Scientists really don’t know much. Most studies have only a few people or are poorly designed. This is what is evident:
- Detox / cleansing is not useful for long-term weight loss.
- Diabetics need to be very careful.
- Long-term cleanses are nutritionally deficient.
- Excessive laxative or laxative-like supplement use backfires.
- Colonics can have dangerous health risks.
- If we’re loaded with true toxins such as heavy metals or mycotoxins, go to a doctor!
- A cleanse is a good way to start a weight management lifestyle.
Another fact: our livers, digestive systems and kidneys do a pretty darn good job pushing out toxins and are our natural “detoxers”. Is there even a place for detoxing or cleansing?
Yes! Cleansing gives the digestive system a break and can support our liver and kidneys with their housecleaning. It becomes easier to say no to “white foods” ** as many find their sweet tooth calm down. When I eat more meat, bakery, and alcohol (hello holidays!!!), I simply want more! When I cleanse, I end up feeling so good in 3-5 days, I’m easily back on track! My clients also report more energy and fewer cravings in just 4-5 days. Many love that they lose weight – but again, that’s partially due to a cleaned out digestive system!
What does it take to cleanse?
The cleanse I do and recommend involves eating fresh, plant-based foods along with a simple combination of probiotics, enzymes, and gentle herbs. Anyone who cleanses using my products and guidance gets lots of delicious recipes, support, education – well, as much support as they want! Learn more about the details of the Healthy 7-day Cleanse by emailing joy@bostonnaturalproducts.com or click this link see the official Shaklee information.
What’s the greatest hurdle to cleansing?
The worst part of cleansing is what’s in our heads! We make all sorts of stories about deprivation and how hard it is! What is really going on is we’re fighting evolution! The slightest thought of “shaking up the program” becomes a big deal! Knowing that, we can change the focus. I focus on the benefits! I know that in 4 days, I will feel the difference and I’ll like it! I’ll have fewer cravings, energy without caffeine, and less inflammation! It works every time. I'm confident you'll like it too!
** “white foods” are foods with simple sugars or refined grains and are typically white or beige- think table sugar, white pasta, white rice, low fiber breads, bakery, alcoholic drinks, sodas, etc. All of these are considered high glycemic foods that contribute to a fast rise in blood sugar Spikes in sugar taxes the pancreas, causes a lot of inflammation, and nutritionally leaves us craving for more.
