Complete Body Detox Guide to Better Health

CLEAN, CLEAR AND CLEANSE YOUR BODY & SYSTEM

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

 

 

 

The ideas worded and presented here ARE NOT intended to be medical advice, endorsements or recommendations.

 

This is a reference tool with information to assist readers and practitioners to plan a detoxification (DETOX) plan and strategy, that you opt is the best for you and your situation, circumstance and condition.

 

Beware of any contra-indications for using detoxification processes, procedures and healthcare practitioner input and supervision is advisable, as there are risks and serious consequences if not done with caution or properly overseen.

 

The authors and affiliate parties are not responsible for individual choices and not to be held liable in any way, shape or form, based on any of the information gathered and/or

followed by anyone.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

SECTION 1: GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING, KNOW HOW and OTHER DETOX FUNDAMENTALS   5-20

 

§   Introduction

 

§   What are toxins and detoxification?

 

§   Where, what and how you are exposed to harmful toxins

 

Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED - FROM THE INSIDE OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN   21-36

§   Detoxification Plans and Strategies

 

§   Herbal and Natural Products

 

§   Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics

 

Section 3: Practical Implications of DETOX   37-47

 

§   Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al

 

§   Taking your health back one step at a time

 

§   Dietary advice for DETOX

 

§   Final Thoughts

 

DETOX MUST-HAVES: ALPHA-LISTING OF SOURCES/CAUSES-TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ELEMENTS TO AVOID AND/OR GET RID OF                                                                                                                     60-74

Resources, Online Links and More   75

 

 

 

SECTION 1

 

GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING, KNOW HOW and OTHER DETOX FUNDAMENTALS

 

No  doubt,  YOU  TOO  would  have  heard  of  the  phenomena  termed  DETOX  or DETOXIFICATION, cleansing your human system of harmful toxins, or also commonly known as  flushing your system. This is most commonly used when referring to a newer  trend  of  getting  rid  of  harmful  or  toxic,  bad-for-you-and-your-health  type substances from your body, BOTH parts and  whole, for optimal health and ultimate peak performance, functioning and BETTER living all-round, making the most of what nature has to offer and your body to provide a clean, clear and cleansed  parts and whole! From head to toe and back!

 

 

These types  of natural  processes  and functions of cleaning, clearing  and cleansing, getting rid of waste and toxins from the body, are normally typically handled by organs like the liver, lower  gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Recently however, it has been suggested by practitioners and  advocates alike that these processes are beneficial for health,  well-being  and  even  longevity.  They  argue  that  they  can  be  mastered  and learned,  as  well  as  achieved  by  balanced  living,   intervention-type  practices  and techniques. Some of these might include processes like dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases) even chelation therapy.

 

 

§    What  are  toxins  and  detoxification?

 

 

Detoxification (DETOX), falls within the spectrum or realm of alternative medicines that typically has to do with methods used in place of, or in addition to, conventional medical treatments. It has lots of benefits to offer, has to be planned and managed well to get the optimal success and results. This guide will take you from start to finish, in an

introductory manner, through what to expect, how to prepare, discipline, as well as see if through from A to Z, capitalizing on all that it has to offer to you, your health, life, wellbeing and future.

 

 

DETOX can also include several traditional medicine techniques and natural sciences, products,  from  around  the  world,  used  complementary  to  or  in  place  of  medical science. It is often referred to as CAM for short.

 

Nevertheless, what is DETOX exactly? GOOD QUESTION! There are numerous answer to and definitions of detoxification as well as many streams of thought on the topic. In some cases the jury still being out on its merits, nature and effectiveness.

 

Diet modifications, eating and nutritional lifestyle altering plans, supplements, herbals, rites and rituals,  even processes like colon hydrotherapy, body cleansing juice fasting and sweat lodges fall under this  umbrella terminology. Most of these practices and channels are seen as supporting and assisting with the natural detoxification processes you need for optimal functioning and peak performance.

 

Here are just some of these conceptual clarifications, descriptions and definitions of DETOXIFICATION:

 

 

§   It is seen as a cleansing of the body for restorative purposes, getting equilibrium and balance back, and natural state to get harmful substances out of the system, like drug or alcohol  rehabilitation due to substance abuse or addiction.

§   Abstinence

 

§   Clearing things from the body and human system,

 

§   Support  provided  on  all  levels for  all  the  demands  and  realities  of  the physiological and psychological changes

§   Including  shock  and  withdrawal,  which  are  very  real  processes,  effects  and outcomes that can be risky or even fatal if not done correctly

 

 

 

 

There  are numerous  ways to detoxify  your body,  with  or without  medication  and medical intervention. (DETOX and withdrawal again                    would require medical supervision as you wean your system off these levels and toxins to be safe and prudent).

 

One such method is acupuncture detoxification, for example, that used your bodys biofeedback to restore balance to your system, parts and whole.

 

A class of diets whose underlying assumption is that the body accumulates toxins that must be purged, especially after unhealthy periods.

 

Toxic,  harmful  toxins,  substances  /waste  of  an  undefined  nature  -  from  foods,  the environment, and the body's own wastes can build up over time in your body, causing symptoms, illness, disease, discomfort even death.

 

Most  modern  detoxification  processes  utilize      herbal,  electrical  or  electromagnetic treatments and solutions to clean, clear and cleanse the body and system. The liver and kidneys for the most part take care of what the body needs, but there are ways to make these processes more effective.

 

For a real lay-definition of what these processes and dynamics bring to the table and can offer describes it as a process by which a substance is made less toxic or rendered

harmless and excreted without any dire, lingering or side effects.

 

 

Some of the more recognized therapies and detox treatments in and from this field are:

 

§   Contrast shower

 

§   Master Cleanse

 

§   Oil pulling

 

§   Waismann Method

 

§   Chelation Therapy

 

 

 

..and many more, to name but a few. They are briefly described here, in no particular order of effectiveness.

 

 

- Contrast Shower

 

Here is one description of what a detox-process, from the outside in can do for your body and wellbeing. Contrast showers are showers that alternate between hot and cold water. This is believed to boost both your immunity and circulatory systems, recovering and restoring the body to its balanced and optimal state, reducing muscles strain and soreness, less lactic acid in muscles and refreshing the  skin, the biggest organ of the body, carrying away the toxins excreted while sweating and perspiring.

 

 

 

 

 
Alternating the cycles of heat/cold is highly effective and the varying of  temperature critical for its impact and results. A couple of minutes of hot water, followed by an intense blast of around 1 minutes of cold water,  then more hot water for around two minutes and again the wake-up blast of cold. This is often also referred to as water-therapy.

Exfoliating (getting rid of dead skin cells, stimulating of the circulatory system can also be combined  for  this mainly external type of cleansing. However, there is more to

 

detoxifying your body that dealing with the outer skin, organs and cleaning routine enhancements.

 

 

- Master Cleanse

 

 

Many times detox is used as part of a recovery strategy to get back to optimal health. Our second example the master cleanse is not new. It dates back to the early 1940s. Quite simply drinking a liquid-mixture of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and grade B maple syrup is suggested to help the body and systems get rid of any toxin build up in tissue, blood, organs, flushing it through the system, getting rid of waste and harmful elements left behind so to speak, after nutritional elements have been absorbed and the body got all it needed from food and fuel sources. It also holds claims to getting rid of residue and unwanted, poisonous elements, too much of a good substance (that is never good to have  in the body as it throws things out  of balance and can easily cause illnesses and disease, discomfort or long-term problems, damage or even breakdown or failure).

 

While this is often called the liquid or  lemonade diet, there is no solid foods eaten for the couple of hours or days that you opt to rid your body of all that is ‘bad’. Most take up to ten days on this type of process, with limited intake to get rid of toxins and give the body time to get back to its baseline,  optimal, balanced state, with no toxins or harmful chemicals, deposits, residue, build up and more.

Advocates of these types of processes lay claim to the fact that it has helped them in many ways. For example:

 

 

§   Losing, controlling and maintaining weight

 

§   increased vitality

 

§   feeling energetic

 

§   curing chronic diseases

 

§   could be restrictive, unhealthy or dangerous if not done and approached with care, under supervision, informed, empowered and realistically focused.

 

 

There are numerous claims to fame and success by celebrities and many swear by its results. It is, however, primarily NOT recommended for weight loss at all. The real purpose and reward lies in being healthier all-round, not shedding pounds.

 

 

- Oil pulling

 

A third type of detox process is the so-called oil pulling’ or oil swishing’ . Basically, the process consists of rinsing, gargling and swishing around ONE tablespoon of cooking oil (olive oil, canola oil) and then spitting it out. This is a daily routine and rids your mouth  of  bacteria  and  harmful  elements.  If  you  take  to  heart  how  much  harmful components, bacteria, viruses and more live and thrive in  the human mouth, (yes, YOURS TOO), three to twenty minutes of this detoxifying discipline does not seem like too much to ask!

Here is a list of ailments and problems that might be alleviated, treated effectively with these types of detox processes and actions:

 

 

§   blood health and circulation

 

§   bronchitis

 

§   diseases of nerves, paralysis, and encephalitis

 

§   eczema

 

§   fights adhesion to surfaces like teeth, gums, tongue, throat

 

§   head-aches

 

§   heals cuts

 

§   heart

 

§   Insomnia

 

§   intestines

 

§   kidney, liver, lungs

 

§   less formation of dental plaque

 

§   malignant tumor growth stifled

 

§   reducing bacterial growth

 

§   thrombosis

 

§   tooth ache

 

§   ulcers and diseases of stomach

 

§   womens diseases

 

 

…and many more.

 

 

 

- The Waismann Method

 

The Waismann Method, rapid detox processes and medical procedures, acceleration for opiate   addiction   weaning   is   a   hospital,   medically-supervised   treatment,   where medications are used to rid the body in a safe environment of these pollutants, toxic build  up  and  drugs  in  the  system.  It  will  involve  a  physical  exam  and  hospital admittance up to 24-48 hours prior to the treatment. The body is stabilized and brought to the ready for this shock’ treatment of sorts that expedites the withdrawal, without suffering for the patient or even memories of what they have been through. There are risks involved in this process and every case and individual is and will experience it differently. A light anesthetic in an Intensive Care Unit is administered and medications pumped  through  the  system  of  the  patient  to  get  rid  of  opiates.  It  deals  with  the dependence issue in an effective and safe way and environment, in a shorter period of traditional detox processes. These conventional detoxification procedures are not pretty once  the  withdrawal  kicks  in  and  can  be  dangerous,  even  deadly  if  not  done  or overseen properly.

Most advocate that this Wiasmann detox is more effective, dignified, safe and a humane alternative therapy to break the evil cycle of addiction.

 

 

- Chelation therapy

 

The final introductory detoxification process, we can mention here to spark interest is, the  so-called   chelation  therapy.  This  is  a  specialist  DETOX  focusing  in  on  the elimination of toxins, harmful chemicals and heavy metals from the body. If you think of  lead,  arsenic  or  mercury,  you  are  on  the  right  track.  Procedures,  measures  and components used in and through these processes of cleaning, clearing and cleansing are

§   zinc salt

 

§   The calcium salt of diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)

 

§   D-penicillamine

 

§   Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)

 

§   Dimercapto-propane sulfonate (DMPS)

 

§   Dimercaprol (BAL)

 

§   Deferoxamine

 

§   Defarasirox

 

§   Calcium disodium versante (CaNa2-EDTA)

 

§   Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)

 

.. and others.

