate
raw with cleaned and cut vegetables and fruit. If your way of eating a raw meal is to
eat crudités for dinner, your destined to fail or at least be miserable for seven days.
The recipes below were chosen because they are easy to prepare with standard
kitchen tools, fit well with the ingredients required of Step 2 and include ingredients
that you are familiar with. Really, how many of you have dried kelp in the pantry?
Please keep in mind, that to find thousands of recipes, simple type “raw food recipes”
into a search engine.
To cleanse properly, you need just one raw meal per day for seven days. I do
encourage you to try to prepare each of the daily meals at least once, whether you
use my samples or find your own, to add variety to your diet and to expand your food
preparation comfort zone.
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What Is “raW”Eating raw means a food is uncooked (at least not above 116 degrees), unprocessed
and organic (free of pesticides and additives). Raw food choices consist of uncooked
fruits and vegetables, dehydrated fruits, sundried fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and
seeds, raw beans, raw honey, fresh herbs, and raw and cold-pressed oils.
raW BreaKfastBreakfast is a good meal to test out your raw preparation skill. If you are a cereal
lover, try mixing berries, chopped or sliced walnuts or almonds, shredded coconut
and a small amount of soaked rolled oats with homemade nut milk for a quick and
protein-filled breakfast. Be sure the nut milk, oats and walnuts comprises less than
20 percent of your meal. A banana or an apple topped with raw almond butter is a
delicious way to complete a raw breakfast and a good way to be sure that oats and
walnuts and other acidifying foods stay within the 80/20 ratio.
smoothIes If you are a breakfast-on-the-go type or not really a breakfast person at all,
smoothies are a perfect way to get the energy and nutrition that your body needs in
the morning.
Nut milk, frozen bananas (or ice cubes) make the best raw, non-dairy smoothies.
What you combine is up to you. Berries, mangos, peaches, kiwis, pineapples--truly,
whatever you like. If you love berries, mix together blueberries, a frozen ripe banana,
nut milk and cinnamon. Add some flaxseed for a wallop of omega-3 fatty acids
(alpha linolenic acid, the kind that is especially helpful to prevent bone turnover) and
minerals. Add real cacao (chocolate) powder for flavor. Make your smoothie thicker
(just reduce the liquid) and top with sliced nuts, shredded coconut and raisins for a
sit-down, eat-it-with-a-spoon breakfast.
Basic Nut Milk
Ingredients
• 2 cups raw almonds (soaked for about 6-8 hrs... don’t worry about the skins)
• 4 cups distilled water
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• Seeds of 1 vanilla bean (optional)
Directions
Put everything but the vanilla bean seeds into a blender or food processor and
blend until smooth. Strain with a piece of cheesecloth or a sieve. Add milk back to
blender/processor and blend in vanilla seeds. Store extras in the refrigerator up to
five days. Shake before use. Note: If you want to make a chunkier breakfast, leave in
some or all of the pulp.
Chunky Mock Muesli
Ingredients
• 1 apple
• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• handful of chopped nuts, raisins and flaxseed
• 1 stalk celery chopped
Directions
Dice or shred the apple and mix with orange juice. Cream the avocado and add in
all the other ingredients. Mix and enjoy. Make larger apple chunks and this is a nice
side for lunch and dinner.
raW lunch or raW dInner? Lunch is a great time to prepare a raw meal without going too far out of your
comfort zone. After all, salads, wraps and soups are standard lunch fare. A raw
dinner can be a little more challenging, but don’t worry, because here you’ll find
delicious raw recipes for dinner, including soups, entrees and desserts, that are also
easy to prepare.
raW recIpesTo make your cleanse even easier for you, I’ve compiled a collection of my
favorite pH balanced raw dishes. All you have to do is select and follow the simple
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preparation steps. From salads to wraps, I’m sure you’ll discover that eating raw is a lot
easier - and delicious - than you ever thought possible.
So let’s get started...
salad dressIng
Basic Dressing
• 4 tablespoons cold-pressed organic extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Mix well.
Italian Dressing
• 4 tablespoons cold-pressed organic extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced
Mix well.
Sesame Avocado Dressing
• 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
• 1/2 Haas avocado
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• cayenne pepper to taste
Process in a food processor or blender. Use distilled water to achieve desired
consistency.
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Sweet Almond Dressing
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup distilled water
Prepare the dressing by blending all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Add a
little water (up to 1/4 cup) to achieve desired thickness.
Garlic Dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Mix well.
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salads
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 4 cups chopped broccoli
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• Olive oil and lemon juice to taste
Recommended dressing: Basic or Garlic Dressing
Directions
Mix together broccoli, raisins, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Top with olive oil and
lemon juice and combine until well coated.
Red Cabbage Slaw
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1/2 head red cabbage, finely chopped
• 3 apples, cored and diced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried sour cherries
• Recommended dressing: Sweet Almond Dressing
Directions
Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss.
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Pineapple Spinach Salad
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 fresh pineapple, cubed
• 3 cups spinach
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
Recommended Dressing: Garlic Dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients and serve immediately.
Arugula Pear Salad
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound arugula
• 6 chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 pear, very thinly sliced crosswise
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Recommended dressing: Basic or Garlic Dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, mix arugula, chives, walnuts, and pear. Season with salt and pepper to
taste and toss to combine.
