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After being diagnosed with Scleroderma 20 years ago I began to get pains in my stomach, more like a ball rising up on both sides. This was extremely painful. I have to sit still, until the pain leaves. It feels like I am a pregnant, and the baby is moving. For the past 4 years I've been having fruit smoothies for breakfast. Could having the smoothies be the reason for whatever is happening inside of my body?

What type of fruit smoothies are you having? If your smoothies consist of only fruits then no. The fruit smoothies have nothing to do with what's going on inside your body. You might just be in need of a good cleanse. Eat only when you are hungry. Try not to over eat or drink your fruit smoothies, yes they are good for you but only eat what your stomach is asking for. Start with the Full Body Cleanse followed by the 10 Day Electric Greens Combo Cleanse.

Full Body Cleanse
Full Body Cleanse Companion (eBook)
10 Day Electric Green Combo Regimen

My acupuncturist told me that doing the Full Body Cleanse may cause harmful effects to the natural bacteria that is already in my body. Is this true?

Sheer nonsense! The Body Intelligence is alive and well! The body will naturally repopulate the bacteria of the colon whether you detox, get a colonic, etc. Read our article entitled "How a Colonic Can Help you Cleanse".

Is there such thing as cleansing too much? From May - July I did a 40 day cleanse. The cleanse was pretty much ridding my diet of refined sugar, flour, alcohol, and animal product for much of the time. I just recently finished the Full Body Cleanse and will be finishing my series of cleanses with the The Female Cleanse. I personally feel fine, but people keep warning me about over cleansing. Also, bringing up the issue of your body being stripped of the good bacteria (along with the bad). But, I've taken probiotic pills (1-2) virtually everyday throughout all of my cleanses. Should I be concerned with overcleansing? After this initial year of hard core cleansing, I plan to cleanse maybe once or twice a year. What are you thoughts on probiotics? Like I mentioned, I am taking pills. But I'd like to find foods that provide all that I need so I don't have to take pills.

Many people are concerned about what happens to the beneficial intestinal flora after colonics are performed. Personally, I think many people put too much energy into worrying about something so inconsequential. If you're really worried about the beneficial intestinal flora after your colonic, you could always take a few capsules of acidophilus (acidophilus bifidus) or a liquid form of acidophilus (dairy-free, of course). I have never taken an acidophilus product after a colonic. I know Nature and my body too well. I know that my body naturally produces everything sold by man in a bottle, and that is purchased from a health food store, including beneficial flora or bacteria. I simply drink a minimum of 4 ounces of vegetable juice after my colonic sessions. If you're into carrot juice, carrot juice is just as effective as acidophilus in restoring good bacteria in the intestines. Juiced cantaloupe is even better than carrot juice in restoring the beneficial flora. Other natural substances that will help the body to repopulate beneficial flora or good bacteria in the intestines include: Blue Green algae, Spirulina, Chlorella, Irish Moss, Kelp, Bladderwrack, Dulse, Ginger, Cloves, Cayenne, Black Walnut Hull, and Carrot powder. Stop listening to these naysayers and keep doing YOU! You're on the right path!

I am 1 month pregnant and bleeding brownish in color. Do you have anything I can use?

Yes, take Styptic Formula, Menstrual Cycle Formula (tea or capsules) and Eklampein Formula. Take 3 capsules of each; spread them out by taking each formula 2-3 hours apart! Drink Red Raspberry Tea (1-2 cups per day) too!

Menstrual Cycle Formula

I have had 4 c-sections. I've acquired numerous folds of scar tissue on the inside of my body. Well now I'm pregnant again and since my stomach is growing the scar tissue is stretching and creating a lot of pain. My doctor prescribes Lortabs, which I'm scared to take. Instead I take Tylenol, which I also don't like very much. Is there anything more natural and healthy to take to ease the pain than dangerous medications? I would like to protect me and my baby.