 

 

Here is how the DETOX process for metals and heavy metal residue deposits andtoxins work:

 

§   These DETOX elements isolate and bind with the metallic ions

 

§   They form several strong chemical bonds

 

§   Making it reactive and bound tight

 

§   It becomes water-soluble

 

§   Enters the blood-stream

 

§   Is excreted harmlessly by the natural processes and organs of the body responsible for waste management as it were.

 

 

 

It is also a great way of getting rid of excess iron in the blood and system. There are three  ways these  elements  can  be  given  to  a  patient  suffering  from  heavy  metals, depending on the agent and the type of poisoning:

 

 

§   orally,

 

§   intravenously

 

§   intramuscularly

 

 

 

When these different elements are used in the body to deal with heavy metals, they eventually get cleared, cleaned and cleansed, flushed from the system, excreted via the gastrointestinal  tract  or  kidneys.  These processes  are  also  effective  for  effects  from electromagnetic input. Think about all  the  electric appliances and vibrations we are submitting our bodies to every day.

 

 

When it comes to natural products  and foods, like onions, garlic, green  foods and seaweeds,   sulfur  supplements like MSM or NAC   the detox-type characteristics and

efficiencies are undeniably effective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Herbs like cilantro, coriander fructus, etheric oil, coriandroleum, are identified as enabling agents in these processes as well.  These processes and elements combine to effectively DETOXIFY the body of any harmful elements and toxins, by effectively stimulating and increasing the renal flux   and   the   G.I.  tract, even  killing  bacteria  such  as Salmonella typhi. Extreme care needs to be taken with these processes and detox elements, as they have the potential of permanently harming the kidneys, forcing them to shut down, fail and even cause death. ALWAYS EXERCISE CARE AND CAUTION WITH DETOX. REGARDLESS OF WHICH PROCESS YOU USE, YOUR MEDICAL HEALTH AND CONDITION, REQUIRMENTS, CIRCUMSTANCE AND/OR PRODUCES OF CHOICE TO DO SO!

 

 

 

 

 

Where,   what   and  how  you  are  exposed  to  harmful  toxins

 

 

So what about the world we live in and the things we are exposed to in the air, homes, workplace, cars, restaurants, malls, hotels, airplanes and other spaces that we frequent, find ourselves in and live, move, breathe and do in?

 

 

Some research and studies done recently, claim that there are increasing amounts and traces of these  heavy metals to be found in our bloodstreams, tissue, urine etc. The experts and scientists attribute these numbers and increased incidence to what they call extensive environmental exposure. Some source examples of this might include things like:

 

 

§   Treated Lumber

 

§   Fillings (mercury) in teeth

 

§   preservatives in vaccines

 

§   unspecified sources

 

§   even the foods we eat

 

§   pesticides

 

§   polluted air we breathe in

 

.. and so on.

 

 

 

There are numerous identifiable side effects  that can occur with the processes and dynamics of detoxification, including any, some or all of the following:

 

 

§   stomach upset

 

§   skin irritation

 

§   Safety concerns

 

§   nausea

 

§   kidney toxicity

 

§   joint pain

 

§   Headaches

 

§   fever

 

§   feeling faint

 

§   extreme fatigue

 

§   diarrhea

 

§   cramps

 

 

 

We all want to avoid the harmful elements and toxins in our bodies, want to get them out, not suffer side effects  of have lasting damage, impact we did not bargain on. Therefore, YOU PERSONALLY  need to weigh YOUR own risk/reward, rationale and decision to DETOX,  PRIOR to engaging in any of these processes to  clean, clear  and

cleanse  the  body.

 

 

 

 

Whether we want to believe it or not, eventually we all have to face the music and reality! WE regularly as part of our days and lives, take, make, get, breathe, eat, absorb and more, harmful  chemicals  and other toxins, even heavy metals, into our bodies, whether we want to , like to or not.  Some of us even being oblivious to the harmful nature of them, that they exist and that we are surrounded by them in the foods we eat, products we use, places we find ourselves in, our homes etc.

 

 

 

To thrive and survive in our world, YOU personally need to be prepared, plan for and have the know how,  to get rid of toxic build-up within your own body and system.

 

 

There are processes, as we have clearly seen, that we can easily tap into, to get our health,  balance,  and  toxin-free  body  back!  YOU  NEED  TO  TAKE  CONTROL  OF WHAT  IS,  WHAT  IS  GOING  INTO,  AND  WHAT  COULD  GET  INTO  YOUR SYSTEM.  YOU NEED A COMPREHENSIVE  PLAN AND STRATEGY TO COPE WITH, DEAL WITH, AND ELIMINATE THAT WHICH IS  HARMFUL TO YOU AND YOUR BODY!

 

 

Toxic build-up within your body, can cause myriads of problems,  manifesting itself in areas and systems like

 

 

§   intestinal

 

§   respiratory

 

§   colon

 

§   neuro-chemical

 

§   key functioning organs

 

 

 

and others.

 

 

Eliminating any harmful toxins and expelling them out of your body,  FOR GOOD is the answer and solution here for healthy, balanced living.

 

 

 

 

Most will argue that merely following a  healthier lifestyle will get you where you need to be, but that no longer rings true. YOU WILL NEED MORE! The environment we live in can fill our bodies with contaminants we ingest, willfully, unwittingly and/or totally unawares!

 

 

 

YOU CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THE TOXINS THAT ARE PRESENT IN YOUR BODY NOW, AND PREVENT OTHERS FROM ENTERING AND BUILDING UP OVER TIME, ANY TIME – GIVING HARMFUL TOXINS NO PLACE OR CHANCE IN or INTO YOUR LIFE, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, BODY, SYSTEM AND FUTURE!

 

 

DETOX is both the answer and the strategy. More on this as we delve into the topic head first. Stay tuned

 

 

So, where  does   your   daily   exposure   come from, is  it   at   its  worst  and  how  can  you  avoid and deal  effectively  with  it?

 

 

 

You may wonder sometimes why your body seems to be heavy and you feel lazy to move, yet you are not sick.  You are more than willing to be energetic but your body is not just up to it.  To address the problem, you resort to eating a lot, gulp up cups of coffee and smoke, thinking that you will be lively after. For a while, you feel good and going.  Unknowingly  though,  you  are  accumulating  toxins  in  your body.  With  this scenario happening more and more, you might need to detoxify.

 

 

With our ever-dynamic world today, we want our bodies to be constantly active so we can move along with the fast paced lifestyles. Hence, we resort to body stimulants such as coffee, cigarettes, diet pills,  drugs, and a lot more thinking that they will help the body to stay up all the time, but they do otherwise. These stimulants cause immediate

loss of energy and emotional symptoms such as headaches, sickness, and depression. They are also considered as toxins in the body.

 

 

What are toxins? Toxins are agents that are able to cause body harm. There are two kinds of toxins, the Exogenous or external toxins, and Endogenous or internal toxins. The Exogenous toxins come from  external sources such as car fumes, tobacco smoke, drugs, factory pollution, etc. On the other hand, the Enogenous toxins come from viral or  bacterial  infection.  Due  to  metabolism,  the  body  creates  its  own  toxin  called Autogenous toxins.

 

 

These harmful substances are eliminated in the body in a process called detoxification. Detoxification is the removal of stored toxic products from the bowel, the blood, liver, and kidneys including the great amount of toxic substances stored in body fat to cure chronic diseases such as cancer. The easiest way to detoxify the body is the body detox through a natural diet. To detoxify the body naturally is a  change in the diet from a poor to a healthy one. A healthy diet includes raw food diet, specifically,  fruits and vegetables.

 

 

Naturally, the body detoxifies itself all day. The peak of detoxification occurs when the body is rested during sleep until noon. This is a way for the body to eliminate the toxins acquired from pollution, stimulants and nutrients.

 

 

For  the  ever  busy  people,  you  can  substitute  your  stimulants  with  natural  diet  to acquire  a  healthy  and  active  body.  Most  common  stimulants  taken  by  people  are refined white sugar, coffee, diet pills, cigarettes and red meat.

 

 

Sugar has a stimulating effect. Hence, we feel invigorated when we drink soda. What we do not know, refined white sugar has detrimental effects on the body. Examples of

products containing refined white sugar are cola and ketchup. It is advised to cut down on it by using brown sugars like cane sugar which is natural. Fruit juices also give the same kick as to refined white sugar.

 

Late night workers resort to drinking coffee to keep them awake. As natural substitute to coffee with a  detoxifying effect is Japanese or Chinese green tea. The Japanese or Chinese green tea gives the same kick because it also contains caffeine but it does not contain substances that are irritating to the stomach.

 

 

Diet pills are also stimulants for the body to be kept alive. This may be observed among athletes  specially, during time for competitions because they give more energy. They are being taken albeit the toxic effect in the body. In lieu of this, athletes must take fruits instead due to their natural detoxifying effects.

 

For cigarette smokers who think smoking stimulates their mind to think, they must think twice for  smoking causes cancer. If they take carrots, they will experience the same effect in a more natural way.

 

 

 

The  use  of  household  cleaners  that  are  chemical-based  and  personal  health  care products such as shampoos, toothpaste, deodorants, and cleansers should be reduced as well. These chemicals are inside us; we never really fully eliminate them unless going to a process of detoxification. These toxins and harmful chemicals, agents, free radicals etc. are ever-present around and even in us, the things we use,  air we breathe, water we drink and more.

 

 

There are popular manufacturing compounds, chemicals and additives that abound in our environment, foods, water, commodities, products, domiciles, living and working spaces that are hard to deny or escape from. There are many published sources of these toxins, known carcinogens, poisons  and contaminants. There is an eclectic listing of

some of those, that you might not have considered at all, or deemed harmful included for your convenience at the end of the text, with some sources and products they might be present in.

 

 

For red meat lovers who really feel good and strong after feasting on meat, they better think about  cutting on it. Fish is a better substitute. Now, we understand why our parents keep on reminding us to eat fruits and vegetables. They give us energy in more natural ways, and they keep us fit and healthy.

 

 

It is real, it is a top priority to get rid of it and the harmful effects it can have on your body, health, and future. Educate and empower yourself to identify and avoid them if at all possible. Ensure that you are aware of how to despite the fact that they are present in your environment, these toxins can be dealt with in a productive, pro-active fashion, corrective  and  preventative,  even  intervention  type  actions  that  you  can  take  to safeguard yourself (and your family, loved ones, co-workers and society at large). You need to be aware of the different sources, scope and nature of the problem, intensity, severity, duration, risk and where to find them, how to avoid and get rid of them for good. FROM YOUR LIFE, FROM YOUR HOME AND ENVIRONMENT,  FROM YOUR BODY! FOR GOOD!

 

 

That is the goal, target, purpose and direction you need to take with DETOX. Get your priorities,  attitude and expectations real and ready and then go for it! The processes themselves are simplistic  and the results immediate. You just need to recognize the importance, significance, and extent that  these aspects can affect the quality of life,

health and even you future and longevity and luxury quickly becomes necessity!

