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enced healthcare professional. For all who test in this range, he prescribes ample quantities of carrot or carrot/celery/apple juice, mineral broths and an easily assimilated trace mineral supplement.
A urine pH between 6.1 and 6.7 suggests a mineral depletion that, while not dangerous, should be corrected before undertaking a fast or serious cleansing program. A urine pH between 5.7 and 6.0 is a passing mark, though by following the dietary guidelines below, you will continue to build alkaline reserves. A urine pH of 5.6 or below, which is very acidic, shows excellent reserves.
Who Should Not Undertake Herbal Detoxification
While many women who were unable to conceive or carry a child to term have borne healthy children after detoxification therapy, it is not recommended during pregnancy. However, many of the guidelines suggested for the precleanse phase can be adopted during pregnancy with excellent results, especially the use of tonic root teas, raw fruit and vegetable juices, probiotic supplements such as acidophilus, the prebiotic foods that support beneficial bacteria, mineral-rich vegetable broths and dietary fiber. Consult an experienced healthcare professional for assistance in modifying the precleanse diet for pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Children of all ages have benefited from herbal detoxification therapy, but young children should be supervised by an experienced healthcare professional. The same is true for the elderly, the chronically ill

 
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