GNO LUPUS BODY RESTORATION
7-Day Ground-to-Glass Rebuild Series
Visual Reference Guides
The 7-Day Recipe Protocol
Movement Medicine Poses
DAY 1 — Lymph Opening + Heat Reduction
Formula: Crimson Flow
Ingredients: Hibiscus flower heads, Ginger root, Cucumber, Mint leaves.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil. 2. Add 1 tbsp sliced fresh Ginger root. Simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Remove from heat. Add 1 tbsp dried Hibiscus and a handful of fresh Mint. 4. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain. 5. Add 3-4 slices of fresh Cucumber to the cup before serving.Benefits
- Cooling Action: Hibiscus and cucumber physically cool the blood, combating the internal "burning" sensation common in lupus flares.
- Lymphatic Drainage: Cucumber acts as a natural diuretic to push stagnant fluid out of swollen tissues.
- Circulation: Ginger gently stimulates blood flow to cold extremities without overheating the system.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: Drink as written (Beneficial).
Type A: Half the ginger. (Type A can be sensitive to stomach heat).
Type B: Less hibiscus, double the cucumber. (Type B should avoid excess acidity from hibiscus).
Type AB: Follow Type A guidance.
DAY 2 — Kidney Drain + Fluid Balance
Formula: Renal Ease
Ingredients: Dandelion root, Parsley, Lemon peel.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Combine 1 tbsp dried Dandelion root with 3 cups water. 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes (roots need time to release medicine). 3. Place a bunch of fresh Parsley and Lemon peel in a jar. 4. Pour the hot Dandelion water over the parsley/lemon. 5. Steep covered for 10 minutes, then strain.Benefits
- Kidney Filtration: Dandelion root is a premier renal tonic, helping kidneys filter out antibody complexes that cause nephritis.
- Edema Reduction: Parsley is an aquaretic (water pill) that removes excess sodium and water while retaining potassium.
- Alkalization: Lemon peel provides essential oils that alkalize the urine, reducing irritation.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: Full strength (Dandelion is highly beneficial).
Type A: Skip dandelion, use parsley only. (Dandelion can be agglutinating for some Type As).
Type B: Half dandelion.
Type AB: Light brew (steep 10 mins only).
DAY 3 — Gut Barrier Repair + Immune Calm
Formula: Inner Shield
Ingredients: Fresh Aloe leaf, Turmeric root, Ginger root, Cinnamon stick.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. In a pot, simmer 1 tbsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Ginger, and 1 Cinnamon stick in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. 2. While simmering, fillet a 2-inch piece of fresh Aloe leaf to extract the clear gel (avoid the yellow latex). 3. Strain the tea into a blender. 4. Add the fresh Aloe gel to the warm (not boiling) tea. 5. Pulse blender briefly to emulsify. Drink warm.Benefits
- Mucosal Seal: Aloe vera gel coats the gut lining, physically sealing "leaky" junctions that allow autoimmune triggers into the bloodstream.
- Cytokine Control: Turmeric (curcumin) down-regulates the inflammatory markers specifically active in lupus.
- Blood Sugar Stability: Cinnamon prevents sugar spikes that often trigger immune system aggression.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: As written (Beneficial).
Type A: Skip ginger. (Focus on the Aloe for soothing).
Type B: Reduce turmeric. (Type B does better with the warming spice of cinnamon/ginger than heavy turmeric).
Type AB: Aloe + Cinnamon only.
DAY 4 — Joint + Connective Tissue Rebuild
Formula: Structural Restore
Ingredients: Horsetail plant, Nettle leaf, Lemon peel.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Place 1 tbsp dried Horsetail and 1 strip of Lemon peel in a pot with 3 cups water. 2. Simmer for 20 minutes (heat is required to extract the silica from Horsetail). 3. Turn off heat. Add 1 tbsp Nettle leaf. 4. Cover tightly and steep for 4 hours or overnight for maximum mineral extraction. 5. Strain and reheat gently if desired, or drink room temp.Benefits
- Collagen Synthesis: Horsetail is one of the highest plant sources of silica, the building block for cartilage and tendon repair.