 

 

Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED - FROM THE INSIDE OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN

 

§   Detoxification Plans and Strategies

 

§   Herbal and Natural Products

 

§   Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Detox diets are another way to clean, clear and cleanse your body. It is a popularize way commonplace , mainstream and more and more acceptable, toted and advocated as the thing to do for and with  your body to ensure health. IT IS NOT ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT PER SE AS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST GOAL, yet people do tend to lose weight while getting rid of the toxin build up. You are encouraged to partake of natural and healthy foods MORE often, rather than unhealthy, empty  calorie consumption of unhealthy foods and snacks.            Try to cut down on the following: cigarettes,  alcohol, coffee,  eating  foods  with  saturated  fats  and  refined  sugars (cola and ketchup contains a lot) - these acts as toxins in your body and as a hindrance to your healing development.

 

 

Typically  detoxification  procedures  involve  liquid  type diets and  pretty much nothing else, initially and generally systematically introduces back into the diet, the other foods and chemicals again, to ensure that your body is back in balance and healthy. You can have shock and withdrawal, even cravings while on the DETOX.

 

 

Here are some positive ways DETOX can contribute and have an effect on your life, health and body:

 

 

 

§   A detoxification process and cleansing can do a lot for you there are many benefits and rewards, including added energy, generally feeling healthier with more vitality and spunk.

§   It is toted to cure, prevent diseases, keep you focused and energized.

 

§   These positive effects some attribute to the effective and total elimination of toxins and harmful build-up of certain substances in your body that is broken down and gotten rid of.

§   Mostly these types of interventions are supposedly short to medium term and not stuck to for an extended period.

 

§   AGAIN, IT NEEDS TO BE EMPHASIZED, THAT DETOX IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS TOOL FIRST AND FOREMOST (although some have been highly effective in losing weight while detoxifying their bodies).

 

 

When DETOX IS NOT GOOD…

 

§   Fasting, restrictive diets

 

§   Not seen as suitable for young growing children or athletic or highly active teens

 

§   Diabetics and/or less than optimal healthy individuals should proceed with caution PRIOR to detoxifying for any extent of time.

 

§   The euphoria and rewards you experience while and after detoxifying,  could very easily have you wanting more and doing it again and again.

§   Extreme caution is advised, as it could be detrimental to your health and well-being if this became your lifestyle.

 

§   Taking laxatives (sometimes part of the processes suggested) might lead to some, any or all of the following:

 

 

-other complications

 

-mineral imbalances

 

-digestive system issues

 

 

-dehydration

 

-Addictive type behaviors and bad habits

 

-Water and muscles loss over time

 

-slowing down your metabolism

 

-losing , maintaining and controlling weight could become MORE difficult

 

 

§   Balanced living and healthy nutrition needs to prevail. These processes demand you eat healthy foods like

 

 

 

-lean meats

 

-eggs

 

-beans, or peas

 

-calcium

 

-low-fat or fat-free milk

 

-yogurt

 

-lots of water daily

 

-fiber

 

-fruits

 

-veggies

 

 

and many others

 

 

 

You  will  experience  the  MOST  success  initially  and  in  the  beginning  of  your detoxification process, as your body re-establishes its original and preferred balance – its  optimal,  ultimate  state   and  functioning!  But  it  does  depend  on  each  unique individual,  as  no  two  people  will  have  the  same  experience  with  DETOX.  This  is another important aspect to remember as you venture out on your own journey.

 

 

There are many ways to detox the body. It is up to you to choose which suits your lifestyle and preference. Here are some detox plans you can consider:

 

 

 

 

- Juice fasting

 

 

 

Drinking only fresh fruits and vegetables juices such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple,  and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). An effective way of discharging toxins, it also provides plenty of nutrients as well as enzymes to lessen the intensity of the cleansing process to an easy stage.

 

 

Duration  of  juice  fasting  is  usually  1-3  days.  Medical  administration  and  careful assessment is required for longer fasting.

 

 

- Water fasting

 

 

 

Only water is consumed during a water fast. Water lets the digestive tract and organs to rest completely,  allowing all of your energy to self-repair and strengthen damaged organs. It also eliminates toxin build-ups.

 

 

Water  fasting  not  only  eliminates  obstruction  and  aids  in  self-healing,  it  is  also revitalizing and motivating to make a fresh start.

 

Sample Detox Recipe

 

Dr. Kiki Sidhwa recommends going on a monotrophic diet after a three-day fast. By monotrophic,  we  mean  eating  only  one  type  of  fruit  for  every  meal.  Example,  for breakfast, you can eat apple. For lunch, try out oranges or pineapples. Eat until your hunger is satisfied. You can squeeze in a grapefruit juice at around 4 pm for your snack. And in the evening, eat only apples, pears, grapes or bananas.

 

 

Of course, this is just one of the do-it-yourself diet plans that you can take on when you are on a detox program. For most people, however, detox recipes are the best way to go.

These detox recipes are especially designed to provide you with the necessary nutrient in the body and at the same time, providing you with the necessary antioxidants and substances that will cleanse your body from toxins.

 

 

For more fluid intake, you can try Ginger Healing Tea with Turmeric. What you need are the following:

2 cups of water

 

½ teaspoon of powdered ginger

 

½ teaspoon of turmeric

 

½ tablespoon of maple syrup and lemon extract

 

 

 

To make your special healing tea, add powdered herbs to boiling water and let it simmer for 10  minutes. Strain the tea into a mug and add maple syrup and lemon extract. Stir and whalaaah--- you can start drinking!

 

 

For breakfast, you can try the Vegetable Super Juice. This juice gives you the needed energy boost for  your senses, wakens your digestive system and can keep you going until lunchtime. You need:

1 whole cucumber

4 celery sticks

 

2-4 handfuls of spinach

 

8 lettuce leaves

 

 

 

You can also add other green vegetables like parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts. The process is easy and simple, juice all ingredients and add distilled water. You can also add lemon juice for better taste.

 

 

And now for lunch, try the Alkalizing RAW Soup. All you need are:

 

1 avocado

 

2 spring onions

 

½ red or green pepper

 

 

1 cucumber

 

2 handfuls of spinach

 

½ clove of garlic

 

100 ml of light vegetable Bouillon lemon or lime juice and Bragg Liquid Aminos for added taste.

 

 

 

Just like our vegetable juice, the recipe is simple and easy to do. Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste. Add other ingredients and blend. And then you can start eating!

 

 

Our dinner treat is Warm Broccoli Soup. All you need is:

 

 

 

½ avocado

 

6-8 broccoli heads

 

1/3 red onion

 

1 celery stick

 

a big handful of spinach inch of root ginger cumin and Bragg liquid amino for added taste.

 

 

 

Lightly steam the broccoli for 5-6 minutes. After steaming, blend all the ingredients together and add garlic and pepper to taste. This is perfect for a cold winter night.

 

 

Feeling hungry still? These recipes are just few of the hundred other detox recipes available. You can find many more detox recipes at the cookbook section of your local book stores.  The Detox  Cookbook and Health Plan by Maggie Pannell is a good book with many more delicious recipes designed for detox diet. The key of detox recipes is to pack yourself with enough water and nutrients to keep you going without ingesting a plateful of additives, sugars, and food preservatives.

 

 

 

 

Here are gentler ways to detox your body that you can try out or incorporate different methods as part your routine.

 

 

1. Change in diet

 

Eat whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods that are high on fats and sugar can become part of your daily lifestyle in maintaining good health.

 

 

2. Sauna

 

The sauna is widely used by many cultures as a regular part of detox. It is a great method of removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are usually combined with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements.

 

 

3. Skin brushing

 

Again,  with  the  combination  of  diet,  exercise,  and  nutritional  supplements,  skin brushing is also  a gentle way of detoxing. It removes old skin cells, stimulates the lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. A dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles should be used.

 

 

Before taking a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area for a minute or two.

 

 

4. Yoga.

 

Through breathing exercise, the bloodstream thoroughly oxygenates thus giving energy and  improves  the  bodys  physical  process.  Different  positions  lightly  massage  the

internal organs and stimulate them to slowly discharge toxins.

 

 

 

5. Massage therapy.

 

It  is  very  useful  in  supporting  detox  programs.  It  stimulates  body  functions  and elimination promoting a more relaxed feeling clearing you from worries, tensions, and mental stresses.

 

 

6. Recharging, relaxing, and resting.

 

This is important in the rejuvenation process. It helps your body in rebalancing your attitude and mind, which sometimes interferes in natural homeostasis. Practicing yoga is a powerful exercise related  to breathing regulation and awareness helping you to obtain a more balanced and active aura.

 

 

Using Herbs as Your Home Remedy for Body Detox

 

 

 

 

The following herbs that have known to be effective for many years can be used as a home remedy. These are the natural way of body detoxification.

 

 

- Psyllium seeds and husks contain high fiber, which can gently act as a natural laxative. You can utilize  it by soaking the seeds in water. Psyllium is generally considered as adaptogenic which supports the  healthy function of your bowel. It is also useful in treating diarrhea and other irritable bowel diseases.  It is a very good choice for body detoxification since its gelatinous substance after soaking absorbs toxins.

 

 

- Hydrangea root and the Joe pye weed (gravel root) helps in preventing, dissolving, and expelling  stones and crystals in the bladder and kidneys. It is good to keep your kidneys  free  from  any  obstructions  to  stay  in  good  working  condition  essential  in effective elimination of toxins.

 

 

- Cascara Sagrada is used also as natural laxatives. It could be safe even for longer duration of usage where it strengthens your colon muscles.

 

 

 

- The barks of Alder buckthorn are also used, but it must first be dried and be stored for at least one year since its fresh barks are so strong which can be considered toxic.

 

 

- Juniper berries also promote the urinary systems overall health. It detoxifies and strengthens  your  urinary  tract,  bladder,  and  kidneys.  It  is  excellent  for  cleaning purposes  but  prolonged  usage   is   not  recommended  because  it  can  cause  some overtaxing in your kidneys.

 

 

-  Nettles  also  have  detoxifying  properties  which  can  be  extended  not  just  in  your urinary system.  Nevertheless  overusing it can display similar effects  as the juniper berries.

 

 

-  Burdock seeds and roots are similar to nettles. It has mild and cleansing diuretic action but has stronger  effects.  Heavy metals inside your body can be removed by using burdock.

 

 

- Basil,  cypress,  celery,  grapefruit,  lemon,  fennel,  rosemary,  thyme,  and  patchouli contains  essential  oils  effective  for  flushing  out  toxins  underneath  your  skin  and stimulating circulation of your lymph.

 

 

-  Dandelion root and  milk thistle help in cleansing and strengthening your liver. Milk thistle has silymarin which does not only protect your liver but helps in regenerating itself. Dandelion root helps  in removing waste products from your gallbladder and kidneys.

 

 

 

Body Wraps, Herbal treatments and other therapeutic and cosmetic Procedures

 

 

These are the most popular outside-in type processes to assist the body in getting rid of toxins and build up. You can literally take off inches off your body, improve tone, tighten skin,  improving look and texture, appearance and appeal! The promise and potential of that is too much for most to pass up on. It lures us in closer, wanting

 

MORE!

 

 

 

Homemade or professionally done, they will have great benefits and help you relax. Many  detox  body wrap or herbal treatment use formulas including mineral clays and some  natural  sea  salts.                                                  Professional  salons  and  spas  often  use  MORE  complex ingredients and additions of essential oils.

