The Basics of a Good Detox Plan

What are some popular natural detox diets?

To judge how good a detox plan is often just depends on how it makes you feel. If a detox plan makes you feel terrible then it doesn't necessarily mean that it is a bad detox plan, sometimes it is just because different people respond differently to detox plans.

A detox plan that is great for you might not be great for your partner, and vice versa. It is often a matter of trying some different detox plans until you find one that makes you feel good.

The basics of a good detox plan will involve eating natural, healthy foods and avoiding processed foods. A detox plan will have you bouncing with energy and you shouldn't feel hungry while on it.

If your diet prior to the plan has been a very unhealthy one then you might experience cravings or withdrawals to some foods or substances.

There are many different detox plans that you can try, some last for 21 days, others for 7 days, others for just 3 days and some are even one day plans.

Some plans will require you to consume a completely liquid diet for at least a day and may even require you to take a laxative to flush out the toxins. This can be quite a drastic approach and many people prefer a plan that eases into the diet.

When you do start a detox plan there is no point doing it by half measures, you need to follow the plan carefully and exactly as it states. You need to be at a good time in your life with little distractions that will sidetrack you from the plan.

If you are going through a particularly stressful period, even though detoxing can help you deal with stress, a stressful period could result in you getting off track and consuming foods that you shouldn't.

The following is a list of foods that you should avoid during a detox plan:

* Alcohol and other drugs - if you are taking prescribed medication then you shouldn't stop these without consulting your doctor. The main thing is to avoid harmful drugs and alcohol.

* Fatty and high sugar foods - avoid foods that are high in fat and high in sugar.

* Preservatives and additives - these are not good for us at any time but particularly avoid them while detoxing.

* Dairy and soy products - you can eat nuts and grains to get your protein intake, but try to avoid eggs, cheese and milk during detox.

* Processed foods - foods made with white flour and processed grains should be avoided.

* Hydrogenated oils - only use healthy oils for cooking like olive oil and sesame oil.

* Carbonated drinks - try to stick to drinking water during a detox plan.

Basically, when on a body detoxifying plan you should stick to eating natural foods and drinking lots of water.

Try to get some exercise into your day too as this helps with the detox process.

Nature's Secret 5-Day Fast and Cleanse Kit

Product Features

Ultimate Fasting Cleanse is a 5-day program to help renew and nourish you body.
* It provides formulas to support your body while you fast.
* The digestive system feeds the brain, liver, heart and every other organ, gland and tissue in the body, right down to the cellular level.

When compromised, your digestive system can no longer keep nutrition intake and waste elimination running smoothly, thereby affecting your physical vitality and overall well-being.

• Part 1: Colon Clear™-Promotes healthy daily bowel movements to help eliminate waste*
• Part 2: Fiber Fortification™-Enhances digestion & elimination.* Rich in fiber to help promote cleansing*
• Part 3: Liver Clear™-Well-balanced nutrients to promote liver health*
• Part 4: Appetite Control™-Powerful herbal blend to promote healthy digestion*
• Part 5: Super Nutrition™-Broad spectrum of phytonutrients provide a nutritional boost*

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars “Feel lighter, cleaner and more energetic in 5 days!”
By M. Halos "Happy Mommy" (Minnesota, USA) -
I just can't get enough of this fasting program. I have been on it 3 times in the past year and have experience exceptional results each time!

I feel so clean internally afterwards, plus I have higher levels of energy and clarity of thought. As a result of fasting I have eliminated the need to take anti-inflammatories and have discovered that I am allergic to dairy products.

The 5 days of fasting takes a lot of self-control, but the results are worth the effort! I haven't experienced any problems during my fasts, no headaches or shakes. I didn't even get hungry - probably a result of the appetite control tablets in the kit.

I think the most difficult part and the most important part of each of my fasts have been "breaking the fasts". You need to be careful about what foods to introduce back into your diet and when to add them. I usually start back on very bland fruits, vegetables and brown rice.

Each day I add something new. I am very careful to drink plenty of purified water (8 - 10 cups) each day during and after the fast. I would highly recommend fasting - but if you have any medical problems or are on medication it is very important to seek medical advice before fasting!!

I started my first fast and ended it with my doctors advice all along the way. Since then I have done the other fasts on my own. I really love how I feel during and after the fasts - it's amazing!!

Nature's Secret Super Cleanse

Product Description

Super Cleanse For Your Colon is a bowel cleanser synergistically formulated with 100% natural ingredients.

Super Cleanse For Your Colon (with its aqueous coating) utilizes a special tableting process to promote the rapid release of its ingredients.

