nutritional supplement during the first week to first
month. This period is often called the Loading Phase and
consists of taking a Loading Dose of your nutritional
supplement. While this article concentrates on starting an
Aloe Vera and Sea Vegetable supplement it can be
effectively applied to starting a variety of liquid
nutritional supplements. This article shows you how to get
the best and the most from every serving you take during
those important first few weeks of starting your vitamin
supplement.
So, how much should you take during the loading phase?
First, if you have not already done so, complete a Health
Evaluation Questionnaire and determine your health index.
Once you complete the questionnaire and have determined
your health index, view the article on "Evaluating Your
Health Index and What to Do with the Results." With the
results of the questionnaire and the evaluation of your
health index, you will have an exact idea of the amount and
frequency of your liquid nutritional vitamin that you
should be taking on a regular basis. If you simply wanted
to taste the supplement to see if it is right for you, a
serving of one to two ounces is adequate. You will not
receive any immediate health benefits but at least you can
see if you like the taste!
How to Take Your Loading Serving:
1. For most people, but confirm it during the evaluation
process of your Health Index, they will consume two ounces
of an Aloe Vera and Sea Plant supplement two to three times
per day.
2. Measure two ounces of the supplement and pour it into a
drinking glass. Drink this all at once or sip it. Holding
it under your tongue is the best way to start the
absorption process of a liquid vitamin. There are special
cells under the tongue designed to absorb nutrient dense
liquids such as your favorite liquid nutritional supplement.
3. Take your second two-ounce serving at least four to six
hours after your first. Your body has probably used up the
nutrients you consumed earlier in the day. It craves more
nutrients to continue the regeneration and healing process
it started earlier. More fuel is required during this
first phase. You want to saturate your body with the
nutrients, which is why it is called the Loading Phase.
You are loading your body with the nutrients it needs to
kick start the healing process.
4. If you want to or feel you need to, try a third
two-ounce serving late in the evening.
5. Follow this Loading Serving Procedure for at least one
week. You can then transition to the Maintenance Phase
taking a Maintenance Serving. A Maintenance Serving is
typically two to four ounces once per day, usually in the
morning.
Loading Serving Tips
The Loading Serving is a relatively large amount of Aloe
Vera and Sea Vegetables. Many people are rushed from the
start of the day until their head hits the pillow.
Ideally, you should take a few minutes to hold at least a
few sips under your tongue. If you are rushed, you can
drink the rest, but try to hold some of the supplement
under your tongue as recommended. You will maximize
absorption and the benefits to your body by holding the
liquid supplement under your tongue for at least 10 seconds.
Another way to maximize the benefits of taking your
supplement is to spread these initial doses throughout the
day. This provides your body with a more consistent supply
of nutrients and healing compounds. Your liquid
nutritional supplement is (or should be) a whole food. It
is not a time released capsule full of binder and filler
materials that enable a slow release. Your body will begin
to absorb and make use of your liquid nutritional
supplement almost immediately. So spreading the doses out
throughout the day will provide your body with the maximum
effects and enable a more consistent healing and
regenerative process.
Listen to Your Body
After taking the Loading Dose for a few days, you may sense
that taking six or even four ounces per day is too much.
This may be a subtle feeling but you should trust your body
in telling you the right amount of supplement to consume.
Cut back to two or three ounces for the day. The next day,
try to resume the Loading Dose regimen. After a few days,
your body may already be telling you that the Loading Phase
is done and you are ready to start the Maintenance Phase.
It may help to refer back to your Health Evaluation
Questionnaire and note any changes you may be experience as
a result of Loading with your liquid nutritional supplement.
Getting Rid of the Toxins in Your Body through Cleansing
It is worth spending a moment to discuss cleansing. For
some individuals when starting an Aloe Vera-based
supplement they experience a cleansing reaction. Common
cleansing reactions include: bad breath, increased body
odor, sinus or chest congestion, emotional release,
fatigue, foul smelling urine, headaches, heavier than usual
menstruation, intestinal gas or bloating, loose stools,
sudden joint pain (not due to injury), mucus discharge,
skin rashes, and swollen glands. Not a pretty picture!
That almost sounds as bad as one of those drug commercials
on TV! Naturally, these symptoms can be caused by other
health conditions which may need the attention of a
physician. But if these symptoms begin suddenly and within
a day or two after starting the Loading Phase or an
increase in your daily serving, it is possible they are
indeed cleansing reactions.
When you examine the list of cleansing reactions they all
have one thing in common ' your body is trying to get rid
of some type of toxin or toxins stored within your body.
Hence the name, cleansing. Your body is cleansing itself
of the toxins. Why now? Why during the Loading Phase?
The reason is that until you started the loading phase,
your body did not have the tools, the nutrients, it
required to remove the toxins it had previously absorb and
stored. Now that it has the nutrients, the tools to do the
work, the toxins are being released. It is a good thing
that your body is going through cleansing. The alternative
is that you continue to store the toxins, gradually
increasing the aging process, and gradually getting sicker.
Your body needs to get rid of the toxins by completing the
cleansing process.
It is important that if you are experiencing a cleansing
reaction that you do not stop taking your liquid
nutritional supplement. If you feel you can comfortably
live with the symptoms for a few days, then continue with
your current serving amount. If you feel you need to
manage the reactions a bit more closely, then try cutting
your servings in half on a temporary basis allowing time
for your body to more gradually remove the toxins. In
either case, increase the amount of purified water that you
drink. Your body uses water to flush out the toxins and
providing extra water will enable your body to do it
efficiently.
Remember to take the Health Evaluation Questionnaire to
determine your Health Index for the recommend amount of
nutritional supplement you should take during the Loading
Phase. Hold it under your tongue for maximum absorption
and take it every day as recommended. The benefits to you
of any nutritional supplement will come over time, so
consistency is very important. Follow these guidelines and
enjoy your Way to Wellness.
About the Author:
Ronald Godlewski has successfully founded and run several
businesses and is currently working with Life Force
International. You can obtain a Health Evaluation
Questionnaire at
http://www.PillFree
a quart of a liquid nutritional supplement FREE. You can
also call Ron toll free at 1-888-LFI-CUST (1-888-534-2878)