 

 

Choose from a wide array of available essential oils and herbs including:

 

 

 

- Alfalfa leaf powder,

 

- chamomile flower powder,

 

- grapefruit,

 

- ground basil,

 

- Lavender,

 

- lemon,

 

- lemongrass,

 

- olive oil

 

- rose petal powder,

 

- rosehip powder

 

- rosemary,

 

- sage,

 

- sandlewood,

 

 

A homemade gel-wrap recipe

 

1 cup mineral clay

 

1/4 cup sea salt

 

2 tbsp. olive oil

 

2 cups water

 

Method/Procedure:

 

1. Boil water.

 

2. Dissolve the salts.

 

3. Mix and blend the other ingredients in.

 

4. Stir with rigor and make a paste.

 

5. Rub over the whole body and cover yourself with a sheet or thin towels.

 

6. Soak in a warm bath for 45-60 minutes

 

7. Rinse .

 

 

 

 

 

 
Things to bear in mind to optimize your DETOX:

 

 

 

In general to boost the effectiveness and results of this procedure and treatment, avoid caffeine, sugar, fried fatty foods, soda        drinks, and alcohol directly following and a couple of days after. YOU WILL SEE AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.

It can be messy and take long, so divert your attention and make it practical and comfortable.

 

Stay hydrated and you can even take a shower before the procedure in order to prepare your skin for what is to come.

Thermal  blankets  can  enhance  the experience  and  wrapping  somewhat  tight (NOT TOO TIGHT) can do the trick!

 

 

Many would also advise that a great way to rejuvenate and detoxify is to take a steaming hot epsom salt bath.

As part of this process, the harmful toxins or build up is excreted out of the body by natural processes and organs, like the skin to get rid of it for good. It helps with easing

swelling and enriches your skin. This is not recommended for sufferers or patients with high blood pressure, heart, diabetic or kidney troubles.

 

 

 

Medications, supplements and other herbal, natural products to consider for detoxification

 

Apart from naturally occurring nutrients and good detox-enablers, like:

 

Whole foods

 

Other natural products and substances

 

Fresh fruits and vegetables

 

Greens or phytochemical-rich foods and groups

 

Foods that protect you against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure

 

Antioxidants,

 

there are also supplements and pills to consider – also for DETOX processes and results.

 

 

 

In our pop the pill type culture and habits, it is so easy to think that there is a magic bullet for  everything. A tablet or capsule, gel-tab, mixture or potion for everything under the sun – ailment and cure!

 

 

 

 

 
Sometimes we do not eat enough, eat the wrong things, too much, not a balanced diet, food on the run, and then take  multivitamins and  mineral supplements to ensure that we get our daily dose of what  our bodies require.                                                    Others who may benefit include seniors and pregnant women.

 

 

TIPS and recommendations for  choosing, using and tapping   into natural   or   herbal                                                                                       supplements   for DETOX and healthy living

 

 

§   Be SMART about which ones you take

 

§   Be sure to check the expiration dates to ensure potency and results

 

§   Do not overdose or take more than the recommended amount

 

§    DO NOT USE EXPIRED products.

 

§   Ensure you know the source, manufacturer, contents, label

 

§   High doses of certain elements can have negative effects on the body

 

§   Interference and interactions with other things that you might be taking

 

§   List the active ingredients and all other fillers, additions or other ingredients nutrients and dosage

§   Look at the details on the label regarding its strength, purity, disintegration and dissolution.

 

§   Marketing ploys, promises and packaging is not what you end up putting in your body – treat with skepticism, care and caution.

§   Serving, size and storage

 

§   Store and keep out of reach of children, non-humid and high-up is best.

 

§    Supplements may not be suitable for all individuals, those suffering from certain illnesses.

§   They are BEST taken in addition to diet and nutrients, NOT MERELY AS substitutes.

 

§    They are not good replacements for real food.

 

§   You need to know what and why you are taking supplements

 

 

 

You can find natural detox supplement by clicking here.

 

 

 

In the environments we live and function in, there are many contaminants present that we need to cope and deal with effectively to avoid their build up interfering with our health, well-being, longevity and balance. WE need to rid our systems and bodies of it and this is often called detoxification as we have seen. Anyone and everyone can do it, if you proceed with caution. Polluted air, additives in our  foods, pesticides on our fruits and veggies, genetically altered food and more need to be clean,  cleared and

cleansed from our systems, tissue and being!

 

 

 

You do not have to believe that your intestines, colon, and blood stream are at risk or somehow plugged up with toxins, but there seems to be evidence that there is MORE of it in our systems than before. Fasting, laxatives and flushes are quite common BUT they are not necessarily good for you and could put you at risk if you do not understand the processes,     goals and functioning   of         this                        "cleaning         out                   of     the      system."

 

 

People follow the routes and rewards of detox for different reasons: Health

Rejuvenation Healing Weight loss…

 

 

All of the above can be done and taken, pursues for the WRONG reasons to do it, MORE-SO if you focus on what DETOX does primarily is get rid of waste and build up

that is the key here, not these byproducts or bonuses. There are numerous products and service offerings in the marketplace that tote and advocate success through :

 

 

 

GROUP 1: Fasting and liquid diets - Mixtures of liquids are taken with combinations of different kinds of herbal capsules. Typically water, lemon, honey mix. According to this method,  DETOX in this way helps you.

 

 

§   cleanse the digestive tract of accumulated waste and putrefied bacteria, clean out the major organs and blood

§   give mental clarity

 

§   lessens chemicals and food additives

 

§   This is followed by a regimen of diet pills taken in combination for a prolonged period of time body wraps  and some exercise

§   Teas with elderberries and birch-juniper, combined with diet pills

§   Tea and tablets combinations containing ginger, prickly ash, yellow dock, cascara sagrada, psyllium and uva ursi for rejuvenation.

 

 

§    Colon-cleansing pills and related diet products

 

§   Appetite suppressants

 

§   Drinks, mixes, product lines and pills (natural herb blends, teas and other), to fight off the buildup and negative effects of tobacco, alcohol and pollution on and in our bodies.

§   Claims of pills to cleanse and heal and have you lose weight

 

 

 

 

GROUP 2 : curing disease and gaining your health back

 

 

 

Toxins can be dealt with and detoxification can make you healthy again.

 

Fear, irrational and unscientific claims sometimes make these processes less effective.

 

 

 

The Clean, Clear and  Cleansing Plan for Tissues and cells, body and system (parts and whole)

 

If you take your health and well-being seriously, detoxification offers great ways for you to eliminate toxins and unhealthy substances in your body, prevent new ones from making its way in there and keep/stay on top of your optimal shape, functioning and peak performance.

 

There are plans designed specifically to assist you with this undertaking. It can be spread over several days (typically seven or so, full days) where you eat nothing at all. When you feel hunger, you drink tea and peel-potato or vegetable broth, even diluted fresh fruit juice while you are on this types of flush-liquid diet.

Here is one example of a typical daily routine for detoxification:

 

 

Upon waking – 1 x Cleansing Drink

 

 

 

Within 30 minutes take supplements with flaxseed drink and 2 tblsp.  Liquid calcium or powder

 

 

Around 10 AM – 1 x cleansing drink

 

 

 

Take supplements with herbal tea (no sugar added) Around 2 PM 1 x cleansing drink

Afternoon herbal tea with supplements

 

4 & 7 PM 1 x cleansing drink

 

 

 

Bedtime  calcium, cod liver oil OR supplements

 

 

 

As you go through this detoxification process there are several things to watch for

 

 

 

§   cleanse to start taking effect and gain momentum

 

§   Diarrhea

 

§   dizziness

 

§   Gas

 

§   Headaches

 

§   muscle pain

 

§   Nausea

 

§   skin breakouts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 3: Practical Implications of DETOX

 

§   Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al

 

§   Taking your health back one step at a time

 

§   Dietary advice for DETOX

 

§   Final Thoughts

 

Facts to know about Detox - Risks, Rewards, Benefits, and Dangers of DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)

 

 

 

§   Safe

 

§   Supplement

 

§   Understand the products, process and what you are trying to accomplish

 

§   Herbals and vitamins are enablers, but can also be harmful if taken incorrectly, be sure to read the label before taking any supplements.

§   Ensure ample intake of vitamins and vitamin analogs (B1, B2   B6, B12, B15, C, P, PP, A, E, and folic acid)

§   Good things to look for to replace what you are taking out are things (foods and supplements)                                        that contain and foster anti-anemia, phospholipids, unsaturated fatty acids and enzymes.

§   Some elements might interact or counteract with one another.

 

§   Keep an eye on your metabolism and energy levels

 

§   Absorption  of  the different  building  blocks  of  nutritional  supplements  are  of extreme importance when in DETOX

§    Multi-vitamins will ensure you still get the full spectrum of what you do need for normal functions and functioning of your body/it’s different systems.

 

 

§   Zinc, Vitamin A and even the Cs, Ds, and B-complex vitamins, with calcium are all important.  Literally  taking  care  of  yourself  from  A  to  Z,  still  a  priority although your eating patterns, habits and behaviors are altered drastically!

§   You need to guard yourself against not getting enough of vitamins and minerals to live healthy and well, responding to the needs of and demands made on the body.

 

§   Lack or loss of the proteins and B-vitamins have to be balanced to ensure good nutrition.

§   If you are ill, nursing, pregnant, it is not the time for a detoxification! Throughout these types of processes you might end up feeling sluggish, or sleepy.

§   You should also make it a top priority to ensure that you take good care of your body  BEFORE,  DURING, AND AFTER THE DETOX, CLEAN, CLEAR AND CLEANSE!

 

 

Here are some more healthy DETOX tips to ensure results and success:

 

 

§   maintain proper nutrition

 

§   follow a balanced dietary program

 

§   eat MORE whole foods from all food groups

 

§   Consider all the elements of a healthy diet and stick to them

 

§   Understand and support, following the basics of healthy and nutritional eating

 

§   get all of your vitamins from food and supplements to address your needs

 

§   Ensure balance, variety and moderation in your diet, exercise and lifestyle

 

§   Variety in your diet is important in all stages of detox. Pick from natural bread and other whole-grain products; such as fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and  other protein foods. Fiber-intake and hydration is still extremely important.

§   Weight maintenance, control, and even loss if required also needs attention.

§   More, smaller, healthier meals, more often, smaller portions, taken regularly to keep your blood sugar stable and your metabolism ticking!

 

 

§   Do not skip meals, get hungry, thirsty or suppress/deny your appetite.

 

§   Cut salt, sugar, starch, and refined foods from your diet.

 

§   Also, fats and fried foods have to go and be cut from your palette, menu and plate!

§   Low-fat products and lean proteins are good. Enable yourself, setting up for success in all  your dieting, nutritional, lifestyle changes and even detox. Know what to expect and prepare for it.

§   Make better choices for your vitality, balance, well-being and even longevity.

 

§   Engage in activities and habits that promote good health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

-Weight maintenance

 

-Exercise

 

-ZERO trans-fats, less saturated fats

 

-Less salt, sugar, refined flours and processed foods

 

-opt regularly for lean, low-fat, or fat-free.

