That’s what  Claudia Calvo, Hartford Healthy Food Examiner said.

Juice Fasting One of The Best Detox Systems

Remember the old saying "you are what you eat"  or "what’s eating you", because maybe something really is. In today’s food industry, it’s pretty much true.  Our society has forgotten to stay true to their bodies as far as what they consume.  We’ve gotten used to propagandized food, forgetting that they spray the ground with pesticides,  herbicides and synthetic fertilizers.  It’s affected by the air around it and the water it’s given to grow. If it’s livestock it’s injected or fed chemically-based hormones or steroids.  From there it’s shipped for processing  (who knows how long that takes…) mixed with preservatives for shelf life (or is that shelf death?) stuffed into a box or a can and given an expiration date and placed on a shelf for consumption. Yum! The result is a body full of free-radicals, which are atoms with at least one unpaired electron that produce harmful oxidation that damage cell membranes, accelerate the aging process,  and lead to certain ailments.
 
Thankfully mankind caught on pretty quickly what was going on. There’s a reason our society is so ill. That our children are being diagnosed with everything from allergies and asthma to ADHD/bi-polar in epidemic proportions.  So then came along the "good foods"… we went organic, we went herbal. Then there was soy,  or how about  going "green"? ( It’s almost enough to keep one "in the box", if you know what I mean).   It’s now recognized that eating and breathing produces free radicals, so therefore we need to eat foods that contain antioxidants to cleanse our system. Along came the discovery of  antioxidants, riboflavins and the process of detoxification. 
 

Detoxification affects every system our body has.  It can alleviate allergies, aging, arthritis, bowel impairment, respiratory conditions. Our hair and skin change and we become more able to overcome environmental illnesses. The anti-aging properties alone makes it worth the while, after all, the more toxic we are the faster we age. To really regenerate we have to start our system over, which means detoxify. Clean up the inside and it will work it’s way to the outside. There are shelf cleansing kits..oh oh..are those chemicals? So the most highly recommended are more natural.  Juice fasting is probably one of the best and most satisfying detox systems you can follow. It allows the digestive system to rest so it can fix other areas that need healing. It also allows our bodies to use up calories we have stored as fat. (Needless to say if your under a Doctors care you should always check first.)  Water with freshly squeezed citrus, herbal teas,  protein water and plain water in vast quantities refreshes the system. There are a couple of detoxing procedures that help the entire body.
 
1. Juice fasting – it allows the digestive system to rest so it can repair all the  other areas that need to heal. Use organic fruits or vegetables if your making your own juice. Chemicals found in chemically grown produce  become even more concentrated after juicing. Drink about the same amount of juices as you do water on a daily basis, eight ten-ounce glasses, and your body will be getting all the antioxidant vitamins, enzymes and minerals it needs. You can even blend some juices together to create a more satisfying, tasteful drink. Leave the pulp, it allows for a feeling of fullness and gives you the fiber you need.   Do remember, your cleansing your body through your intestines and colon, therefore you may have times your tired or don’t feel to well, and your system is going to clean out and heal, so be ready!  Most people choose to fast for two or three days to allow the colon to clean out completely. Below are some beneficial fruits and vegetables you can use.

*Apple – for most people it has a laxative effect. It also corrects liver and skin disorders and aids in digestion..
*Pineapple – has an anti-inflammatory effect due to the bromelain it contains. also alleviates arthritis symptoms.
*Beet – helps to nourish your liver, can’t live without that !
*Carrot – is high in antioxidants, as well as vitamins A,C, and E. It has healthy minerals, anti aging enzymes and beta-carotene. But  beware…carrot juice is high in natural sugar, so be sure and dilute it if there’s a blood sugar
*Celery – can take the edge off your salt cravings, it has a higher sodium content. Put it in a juicer with some cayenne pepper to zest up!

 
2.Chelation therapy - which involves an intravenous drip of a man-made amino acid that enters the blood system and then attaches to metal in your body and escorts them out through the kidneys.  Metals consist of calcium, lead, and mercury. Some even penetrate deep enough to latch onto the skeleton. Calcium accumulates in all the wrong place, including heart vessels. Chelation will take calcium and put it back into the long bones. It also clears blood vessels by removing blockages which allows more blood flow, which in turn allows the brain functions to improve.
 
