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| over water safety have made bottled spring water a growth industry along with home water filters and distillers. A detoxification program requires clean, pure water that is free of added chemicals, harmful bacteria and parasites. Some nutritionists argue that distilled water is the only appropriate liquid for drinking, tea making and cooking, especially during a cleansing therapy, but others agree that any water will do so long as it is free from contaminants such as industrial chemicals, parasites and harmful bacteria. If you decide to purchase bottled spring water, look for clear rather than opaque plastic bottles or have spring water delivered to your home in glass containers. Avoid using any water that has an "off' or plastic taste. |
| Exercise and Oxygen |
| As you prepare for herbal detoxification, don't just change your diet. Change your exercise and breathing habits, too. If you lead a sedentary life, this is the time to begin walking at every opportunity, breathing deeply while you do so. Strenuous exercise isn't necessary; what's important is that you inhale plenty of fresh air. The deep, relaxed breathing taught in yoga, biofeedback and meditation classes oxygenates the entire body. |
| For more rapid and thorough oxygenation, some authorities recommend taking hydrogen peroxide in- |
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