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Fancy Cucumber Salad
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red onion, minced
• 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup orange bell pepper strips
• Pinch of sea salt
Recommended dressing: Italian or Basic Dressing
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Avocado Tomato Salad
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 4 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped to bite-size pieces
• 2 avocados, chopped
• Recommended dressing: Italian Dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, softly stir up all three ingredients a bit.
Oriental Salad
Ingredients
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 3/4 cup chopped snow peas
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• 1/2 cup green peas
• 3 green onions (scallions), chopped
• 3 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, chopped
• sea salt to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, celery, snow peas, green peas, green onions and
cilantro or parsley.
Season with sea salt, to taste.
Chill before serving so the flavors blend together. Toss again, just before serving.
soups
Red Pepper Soup
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 red pepper
• 1 avocado
• 2 cups distilled water
• 1/4 cup mixed parsley
• 1/8 cup cilantro
• Sea salt and oregano to taste.
Directions
Process in the blender or food processor. You can gently heat until warm (room
temperature) or enjoy it cold.
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Tomato Soup
Ingredients
• 2 Servings
• 4 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
• 3 fresh tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil
• 1 cup fresh basil
• Cayenne pepper and sea salt to taste
Directions
Put everything in the blender and process until smooth. Add distilled water to achieve
desired consistency. You can gently heat until warm (room temperature) or enjoy it cold.
Raw Gazpacho
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 cucumber, halved and seeded, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups tomato juice
• Juice of a 1/2 lemon
• Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Use a food processor or blender to pulse each vegetable until mixture turns into a coarse
puree. Serve chilled.
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Carrot Ginger Soup
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 1/2 cups warm distilled water
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 slice ginger, chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons tahini or almond milk (reduce amount of water if using almond milk)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions
Put all ingredients in a blender, adding a little water at a time. Blend and keep adding
water until you reach desired thickness.
Tortilla Soup
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large red bell peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic
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Directions
Blend all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender at high speed.
When the ingredients are well combined, drizzle in the olive oil with the blender running
on low, until the whole mixture is creamy.
Mixed Veggie Soup
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 3 cups distilled water
• 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tablespoons parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 avocado
Directions
Blend in high-speed blender to achieve desired consistency.
Spicy Broccoli Soup
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups distilled water
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup yellow or red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper or cayenne
Directions
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until a creamy
consistency is reached. You may wish to add a little more water.
Zesty Mango Ginger Soup
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 large mango, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cold distilled water
• 1-2 small chili peppers, minced
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated or minced ginger
• Distilled water, as needed
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy, adjusting the amount of water as
needed. Serve cold.
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Bohemian Borscht
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 cup distilled water
• 2 beets, peeled and sliced
• 1 small piece ginger root, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 carrot
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 oranges, peeled and seeded
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Sea salt to taste
• 1 cup almond milk
Directions
Blend first 4 ingredients and pour mixture in a large bowl.
Blend rest of ingredients at high speed for 30 seconds and slowly add the almond milk.
Add to mixture separated mix from bowl, and blend for 30 seconds or until well blended.
Wraps
Mock “Chicken” Salad Wrap
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
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• 2 cups cucumber, diced
• 2 cups celery, sliced
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup scallions
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• 4 lettuce or cabbage leaves
Directions
1. Soak walnuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in water for approximately 8 hours.
Drain and rinse.
Place nuts and seeds in food processor or blender and process until well blended. Add the
avocado and stop blending before it turns into a paste.
In a large bowl, mix in the rest of ingredients.
Place the mixture on lettuce or cabbage leaves, and wrap.
Raw Burritos
• 6 wraps
• Ingredients
• 2 ripe avocados
• 3 tomatoes
• 1/2 hot pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 ear fresh organic corn, kernels removed
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 6 lettuce leaves
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Directions
Mash avocado, mix in remaining ingredients and place into lettuce and wrap edges to form
“burrito.”.
Pepper Wraps
6 wraps
Ingredients
• 3 cups red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 6 lettuce or cabbage leaves
Directions
In a blender, purée the bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onion until smooth.
Add the garlic, and salt, and blend again.
While blender is still turning, add the avocado.
Pulse in the cilantro until it is broken into pieces.
Spoon mixture and roll wraps.
“Rawsome” Wraps
2 Wraps
Ingredients
• 1/4 avocado, mashed with a fork
• 1/2 cup alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
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• 1 small cucumber, sliced thin
• Two tablespoons shredded beet
• 1 tablespoon cilantro
• 2 tomatoes, cubed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)
• 2 lettuce or cabbage leaves
Directions
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except cucumber.
Spoon mixture on lettuce or cabbage leaves and top with cucumber slices. Sprinkle with
almonds if desired.
entrees
Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
• 6 firm zucchini
Directions
Use a spiral slicer, mandoline or a peeler to
make long strips of zucchini that resemble pasta. Place noodles in a bowl, cover with
a towel or cheesecloth and let sit at room temperature for up to six hours to improve
texture.
Tomato Sauce
• 1 pound of fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 package of sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of basil leaves
• 1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
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• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• Sea salt to taste
Blend ingredients and toss with zucchini noodles.
Alfredo Sauce
1 1/4 cup cashews, soaked for a eight hours
3/4 cup distilled water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
Sweeten with stevia to taste
Directions
Blend and toss with pasta. Add cherry or grape tomatoes, basil, carrot, broccoli or just
about any other veggie to the mix. Acidifying cashews should be less than 20 percent of
the meal when combined with the zucchini and the rest of the vegetables that you add in.