 

-Drink three glasses of low-fat milk and hydrate with lots of water

 

 

 

While you are following a detox, many dietary type advice is also given to optimize your results. You can pay close attention to what you eat and put into your mouth, also and especially  AFTER    DETOX:

 

 

 

Whole Grain Foods

 

O Energy

 

O Oatmeal

 

O whole-wheat bread, brown rice, multi-grain pasta

 

O Easier to digest

 

O Manage hunger, keep blood sugar in check

 

 

 

Plant, vegetable and healthier fats/oils.

 

O olive, canola, soy, corn, sunflower, peanut, and other vegetable oils

 

O fatty fish, salmon

 

O healthy fats

 

O good for your heart and fights build up and clogs in your arterial walls, plaque and calcification of the heart/arteries

 

Vegetables and Fruits.

 

O Protective  qualities  and  contributions  against  heart  attack  or  stroke, cancer;

O lowers blood pressure; fights intestinal problems

 

o natural sources of sugar and fiber

 

 

 

Fish, Poultry, and Eggs.

 

O Protein sources, fish

 

O Heart-healthy

 

O Protect you against disease

 

O Lean meats are better like chicken and turkey

 

O Preferred meats are low in saturated fat

 

O Eggs make for a great breakfast still the most nutritious and important meal of the day

 

 

Nuts and Legumes.

 

O protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals

 

O choose from black beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans

 

O nuts

 

O source of healthy fats and oils

 

 

 

Dairy or Calcium Supplement.

 

O Building and keeping strong bones are a top priority

 

O vitamin D and exercise

 

O calcium source

 

O cheese in moderation (as it is higher on the fats scale)

 

 

 

Red Meat and real Butter

 

O Too much fats and meats are not healthy

 

o Source of cholesterol

 

o Vegetable oils are better

 

 

 

Refined foods, flours, starches and candy/sugars

 

O AVOID White Rice, Bread, Potatoes, Pasta, and Sweets

 

o Surges in blood sugar

 

o Weight, diabetes and heart disease

 

 

 

 

Multiple Vitamin

 

O Daily supplement, full-spectrum, slow release

 

o Fill nutritional shortfalls and holes in your diet and intake that you are not getting  naturally or from the foods you eat, not eating enough, diet or detox etc.

 

 

There are many things we take in from our environment that can be harmful , not so good, even toxic to us. We try our BEST to avoid them at all times.

 

Very few of us are aware or conscious of some of the things that surround us, we use, wear, are in our home and in the places we frequent,  that can put us at risk– this includes the foods we eat, the supplements we take, what we drink etc. There are different methods, levels and intensity, durations and processes for/of detoxifying

Supplements, the right foods, exercise can all help you optimize DETOX

There are many diet and nutritional plans that may actually help you with your detox, before or after.  They help you stick to whatever your action plan is and make the

 

lifestyle changes that are necessary to optimize and maximize the benefits that you get from detoxification (DETOX).

 

 

Mediterranean  diet

 

 

 

§   ENJOY all and everything in moderation, including butter and pasta

 

§   base principle is keep it simple using basic ingredients, like tomatoes and olive oil

 

§   easy to plan menus and prepare the dishes – fitting even the busiest of lifestyles

 

§   eating more of some foods, less of others

 

§   low carb

 

§   low-fat

 

§   moderate consumption of alcohol and even cooking with wine is allowed and encouraged for optimal health and longevity

§   recipes and culinary delights abound

 

§   reduces high cholesterol levels effectively

 

§   some call it the heart-healthy diet

 

§    Click here to learn more about the Mediterranean diet

 

 

 

The    South  Beach  Diet

 

 

 

§   Gaining fast in popularity combined with detox plans or following right after

 

§   It also includes lots of daily servings of fruit, vegetables and whole grains, nuts and healthy oils

§   It builds a lifestyle that you can sustain and keep healthy throughout your life

 

§   It is about making better choices about food

 

§   It is different from the Atkins diet

 

§   Not really low-carb or low-fat

 

§   Rapid weight loss in the first two weeks is quite commonplace

 

§   Starving yourself will actually have you gaining weight

 

§   When losing weight and staying heart healthy matters, this is the plan for you

 

 

§   You  are  not  necessarily  depriving  yourself  of  foods  you  love,  just  eating differently and less, reintroducing the right foods back into your diet as you go along and getting rid of the bad habits along the way!

 

 

Here are some general tips for diet, weight loss and eating healthier, detox- follow-up and nutritional advice:

 

 

§   Healthy (not fast), safe weight loss that you can sustain is best.

 

§   Try and work for a holistic approach advocating an all-round healthy balanced diet.

 

§   Include all food-groups

 

§   Hydrate drinks lot of water

 

§   Keep  the portions small and more meals more frequently  to get  and keep  your metabolism engine revving!

§   Pick foods that you already like to eat will increase your chance of sticking with the plan and staying motivated.

 

 

 

Much can be said about cleansing routines, flushing techniques and DETOX.

 

 

When you do opt to use these detoxification techniques and processes you can be well on your way to a holistic healing and well-being solution and action plan for yourself that can make all the difference. You will feel better, refreshed and in-balance. If done right, it can be extremely effective.

 

 

If for whatever reason medications, diet, exercise, yoga, and everything else you have tried your hand at was disappointing, yielding no results, even failed, then clean, clear and cleansing techniques and processes like these discussed here might work for you. You can even strengthen your immunity in the process. You can keep your arteries and heart healthy

 

 

You can keep unnatural chemicals, additives and irritants out of your body by choice organic  toxins  and  inorganic  chemicals  can  be  banned  from  your  skin,  tissues, bloodstream and organs through purging the system of them, trace elements, build-up and toxicity that might actually be making you really ill, causing diseases that you are not even aware of yet

 

 

Rid your body of potential and lingering problems

 

 

Exposure happens quickly and combined over time to affect your whole body and its parts.

When your natural processes and organs cannot or no longer deal effectively with dispelling waste, harmful toxins from your system, it might need a boost or help from you, both from outside in and inside out the onus is on you to cleanse your system of these toxins and build up. There are various ways in which and how you can do this. Make it a top priority to regularly, or at least once,  remove, expel and get rid of  these toxic chemicals as well as other toxins in your body.

 

 

It can occur anywhere in and on the body. Your intestines, organs, arteries, senses, even brain and heart  can all absorb harmful elements, poisonous compounds, toxins (by choice or by accident, once off or  prolonged exposure), small to moderate to severe exposure  and  concentrations  with  adverse  effects,  now,  tomorrow  and even  in  the future, affecting your longer-term health and well-being.

 

 

Here are some other negative effects DETOX can spare you and protect you from:

 

 

 

§   granulomas

 

§   hyper secretion of mucus

 

§   imbalance in bacteria and fungus

 

§   microscopic ulcerations

 

§   pH imbalances

 

§   liver and kidney difficulty, malfunction, breakdown or failure

 

 

and many other health  related  issues  and problems,  even  disease,  putting you at increased risk over time.

 

 

You can opt for a systematic, gradual removal of toxic substances from the body and intervention will be necessary to effectively RID YOUR BODY OF THESE TOXINS FOR GOOD! It cannot just be left up to random change. You cannot, should not and dare not gamble with your health – you just get one edition of that!

 

 

There are numerous studies on detox that proves that it gives your body and your health a fighting chance, boost and even enables healing and recovery BETTER!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
BUT, how would you know which DETOX is BEST FOR YOU, when and where to do it?

 

 

The answer is probably as unique as individuals and their case! Yet,  here are some  general guidelines that might put you on the right track finding a solution for you:

 

 

 

§    Practically work out what you need and want to achieve

 

§   Consult your doctor, detox-specialist, identify and discuss your need, plan and select a detox routine, process, technique and regimen that works and will make a difference for you

 

 

§   Ensure that you are healthy, not nursing, pregnant, extremely tired and do not have to function full-tilt and can afford to give your body some time to get back to its natural balanced state, get rid of the toxins as the processes involved might have someside-effects’ considered natural and part of the normal process!

§   Whom you are, where you are in your life, schedule, career, personal life and more might affect your preparation, detox process and follow-up. Choose some detox method that you know will bring about change and results

 

 

 

§   Naturopaths and holistic healers, medical and well-being practitioners will all be able  to  assist  you  in  this  process   YOU  DO  NOT  HAVE  TO  TAKE  THE JOURNEY ALONE.

 

 

§   Cleansing, cleaning and clearing, flushing and DETOX takes planning, timing, persistence and discipline.

 

 

§   If at any time during, or even after your DETOX you experience difficulty or discomfort, stop and consult your physician immediately. Each area of your body will require special attention as well as your whole health, which is reflective of you being so much more dynamic than the  mere sum of your difference parts. There are different cleanses and routines recommended for different parts of your body  like skin,  liver,  lymph,  nervous  system,  heart,  lungs,  kidneys,  stomach, bladder and other.

 

 

§   You can choose one general one or take them one at a time to ensure success and results  that  address  the concerns  and  issues  that  you might  have  effectively, affordably and reliably.

 

 

§   Resting and allowing your body, mind and soul to reload, replenish, restore is essential too!                                        Also, have periods of non-cleansing, just enjoying life and not necessarily undoing all the  good you did, but not obsessively purge, flush etc. making your whole life center and surround it!  It is unnatural, unhealthy and not necessary to maintain a healthy living balanced life.

 

 

Different people might have different sensitivities and responses to DETOX. Here are some of the symptoms, discomforts and/or things to be on the look out for as you move through these detoxification and cleansing routines:

 

 

 

§   Dry mouth

 

§   Emotional irritability

 

§   Fatigue

 

§   Fever

 

§   Gas

 

§   Headaches

 

§   Loss of appetite

 

§   Low energy

 

§   No interest in sexual relations or intimacy

 

§   other aches and pains

 

§   Skin eruptions

 

§   Temporary constipation or diarrhea

 

§   Temporary stopping of menstruation or missed periods

 

§   Tight muscles

 

§   Yawning

 

 

 

Some would recommend you start with something simple like a   colonic cleanse or enema, getting the liver to work better and dump all the toxins in your body OUT, FOR ONCE! Activated charcoal can clear the GI tract with varying degrees of efficiency for individuals as it binds and absorbs the harmful elements and your body excretes and gets rid of it. Powder, capsules or tablets are available for this purpose. Bentonite clay, hydration and supplements, comprehensive foods additions to your diet are great ways to accomplish lots in a short period.

 

 

You will see short-term results, but rest assured the work continues from the inside out long after these  initial detox days have passed.                       You will reap the benefit for days,

weeks and years to come, if done right and effectively, for the right reasons!

 

 

 

To optimize your chances at successfully DETOXIFYING YOUR BODY

 

§   Plan and prepare well

 

 

 

§   Spend some time, attention and effort on getting the Food and Nutrition aspect of your diet, habit and life ready, real and HEALTHY!

 

 

§   Focus  on  your  overall  well-being,  doing  the  DETOX  for  the  right  reasons, Enhancing,   enjoying  and  ensuring  your  quality  of  life,  taking  issues  with nurturing yourself regularly as a top priority! (we normally take it for granted or do not pay any attention to it at all        – find  some                      middle ground!)

 

 

§   Accept yourself and your body, loving what you see and making the most of what nature has given, has to offer and will continue to provide you, tapping into  those  reserves  and  bio-chemical  strengths  that  you  have,  your  bodys natural ability to heal itself for example is under-rated and under-estimated!