3.Detoxing intestines -  irrigation with a drink made of flaxseed, psyllium seeds and bentonite is colon cleansing at its best.
 
4.Detoxing the kidneys – echinaccea, corn silk and dandelion leaf are all beneficial and can be found as teas.
 
5.Detoxing the liver – milk thistle protects liver functions.
 
6.Detoxing the skin - remember, what goes in through our lungs works its’ way out through the skin. Our skin is our protective cover, so make sure the pores are not clogged by using a loofah or a bristle brush to ex foliate skin. Always brush in circular motions, to wards the heart and never brush thin facial skin.

As health is regained through detoxification your body is going to be more sensitive to the properties you put back into it to restore it, so a healthy diet is a must.  The proper foods and nutrients must be ingested for the body to continue to heal.  I’ll be writing on quite a few subjects to help guide you to better health. So keep checking in to stay updated.

Safe And Natural Ways To Detox And Cleanse The Body

All across America, harmful toxins including hair spray, lawn fertilizers, food preservatives, dry cleaning, and flea repellant are exposing us to more chemicals and toxins than ever before. They are present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water that we drink. These products that we depend on daily expose us to literally tens of thousands of chemicals and contaminants each day, making the question clear, how do we detoxify? With the hundreds of detoxification products ranging from one simple supplement to complicated regimens, how do we choose the best product for us?

Detoxification, which is the elimination of poisons or toxins, includes a wide variety of treatments that aim at getting rid of the body’s toxins and improve health. Although we have a natural detoxification system in our body such as our liver, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and skin all work to eliminate the toxins we take in, the huge amount of contaminants and toxins in today’s environment presents too challenging of our job for our body to handle on its own. This results in a dangerous accumulation of toxins in our body. When toxins are found in the food we eat and the water that we drink, sometimes they can not be destroyed by the digestive enzymes, detoxified by the liver, or eliminated by the immune system, causing them to build up and affect every part of our body, slowing our metabolism, taking our energy, reducing our immunity, possibly leading to serious chronic illness.

Since most detoxification supplements only focus on the liver and colon, the only way to make sure that detoxification is truly successful is to cleanse the whole body, which demands detoxification of the blood and lymph also. If toxins are present in the blood and lymph, this means that every organ, tissue, and cell will be exposed to these toxins, even if you are currently undergoing detoxification. The blood and lymph fluids need detoxification too, for your body to perform its best.

Many detoxification programs are complicated and hard to follow, even with instructions. If you can’t understand what you need to do, the chances are that the detoxification program will not work very well. Be wary of which product you choose because some programs contain ingredients that are so ineffective and useless that they are a waste of money, while others contain products that are known to harm your health. Avoid programs that are based on senna and cascara, which are laxatives that often create bowel dependence, deplete vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and leave you feeling drained and fatigued. Enemas and colonics place a large demand on bowel health and, although helpful, should not be used at home, but rather under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner.

When choosing a whole body cleansing program look for something that is based on safe, effective, all-natural herbs and nutrients. It should be a gradual and gentle program that works with your body’s own detoxification ability and normal patterns of elimination. The two-week initial phase should scrub your intestines naturally, stirring up and freeing stored toxins, bind the freed toxins with fiber for excretion and elimination, restore power to the liver, purify the blood, and cleanse the lymph.

Magnesium hydroxide, which is one of the most effective yet gentle laxatives available, draws water into the intestines, which causes its contents to soften and swell. It then scrubs, loosens, and cleanses the intestinal walls. Herbs such as Slippery Elm Bark, Marshmallow Root, and Peppermint Leaf extract, coat irritated mucous membranes, draw out toxins, and soothe the lining of the intestinal wall, help white blood cells seek and destroy disease-causing germs, increase the bow of bile, relax intestinal muscles, and reduce cramps and gas that may occur during detoxification.

After stirring up toxins and scrubbing them from intestinal walls, they must be grabbed onto with natural detoxification fibers. Upon entering the intestines, the fiber expands and soaks up the toxins and waste minerals, preparing them for elimination through the intestines. The safest fibers to use during detoxification are oat bran, pectin from citrus fruit, psyllium husk, and guar gum. However, even the best detox fibers can’t cleanse the colon if they can’t absorb and eliminate toxins. The most effective fibers are designed to be thoroughly dispersed throughout the entire colon.

