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Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Or give me any direction as to how to go about doing so.
TIA
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Posted 11/19/07 3:44 PM  |
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
I'm not a physician, merely a biochemist, but I wouldn't do something like that... I know its supposed to provide instantaneous results, but most 'detox' protocols are rather stressful to a system, and mimick a state of starvation for a week or so...
my advice would be just to eat much more veggies and fruits, drink a lot of water, and avoid pre-packaged foods with their preservatives, over-processed ingredients, and artificial sweeteners.... it's not a quick fix, but it is by far the healthiest way to go 
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
I don't know anything about this but have always wondered why people do it. Do our bodies not detox themselves?Does it make you feel THAT much better?
Posted by marriedinportjeff
I'm not a physician, merely a biochemist,....
"Merely"?! Hey now! The research you do makes it possible for doctors to prescribe drugs and treat their patients. You're not "merely" anything!
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| Posted 11/19/07 4:14 PM |
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Your body doesn't need to be detoxed... unless you need to go to rehab.
You'll get the same (much healthier results) from a 24-hour fast + a high fiber diet... or even just the high fiber diet.
The best "detox" is a healthy diet.
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| Posted 11/19/07 4:16 PM |
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Posted by bird382
I don't know anything about this but have always wondered why people do it. Do our bodies not detox themselves?Does it make you feel THAT much better?
Posted by marriedinportjeff
I'm not a physician, merely a biochemist,....
"Merely"?! Hey now! The research you do makes it possible for doctors to prescribe drugs and treat their patients. You're not "merely" anything!
 thanks... I always say that disclaimer becuase I only took 1 or 2 med school classes.... not all of them, so my opinion is based on partial medical knowledge, physiology/pharmacology knowledge, with a healthy dose of common knowledge....
As for the post form Kara, I also have heard that a one day fast doesn't hurt.... too short of a period of time to do much damage
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Well, i'm not a doctor or a biochemist. Heck I have no connection to the medical or physiology field at all. But when I want to "cleanse" my system, I stop eating packaged food. I read in some diet book that the healthiest food for you doesn't have a bar code (fruits, veggies, etc...).
I would eat organic fruits and vegetables, grains, beans and nuts in thier purest forms. Basically anything that comes from nature without much processing. Make sure its a well balanced diet (proteins, carbs, fiber, etc...)
ETA: Oh and LOTS OF WATER! I try to drink 64oz a day when cleansing.
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Posted by marriedinportjeff
As for the post form Kara, I also have heard that a one day fast doesn't hurt.... too short of a period of time to do much damage
Exactly... but it makes people think they're doing something. 
Seriously, though - eat healthy, whole foods and a high fiber diet. That's the best detox you can get - everyday.
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| Posted 11/19/07 4:40 PM |
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Re: Can anyone rec their body detox/cleansing program?
Posted by Shelly
But when I want to "cleanse" my system, I stop eating packaged food. I read in some diet book that the healthiest food for you doesn't have a bar code (fruits, veggies, etc...).
I would eat organic fruits and vegetables, grains, beans and nuts in thier purest forms. Basically anything that comes from nature without much processing. Make sure its a well balanced diet (proteins, carbs, fiber, etc...)
ETA: Oh and LOTS OF WATER! I try to drink 64oz a day when cleansing.
that's just good advice over all 
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