Please consider our Headache And Pain Formula, Enzymes Formula (helps heal scar tissue), and MSM Sulfur, which are 100% safe to take while pregnant. Take 3 capsules of each formula spaced out at least 2-3 hours a part.

MSM Sulfur

I am planning to use Angioprim to fully unclog my arteries. I was curious about the calcium phosphate that you offer. Calcium carbonate builds up and clogs the arteries. Is calcium phosphate going to help unclog them? Is cayenne pepper 135,000 shu really beneficial for arteries as a cleansing agent? I'm really interested in this cayenne pepper and planning on using it. Please give me your thoughts!

Calcium Carbonate has no place in the human body, Calcium Phosphate is organic and thus helpful. The body is able digest it, and it will help keep the arteries clear, and clean. Cayenne pepper is one of the best things for the blood, veins, and arteries. This fruit will greatly help you in so many ways.

I'm on my 10th day of the Full Body Cleanse and I have only dropped like 5 pounds. When I go walking and come back to weigh myself I see that I'm down like 3 lbs. But when I weigh myself the next morning, I still only lost 5 pounds. I have lost my appetite completely. I eat fruits and a small salad other than that I have no desire to eat. I have bowel movements about 3 times a day however they are not regular size bowel movements. I even had a colonics yesterday and not much happened with that, no movement. I'm just wondering what can I do to optimize my weight lost with this detox? I had taken smooth move too... Still no change... Please advise!

Stop putting so much energy (emphasis) on how much (weight) you're losing. You're creating a block for yourself. In fact, you should even stop weighing yourself. Only do so after you complete the cleanse. Just focus on how you feel, and what you desire -- your objective, okay! Take time to read the following article: Secrets of Weight Loss.

Is it true that green string bean juice speeds healing of diabetic foot ulcers? Do you have have other remedies for this problem also?

It is true! Brussel sprouts juiced is also great. A natural insulin effect on the pancreas! For Dherbs products on Diabetes and Ulcers see links below. First perform the Full Body Cleanse, followed by the Pancreas Cleanse And Regimen, lastly perform the 10 Day Electric Greens Combo Cleanse. These cleanses should be performed every 4-6 months. After cleanses, if needed consider Pancreas Formula, Sugar Formula, Pancreas Tea , and Circulation Aid formula as a daily maintenance formulas. For ulcers after cleanses consider the Ulcer Buster, and the Electric Greens Combo Formula. Please take time to read the following articles: "Diabetes", "Ulcers".

Full Body Cleanse
Circulation Aid
Electric Greens Combo
Pancreas Formula
Sugar Formula
Pancreas Cleanse
Full Body Cleanse Companion (eBook)
Pancreas Tea
10 Day Electric Green Combo Regimen

My Granddad just had his prostate removed. The doctor recommended he have it removed because there was a blockage. Also, he had a gallstone or a kidney stone right next to it. What product can I get him for better recovery and health?

Have him take Prostate Formula, Male Health Tea, MSM Sulfur, and Male Hormonal Formula!

Male Hormonal Formula
MSM Sulfur
Prostate Formula
Male Health Tea

I started taking Holy Basil two weeks ago for about 4 days and then all of sudden my supraclavicular glands and the back of my neck have been swollen. I have had blood work done and a CT scan and they can't find anything. I was put on Prednisone and a Z-Pac antibiotic but the swelling is still there. They want to wait a week and see what happens but Holy Basil is really the only thing I changed. Have you ever heard of this? I am quite scared but between my two family doctors and now the ENT they are really stumped. Of course when I asked them about Holy Basil they didn't know anything about it.

Sounds like the holy basil triggered a healing crisis effect. The holy basil has gotten your attention that you need to concentrate on your gland at the back of the neck. Try Licorice Root tea, 1 cup daily. Gargle daily too with warm water and a pinch of sea salt.