With the use of milk thistle, the best known herb for the health of the liver, liver cells injured by toxins can be regenerated and toxins can be blocked from entering the liver in the first place. However, not all milk thistle products are the same. Only milk thistle that is standardized to contain 80% silymarin and formulated with phosphatidylcholine are capable of preventing liver damage in persons suffering from alcoholism or hepatitis and improving the way the liver works in people with cirrhosis of the liver. When milk thistle is combined with artichoke extract, licorice, and dandelion, the result is healthy bile production and a better flow of bile into the small intestine.

Because blood nourishes every organ as it flows through our body and transports oxygen from the lungs, nutrients from the small intestine, hormones from glands, and immune cells to fight infection and reduce inflammation. It also takes toxins to the liver and transports waste to the kidneys. However, if the liver is unable to detoxify as it should, the toxins will remain in the bloodstream, influencing every cell, tissue, and organ. Burdock, one of the most effective natural blood purifiers and cleansers, helps the kidneys filter impurities from the blood more quickly and helps to cleanse the respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, and circulatory systems also.

Since lymph is the fluid of health, the lymphatic system is the first to alert the body that there are toxins within it. One of the most effective herbs for lymph detoxification is red clover extract because it is able to keep harmful toxins out of the lymphatic system, while keeping the liver strong and stimulating bile production.

Although most people will have excellent results from the whole body cleansing program, there are additional nutritional supplements that help detoxification needs. Humifulvate, which reduces lead and cadmium levels in people who have been exposed to highly toxic metals, binds harmful metals in the intestinal tract, without draining the body of the healthy minerals it needs. Following a cleanse with a high potency pancreatic enzyme supplement will help to keep intestines parasite-free, while helping your body to produce digestive enzymes, immune secretions, and beneficial flora. Oregano, thyme, peppermint, and goldenseal are also important in keeping the body from growing bacteria, viruses, candida, and fungi after detoxification. An inulin and oligofructose supplement can help our immune system fight bacteria and viruses and improve the strength of our heart, while keeping our digestive tract healthy. Finally, a probiotic supplement can help to deliver helpful bacteria to the intestine, where the previous beneficial bacteria had been depleted due to retained intestinal toxins.

When deciding to use a detoxification program, one must know that it is safe for most people. However, pregnant or nursing women should not use any detoxification program, even if they are designed to be extremely gentle. It is also recommended that a person does not detox more than four times in the same year, unless it is recommended by a health care provider. While on a detoxification program, it is important to drink at least 64 ounces of water every day. With a good detoxification program, the whole body will be cleansed gently and gradually, while working with your body’s own detoxification ability and patterns of elimination. All the above mentioned herbs and vitamins are available at your local vitamin store as well as internet vitamin stores.

Darrell Miller http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/safe-and-natural-ways-to-detox-and-cleanse-the-body-101797.html

Here are more articles on body cleanses.

Try A Healthy Detox Diet at The Blog Street Journal  Cleansing and detox programs have become very popular in the last few years. A body cleanse can be a process that lasts for just a few days or four weeks — it really depends. 

Lose weight with a Colon cleanse   Losing weight via a colon cleanse weight loss does not require you working out on the gym facility nor do you have to be on a strict diet to lose some lbs.

Natural Colon Cleanse For A Healthier Living  The natural colon cleanse involves cleaning of the wastes that are piling up in the colon with all the natural cleansing for a healthier detoxification. 

If You Want To Target Weight Loss, Colon Cleanse Is A Good Option  Doing a colon cleanse is the perfect gateway to start your weight loss regime. In fact it is really beneficial to eat light foods after the cleanse. 

Red Clover  Red Clover Blossom is one such remedy as it has been used for hundreds of years on everything from hormonal problems, to infertility, to acne, to allergies.

Wrinkles Home Remedies  Herbal tea made from red clover, dandelion root, burdock, and echinacea is believed to be good for the skin. You can find these herbs in extracts at your health food store or make an infusion.