Curried Pineapple with Veggies
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
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• 1 cup watercress or arugula
Directions
In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Raw Falafel
2 Servings
Ingredients
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olives, pitted
• 2 teaspoons oregano (optional)
• Pinch cayenne
• Pinch pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until thoroughly mixed.
Form into balls and use lettuce or cabbage leaves as “pocket bread”.
Tea “Sandwiches”
Ingredients
• 2 beets, peeled
• 1 cucumber (half sliced, half diced)
• 1 cup almonds
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• 1/4 cup distilled water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1 cup cucumber, diced (use the other half of the cucumber from above)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Slice the beets and half of the cucumber into thin rounds.
Place nuts, water, and lemon juice in food processor. Process until very well blended.
Stir in the scallions, diced cucumber and the basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the mix on the beet and cucumber slices and top with a matching slice.
Stuffed Mushrooms
4 Servings
Ingredients
• 4 cups mushrooms, divided
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds (soaked for at least 3 hours)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds (soaked for at least 3 hours)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Remove the stems and gills from 2 cups of the mushrooms.
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Coat 2 cups mushrooms with olive oil, lemon juice and honey mix. Refrigerate mushrooms
for at least 2 hours.
Filling
Finely chop the remaining 2 cups mushrooms and in a large bowl, mix in the garlic.
Drain sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Process in food processor until a paste
consistency is achieved. Add to bowl.
Stir in remaining ingredients, spoon into the olive oil coated mushroom tops. Serve with
tahini if desired.
Marinated Mushrooms
3 Servings
Ingredients
• 3 large Portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/3″ thick.
• 1 large cauliflower, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup almonds
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled water
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
Marinade
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or 1/8 teaspoon stevia
Directions
Mix marinade ingredients, pour over mushrooms, and marinate in the refrigerator for a
minimum of four hours, occasionally stirring them.
Place cauliflower slices in bowl. Sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper and mix.
Add mixture to food processor or blender, along with almonds, oil and water. Process until
pureed.
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Add rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon mixture on top of marinated mushrooms and serve.
Sun Garden Burger
6 Burgers
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 6 tablespoons distilled water
• 1 cup carrot, finely shredded
• 1 cup sunflower seeds, ground
• 1/2 cup celery, finelyminced
• 1/3 cup onion, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons red pepper, finely minced
Directions
In a blender, combine the ground sunflower seeds and water; blend thoroughly. Pour the
mixture into a bowl and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded carrot, celery, onion, parsley, and
red pepper.
Add the sunflower seed mixture and mix well. Add more water if necessary so that the
mixture can be formed into patties. Form into six 1/2-inch ) thick patties and refrigerate
until mixture firms-up. Serve on a lettuce or cabbage leaf.
Broccoli Mushroom “Stir Fry”
Serves: 2
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup pea pods, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Lemon juice to taste
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds or chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind, thinly grated
Directions
Toss all vegetables in a large bowl.
Mix the olive oil with the honey and add lemon juice to taste. Pour and stir sauce so it
spreads evenly on the vegetables.
Sprinkle with almonds, walnuts and lemon rind.
desserts
Healthy Ice Cream
4 Servings
You can replace the lime juice with 1/2 cup mashed banana, mango, or your favorite soft
fruit that can be pureed raw.
Ingredients
• 2 cups avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch sea salt
Directions
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender on high speed until well combined and
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smooth.
Freeze in an airtight container (preferably glass) for at least 2 to 4 hours before serving.
Take out from freezer approximately 10 minutes before serving to soften a bit.
Coconut Almond Cream Pie
12 Personal Size Pies
Crust Ingredients
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or 1/8 teaspoon stevia
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
Filling Ingredients
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons honey or 1/2 teaspoon stevia
• 1 banana
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol free
Directions
Place crust ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Spread a muffin pan with a light coating of cooking oil.
Evenly press crust dough down into muffin tin and freeze.
Place all filling ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Remove crust from freezer.
Evenly top crust with almond cream filling.
Freeze for 2-3 hours.
Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving (depending on the texture you prefer).
Top with shredded coconut and slivered almonds (optional).
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No Bake Cookies
12 Cookies
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/3 cup coconut, shredded
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup ground flax
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend.
Form into 1 inch balls and refrigerate.
Ginger Snaps
16 Cookies
Ingredients
• 2 cups almonds
• 3 scoops whey protein
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/3 cup distilled water
Directions
In a food processor blend the almonds, protein powder, oat flower, ginger powder, and
pumpkin pie spice.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until it reaches dough consistency.
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Refrigerate dough in a bowl for at least 2 hours.
Remove from refrigerator and form dough into cookie balls.
Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Lemon Mousse
8 Servings
Ingredients
• 4 large ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lemon zest
• 1/4 cup honey (add stevia to taste if necessary)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Mini Strawberry Pies
12 Servings
Crust Ingredients
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded
• 1/2 cup whey protein
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol free
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Pie Filling Ingredients
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries (fresh or thawed)
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• 1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon stevia (adjust sweetness to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Place all crust ingredients in a food processor or blender, and blend until dough-like (If the
mixture is not sticking add a couple tbsp of warm water and mix again).
Coat a muffin pan with cooking oil.
Evenly press down crust for each muffin and freeze while preparing the filling.
Place all strawberry pie filling ingredients in a food processor or blender, and blend until
completely smooth.
