| A body cleanse helps to rid the entire body of | | | | phase of the cleanse. This makes the entire |
| built-up toxins. The first thing that differentiates | | | | process more successful. |
| this process from a regular diet is the elimination | | | | While it may not sound very enjoyable, fasting will |
| of red meats, alcohol, dairy and processed foods. | | | | help the body purge itself of toxins. This allows |
| One then begins the cleanse by consuming only | | | | your body to "rest" from the constant onslaught |
| water and fruit juices. This is followed by a diet of | | | | of toxins. Consumption of these harmful chemicals |
| raw fruits and vegetables, along with their juices | | | | vastly decreases by only consuming water and |
| and of course, more water. | | | | fruit juice. The next phase of the body cleanse |
| As toxins accumulate, a variety of health | | | | will be more successful. |
| problems arise. These can include increased allergy | | | | Cleansing products are available if fasting and a |
| symptoms, chronic fatigue, stress, chronic | | | | liquid diet are not enough to decrease the level of |
| headaches, lack of energy and depression. The | | | | toxins. These types of products usually target |
| human body is constantly detoxifying itself. The | | | | specific organs as opposed to the entire body. In |
| liver breaks down toxins, then they are eliminated | | | | contrast, cleanse diets address overall body |
| through the kidneys, skin, colon and lungs. | | | | function. This type of diet consists entirely of raw |
| However, modern technology and industry have | | | | vegetables and fruits for a number of days. |
| produced many more food and environmental | | | | Common sense suggests choosing cleansing |
| toxins than the body may be able to handle. It | | | | products with all-natural ingredients. Many already |
| may need help ridding itself of these damaging | | | | contain stimulants or artificial ingredients, which |
| external chemicals. This is where a total body | | | | add to the problem rather than cure it. Many |
| cleanse comes in. This process helps give the | | | | toxins are stored in fat. Generally, a good body |
| body a rest from intake of toxic compounds, | | | | cleanse program promotes weight and fat loss. A |
| allowing it to purge itself of harmful materials. | | | | total cleanse involving fasting, then consumption of |
| This process requires a temporary but drastic | | | | raw fruits and vegetables is most effective. This |
| change in diet. Immediately ceasing consumption | | | | reduces fat and promotes weight loss, two key |
| of processed foods, animal foods, and caffeine to | | | | factors to a successful cleanse. |
| start the cleanse may be detrimental. This can | | | | A cleanse usually should last seven to ten days at |
| cause side effects such as nausea, headaches and | | | | the most. Any longer, and harmful side effects |
| dizziness. The best option is to slowly taper off | | | | can occur. These include muscle atrophy due to |
| these substances. At the same time, drink enough | | | | lack of protein, anemia, irregular heartbeat and |
| water, and begin a diet of whole grains, organic | | | | low blood sugar. |
| fruits, vegetables, etc. Then, begin the fasting | | | | |