Ronald Godlewski asked:


This article provides some suggestions on taking your first serving of a nutritional supplement. It focuses on starting an Aloe-Vera and Sea Vegetable supplement but can be applied to starting a variety of liquid nutritional supplements. It shows you how to get the best and the most from every subsequent serving you take.

So, how much should you take as your first serving?

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, you will have an idea of the amount and frequency of a liquid nutritional supplement is best for you. If you simply taste the supplement to see if it is right for you, a serving of one to two ounces is adequate.

Some general guidelines about your first serving:

1. Gently shake the bottle of your nutritional supplement. This will mix the tiny bits of sea vegetable pulp with the aloe vera. You should shake the bottle before every serving.

2. For your first servings, use a measuring cup. We have a tendency to under or overestimate how much is one, two, four or eight ounces so using a measuring cup will allow us to reset our estimating process.

3. Use the same glass every time. Once you’ve measured out the specific amount that you want to consume, pour it into your favorite juice or wine glass. Note the amount from the measuring cup and how much that amount fills your favorite glass. Doing this for a few days will eliminate your need to use the measuring cup. Note that you do not need to worry about taking too much of a whole food product. It is like eating oranges or bananas. You’re not at risk of overdosing with a whole food.

4. Take a small sip and hold the liquid nutritional supplement under your tongue. Wait about 10 seconds and repeat several times. Special cells under the tongue absorb nutrients directly into the bloodstream. You will almost be able to feel the supplement ‘disappearing’ under your tongue. It’s actually being absorb by these special cells. The more quickly you body absorbs the supplement, the more likely your body needs it!

5. Store your open container of Aloe Vera and Sea Vegetable liquid nutritional supplement in the refrigerator. It’s a whole food that has enzymes, amino acids, and other live nutrients. Keeping it refrigerated will ensure it maintains its potency. In addition to refrigerating a whole food, since it is a whole food the nutritional supplement can be taken on either an empty stomach or with meals. However, when first starting out, taking it on an empty stomach may cause some discomfort with those that have a stomach condition or any stomach toxicity. It could make your stomach feel queasy. If this occurs, you can reduce or eliminate the feeling by eating a little bit of food. The Aloe Vera in the supplement can also be used after a meal to aid digestion and ease any stomach upset or heartburn.

Before you drink your First Serving, take a moment to examine how you are feeling. Sense your energy levels, the degree of pain you may be experiencing, or how other symptoms may be bothering you at the moment. After taking your nutritional supplement (remember holding small sips under the tongue for maximum absorption), take another assessment of how you feel. Some people enjoy the benefits right away, others within a few days, and others over a period of a few weeks. The benefits depend on your body and the amount of toxins within it.

It is worth discussing toxicity for a moment. If you are concerned about heavy metals or toxicity (various elements within your body that have build up over time that your body should have eliminated but could not for a number of reasons) then you may be concerned that an Aloe Vera and Sea Vegetable combination may cause your body to detoxify too quickly, leaving you with an uncomfortable cleansing action. Aloe Vera by itself can have a laxative effect. Sea Vegetables on the other hand can cause constipation in some people. Combining the two into one liquid nutritional supplement may counterbalance these effects. However, you may still experience a bit of cleansing because of the heavy metals or toxins stored within your body. The remedy is simple. Cut your dose in half and add a little bit more each time you take your supplement until you reach your recommended dosage. The cleansing is a natural part of getting your body back to its most natural state. Not everyone experiences cleansing but for those that do, follow the guidelines and enjoy the benefits. It’s important to continue taking the supplement so just cut back a bit, then add a little more each day.

Remember to take the Health Evaluation Questionnaire and determine your health index for the recommend amount of your nutritional supplement. Hold it under your tongue for maximum absorption and take it each day as recommended. The benefits to you of any nutritional supplement will come over time. Follow these guidelines and enjoy your Way to Wellness.

Ronald Godlewski asked:


This article provides some suggestions on taking your 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.