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars “Allergen free and natural--a great product for everyone!”
By Kirsten (Virginia Beach, VA)

After over 20 years of suffering with autoimmune problems and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I was finally diagnosed with Celiac disease a couple of years ago.

The long-term damage to my system was so pronounced that I have also developed allergies to casein and nuts. Needless to say, I've been desperate to find something that will help me "normalize" my system (to the greatest extent it can be), and cleanse it as well.

This product--and the whole line of Nature's Secret Cleansing products--was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Excellent, effective, and allergen-free.

Two-a-day along with an allergen-free diet and my IBS is a thing of the past. Best of all--no prescription medication needed now! The price is pretty great, too.

Check out the whole line of Nature's Secret cleansing products. They are perfect for people who are trying to undo and correct years of bad or borderline health.

Lose Weight Naturally with Detox Cleansing

If you are trying to lose weight then rather than trying different weight loss diets and diet pills why not try a detox cleansing method. Detox is more natural and your body will be receiving the nutrients it needs which are often what many weight loss programs lack.

It is always healthier to eat natural and organic foods and avoid processed foods, but not only is it better for you it is also good to detoxify your body from toxins and chemicals and help you to lose weight.

There are different detox cleansing diets to choose from and some will include juice fasts or natural laxatives as part of the program. Although detox might seem a bit drastic to some people it is a very healthy step to start off your weight loss journey.

Detoxing won't make you keep the weight off though unless you also introduce some diet and lifestyle changes. When you start off with a detox cleanse then you are preparing your body to accept the changes that you are about to make with your new healthy lifestyle.

There are many natural health foods that can help with the detox cleansing process and flushing out the toxins that have built up in your body. These foods are:

1. Pure fruit and vegetable juices. Juice should be from organically grown fruits and vegetables with no added sugar. Cranberry juice is a particularly good one for flushing out the kidneys.

2. Raw fruits and vegetables also help with keeping the digestive system working well as they are rich in fiber.

3. Berries are fantastic for detoxing the body. Raspberries and strawberries contain lots of nutrients that increase brain power as well as cleaning out the pollutants within the body.

4. Citrus fruits are also great for cleansing the liver as they are rich in Vitamins E and C.

5. Lean meat is not advisable at the beginning of a detoxification process but when you start introducing solid foods back into your diet try to avoid fatty meats and only eat lean meat.

ACAI SUPER CLEANSE #1

HIGHLY POTENT 180 capsules ANTIOXIDANT, Detox, Colon Cleanse, Weight Loss

Product Features

• Highly Potent, Highly Concentrated 180 capsules, 2 caps per day
• High Antixoidant, Energizer
• Weight Loss, Detox, Energy, Colon Cleanser
• Acai Fruit, Senna Leaves, Walnut Hull powder, and more

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars “Powerful Antioxidant and colon cleanse combined”
By Neil Bell

I was having trouble with regularity over the years but never really addressed it until I bought this product.

I also have cancer running in my family line so I had read that acai was a strong antioxidant that is suposed to find things called free radicals that can lead to cancer, from what I have read.

This acai super cleanse product is very affordable and really worked for me. Now I dont have the bloating and uncomfortable waits at work, waiting to use the batheroom.

I go on a regular schedule now so it is a lot less socially awkward. I would recommend this product to anyone who cares about good health.

Brazilian Acai Daily Cleanse

Product Features

• Helps Enhance regular bowel activity and Colon Health
• Helps remove stagnant fecal matter
• High Antioxidants to help detoxify and cleanse your digestive system from harmful toxin build-up
• Increases energy and burns calories safely
• Contains over 1 billion Probiotics Lactobacillus Acidophilus for aid in better digestion and Irretable bowel Syndrome

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars
“Brazilian acai daily cleanse works as advertised”
By Christophe Hamann

I am almost done with my second bottle now and am very happy with the performance of this. Not only do I have better energy but I am going to the bathroom daily now, which the doctor says is necessary for good health.

I also suffer from irratble bowel syndrome but I have not had those problems since after the second week of using this. I have not had such good luck with some of the more popular colon cleanse products out there.

My girlfriend tells me that the probiotics are a nice touch to the formula and they are what have likely made my IBS symptoms go away.

I was motivated to buy it for weight loss benefits although I want to lose some flab but I have noticed that my face is thinning out more and I have less flab around my gut.

I wished I weighed myself before I started using this because it would be fun to be able to say how much I lost. I plan to continue with this product.

