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deficiency diseases, AIDS included. Other studies showed it helpful in combating growth
and development of cancer cells, specifically for prostate and breast cancers. Licorice
root is a natural disease fighter, with strong antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Of course, for serious cleansing, you must follow a longer cleansing program (as
outlined in the book). Here, the weekend cleanse is intended merely to jumpstart the
body for spring and give the immune system a gentle boost. You can purchase licorice
root extract in health food stores by the ounce. The dried root is also available.
Remember that you can over-dose on this, and it will produce the opposite effect you
want to produce; causing salt and water retention. For this reason, cardiac patients or
those with high blood pressure or kidney disorders, or pregnant women and people very
overweight, should carefully monitor their intake.
Make a tea by boiling water, lower the heat. Add 1 tablespoon of dried root per cup
and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. Drink 2 cups per day. If more
cleansing is needed, rest 3 days and then repeat.
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*Carly Wall, received her certificate in Aromatherapy from The Australasian College
of Health Sciences, She is author of five books on natural healing, including her latest
work, The Scented Veil: Using Scent to Uncover Soul, A.R.E. Press, and offers a free
eNewsletter called WholisticWoman---tips on natural health, beauty and lifestyle for
women. For more information check out her website at:
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