Flax seed slowly releases its mucilage through the fiber wall. After half an hour of soaking the little seeds, a slippery mucilage forms. The flax seeds act as a tiny mucilage release capsule. This release continues, changing the water to a slippery consistency similar to a light oil. It lubricates and absorbs toxins perfectly.
Flax mucilage helps to prevent toxic build-up in the bowel during fasting or a healing diet.
When juice fasting, take a teaspoon of whole flax, 2-3 times per day, with a generous supply of water. This will allow only the mucilage to escape. The flax seed will pass out of the system without releasing any of its oil. Even though the oil is highly nutritious, it can hinder the deep cleansing process that is desirable during juice fasting. If you are on a cleansing, raw-food diet, follow the same instructions but chew the seeds, allowing the essential oils to release.