Anti-Aging Tips:

Our bodies are designed to keep the body safe from toxins.

It is the job of the kidneys, liver, gallbladder and lungs to keep our bodies healthy and toxin free. Unfortunately when we eat and drink substances that aren't healthy or are hard to digest then these organs can't always function to the best of their ability.

Natural foods help your organs to do their job and function as they should to get rid of the toxins your body.

Most people eat way too much oil, sugar, salt, additives and preservatives and our bodies just weren't made for these foods.

Most people don't exercise as much as they should either which makes matters worse. Not to mention the pollution in the air these days that we are constantly breathing.

Detox cleansing is more than just giving your body a quick flush out and then going back to your normal bad lifestyle habits.

To make the most of a body detox cleansing plan you need to change your lifestyle and adopt a healthier diet and add more exercise into your life.

A healthy lifestyle will help you to lose weight, keep it off and feel much healthier and much more energetic.

Colon Cleanse Complete #7

Superior natural herbal ingredients and dosage for detox and cleansing and overall health management

Product Features

• Colon Clease Complete Natural Herbal supplement
• Aids in Weight Loss by moving foods through the digestive system faster
• Enough product for 3 months of use (follow directions on product label)
• Different people respond differently to colon cleansers and herbal supplements and they do not work on all people or all types of problems

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars “Colon Cleanse Complete 7”
By J. Kim -
People dont seem to understand what a good colon cleanser is all about. This formula performs a gentle but gradual transformation into a well operating digestive system.

You should never trust a product that has drastic results too fast because it may not be safe for you to use. My friends recommended this colon cleanse complete 7 to me and I have been using ever since.

It has been about 6 months now and I feel more energetic and more vibrant. My digestive system is now very consistent and on track with how I want it to be now.

Garden of Life RAW Cleanse

Product Description

RAW Cleanse™ The Ultimate Standard in Cleansing & Detoxification For those looking for the ultimate cleanse experience, raw has always represented the standard.

RAW Cleanse from Garden of Life features uncooked, untreated and unadulterated ingredients that are designed to support your body’s natural digestive and detoxification systems.

Why Choose Garden of Life RAW Cleanse? RAW Cleanse is a breakthrough in total digestive system cleansing, active in the entire digestive tract beginning in the mouth and ending with elimination.

Designed as a fast-acting internal cleansing system that works in synergy with your body’s own detoxification system, RAW Cleanse is an easy-to-use, triple detox formula that defends, detoxifies and eliminates toxins from the body in only one week.

† RAW Cleanse features cutting-edge ingredients that are delivered to you RAW — the ultimate standard for quality. RAW Cleanse is ideal for anyone looking to experience extraordinary health and is suitable for those on vegan or vegetarian diets.

Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars “Happy with my results”
By Eric M Beavers
Demographic: Male, late 20s, career frequent business traveler, foodie

I was skeptical, but like to try before I judge. I chose to try this because I have been having heartburn and minor constipation for a few months. I really don't trust other products because of the chemicals they contain. This one, when you review the ingredients, is simply a massive dose of fiber, vegan style.

My process started on a Sunday and I stuck with it perfectly for all 7 days. It is vitally important that you drink enough water. I have a 16fl oz. water bottle that I drank 5+ times a day (2 of which were the end of the day drink mix).

I agree with other posters that the flavor is not the best. The morning packet (phase 1) tastes like dough. The end of the day drink is like a bitter strong tea (made me think of Matte which I like). I found that spreading it out over two doses (22oz worth of water) in succession from my water bottle worked well for me.

If your normal eating habits are primarily tasty comfort foods (high fat, high sugar) then you will suffer. As a world traveler, I have survived much more "challenging" foods. By day 3 or 4 I was starting to enjoy the taste. The results, in my opinion, were worth the effort.

This is not like a laxative. My visits to the restroom were delightfully regular (except for an obvious result of passing a large amount of fiber). The sense of urgency was what I normally feel, but after a month of constipation quite welcome because I could actually produce results!

Results (2 weeks later):

I feel awesome. The only time in my life I have ever felt this good (digestively) was when I went vegetarian for 40 days. My digestive discomfort is gone (untill I make bad choices again). During the cleanse I did not lose any weight, nor did I expect to. Due to a weight lifting and running regimen I maintained my weight. I did try to avoid caffeine, dairy, and wheat products but otherwise ate as I usually do.

I weighed in today and have lost a few pounds. I think, with my ever-changing eating habits(on the road, no meal plan), this provided a nice balance. I plan to do this on a once-a-month to quarterly basis.