Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This page will help answer your questions about diet recommendations and other experiences while cleansing.

Where’s the beef? (and pork, and sausage, and etc.)
Heavier meats have a longer transit time in the intestine and slow down the beneficial effects of a cleanse. Plus, much of the typical or Standard American Diet (SAD) is made up of beef, it's not a bad thing to switch around your diet now and then. Remember, this is about helping rediscover a whole new you, not continuing old dietary habits.

But I love my coffee—why do I have to give it up?
For those who enjoy simple black coffee, you might not have to. However, since most coffee purchased or prepared has loads of refined sugars and/or milk and added fat, it's not very helpful to a cleanse. Also, coffee has a natural laxative effect that combined with the Laxative Formula† in Whole Body Cleanse™, may be a bit stronger than most people are used to.

Plus, you'll be adding different things to your diet--coffee can be a real punch in the stomach when you're already eating foods that you're not used to. Cutting back and drinking green tea is a good compromise.

I feel hungry all the time—is that recommended too?
Not at all. Plan on eating regular meals along with health snack choices: almond butter on celery sticks, for instance or hummus with carrot sticks. The crunchiness of these treats satisfies the snacking urge, and the snacks themselves are loaded with nutrients, including carotenoids, fiber and other vitamins.

Why recommend sea salt? Why not just use regular table salt?
Most people get plenty of salt in their diets to begin with, without the addition of more stuff from the salt shaker. Table salt--the commonly milled or mined variety--is pretty refined material, containing mostly sodium chloride. Sea salt has a much more complete trace mineral profile, including potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and iodine.

I think I’m feeling dehydrated?
Drink your water--get those 64 ounces in every day, especially if you're adding more fiber to your system than usual.

Why not peanuts?
Allergies and headlines aside, there are reasons you may want to avoid peanuts during a cleanse. Peanuts are among a small number of foods that contain any measurable amount of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating peanuts. Oxalates may also interfere with absorption of calcium from the body.

What about eggs?
Eggs are a great source of protein, biotin, lutein, and other nutrients, but they have a fair amount of cholesterol, too. If you enjoy eggs, "go easy" on them. Or, try the low-cholesterol version in your grocery store, usually right next to the eggs themselves.

I’m pooping a lot more than I used to—is this normal?
Yes, changes in bowel movements are to be expected when cleansing. After all, you're adding a natural laxative and more fiber to your daily regimen than you may have previously been used to. As a result, bowel movements may be more frequent, larger, and easier to pass. However, if you develop cramping or diarrhea, simply reduce the dose of the Laxative Formula†.

I haven’t pooped in four days! What’s happening?
If you start to experience occasional constipation, you may want to actually decrease the amount of Fiber Fusion™. Too much fiber, too fast can have the opposite effect of its intended purpose. Make sure you're drinking the proper amount of water, too--those eight, 8-ounce glasses of water every day, maybe more if you're "schedule" seems a bit off. Of course, if any problems persist, you should consider discontinuing the cleanse altogether.

Remember, not everyone has bowel movements every day. Small variations in your own schedule may simply be your body's way of adjusting to the cleanse.

Are differences in stool color normal when I use Complete Liver Cleanse†?
During the two-week cleanse, most individuals will see the stool color gradually shift from higher numbers on the color chart (that is, from 13-18) to lower numbers 2-7) or from a reddish-brown to a yellowish/greenish brown.

Why the change? It's due to increased bile flow, which is stimulated by the product. The natural color of bile is greenish-yellow, so it's no surprise that an increased in bile production tends to cause a lighter stool color, especially in comparison to the more reddish-brown color of typical bowel movements.

Why the low-key exercise for two weeks?
Because heavy exercise can also "shake things up" in the digestive sense of the word and since you've probably reduced your caffeine intake, you may feel that you're running a little more slowly anyway. Take this time to take it easy--your energy levels may not be what you're used to.