Spoon pie filling on to individual crusts and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
step 3: at-a-glanceAdding just one raw meal a day will aid in your cleanse and provide natural enzymes and
nutrients that will help your body break down the raw foods that you eat and use them for
energy.r
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step 4: cleanse WIth BreathIngCleansing is about being conscious of the quality of pretty
much everything that could affect your body, and that
includes the air that you breathe! If you breathe correctly, you
oxygenate your entire body, allowing it to do its job at peak
efficiency. That’s why Cleanse with Breathing is Step 4.
This is a part of the cleanse that I really want you to embrace and enjoy because it will
benefit you in so many ways.
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BenefIts of proper BreathIngMany people today are shallow breathers, meaning only the top portion of the
lungs is filled for oxygen exchange. When you take a breath, notice what expands.
Probably just your chest, and maybe a bit of your diaphragm. Next, take a breath and
concentrate on letting the air fill the bottom of the abdomen, then the top. Your sides
and back should expand. The expansion should be comfortable; you don’t need to take
an unnaturally deep breath, though it may seem odd at first.
I encourage you to practice consciously breathing into the diaphragm twice a day for
10 or more minutes during the cleanse. Do this in a quiet spot and get comfortable. If
you can do this outside or near an open window, it would be even better!
While breathing consciously, you automatically become centered in the body and in
the moment. This meditative state has books and books worth of benefits on its own.
What’s more, with continued practice, deep breathing will become second nature.
Throughout the day, try to be mindful of your breathing. If you catch yourself taking
quick shallow breaths, slow down and breathe deep!
One of the first things that you might notice when you breathe deep into the
diaphragm is that your shoulders relax. When you breathe into the top of your
diaphragm only, your shoulders rise to make room for your expanding lungs causing
the entire chest, back, and shoulder area becomes tense. If these muscles are
relaxed, it reduces chest pain, anxiety, and can help long-term respiratory ailments
by opening the chest to make breathing easier. Deeper breathing improves blood
circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout your body and removes
carbon dioxide.
As far as cleansing with the breathing goes, exhaling is one of the ways in which
the body rids itself of toxins, so fully exhaling allows for the most toxins to pass.
Deep breathing stimulates the organs of the digestive system, moves lymph through
the body, and releases endorphins and neuropeptides in the brain, which make you
feel good.
BreathIng tIps1. It’s your breath
I’m not going to tell you how to breathe. Some people inhale through the nose
and out the mouth and some out the nose, and, believe it not, there is much
deliberation about this. Do whatever makes you most comfortable. Should you
inhale for X amount of seconds and hold before you exhale for X amount of
seconds? This, too, is a hot topic of debate among those who study breathing
techniques and meditation. For our purposes, I am going to suggest that, again,
you do what is comfortable. Draw in air to fill your entire abdomen and exhale the
air. Don’t draw in or exhale sharply. If holding your inhaled breath for a moment
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makes you feel good, do it! If not, no problem.
2. Visualize
While practicing deep breathing, it helps to visualize a balloon filling in your
abdomen. First, the bottom gets bigger. As you visualize the balloon filling with air
in your abdomen, you will naturally breathe deep into the belly allowing your lungs
to fill and your abdomen, sides, and back to expand with your breath.
3. Focus
Focusing on both your breathing and your body will help you crowd out
mundane thoughts.
4. Relax
As you breathe, consciously relax each part of the body, from the toes to your
crown. It’s amazing the amount of stress we hold in our body. Focusing on both
your breathing and your body will crowd out mundane thoughts.
openIng WIndoWs to oxygenateWhat happens in your home when it’s all sealed with insulation and vapor barriers?
It can’t breathe! When inside air isn’t exchanged for outside air, it becomes stale and
pollutants build up. You need not have an elaborate home ventilation system installed
to enjoy fresh air. You already have one—your windows!
More often than not, homes are full of dust, allergens, mold, bacteria, viruses, volatile
organic compounds, and more. You can avoid these air quality destroyers simply by
exchanging the air in your home. Also, as you continually breathe stale air, the oxygen
content decreases. You may end up breathing in the toxins and carbon dioxide that
you previously exhaled. Carbon dioxide increases bone loss, which is why opening
windows is listed as one of the “Take Action!” steps in the Save Our Bones Program.
So before you begin your cleanse, give your house a cleanse. Be sure that all filters in
the heating and cooling systems have been changed. Also, and especially if you live in
an older home, having your ductwork cleaned periodically ensures that allergens and
molds aren’t accumulating here and being circulated throughout the home. No less
important is adding some plants to your home (see my article at http://saveourbones.
com/houseplants-to-prevent-bone-loss), which will decrease toxins that have a
negative effect on bone and general health. If you can’t do them all, try to at least
change your filters and add some plants.
sleep at least 8 hours a daySleep is also important for renewal of the body and mind. If you don’t get enough, it
reflects in your mood, motor skills, concentration, and even shows on your face, thanks
to dark circles under the eyes. But did you know that a lack of sleep also inhibits your
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immune system, nervous system, and disrupts your body’s hormone-release schedule?
While you sleep, your body is still busy at work and has more time to repair cell damage.
According to the Harvard Women’s Health Watch, lack of sleep negatively impacts
learning and memory, metabolism and weight, safety, mood, cardiovascular health, and
immunity. 4
Do you need help sleeping? Create a routine of relaxing activities before bed; no heavy
exercising after dinner, a light snack is good, and no TV or distractions in the bedroom. A
dark, cool, and quiet (white noise and soft music are okay) bedroom is best. This is a great
time to open a window!
step 4 at-a-glanceBreathe and sleep! How easy is that?
