Do You Need A Good Cleanse?
By Mr. Steven Horne (Sunshine Sharing)

Colon Cleansing: A Simple Secret to Better Health
	Every day, our body manufactures waste in the process of metabolism. Every day, we also ingest substances through food, water and air that are potentially harmful for our system. Fortunately, the body has the capacity to deal with this problem. The body rids itself of metabolic waste and chemical irritants through various eliminative systems. Although medical science tends to discredit the idea of cleansing, natural healers have long stressed the importance of maintaining good elimination for better health. After all, it makes sense that the body will be healthier if waste and toxins are eliminated quickly. In fact, just about any system or machine needs some kind of regular cleaning to run properly. Plumbers know that pipes can get clogged and drains need to be cleaned. Auto mechanics realize that oil and other fluids need to be regularly changed to keep engines running smoothly. Even electronic equipment needs to be cleaned periodically to keep dust from damaging circuits. It makes sense that this is also true for our bodies. Most of us strive to keep the outside of the body clean, but few pay much attention to keeping clean on the inside. Most people who have done some internal cleansing, however, have noted numerous improvements in their general health.
Unfortunately, many people think that the solution to better elimination is to simply take a laxative (herbal or otherwise). This is simply not the case. Cleansing is about two things. One is minimizing your exposure to toxins in the first place and the other is using herbs, supplements, hydrotherapy, fasting or other natural means to improve the function of eliminative organs. Whole books have been written about the topic of cleansing, but in this month's Sunshine Sharing we'll discuss just a few of the key points of doing a good cleanse. We'll also introduce you to some easy and convenient cleansing programs you can try.

Do You Need A Good Cleanse?
By Mr. Steven Horne (Sunshine Sharing)

Answer Key
 Replace 0 by the number 1 for answering "No" to questions 3 and 10.
Replace 0 by the number 1 for answering "Yes" to all other questions

1. Is your respiratory system frequently congested (sinus congestion, mucus in the lungs, coughing, etc.?   2. Do you have problems with your skin (acne, rashes, eczema, blemishes, etc.?   3. Do you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and invigorated?  If the answer is "no" replace 0 by 1   4. Do you frequently get headaches or suffer from other chronic aches and pains?   5. In general, is your stool hard and dry?   6. Do your bowels eliminate less than two times per day?   7. Is your urine generally dark colored?   8. Do you work regularly with any kind of chemicals (commercial cleaning products, pesticides, beauty products, paint, etc)?   9. Do you have problems with swollen lymph nodes?   10. In general, can you pass your stool without straining? If the answer is "no" replace 0 by 1   Total

Evaluating your score:
6- 10 points means your system is really clogged and you would benefit by using this cleansing program described here.
If you also need to lose weight then select this program
3-5 points means your system is slightly clogged, you would probably find some "daily housekeeping" cleansing helpful
1-2 points = you are in great shape, keep up the good work!

Do You Have Problems With...
	Allergies?	Arthritis?	Asthma?	Autoimmune Disorders?	Body Odor?	Chronic Sinus Problems?
	Eczema?	Edema?	Excess Weight?	Fatigue?	Frequent Colds?	Frequent Headaches?
			Liver Disease?	Psoriasis?	Respiratory Congestion?
If so, a good cleanse may be of help.