Detox and Cleansing Basics

by Dan Stearns

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Why Cleanse?

  • Help the body rid itself of the harmful buildup of environmental toxins.†
  • Rejuvenate digestion.†
  • Relieve occasional constipation and tone the intestinal system.†
  • Kick-start a diet or get off a weight loss plateau.†
  • Refortify the body after holiday, party or vacation excesses.†
The best way to cleanse is to use a targeted program that uses herbs and nutritional supplements to work in harmony with the body's own natural detoxification system.†

 

Where do toxins come from?
Environmental toxins come from many sources:
  • Foods that may have been exposed to pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
  • Hormones used in raising livestock.
  • Fossil fuel pollution.
  • Pollutants in the water supply.
Your lifestyle can add toxins:
  • Eating a lot of high fat, high sugar foods.
  • Partying too much.
  • Eating over processed foods.
  • Avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Not drinking enough water.

Over time toxins can accumulate in the body, and affect liver, lymph, blood and intestinal health.†

Is your body's own detoxification system asking for help?
The liver is your primary detoxification organ. It filters chemicals and sends them to the intestines for elimination by way of bile. The digestive enzymes in your intestines also work to detoxify. However, if the intestines are not functioning at their best, the toxins can linger and, or even be reabsorbed and circulate through the body again.† As these toxins accumulate, they will affect every part of our body: slow our metabolism, rob us of energy, reduce our immunity, and more.†

 

Which cleanse should I choose?
Look for a cleanse that targets your area of concern, whether it be the liver, intestinal or a whole body cleanse.  Make sure it is:†

  • Complete with fiber for thorough detoxification.†
  • Convenient - you should only feel like you need to use the supplement 2 to 4 times a year.
  • Has no harsh stimulant laxatives that can cause a dependency in order to have bowel movements at all.†
  • Gives you herbal support, like milk thistle, a natural, herbal laxative, and gentle, cleansing fiber.
Start fresh: restore, refresh and rejuvenate your body with internal cleansing.†
Published March 11, 2010


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