Focus on becoming a deep breather by engaging your entire diaphragm. Practice deep
breathing in a meditative environment for at least 10 minutes twice a day and try to
mindfully breathe into your entire diaphragm throughout the day.
Improve the quality of your indoor air by opening the windows and letting in some fresh
air.
To get all the restorative values of sleep, aim for eight hours per night.
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step 5: cleanse By aVoIdIngOne of the simplest ways to ensure vibrant health is to avoid
what could harm it. Every day, people make decisions to avoid
things that are dangerous or pose a health hazard, whether
it is a friend who has a cold or leftovers that have been in the
refrigerator too long. Yet, on a daily basis, the same people
unnecessarily expose themselves to hundreds of toxins that
upset the delicate internal balance of the body without a
second thought.
Why? For one thing, most people don’t know that their diet is harming them. Health-
conscious people that follow conventional dietary mantras typically load up on low-
fat dairy, lean meats and whole grains, along with low-calorie processed foods and
artificially sweetened drinks. They mistakenly believe that these foods are essential for
a well-balanced diet. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that it is not balanced.
Quite the opposite, as these foods wreak havoc on the system by creating an acidic
environment that the body must constantly work to neutralize.
Eating is not the only way we bog down our detox system. We also breathe in toxins,
as well as absorb them through the skin. It is just as important to be aware of the toxic
dangers presented to us in the form of health and beauty products and household
cleaners.
During the cleanse, be especially mindful of avoiding harmful chemicals and food
groups that may compromise your natural filtration system, which are your body’s
detox organs.
your natural fIltersThe kidneys and liver are underappreciated organs that do an amazing amount of
work. The liver is responsible for detoxifying whatever enters your body, whether you
eat it, breathe it, or absorb it through the skin. It produces essential body chemicals
and proteins, including albumin, which helps retain calcium in the blood. The more
toxins that the body is exposed to, the harder the liver must work. When your liver no
longer works effectively, the kidneys try to pick up the slack.
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As you know from the Save Our Bones Program, one of the kidneys’ primary functions
is to keep the body’s pH in balance. The kidneys play a role in bone health by
producing hormones that stimulate bone marrow and maintain calcium levels. They
also remove waste from the body, regulate blood pressure and composition, and
stimulate the production of red blood cells.
In addition to following so-called “healthy” diets that acidify the body, create
inflammation, contain hundreds of toxins, and prevent the absorption of nutrients,
most osteoporosis “patients” are prescribed drugs. These drugs have been shown
to affect both kidney and liver function. In fact, clinicians are advised to perform an
ongoing risk/benefit assessment because of the renal toxicity of the osteoporosis
drugs, especially the intravenous bisphosphonates.
So if you have been on an osteoporosis drug, the OsteoCleanse™ is especially
important to allow your body to cleanse and to naturally mend itself.
What to aVoId and WhyDuring OsteoCleanse™, it is important to avoid foods and chemicals that place a
burden on the liver and kidneys and are detrimental to bone and general health. Just
as you are engaging in activities and consuming nutrients that support kidney and liver
function during this time, you will be avoiding those that do not.
aVoId daIryIt never ceases to amaze me how conventional wisdom wrongly places so much value
on dairy products. The proteins in dairy lead to inflammation and, like other animal
proteins, cause calcium excretion through the kidneys. As you discovered in the Save
Our Bones Program, the body draws on its calcium stores to neutralize the acidic state
that milk—and most of its derivatives —creates within the body.
Even though unsweetened, fermented dairy is considered pH neutral (plain yogurt,
sour cream, etc.), please avoid it completely for the week. Food derived from animals,
dairy included, is protein rich. When animal protein is consumed in vast quantities, as
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is standard in a Western diet, the liver is heavily taxed with breaking those proteins down.
Adding insult to injury, too much animal protein strains the kidneys due to high nitrogen
content. This is why people with kidney disease are told to reduce the amount of protein
in their diet.
Additionally, almost all dairy, unless organic, has measurable quantities of herbicides,
pesticides, antibiotics, and other undesirable impurities. These unwanted elements place
even more burden on your body’s natural detoxification system.
aVoId anImal proteInSome of the problems with animal proteins were addressed above, but there are more
reasons to avoid them during the OsteoCleanse™. Once digested, animal proteins form
uric acid, which attacks the kidneys and breaks down nephrons, the units in the kidneys
responsible for filtering toxins into the urinary system. Instead of being flushed out of the
body, uric acid can collect in the joints and crystallize, a painful condition known as gout.
Since animal proteins are acid forming, not to mention quite inflammatory, the kidneys are
taxed with neutralizing the pH. Another thing to consider, unless it is organic, is that you
are being exposed to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, environmental pollutants, and a range
of hormones and antibiotics in meat which also must be neutralized. No less worrisome is
that in many cases, cattle and other animals raised for food consume genetically modified
grains, such as corn and soybeans, instead of their natural diet.
aVoId alcohol During the cleanse, it is important to avoid alcohol, even a single glass of wine or beer.
Simply put, when you drink alcohol, your liver goes into overdrive. Alcohol is quickly
absorbed into the bloodstream and the liver contains the only cells in the body capable of
oxidizing it. Because the body treats alcohol as a poison, the liver is forced to metabolize
alcohol if it is in your system, no matter how little or how much. Alcohol literally becomes
the liver’s number one priority.
