Primal Primer 8 (Mentality)
The ancient detoxification practices of our ancestors spanned epoch and geography; all being deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual life of these civilizations. Not only focused on physical health, but also about maintaining balance and harmony within oneself and environment. The Ayurveda honed diet balance, seasonal detoxification, and the use of herb and spices to support natural detox systems. Chinese medicine utilized stimulation of specific points in the body to enhance flow through of Qi (vital energy) with acupuncture, cupping, and Gua Sea; in adjunct with herbal supplementation. Egyptians focused on purging through enema and laxative with the belief of inducing a state of cleansing. Greeks valued dietary restriction, blood letting, and purgatives in conjunction of hot springs and baths (sweat production) similarly to that of Native & Mesoamerican practices.
Balance Through Expulsion
What goes in must come out. It doesn’t take many accumulated weekends of consuming excessive and celebratory fuels before what seems like occasional debauchery turns into momentum away from health. Having a protocol that enacts incremental and corrective physical activity supporting circulation and sweat, while adjunctly consuming herbs and spices that heal inflammation and provide anti-oxidant support, will return the sapien to set point. The protocols of our ancients provide collective wisdom for healing and balance restoration that can be tapped into timelessly.
~Cave Implementation~
When consuming garbage, plan to fire up incinerators the following day to burn excessive and dirty fuels. Understand the way of calories in / calories out. Make a mental inventory approximating incremental movement one will need to enact in efforts of after-burning debauchery. This may include a workout following a night of drinking, extra miles of walking or running after a cake filled celebration. The key is to maintain caloric balance and up-regulate in response to dietary overfilling. Supplement with the below ancient herbs and spices as powerful munition to cleanse and support natural detoxification systems.
Add In Herbs And Spices For Anti-Oxidant & Anti-Inflammation Effect
- Ginger – Stimulates digestion, circulation, and promotes sweating.
- Turmeric – Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant; supporting liver and blood detoxification.
- Garlic – Powerful antimicrobial and detoxifying properties while supporting the immune system.
- Burdock Root – Potent blood purifier and liver detoxifier while supporting kidney function.
- Dandelion – Used as a diuretic and liver tonic. Improved digestion and blood cleansing. Also valued for reducing inflammation and improve skin health.
- Cilantro – Known to bind to heavy metals and facilitate removal from the body.
- Peppermint – Soothing to digestion, promoting bile flow and releasing nausea. Also valued in reducing inflammation.
- Fennel – Supporting digestion, reducing bloating, and cleansing of intestines and blood.
- Cinnamon – Stimulating to circulation, digestion, and supporting metabolic function. Also promotes sweating.
- Holy Basil (Tulsi) – Powerful adaptogen for reducing stress. Also used to cleanse respiratory track and blood.
- Milk Thistle – Supporting liver function and cell regeneration. Protection from toxin and improving digestion.
- Licorice Root – Sooting to digestive tract, supporting adrenal function, detox to liver, and anti-inflammation properties.
- Neem – Supporting liver function, cleansing blood, oral health, and treating skin conditions.
- Sage – Anti-microbial and purifying properties. Burned in aroma therapy to cleanse spaces and remove negative energy.
Balance Through Expulsion. What Goes In Must Come Out.