 

 

§   In your life, environment, products, purchases, personal and body care products, foods, home and work life and environments, pay some closer attention to and considering MORE the presence and avoidance of toxic substances. Focus on your overall health and well-being as well,  exercise, eating healthy, drinking lots of water, supplementing, natural foods, balanced diet,  activity you enjoy, maybe even some yoga and/or breathing exercises to keep you on the fast  and inside track to continued DETOX success!

   

A CHECKLIST FOR A SUCCESSFUL DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)

 

 

Collaborate with an expert! DO NOT GO THE JOURNEY ALONE.

 

Educate and empower yourself with knowledge, skill, know how and how tos to detox successfully. Have a plan of action and prepare your body for what lies ahead.

 

 

 

§   You can even try and select a holistic healing practitioner or wellness partner who is experienced with detoxification techniques

 

 

§   Review and evaluate your reasons, rationale, need and timing for your detox and cleansing processes.

 

§ Be realistic in your expectations about detox and do not expect instant miracle cures!

 

 

§   Pick the technique of detox that works best for you and your situation. Just because it works for someone else, does not necessarily mean that it will work for you. There are no guarantees.

 

 

§   Schedule time for your detox and be aware of the symptoms that you might develop and things to do during this time, what to do in case of discomfort or feeling lousy!

 

 

§   Make sure you have support throughout the process

 

§ Allow yourself some rest and relaxation in-between and after a detox or purge.

 

 

 

§   Sustain your results over time, strengthen your body and live well! Those are the real outcomes and measures of success for DETOX with a difference.

 

 

 

There are also many other things you can change/alter, adjust or avoid in your life and lifestyle, choices and habits:

 

 

 

§   Chlorinated water use less

 

§   Eating too quickly, on the run, poor digestion of food from various causes and/or poor elimination of waste products, being irregular not advisable.

§   Exposure to different forms of radiation (i.e., x-rays, electromagnetic and more) should be cut down to the minimum

 

§   Over-stressed, taking too much steroids and NSAIDS can kills off healthy bacteria in the body

§   Over-use of antibiotics lessening your natural responses and resilience

 

§   Unhealthy  diet,  not  enough  fiber  and  liquid  (water)  in  your  diet,  gas  and indigestion, types of food you eat should be changed to be more healthy, varied, natural and balanced, from  all food groups to ensure optimal health and well- being.

 

 

There   are  many   places   in  and  throughout  the  body   where   you  can  focus   your detoxification efforts and attention. Here are just some of them:

 

 

 

 

§   Gastrointestinal - liver, gallbladder, colon, and the entire GI tract

 

§   Lymphatic - lymph channels and lymph nodes

 

§   Respiratory - lungs, bronchial tubes, throat, sinuses, and nose

 

§   Skin and dermal- sweat and sebaceous glands and tears

 

§   Urinary - kidneys, bladder, and urethra

 

 

The following diets, nutritional and eating plans can be classified and described as potential detoxifying-friendly diets.

 

 

 

§   Diuretic Diet   - Using natural diuretics to alleviate fluid retention.

 

 

§   Fat Flush Diet  - Popular 3 phase diet plan

 

§   Lemonade Diet   - The Master Cleanser Diet

 

§   Liquid  Diets  -  Liquid  or  Juice-only  diets,  short-term  detox  programs  and initiatives

§   Liver Cleansing Diet  - focused in on liver function, health and disease

 

§   Raw Food Diet  - A generic diet advocating consumption of raw, uncooked food only.

 

 

When you do decide to DETOX, ask yourself the following questions:

 

 

 

§   Age-group

 

§   Medical condition

 

§   Reason for detox

 

§   Method to follow

 

§   Activity and fitness level

 

§   Weight

 

§   Any diseases, illnesses or immune disorders

 

§   Nursing or pregnant

 

 

 

Answers to these initial questions will help you BETTER assess the most appropriate level of detoxification that might work its magic for you.

 

 

Fasting, moderate, blitz, improving digestion and cleansing, flushing of one, more or all of your  system(s) and body of harmful toxin build-up, all the way up to supervised clinical detox.

 

 

Taking control of your environment both inside and out and outside in, will help you better live, healthier, longer, more in-balance and toxin-free! Improving your well-being and even potentially your longevity and quality of life.  DETOX can make a difference if

done right.

 

 

 

Detoxification and Healing: The Key to Optimal Health by Sidney McDonald Baker, M.D. Keats Publishing, 1997, is a wonderful publication if you are interested in learning more about how the body deals with waste and toxins and how to effectively tap into these natural processes, boost them and GET RID  OF  THEM FOR GOOD! The bio- technicalities and promise of bio-chemistry and what nature can  bring to the table to cleanse our bodies properly needs to be better understood and used in our daily lives, where these world meets environment. They are both aspects of the same reality.

 

 

 

For the most part, there are reasons behind illnesses and weakness, symptoms and imbalances in the body manifesting itself in disease and discomforts.  Immunology and Biology  are  closely  linked  where  we  as  humans  are  concerned  and  we  need  to understand these fundamentals, how they work and function, how to get them at and on their best behavior, peak performance to tap into them  effectively for healing, balanced and longer , better, healthier living all-round!

 

 

There are many faces and iterations, forms and processed to DETOXIFICATION.

 

Some, any or all of the following might be at play and considered, at work and even interacting, complementing and supporting the overall process, outcome, success and results, level of efficiency :

 

 

§   improving the bodys overall abilities to handle toxic substances and harmful elements

§   applying  to   BOTH   elements   from   within   and   without   metabolic   and/or environmental,

 

§   strengthen immune and other internal organs and system

 

§   protecting the body and health

 

§   Avoiding toxins

 

§   Mastering on-going and improved detoxification processes

 

§   improving and/or protecting healing, health and well-being

 

 

§   Totally avoiding all harmful or potential allergens or toxins might not be realistic or even  possible, healthy or feasible and should NOT become and obsession of sorts

§   Healthy eating, balanced living and good nutrition, supplementing, activity and exercise are all part of this recipe and equation for success As we continue to learn about refining and improving efficient detoxification mechanisms, we make it a priority to holistically  and deliberately work on our health and well-being, NOT JUST FOCUS ON TOXINS AND GETTING RID OF THEM.

 

§   Individualized supplementation, diet and choice also matter

 

§   Optimal and peak performance will have different meanings for different people and  NO  TWO  DETOX  processes  and  procedures  will  be  the  same  for  any individual!

 

 

Explore different avenues and channels, processes, procedures of detoxification, finding the  one  or   combination   therapies   and   strategies   that   addresses   your   needs   and situation(s), target, goals, purpose, direction and desires BEST/MOST:

 

 

 

§   Allergy Extracts, Herbs and Chelation

 

§   Baths, Saunas and Hydrotherapy

 

§   Breathing

 

§   Charcoal Therapy

 

§   Compresses, Poultices and Packs

 

§   Diet and Nutrition

 

§   Exercise and Bodywork

 

§   Organ and system, cleaning, clearing and cleansing  such as the liver, colon, gall bladder and many more

§   Oxygen Therapy

 

§   yoga

 

 

 

 

 

Medical procedures and how they affect and enable, necessitate and/or hinder or help detoxification, might also need closer consideration and contemplation in the future. For example procedures and processes that involve any, some or all of the following:

 

 

 

§   Surgery

 

§   Radiation Treatment

 

§   Chemotherapy

 

§   Medications

 

§   Vaccinations

 

§   Dental Work

 

 

 

and  many  others.     WE need  to  find  comprehensive,  holistic,  natural  processes enhanced and customized to suit your OWN need and specific body, condition, health and targets, comfort level and perspective(s), for DETOX to be MOST successful. That in a sense is the essence here. Despite myriads of published, online sources, people are still looking for answers, quick fixes, solutions that work, things to do and implement, in order to change their situations, condition, health, well-being, environment and live healthier, longer lives.

 

 

The news and headline is not new: we can make a difference with DETOX! The how is quite different.  WE NEED A DETOX PLAN, prepare and plan for its success,  work for results (they will not just happen, by random chance or luck!) , it is NOT about weight loss primarily,   it can and should be  practical and easy to do for anyone! (if deemed appropriate and necessary). Strengthening your body, systems (immune system), using your human systems equilibrium and balance as you should,  bio-chemistry in your favor and creating a healthier environment in and around it to interact, be and exist in is

key!

 

 

 

 

Ending this section with a piece of advice from a recognized expert in the field from detoxification seems appropriate:

 

 

 

"Dramatic  cleansing  reactions,  although  some  people  swear  by  them,  are  not necessarily desirable, for in the case of serious illness or exposure to toxic chemicals, the liver and other organs  of detoxification and elimination are overworked.                                            In extreme cases, sudden detoxification can be fatal.   People who are young, healthy, active,  health-conscious, well nourished and free from major toxins can embark on the most arduous cleansing programs with good results and few side effects, but for most of us, ambitious programs are best approached with caution and common sense. Severe cleansing reactions can be incapacitating and truly painful.  It isn't necessary for  most  people  to  suffer  in  order  to  rid  their  bodies  of  stored  toxins,  and  the unpleasant side effects of detoxification can be minimized, even in those who have seriously toxic conditions."

 

 

(Source Link:  Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Pg. 38, see reference text at the back for full citation and details).

 

 

Take issue then, whether DETOX is right, best and advisable for you.

 

Accept  that  not  all  procedures,  mixes,  recipes,  methods  and  interventions  will necessarily work (as well necessarily) for you, under all circumstances

Detox has to be approached with caution and serious consideration for your overall

 

health and well-being, not risk all!

 

DETOX is not first and foremost about losing weight!

 

Mixed results with detoxification are possible for a variety of different reasons and factors and NOT to be taken on lightly.

It is not all about the toxins, build up – it is about a philosophy, a way of life a CHOICE! YOUR health, YOUR well-being!

 

 

You need to be aware of your key natural bodily strengths and arsenal, like:

 

 

 

antioxidation system

 

liver's detoxification processes circulatory, elimination systems

and even your heart and brain! Yes, they are part of this equation too!

 

 

 

So, how would you know that something is wrong or that you are in need of detox?

 

According to experts who are seen as pioneers in this field and discipline of healing and well-being, there are telltale signs:

 

 

§   low energy

 

§   fatigue

 

§   muscle weakness

 

§   inability to concentrate

 

§   intestinal complaints

 

 

 

How about chronic illness, dirty colons and inefficient waste systems NOT effectively cleaning, clearing and cleansing your body – MAKING US SICK, ILL, SUFFERING?

 

 

 

Think you have any of the following issues or problems with your body, sometimes, throughout your life, sporadically, constantly for each of us it will be difference, the underlying reality and challenge being the same – DETOX and GET/STAY HEALTHY:

 

 

§   Bad breath & foul-smelling stools

 

§   Candida infection

 

§   Chronic constipation

 

§   Excess weight

 

§   Flatulence, gas & bloating

 

§   Food allergies

 

§   Frequent colds

 

§   Frequent fatigue and low energy

 

§   Hemorrhoids

 

§   Impaired digestion

 

§   Irritability, mood swings

 

§   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

 

§   Metallic taste in mouth

 

§   Parasites in stool

 

§   Powerful food cravings

 

§   Protruding belly ("pooch")

 

§   Recurring headaches

 

§   Skin problems, rashes, etc.

