Fad Cleansing

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I just rec'd an email from a patient who decided to do a foot cleanse. Now she is in a
mass of pain and her urine is positive for white blood cells, indicating the onset of an
infection. This reminds me of how many times this and things like it have occurred
over the years of my practice. Things that create strong cleanses are dangerous and
should not be taken lightly. The act of cleaning out the body is a delicate matter and
should be undergone only through the guidance of a licensed healthcare, HEALTHCARE
professional. It is very easy to draw bacteria and viruses deeper into the body or
to imbalance it in the areas it populates. This is something that is fundamental to
the concepts of Chinese medicine. There are no quick fixes to a chronic problem,
largely because chronic disease takes a long time to develop no matter if you think
you have only had it for a short time. And, trying to cut to the chase quickly, always
spells disaster. It is like being 200 pounds over weight and expecting to go on a two
month diet. REasonable? I dont think so.