- Histamine Reduction: Nettle leaf is a natural anti-histamine, reducing the allergic-type itching and hives associated with skin lupus.
- Mineralization: Replaces calcium and magnesium stripped by steroid medications.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: Full strength (Nettles are a superfood for Type O).
Type A: Reduce horsetail.
Type B: Reduce nettle. (Can sometimes be overly stimulating for Type B immune systems).
Type AB: Light brew.
DAY 5 — Blood + Oxygen Strength
Formula: Red Flow Builder
Ingredients: Fresh Beet root, Sarsaparilla root, Lemon.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Chop 1 small fresh Beet and combine with 1 tsp Sarsaparilla root in 3 cups water. 2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 3. Strain the deep red liquid into a mug. 4. Squeeze 1/2 fresh Lemon into the tea just before drinking (Vitamin C aids iron absorption).Benefits
- Nitric Oxide Boost: Beets naturally increase nitric oxide, dilating blood vessels to improve circulation to cold hands and feet (Raynaud's).
- Blood Purification: Sarsaparilla binds to endotoxins in the gut, preventing them from entering the blood stream and triggering flares.
- Iron Support: The combination of iron (beets) and Vitamin C (lemon) combats chronic anemia.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: As written.
Type A: Half beet.
Type B: Skip beet, sarsaparilla only. (Beets contain lectins that can irritate Type B).
Type AB: Light beet amount.
DAY 6 — Nervous System + Sleep Repair
Formula: Neuro Calm
Ingredients: Lemon balm, Chamomile flower, Blue vervain.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Mix equal parts Lemon balm, Chamomile, and a pinch of Blue Vervain. 2. Place 1 heaping tbsp of the mix into a teapot. 3. Pour 2 cups boiling water over herbs. 4. Cover immediately (essential to keep volatile oils from evaporating). 5. Steep for 15-20 minutes. Drink 1 hour before bed.Benefits
- Cortisol Regulation: Lemon balm inhibits the enzyme that breaks down GABA, a calming neurotransmitter, effectively lowering stress hormones.
- Nerve Restoration: Blue vervain is a "nervine" tonic, specifically used to repair frayed nerve sheaths involved in lupus neuropathy.
- Deep Sleep: Chamomile prepares the body for the deep restorative sleep phases where tissue repair occurs.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: Add Valerian root. (Type O needs stronger sedation to downshift).
Type A: Lemon balm only. (Best fit for Type A nervous system).
Type B: Chamomile only. (Lemon balm can be inhibiting for some Type Bs).
Type AB: Lemon balm + Chamomile.
DAY 7 — Full System Integration + Strength
Formula: GNO Integration Flow
Ingredients: Ginger root, Mint leaves, Lemon, Fresh Sea Moss.
📋 Preparation Instructions
1. Prepare the tea base: Simmer 1 tsp Ginger in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. 2. Turn off heat, add Mint leaves, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain. 3. While warm, whisk in 1 tbsp of prepared Sea Moss Gel until fully dissolved. 4. Squeeze fresh Lemon juice to taste and drink immediately.Benefits
- Thyroid Support: Sea moss provides iodine and trace minerals to support thyroid function, which regulates energy and metabolism.
- Digestive Fire: Ginger and mint maintain strong stomach acid, ensuring that the minerals from the sea moss are actually absorbed.
- Whole Body lubricant: The gel from sea moss lubricates all mucous membranes, from the joints to the gut to the lungs.
Blood Type Substitutions
Type O: Add Cayenne (AM only). (Boosts Type O metabolism).
Type A: Minimal ginger.
Type B: Reduce sea moss. (Type B can be sensitive to carrageenan in some moss; use small amounts).
Type AB: Light blend.