I have been working out for a while, and I am looking for a natural food that will help me burn more fat. I've been drinking shiitake mushroom tea (it's a fat burner and takes excess salt from the body). I am looking for something I can add to my smoothies?

Try our Energy Booster Tea!

Energy Booster Tea

How can I heal from an anal fissure that I have had for 2 years?

We recommend that you perform the Full Body Cleanse, followed by the 10 Day Colon Cleanse at least 2 times a year. Individual Dherbs.Com formulas that greatly assist in healing and/or preventing anal problems are Bowel Motion (capsules and tea form), Colon & Digestive Tract, Sen-Fen Formula, Intestinal Cleanser, Circulation Aid formula, and Veins Formula. Please take time to read the following article: Anal And Rectal Problems.

Full Body Cleanse
Bowel Motion
Circulation Aid
Colon & Digestive Tract
Intestinal Cleanser
Veins Formula
Full Body Cleanse Companion (eBook)
10 Day Colon Cleanse

What suggestions do you have for cleansing during fasting? I do not eat meat except, fish 1-2 times a week. I've been having problems with gas after eating, even fruits or veggies. I usually have 2-3 bowel movements per day. I am a 56 year old male with good health, except for my problems with gas, varicose veins and leg cramps especially during fasting.

Cleanses for Ramadan should be LIQUID-based i.e. Liquid Full Body Cleanse, or perhaps drinking herbal teas i.e. Detox Tea. To combat or counter your gas (flatulence), start consuming Activated Charcoal (Carbon) 1 teaspoon in a glass of water daily (anytime of the day you feel like it). Work on your colon too. We suggest you try our 10 Day Colon Cleanser to help this problem of gas.

Activated Charcoal
10 Day Colon Cleanse

I have read lots of information about B12. Is the plant based formula as reliable as other sources? If you could provide some more information it would be great.

Our choice and vote is that plant-based products are always better than man-made sources. Consider doing a search on the Internet and compare findings and then make your choice in which form of Vitamin B12 you will use and deem best for you.

What is the relationship between exercise and energy?

Energy exists whether we exercise or not. We live in a sea of energy. Exercise helps us to keep our bodily fluids fluid and moving.

What you recommend for healing Gilbert Syndrome?

The healing for any disease is in positive thinking, positive mental attitude, healthy diet (free of meat and dairy and processed food), righteous lifestyle, etc. However, I would suggest you perform our Full Body Cleanse to begin your healing process.

Full Body Cleanse
Full Body Cleanse Companion (eBook)

Based on several symptoms and some researching I think I could have Cushing's Syndrome. Is Adrenalizer beneficial for someone who produces too much cortisol?

The Adrenal Glands Complex is beneficial for all adrenal issues. Our bodies naturally produce cortisol, but it's up to our diets and stress levels to keep it balanced out. We would recommend taking the adrenals complex Kidneys, Bladder and Adrenals Formula to help assist leveling your body out.

Kidneys, Bladder & Adrenals

I am a 25 year old male student in Jamaica, I have been recently been diagnosed with glaucoma. How can I get healed from this disease? I urgently await your response.

I recommend you start with a Full Body Cleanse. After cleanse start with Eye Formula, Circulation Aid formula, and Vitamin A - these are daily maintenance formulas. Please take time to read the following article: Eye Problems.

Full Body Cleanse
Circulation Aid
Eye Formula
Full Body Cleanse Companion (eBook)
Vitamin A

I don't know if mushrooms are herbs or not. But, I want to take the medicinal mushroom supplements and need to find out if they have estrogen activity. Can you help me with this or know where I can find that information?

Mushrooms do not have any estrogen activity! Read "The Magical Health Properties Of Medicinal Mushrooms".

Is food grade diatomaceous earth good for human consumption and use?

Diatomaceous is a natural substance from the earth that has been known to be beneficial to human's health, however there is a lot of controversial issues surrounding it and its uses. Because it's a non-food product we do not support use of the substance.