The end product of alcohol metabolism is acetaldehyde, which is more toxic than alcohol
itself. This substance, along with other byproducts and dehydration, causes a hangover.
In addition, the kidneys are also burdened by alcohol consumption. Not only is alcohol
a diuretic, it diminishes the kidney’s ability to regulate the ions of sodium, potassium,
magnesium, chloride, and phosphate. These minerals are essential, as they help the body
maintain its cellular water concentration and a stable pH balance.
aVoId coffee
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That cup (or more than one!) of coffee in the morning may seem to lift you up, but
I can assure you that it is doing more harm than good. Caffeine, what many people
crave in coffee, can strain the liver and kidneys. Like alcohol, coffee is acidifying. And
caffeine is a diuretic; it deters water re-absorption by the kidneys’ nephrons, making
them overwork. When metabolized, caffeine forms a byproduct called caffeine
hydrochloride that causes the liver to increase bile so the body can quickly purge the
toxin. This is why some people think that coffee keeps them “regular.” So even if you
love coffee, don’t drink it during the cleanse.
aVoId chemIcalsChemicals are everywhere. Obviously, we can’t avoid them all. Making a few simple
changes at home can drastically reduce exposure to environmental toxins. After all,
the more chemicals and toxins that we avoid in everyday products, the easier it is for
our bodies to eliminate the toxins that we can’t avoid.
Skin Care
Read your shampoo and skin lotion labels. All of those chemicals absorb into your
skin. Especially for the cleanse, I am encouraging you to use fragrance and dye-free
organic shampoo and lotion. These will not contain sulphates, dioxane, ethoxylates,
PEGs, polysorbates, parabens, or other harmful and unnecessary ingredients. Be
careful and read labels. There are beauty products that make it to the organic and
natural beauty aisles that are filled with questionable ingredients.
Cleaning
Ironically, much of our home’s toxins come from the agents we use to clean it!
Ammonia, chlorine, and hundreds of synthetic chemicals are in conventional cleaning
products. Today, there are many safe products available at mass retailers. Look for
the words “nontoxic” and “biodegradable” on the package. Also, making cleaning
products is easy and cheap. For example, club soda is a good all purpose cleaner as
it is an even mixture of white vinegar and water. A simple internet search can provide
you with natural recipes for any cleaning need that you have.
Pesticides
If you use chemical pesticides and compounds in the garden, avoid gardening this
week. Twelve of the 26 most-used pesticides in the U.S. are classified as carcinogenic
by the U.S.A. Environmental Protection Agency. If you are really itching to garden,
it would be a fantastic time to try chemical-free and organic products. Or do some
good old fashion pruning and weeding. If you need to repel mosquitoes or other
biting insects, try a natural repellent, such as oil of citronella, which is available on
the mass market.
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step 5: at-a-glanceProtect yourself (and your kidneys and liver!) by avoiding dairy, animal protein,
alcohol, coffee, and chemicals.
shoppIng lIstHere is a list of things that you are likely to use during the cleanse. Some are
seasonal. I’m not
including cleaning products . Just plan for light cleaning, which requires no
chemicals, to get you through the week.
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hand/bodysoap
• Lotion
• Naturalbugrepellent
• Dishsoap(youcouldalsousegloveswhilecleaningdishes)
• Laundrydetergent
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step 6: cleanse WIth supplementsThe Save Our Bones Foundation Foods provide you with
many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In
addition, an alkaline diet is naturally nutritious since it
creates an ideal internal atmosphere for absorbing and
using those nutrients. This means that they are available
to help strengthen bones, stave off chronic inflammation,
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encourage proper detoxification, and support every system in
your body. If you haven’t yet started following the Program,
after the cleanse would be the perfect time to begin naturally
improving your bone health—and your life!
Even with a near perfect diet, I would recommend supplementing. Some vital nutrients
are diminishing in our food supply, while others just aren’t readily available. There is a
comprehensive list of Foundation Supplements in Save Our Bones that are crucial for
bone health.
During the OsteoCleanse™, there are only two supplements that are mandatory:
vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids. Both have potent anti-inflammatory properties,
support bone health, aid in neutralizing free radicals, and help cleanse toxins from the
body.
a Word aBout InflammatIonFirst, let’s talk about the consequences of chronic inflammation. Chronic low-grade
inflammation compromises every system in the body and hampers the body’s
detoxification process. Whether it’s caused by chemicals (including prescription
drugs), toxins, stress, acidic diet, or a combination of factors, inflammation is a growing
problem.
One effect of systemic inflammation is inhibited bone re-growth. Ironically,
osteoporosis drugs are inflammatory. If you’ve ever taken them, you may have
experienced associated aches and pains. In addition to bone and joint discomfort,
inflammation can cause cramps, diarrhea, fluid retention, premature aging, shortness of
breath and, on a grander scale, diabetes, stroke, and adverse cardiovascular conditions.
And this is the short list.
While at the heart of many health issues, inflammation isn’t supposed to be the bad
guy. In fact, it is our body’s natural defense against disease and infection. It’s only
when the immune system is constantly fighting stressors (many of which we can
eliminate or control!) that it continually releases inflammatory immune cells that affect
healthy areas of the body.
