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each of milk thistle seed, Bupleurum leaf, and wild yam root; four parts each
of artichoke leaf, barberry root bark, dong quai root, gentian root,
rosemary leaf, dandelion root, and turmeric rhizome; two parts each of
agrimony leaf, burdock root, gingerroot, and lobelia leaf; and one part of
mugwort leaf.
Fifteen minutes after taking this drink, consume two cups of tea made
from a variety of general cleansing and specific liver herbs, such as
plantain leaf, licorice root, carob pod, cinnamon stick, star anise, damiana
leaf, mullein flower, and fennel seed.
If you are hungry before lunchtime you may have fruit, diluted fruit
juices, or fruit smoothies (banana, apples, grapes, cinnamon, cardamom,
vanilla extract, and rose water or lemon juice pureed in the blender). Stop
all fruit or fruit juices at least an hour before lunch: it is best, while on
this program, not to mix fruit and vegetables together.
Lunch: a salad incorporating a dressing of olive oil, raw apple cider
vinegar, lemon juice, and any herbs and raw spices of your choice.
Organic mushrooms, olives, dandelion leaves in season, parsley, chicory,
and watercress are very beneficial and tasty. Drink potassium broth (see
under “Kitchen Basics” in chapter 4).
Afternoon snacks: raw vegetables, diluted vegetable juices, sprouts,
potassium broth, herb teas. All vegetable food must be stopped by 4:00
p.m.
Dinner (5:00 P.M. or later): diluted fruit juices, whole fruits, fruit
salads, and herb teas.
Day Two
Repeat the program for day one.
Day Three
This is the first day to fast. Repeat the day one procedure up to and
including lunch, then begin fasting, taking no solid food after 1:00 p.m.
Continue to take diluted vegetable juices, potassium broth, and herb teas.
Day Four
This is the only complete day of fasting. Start with your water, morning
drink, and herbal tea. Take diluted fruit juices and herb tea until noon,
then diluted vegetable juices, potassium broth, and herb tea at midday and
in the afternoon, and diluted fruit juices and herb tea again in the
evening.
Day Five
This is the day to break your fast. Continue the fast until 1:00 p.m., and
then you can have some fresh fruit. Chew it very slowly, and mix each
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