 

 

 

There are those who question and critique, even oppose and caution against detox diets, some treatments  and exploitation of a process intended for good, under supervision, with risk if not done properly that very few are actually prepared for! Some walk away for detox feeling less satisfied and/or even disillusioned. This does not need to be the case.

 

 

These  detox  diets  are  not  intended  mainly  and  foremost  for  dieting  per  se,  rather cleaning and  flushing out. The initial pounds lost are quite easily mostly water and fluids anyway. Starvation and restriction we all know do not result in weight loss, quite the contrary – you will start gaining weight again rather quickly as your body re-adjusts and stores food/fats to survive’.

 

 

 

There are no guarantees with detox it is not a magical cure that will put right all ills and wrongs. It does not happen of and by itself, automatically. You have to work at it like everything else. Your  detox  strategy needs to be part of a whole set of holistic health  priorities  and  practices,  overall  strategy  to  have  the  most  impact  and  be successful. Determination, persistence, discipline, positive attitude can all help you in this process – the lack thereof, will be a formidable enemy to overcome.

 

 

 

 

Balance is key for you to achieve the required results. Give new meaning to …as per your expectations and specification, with a  personalized, custom DETOX plan and strategy that works for you and your needs.

 

 

 

 

Final Thoughts…

 

 

 

Any of these sound familiar to you? Then at times, it might not even always be quite that obvious even!   We are not always on top of what poses a risk to us and what might require DETOX,  when, where, how often. Things accumulate over time and there are things in our environment and that we are surrounded by, breathe, apply, use, add, eat, drink that might contain very harmful elements that can accumulate in our bodies over time. We can opt for organic, natural foods to avoid these as  well as DETOX ever so often.

 

 

WHO SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT ATTEMPT DETOX ON THEIR OWN:

 

 

 

Although there are many a great benefit to be had from these processes and procedures of ridding your body of harmful toxins, caution is the name of the game all-round! Those that should rather consult with a physician or treatment professional PRIOR to starting a DETOX, include:

 

 

§   taking a PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

 

§   chronically ill

 

§   compromised immune system or blood disease

 

§   Infants, young children

 

§   kidney or liver issue patients

 

§   pregnant and/or nursing women

 

§   the elderly

 

§   those addicted to drugs or alcohol

 

§   those suffering from a serious disease

 

§   those who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals, heavy metals or radioactive material

 

 

Do not be blind to the risks, see the potential, promise and seize the opportunity to DETOX! Ready yourself and plan, stacking the odds in your favor to succeed and stick to your plan, reach your goal.

 

 

 

Manage your DETOX symptoms and manifestations as your body reaches its optimal balanced state  yet again, getting rid or and expelling the toxins. This could include minor discomforts, like headaches, fatigue, queasiness and discomfort. They will pass or in some cases, yours will not even be that profound or may become severe. If you feel at any point during your detox process that you are uncomfortable or at risk, seek out the help of a medical practitioner to see you through it and/or stop giving your body time to re-adjust and change gear!

 

 

Educate and empower yourself as to what you and your family are using and putting into your bodies on a regular, daily basis and over time and choose to live healthy!

 

 

Every  day  use  and  products  we  are  surrounded  with  pose  dangers  we  are  either unaware of or do not pay enough attention to this proves you’re your system will be in  serious  need  of  periodic,  initial  and  regular  detoxification  to  CLEAN,  CLEAR,

CLEANSE, flush and rid your system or these harmful elements.

 

 

 

 

DETOX MUST-HAVE’s: ALPHA-LISTING OF SOURCES/CAUSES

 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ELEMENTS TO AVOID AND/OR GET RID OF

 

 

 

Acesulfame K

 

§SOURCES:    puddings, chewing gum, non-dairy creamers, instant coffee mixes, tea mixes, gelatin desserts

§   common sugar substitute

 

§   can contribute/cause cancer in some individuals

 

 

 

Acetone / Acetaldehyde

 

§    SOURCES: nail polish remover, nail polish

 

§   Dimethylketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-Ketopropane

 

§   Inhaled, into bloodstream and organs, Irritant

 

§   Can contribute/cause headaches, confusion, increased pulse rate, blood, nausea, vomiting and  unconsciousness, and even coma, shortens the menstrual cycle in women,  kidney,  liver  and  nerve  damage,  increased  birth  defects,  metabolic changes, cancer

 

 

Alcohol

 

§    SOURCES:  mouthwash, astringent, toothpaste, cleansers.

 

§   Too much of a good thing is never good for you! Known to cause oral cancer in some individuals

 

 

Alkyl-phenol Ethoxylades

 

§    SOURCES: shampoo and bubble bath.

 

§   reduce sperm count

 

 

 

Alpha Hydroxy Acid

 

§    SOURCES: anti-aging facial creams and lotions.

 

§   destroys skin cells

 

§   leaves skin more susceptible to damage

 

§   skin cancer

 

 

 

Aluminum

 

§    SOURCES: anti-perspirant deodorants

 

§   nervous system damage

 

§   Alzheimer

 

 

 

Ammonium Glycolate

 

§    SOURCES: Body Lotions

 

§   increase risk of sunburn and skin cancer

 

§   intensifying UV exposures in deep skin layers.

 

§   itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin

 

§   chemicals that reach the bloodstream increases

 

 

 

Ammonium Persulfate

 

§    SOURCES: hair color and bleaching kits

 

§   Affects your immunity

 

§   Could cause itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin,

 

§   lung problems, asthma attacks airway passage type difficulties

 

 

 

Aspartame

 

 

§    SOURCES:  sugar substitutes, shaving gel and diet sodas.

 

§   Can cause dizziness, headaches and even seizures

 

§   Alters brain function

 

 

 

Bentonite (Clay)

 

§    SOURCES: soaps, facial masks and cosmetics.

 

§   Affects your skin, not allowing it to breathe and causes build-up,

 

 

§   trapping the toxins in the largest organ of your body

 

§   causing all types of problems

 

 

 

Benzene

 

§    SOURCES: detergents, drugs, pesticides and adhesives.

 

§   Inhalant risk

 

§   can cause headaches, rapid heart rate, tremors, confusion, unconsciousness and death.

§   Hodgkins and Lymphomas

 

 

 

Benzoic Acid

 

§    SOURCES: food preservative, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, canned goods.

 

§   affects nervous system

 

§   severe eye and skin irritant

 

 

 

Benzoic / Benzyl / Benzene

 

§    SOURCES: shower gels, shampoos, bubble bath.

 

§   carcinogens

 

§   endocrine disruptor

 

§   cause birth defects

 

 

 

BHA BHT

 

§    SOURCES: preservatives, canned foods and body products.

 

§   carcinogenic

 

 

 

Bronopol

 

§    SOURCES: Body and personal care products

 

§   formaldehyde, carcinogenic nitrosamines

 

 

 

 

Butylparaben

 

 

§    SOURCES: Body and personal care products

 

§   breast cancer risk, endocrine disruptor

 

§   can cause  infertility  or  development  problems,  cancers,  itching  burning  and blistering of skin.

 

 

Carboxymethylcellulose

 

§   SOURCES: cosmetics

 

§   Risk of inhalation and chemical pneumonitis.

 

 

 

Coal Tar Dyes

 

§   SOURCES: bubble bath, hair dye, dandruff shampoo, toothpaste and foods.

 

§   Can  cause  potentially  severe  allergic  reactions,  asthma  attacks,  headaches, nausea, fatigue, lack of concentration, nervousness,

§   increased  risk  of  Hodgkins  disease,  non-Hodgkins  lymphoma  and  multiple myeloma.

 

 

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

 

§    SOURCES: body products made from coconut (natural or organic)

 

§   itching, burning and blistering of skin

 

§   Synthetic

 

 

 

Coumarin

 

§    SOURCES:  rat  poison,  deodorants,  shampoos,  skin  fresheners  and  everyday perfumes.

§   Carcinogenic

 

 

 

D&C Yellow 11

 

 

§SOURCES:    Lip gloss, polish remover, nail polish, bath oil/salts/soak, body spray, moisturizer, lipstick, styling gel/lotion, bar soap, after sun products, cologne, nail treatment and eye products

§   Chemical foreign to the body, colorant

 

 

 

DEA: Diethanolamine

 

 

§    SOURCES: shampoos, soaps, hairsprays and sunscreens,

 

§   Additive, wetting or thickening agent

 

§   blocks absorption of choline for fetal brain development

 

 

 

Ethylacrylate

 

§    SOURCES: mascara

 

§   cancer

 

 

 

Hydroabietyl Alcohol, TEA: Tea, Triethanolamine

 

§    SOURCES:  styling gel/lotions, cosmetics.

 

§   tremors, nausea, heart palpitations and nervousness allergic reactions including eye problems, dry hair and skin

 

 

DEA-based detergents , NDEA

 

§SOURCES:    shampoos,  skin cream,  bubble  bath,  shaving  gel,  conditioner,  and lotions, preservative

§   liver and kidney

 

§   nitrosating agents

 

§   carcinogen

 

§   Additive and chemical compound, toxin used to adjust pH balance and convert acid to salt

 

 

Diacetyl

 

§    SOURCES: Microwave popcorn

 

 

§   lung conditions like bronchiolitis obliterans

 

 

 

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

 

§    SOURCES: nail polish

 

§   long-term fertility issues in newborn boys

 

 

 

Dimethicone

 

§    SOURCES: lotions, creams and body products, personal care products

 

§   silicone type of emollient

 

§   Trapping toxins in and on the skin

 

§   tumors and accumulation in the liver and lymph nodes

 

 

 

Disodium EDTA

 

§    SOURCES: Various cosmetic products

 

§   Risk of being swallowed or inhaled

 

§   irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract

 

 

 

Elastin

 

§    SOURCES: facial creams and body lotions.

 

§   Traps moisture and does not allow skin to breathe and excrete toxins naturally

 

 

 

Fluoride

 

§    SOURCES: Toothpastes

 

§   May contain lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic.

 

§   carcinogenic that accumulates, even forms bone-deposits that can be deadly

 

 

 

Formaldehyde

 

§    SOURCES:  Nail  products,  baby  shampoo,  bubble  bath,  deodorants,  perfume, cologne, hair                                  dye,       mouthwash,                      toothpaste,       and       hair        spray.

carcinogen and neurotoxin

 

 

§   Risk of being swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled

 

§   spasms, edema, chemical pneumonitis

 

 

 

Fragrances (Synthetic)

 

§    SOURCES: perfumes

 

§   toxic chemicals like methylene chloride

 

§   carcinogenic and/or known neurotoxins.

 

 

 

Glycolic Acid

 

§    SOURCES:  creams, lotions, and cosmetics. penetration enhancer

§   Toxins are then allowed into the bloodstream, skin or sense organs more and faster

 

§   itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin

 

§   neurotoxin, kidney toxicant, gastrointestinal or liver

 

 

 

GMO/Genetically Modified Organism

 

§    SOURCES: foods like corn, soy, and tomatoes, body products

 

§   plants, animals or foods, genetically modified, created or changed

 

 

 

High Fructose Corn Syrup/HFCS

 

 

§    SOURCES: Most refined, processed FOODS, sweets, candies, baked goods and more

§   heart disease,  raised blood levels (cholesterol, triglycerides)

 

§   Clotting and aging accelerants

 

 

 

Hydrogenated/Partially Hydrogenated Oils

 

§    SOURCES:  partially  hydrogenated  oils,  margarines,  spreads  and  other  food sources

§   Excessive trans fats

 

§   diseases like multiple sclerosis, allergies, even arthritis

 

 

 

Hydroquinone

 

§    SOURCES: skin lightening products, hair dyes

 

§   chemical toxin and harmful skin structure altering agent

 

§   inhibits the production of Melanin

 

§   skin cancers

 

 

 

Hydroxy-methyl-cellulose

 

§    SOURCES: cosmetics

 

§   chemical pneumonitis.