During the OsteoCleanse™, and with the dietary guidelines set in the Save Our Bones
Program, inflammation can be greatly reduced, thus your body will work better and
you will feel better.
cleanse WIth dIetIt is almost always best to get nutrients the way nature intended, from the foods you
eat. During the week of the cleanse, you will consume a lot of fresh produce, some
of it prepared raw, which will provide your body with added vitamins, minerals, and
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antioxidants while you cleanse.
First, you will be eating organic fruits and vegetables that are typically higher in
nutrients and minerals than non-organic produce. Organic farmers rotate crops to
maintain soil nutrients. Conventional farming uses chemical fertilizers to encourage
plant growth, but it is done at the expense of soil nutrients.
In fact, after a thorough review of no less than 41 published studies comparing the
nutritional value of organically grown vs. conventionally grown fruits, vegetables, and
grains, the researcher concluded that organic crops were richer in quite a variety of
nutrients. Here are some examples: 27% more vitamin C, 21.1% more iron, 29.3% more
magnesium, and 13.6%
more phosphorus 5.
cleanse WIth supplementsVitamin C (ascorbic acid), 1000 mg/daily
Vitamin C is a Save Our Bones Foundation Supplement, so you may already be reaping
the benefits of this powerful vitamin. If not, start taking it during the cleanse. Vitamin
C has a three-fold benefit that makes it valuable for a detox cleanse and vital to bone
health and general health.
I recommend the ascorbic acid form of vitamin C, since it is identical to the naturally
occurring vitamin in foods and it is efficiently absorbed during meals. However, if
you experience slight digestive discomfort with ascorbic acid, you can replace it
with calcium ascorbate, a buffered formula of this vitamin. All forms, such as powder,
chewable, or non-chewable tablets, are a good bioavailable source of vitamin C.
However, the bioavailability of ascorbic acid from time-release preparations is less
certain.
Anti-inflammatory: Vitamin C is one of the best antidotes of the inflammation caused
by osteoporosis drugs. The journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine reported
in 2009 that for healthy, non-smoking adults with an elevated level of C-reactive
protein (a biomarker for inflammation), a daily dose of vitamin C lowered levels of the
biomarker after two months compared with those who took a placebo. 6
Bone builder: Vitamin C is crucial for the production of collagen, a protein that helps
build and maintain healthy bones and cartilage. A study in the Journal of Biological
Chemistry concludes that vitamin C promotes bone health by supporting cells that
are involved in bone remodeling. The study authors point out that vitamin C is
involved in osteoclast suppression and osteoblast development. 7 And according to
a 1997 study in the Journal Epidemiology and Community Health, long term use of
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vitamin C supplements was associated with higher bone mineral density in the early
postmenopausal years. 8
Toxin destroyer: Vitamin C is absolutely essential to aid your body in the detoxifying
process because it is needed for the conversion of toxic chemicals and pollutants into
a water-soluble byproduct that the body is able to flush away. Supplementing with
vitamin C is also one of the most effective ways to protect your body from free radical
damage.
You may wonder why you need to supplement during a week in which you’ll be eating
so many foods that contain vitamin C. Eating up to nine or 10 servings of fruits and
vegetables still could leave you short of 1000 milligrams. Nutritional content in the
same fruit will vary greatly based on ripeness and when it is harvested. Vitamin C is
extremely sensitive and can change just by being exposed to air, water and varying
temperatures. Taking 1000 mg of ascorbic acid—whether in tablet, chewable, or
powder form—ensures that you receive the full benefits of this powerful vitamin. And
don’t worry about an “overdose”; vitamin C is water soluble, so your body will flush out
the excess it can’t use.
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Omega-3 Fish Oil, 1000 mg/day
Research supporting the positive role of the essential fatty acid omega-3 is mounting.
Omega-3s have been shown to support bone and joint health, benefit the eyes and
skin, maintain fluidity of cell membranes, improve the body’s ability to respond to
insulin, reduce triglycerides, and increase blood flow. Omega-3s helps sustain a healthy
immune system and cellular structure that supports the elimination of waste. This
super essential fatty acid has also been linked to an increased sense of well-being and
a decrease in moodiness and depression.
For bone health, omega-3 increases calcium absorption, helps reduce bone loss,
and maintains mineral density within bones. According to a 1997 study in the journal
Progress in Lipid Research, essential fatty acids “have now been shown to increase
calcium absorption from the gut, in part by enhancing the effects of vitamin D, to
reduce urinary excretion of calcium, to increase calcium deposition in bone and
improve bone strength and to enhance the synthesis of bone collagen”. 9 Plenty of
reasons to continue supplementing after the cleanse!
Omega-3 is an excellent anti-inflammatory. 10 It works by encouraging and
discouraging biochemical reactions in the body. The long chain omega-3 fatty acids
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic) found in fish oil block the
body’s anti-inflammatory prostaglandins, which turn off pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Another way that DHA and EPA work in this capacity is by blocking the inflammatory
effects of omega-6, an essential fatty acid prevalent in meat (especially corn-fed beef),
dairy, processed foods, and vegetable oils.
Over time, the human diet has transitioned from a healthy balance of omegas to
one that is heavy in omega-6 and deficient in omega-3. This deficiency allows the
inflammation caused by too much omega-6 to go unchecked. It also restricts bone
turnover. Omega-3s have been shown to prevent bone turnover when the consumption
reduces the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. 11 An ideal ratio
between the two is from 1:2 to 1:4 omega-3 to omega-6. The typical Western diet
usually has a ratio of 1:15 or higher!
