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I’ve been hearing good things about bentonite clay for years but worried about the aluminum content of the clay. Psyllium husk I had already used during liver flushes. In the back of my mind I remembered Dr. Cutler doesn’t recommend bentonite clay… not sure if he warns against it or not.
I think what finally pushed me to get serious about trying psyllium and bentonite shake (P&B shakes as they’re known) is that I’m still getting migraines when detoxing. So the theory is that the clay and the psyllium will push out and adsorb toxins to reduce your Herxheimer reactions (known as herxing).
When I got ready to pull the trigger on buying some clay, I noticed the California Prop 65 label warning the product contains lead. After researching and reading this post about it, I got comfortable with the idea and purchased.
I decided to mix charcoal in for good measure and this is the recipe I use:
If you try this, to avoid constipation make sure to drink one full glass of water after drinking your P&B shake.
I started with one shake a day and increased up to five shakes making sure to take them an hour before or after meals. when I got up to five shakes, I started to expel quite a bit of toxic nastiness. Nothing I hadn’t seen before. The black jelly in larger quantities than I’d ever seen and the stuff I call toxic tapioca.
The great thing about this psyllium and bentonite cleanse is that, it’s 10 times easier than anything else I’ve tried. It’s just pretty much painless. Remember that I’m also using it in conjunction with my daily Fenben dosing, so I’ve got something else killing the pathogens and using the psyllium, bentonite and charcoal to clean house. I’ve been able to see how the clay grabs biofilms, wraps them up or envelops them and sweeps them out. It’s kind of like old-fashioned drain cleaning.
After a week of steady cleansing, the results diminished and I decided to use the shakes just after fenbendazole dose increases and that seems to be a good strategy. I believe this cleansing strategy prevented me from getting a migraine on my last dose increase. It was touch and go but in the end no migraine.
Do I worry about some of the aluminum absorbing into my body? Yes. But the thing about multifactorial chronic illness is that for people like me, almost anything you try backfires in some way. So the trick is to find the lowest hanging fruit and work up the tree. You need to get some leverage somewhere, some small win that you can build on.
Eventually when my pathogen levels are way down, I’ll go back to chelation and get the metals out.
Psyllium and Bentonite is one of the simplest and most effective ways to cleanse the digestive system.
Liquid Bentonite should be used…or powdered Bentonite should be hydrated to a semi-pourable yogurt consistency prior to using it. Mix 1 Tablespoon of liquid bentonite and 1 teaspoon of powdered psyllium (or 1 Tablespoon if using whole husk psyllium) with 8-10oz of water or diluted juice, shake and drink immediately. Follow this with another 8-10oz glass of water. This is in addition to daily water intake of half your body weight in ounces. Sufficient water is a key to success with this cleanse!
Psyllium and bentonite shakes should be taken at least one hour before or after taking any supplements, herbs, medications, etc.
*The shakes MUST be taken on an empty stomach….at least one hour away from food on either side. First thing in the morning, last thing at night are easy. Then one or 2 in the afternoon after lunch and before dinner – T*
Start with one shake a day and gradually increase as the body adjusts to the additional fiber. It may take 3-5 shakes a day and/or several weeks before you start passing mucoid plaque. Continue taking the shakes as long as mucoid plaque is being eliminated for up to 6 months. Additional cleanses may be necessary in order to thoroughly cleanse the digestive system and can be performed for a few months at a time. Each cleanse should be followed with the use of a good-quality probiotic to replace beneficial bacteria. Maintenance cleanses should be done 2-4 times per year.
If constipation should occur while doing this cleanse, 1) increase daily water intake, 2) use enemas or colonics to clear out released material and get things moving again, and 3) cut back on the shakes or stop the cleanse until the bowels are moving regularly again.
This cleanse can be combined with The Master Cleanse and parasite cleanse…this is called the Ultimate Fast. It can also be done with juice fasting.
This cleanse can also be performed while eating a normal diet. However, the ‘cleaner’ the diet is, the better the results will be. Reduce or eliminate meats, dairy, flours, sugars, processed foods, toxic exposures of all types…anything that is mucoid-forming. The diet should include lots of fresh vegetables and fruits (if tolerated), fresh juices, salads, soups, etc. Liquid minerals including trace minerals and electrolytes are beneficial for creating an alkaline state in the body and can improve the results of the cleanse.
Two good sources for cleansing products include Yerba Prima (Great Plaines Detox liquid bentonite) and Sonne’s (#7 Detoxificant liquid bentonite)…both companies also carry psyllium.
Dry skin brushing is a great addition to a colon cleanse…it cleans the skin and also circulates and cleanses the lymph, aiding in the elimination process. A natural bristle sisal or tampico brush is used…brush all areas of the skin (except face and any sensitive areas) with long strokes towards the heart prior to shower or bath. The brush and skin are both dry when brushing is performed.
Psyllium and bentonite can help to eliminate parasites and candida, but each of these conditions requires additional measures to address it completely. A parasite cleanse can be performed with the Colon Cleanse or immediately after. Liver/gallbladder cleansing is also beneficial following a thorough colon cleansing.
Above all else…pay close attention to how your body responds and honor what it needs!