 

 

 

Isobutylparaben

 

 

§    SOURCES: Body and personal care products

 

§   breast cancer risk

 

§   Itching, burning and blistering of skin

 

 

 

Isopropyl Alcohol

 

§    SOURCES:  Various  cosmetic  and  beauty  products,  personal  care  and  body products

§   Can cause  flushing,  pulse  rate  decrease,  blood  pressure  lowering,  anesthesia, narcosis,  headache,  dizziness,  mental  depression,  drowsiness,  hallucinations, distorted perceptions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.

 

 

Kajoic Acid

 

§    SOURCES: skin lightening products

 

§   inhibits melanin production

 

§   Skin damage and cancer.

 

 

 

Kaolin (Clay)

 

§    SOURCES: face powders and cosmetics.

 

§   Harms, alters and damages skin, not allowing it to breather and excrete toxins properly

 

 

Lacquer

 

§    SOURCE: mascara

 

§   Eye-lashes can fall out for some individuals, irritant

 

 

 

Lanolin

 

§    SOURCES: Body products, lotions, creams, personal care products

 

§   carcinogenic  pesticides  such  as  DDT,  lindane,  dieldrin  and  other  neurotoxins form part of the formula

§   can cause rashes

 

 

 

Lye

 

 

§    SOURCES: bars of soap

 

§   dry and damage skin

 

 

 

Magnesium Stearate

 

§   SOURCES: medicines, pills, pharmaceuticals, foods, talcum powder, ammunition, drying agent in paints phosphatidyl choline

§   collapses cell membranes

 

§   kills T-Cells

 

§   breaks down the immune system

 

 

 

Methylisothiazoline, or MIT

 

§    SOURCES: some shampoo

 

§   neurological damage from prolonged use is not uncommon

 

 

 

Mineral Oil

 

§    SOURCES: Make-ups, cosmetics and beauty products like blush, baby oil, lotions, foundation and creams.

§   clogs pores

 

§   locks in toxins, suffocates and dries skin

 

§   inhibits your skins natural oil production

 

§   increases dehydration

 

§   testicular tumors in the fetus

 

§   deposits and accumulation in the lymph nodes

 

§   prevents absorption of vitamin A from the intestines

 

 

 

 

 

Monosodium Glutamate/MSG

 

§    SOURCES: Flavoring, additive in many foods

 

§   excitotoxin

 

§   nerve damage and allergic reactions

 

 

 

Neotame

 

§    SOURCES:  soft  drinks,  prescription  drugs,  most  if  not  all  processed  foods. Type of sweetener, artificial, like aspartame

 

§   Ingredients  and  elements  include  aspartic  acid,  phenylalanine,  and  a  methyl esther

§   brain lesions and neuroendocrine disorders

 

 

 

Nitrate – Nitrite

 

§    SOURCES: high temperature-frying

 

§   The real danger here is nitrosamines

 

§   cancer-causing chemical

 

§   stomach cancer.

 

 

 

Olestra

 

§    SOURCES: many fat-free and low-fat, convenience foods

 

§   Flushes nutrients (essential) out from the body

 

 

 

Paraffin

 

§    SOURCES: still found in some cosmetics and food

 

§   Cancer causing element

 

 

 

PEG Stearates

 

§    SOURCES: cosmetics, creams and foods

 

§   cancer, health problems

 

 

 

PEG, PEG-12 Distearate

 

§    SOURCES: harmful creams, lotions, cosmetics and foods.

 

§   carcinogen, estrogen mimic and endocrine disruptor

 

 

 

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

 

§    SOURCES: cosmetics, gels, creams, lotions and foods.

 

§   gastrointestinal or liver toxicity

 

 

 

Petroleum

 

§    SOURCES: lotions, skin creams, and body jelly, even some medications

 

§   suffocates skin, traps toxins in the body, and clogs pores.

 

 

 

Phenoxyethanol

 

§    SOURCES: excretion of body product toxins and disposal of cosmetics

 

§   reproductive or developmental harm to fetus

 

§   reduced fertility

 

§   irritant

 

§   potential risks to wildlife and environment

 

 

 

 

Phthalates

 

§    SOURCES: vinyl flooring, plastic wallpaper, and childrens toys, perfume, hair spray, deodorant, nail polish, hair gel, mousse, body and hand lotion.

§   Damage to  organs  and  systems  in  the  body  like,  liver,  lungs,  kidneys  and reproductive system

§   Affects processes and growth like forming testes

 

 

 

Polyethylene Glycol /PEG

 

§    SOURCES: cosmetics, body products, foods, lotions.

 

§   eye irritant, carcinogenic

 

§   severe   acidosis,   central   nervous   system   damage,   congestion,   convulsions, mutations.

 

 

Polypropylene

 

§    SOURCES: lipstick, mascara, baby soap, eye shadow.

 

§   carcinogen

 

 

 

Polyquaternium-7

 

§    SOURCES: body and personal care products

 

§   cancer ,  health problems

 

 

 

Potassium Bromate

 

§    SOURCES: used in bread and baked goods

 

§   Known carcinogenic

 

 

 

Propylene Glycol

 

§    SOURCES: shaving gel, lotions, shampoo, conditioners, foods, deodorant.

§   kidney  damage,  liver  abnormalities,  inhibits  skin  cell  growth,  damages  cell membranes causing rashes, surface damage and dry skin.

 

 

§   Bloodstream and organs absorb it

 

§   acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion, convulsions, mutations, and surface EEG changes

§   Petroleum derivative

 

§   AVOID contact with eyes, skin and clothing

 

§   irritation of nasal passages, ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

 

 

 

Propylparaben

 

§    SOURCES: Body care products, cosmetics

 

§   breast cancer risk

 

§   endocrine disruptor

 

§   impaired fertility or development

 

§   cancers, itching burning and blistering of skin, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity

 

§   poisonous and moderately toxic

 

 

 

Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60 etc.

 

§    SOURCES: body care and beauty products

 

§   skin rashes and allergic reactions

 

§   multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and other cancers.

 

 

 

Sodium Chloride

 

§    SOURCES:  table  salt  in  it  basic  form,  shampoo,  cosmetic  and  other  product thickener

§   eye irritation, some hair loss, and dry and itchy skin

 

 

 

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

 

§    SOURCES: facial moisturizer, facial cleanser, facial treatments, skin fading and lightening   products,   anti-aging   products,   eye   makeup   remover,   concealer, makeup  remover,  around  eye  cream,  acne  treatment,  shampoo,  conditioner, styling lotion and gel, styling mousse and foam, hair spray, and even hair relaxer.

 

§   cancer, health problems

 

 

 

Sodium Nitrite

 

§    SOURCES: Preservative in meat

 

§   leukemia, brain tumors and other forms of cancer

 

 

 

Soy

 

§    SOURCES: foods and drinks, supplements et al.

 

§   naturally occurring compounds at times toxic to humans and animals

 

§   blocks calcium and can cause vitamin D deficiencies

 

§   contains MSG in them

 

§   may cause neurological problems

 

§   inhibit thyroid function

 

§                lead to fatigue and mental issues

 

§                autoimmune thyroid disease , even liver disease

 

 

 

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)

 

§    SOURCES: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, body wash, bubble bath, facial cleansers.

 

§   seeps into the heart, lungs, brain and liver through the skin and hair follicles hair loss, damages immune system

§   derived from  coconut oil

 

 

 

SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

 

§   SOURCES:              shampoo,      toothpaste,     bubble     bath,      body     wash,      soap. carcinogenic nitrosamines

§   hair loss when it is applied to scalp

 

 

 

Stearalkonium Chloride

 

§    SOURCES: hair conditioners.

 

§   allergic reactions

 

 

 

Sulfites

 

§    SOURCES: Occurring naturally in raw potatoes, wine and dried fruit (banned from other foods)

§   asthmatic reactions that can even be severe or deadly

 

 

 

Talc

 

§    SOURCES:  blush,  condoms,  baby  powder,  feminine  powders,  foot  and  body powders.

§   Carcinogenic

 

§   fallopian tube fibrosis

 

 

 

Toluene

 

§    SOURCES: nail polish and cleaning products

 

§   Poison . highly toxic

 

§   causes hallucinations, bone marrow changes, may cause liver and kidney damage

 

§   birth defects, endocrine disruptor and potential carcinogen that has been linked to brain cancer

§   irritates respiratory tract

 

 

 

Triclosan

 

§    SOURCES: antibacterial soaps and toothpaste products

 

§   reacts with chlorine in the tap water to create Chloroform

 

§   contributes to cancer

 

§   AVOID THE FUMES, inhaling or breathing it

 

 

 

 

Zinc Stearate

 

§    SOURCES: blush and powder foundation

 

§   carcinogen

 

 

 

 

 

Resources

 

 

 

 

 

§    12  Steps  To A Complete Body Detox -A natural path to Superior

 

Health - A simple to follow guide to a full sustainable body DETOX CLEANSE

 

using the best therapies & remedies available on the market today.

 

§                  Colon   Cleanse   Your   Way   to   Better   Health                             

 

All-natural, 100% easy, no pain, no strain, no fuss colon cleansing techniques

 

 

§    The Mediterranean Diet. Safe, Easy, Achievable, Healthy Diet & Recipes.

 

Centuries Of Verification And Its Tasty. Also Known As The Heart Diet Or

 

Cancer Diet And Is Currently One Of The Most Respected Diets Known

 

Today.

 

 

§    Detox Diet Secrets.

 A Step-by-step Complete Detox Diet Plan That Helps To

 

Target Your Specific Symptom Or Condition. Get Meal Plans And Detox Diet

Recipes.

§    www.wikipedia.org

§    www.about.com

§   "Cleanse & Purify Thyself" by Rich Anderson

§    http://www.holisticmed.com/detox/detox.html

§    http://www.detox.org/consmabl.html

§    7-Day Detox Miracle: Restore Your Mind and Body's Natural Vitality with This

Safe  and  Effective  Life-Enhancing  Program  by  Peter  Bennett,  N.D.,  Stephen

Barrie, N.D., with Sara Faye Foreword by Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D. Prima Health,

1999.

§    Natural Detoxification: The Complete Guide to Clearing Your Body of Toxins

§   A Practical Encyclopedia by Jacqueline Krohn, M.D., Frances A. Taylor, M.A.,

Jinger Prosser, L.M.T. Hartley & Marks, Publishers, Vancouver, BC

§    Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Keats Publishing, 1997

§    http://www.detox.org/bodydetox.html  to  learn  more  about  the  bodys  natural

detoxification processes, why it is important and how to boost it!

§    The Detox Cookbook and Health Plan by Maggie Pannell