EPA and DHA can be synthesized in the body from ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another
omega-3 fatty acid. Unfortunately, synthesis and diet alone do not provide us with
enough. When choosing a supplement, look for natural forms of DHA and EPA-
containing fish oil that has been purified by molecular distillation to remove harmful
toxins.
While flax seed oil is rich in ALA, fish oils are a direct source of DHA and EPA. You
can also take a supplement with all three: ALA, DHA, and EPA. In all cases, take a
supplement with a total of 1000 mg of fish oils. Any amount of ALA under 1000 mg
is acceptable. For the most effective absorption, take the omega-3 supplement with
food. A word of caution: omega-3 fatty acids may increase fasting blood sugar levels,
so if you’re diabetic, check with your doctor. Also, consult with your doctor if you are
currently taking blood thinners, including aspirin, because fish oil is a natural blood
thinner.
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step 6: at-a-glanceDuring the OsteoCleanse™ take supplements of vitamin C (1000 mg) and omega-3 fatty
acids (1000 mg). Take these supplements during breakfast. Both of these super nutrients
have potent anti-inflammatory properties, support bone health, aid in neutralizing free
radicals, and help cleanse the toxins from the body.
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conclusIonAt the beginning of my osteoporosis journey, I was afraid. I knew
that osteoporosis was an uncommon condition — it’s what I had
learned as a Nutritionist years before it was neatly packaged
and marketed as a “disease”. I had many questions; how would
my newfound “disease” affect my everyday life? Would I become
frail? What would change?
Through much research, I discovered that conventional medicine was steering us
in the wrong direction. Not only was I able to formulate a natural program for bone
health, I learned many fascinating things about the body along the way. One of the
most interesting (from a scientific standpoint, anyway!) is how the body deals with an
onslaught of chemicals and a poor diet, both prevalent in our society. I came to realize
the importance of detoxifying to ensure that the body’s natural means of waste removal is
operating at optimum efficiency.
When the body’s detoxification system is not up to par or is being overworked, it
compromises everything from immunity to bone health. After reading OsteoCleanse™, I am
confident that you now understand how each step plays a crucial role in eliminating drugs
and other toxic waste from
the body.
a famIlIar storyWhat is the OsteoCleanse™ about... bone health, acid-alkaline balance, purging toxins
(including prescription drugs), stimulating kidney, and liver functions? Of course. On the
surface, it’s about all of those things and how they positively impact your health. But when
you get to the heart of the matter, this cleanse and the entire Save Our Bones Program is
about YOU and your quality of life.
Modern living really does put quite a strain on the body; however, the human body deals
quite well with these stressors, but at an expense. One of the “victims”, as you know, is
bone health. Another is efficient detoxification.
Let’s take a peek at the habits of an average person, who typically eats a diet high in
animal protein and grains, and who is exposed to a myriad of household chemicals,
pesticides, and standard food additives. Add to this hapless list several cups of coffee,
“diet” or sweetened drinks, and a couple of glasses of milk a day. All water used, whether
for cooking or drinking, is from the tap. And, of course, let’s not forget the ubiquitous
prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
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Not surprisingly, this person’s acid-alkaline balance is way off. The kidneys are continually
battling to neutralize the acidic body tissue using calcium. The liver is in overdrive trying
to process the body’s metabolic waste and neutralize hundreds of toxins found in food,
water, and the environment. So the kidneys work tirelessly to pick up the slack. Toxins that
are not eliminated are stored in body fat, joints, or flow freely in the bloodstream. To make
matters worse, osteoporosis drugs further compromise kidney and liver function, adding
to the inflammation in the system.
a happy endIngLet’s take the example a step further. The average person doesn’t feel well, lacks energy,
and has unexplainable aches and pains. But fortunately, like everything in nature, there
is a constant state of flux — conditions can change and improve — because when a
person searches for answers, Save Our Bones is there with easy bone health solutions
that work. As osteoporosis drugs (and possibly other drugs) are discontinued, and the
Foundation Foods and Supplements are incorporated into the daily life, the body is able
to return to its desirable alkaline state, freeing the kidneys of their neutralizing duties.
The cells are properly hydrated, removing toxins, and transporting oxygen and nutrients
more efficiently. The systemic inflammation created by the drugs and poor diet begin to
subside, calcium and other important minerals and trace elements are in ample supply,
and the bones are catching up with their natural cycle of breaking down and forming new
growth.
With all of these positive changes, there are still worries about the residual
bisphosphonates —the most common osteoporosis drugs — which can circulate in the
blood for several months or attach to bone for years. OsteoCleanse™ will help purge these
toxins from the blood and accelerate drug excretion.
The result would be more energy and a perhaps long-forgotten feeling of vibrant health
and wellness. I’m sure you will agree with me that these benefits are well worth the extra
effort during the seven days of OsteoCleanse™.
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cleanse tWIce a year for healthy BonesEven if you are like me and never filled your prescription for osteoporosis drugs, you
will benefit from this special cleanse. In fact, I do the OsteoCleanse™ twice a year and
recommend that you do too.
By adding the OsteoCleanse™ to the Save Our Bones Program, you are ensuring that your
body is not only getting what it does need, but is able to efficiently get rid of what it
doesn’t.
Do the cleanse twice a year and you will improve your body’s ability to eliminate waste,
have less inflammation, better immunity, and, of course, you will be naturally promoting
the growth of strong and healthy bones. Here’s to your new-found “clean living”, healthy
habits, and strong bones!
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