The digestive system is known as the cornerstone of good health. It has been believed and proven for centuries that our mental and physical energy stems from good digestive function, which is responsible for the assimilation, or uptake, of all nutrients and elimination of waste and toxic substances. When this system us healthy and in good function, all of the body’s processes and systems run smoothly. When the body is not digesting well, signs of gas, bloating, nausea, constipation, obesity, and emotional imbalance will be present. When these symptoms appear, the body is not detoxifying to its full potential and the liver is overwhelmed with toxic substances.



Our General Detoxification Protocol:

Fast overnight and all through the next day, when you get home that evening use
Intesti-Cleanz Powder about 4-6 tablespoons with 20 ounces of water.

Within 30-40 minutes you will purge everything in the intestinal tract.

If you choose you can immediately repeat the procedure.

Always consider N.D. Duo-Dophilus and Multi-Probiotic 4000 or S.B.C (Saccharomyces Boulardii Capsules (in cases of chronic diarrhea) reduces allergic reactions and helps replenish "friendly" bacteria. We recommend not eating until the next morning, and then for at least the next day up to 3 days only raw fruits, vegetables and nuts (not roasted and no peanuts). If you would like to assist the body nutritionally through this process, juicing raw fruit and vegetables is a always a good choice.

Add acidophilus to the diet.

Acidophilus can be useful for indigestion, allergies, and sinuses problems because a shortage of the "friendly" bacteria is often the cause, this lack of beneficial bacteria allows pathogen overgrowth which burdens the immune system at the colon or throughout the intestinal tract.
 

A Fast Way to Cleanse
 

There are a variety of botanicals, which have been found to support the liver and assist the entire cleansing process. To protect the body against toxemia, when the stored toxins are dumped into the blood, herbals are recommended to help the liver remove these "poisons" from the blood stream. Silybum marianum or milk thistle, dandelion root, and goldenseal root are the most popularly recommended herbs to assist the liver. In Chinese medicine, licorice root has been used for centuries to detoxify. Chinese studies have found that licorice root extract may eliminate over 1200 toxins as well as help balance blood sugar levels. For digestion, cascara sagrada and Aloe Vera are two popular herbals, which have been used for ages to stimulate bowel and colon activity. These herbals are a few of the many, which have been used for years to assist cleansing. Refer to the comprehensive list at the end of this article to see what other detoxifying properties botanicals offer.

Along with herbal extracts, fibers are also very necessary to cleanse the colon, bowel and entire digestive system. Psyllium is probably the most commonly used fiber to ingest because of its proven effectiveness in the intestinal tract. The average diet has a very slow fiber content due to the over processing and contamination of foods. Surprising to many health-conscious eaters, foods such as garden salad, although healthy in many respects, is very low in fiber content. Fiber is a true cleansing agent, which can sweep and rid the system of toxins from food, which infest the digestive tract. Fiber is the key to naturally keeping elimination regular and solving many common digestive complaints.

Just as it is important to rid the body of toxins, it is necessary to regenerate the "good" bacteria, also known as "friendly flora". Probiotics, such as acidophilus and bifido bacterium, perform protective and therapeutic functions. It has been found that using a probiotic supplement can assist effective digestion, produce natural antibodies and relieve a variety of conditions from candidiasis to acne. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are the natural carbohydrates used by "friendly flora". When FOS is present, the healthful bacteria are sustained and the intestinal function is at an optimal level. The probiotics are an important part of supporting and building a healthy system during detoxification.

Controlling the Diet

A very effective way to combat the overwhelming effects of toxins is to maintain a diet with plenty of nutrient-rich foods and supplements. Before identifying what foods are the best for you, it is necessary to assess the foods to avoid.  According to nutritionist Robert Crayhon, author of Nutrition Made Simple, there are several foods to avoid as much as possible for detoxifying the body:

*All foods grown with pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides

*Toxic fats (margarine, fried foods, and refined vegetable oils)

*Coffee, alcohol and other stimulants

*Sugar

*White "enriched" flour products

Proper protein, carbohydrate, essential fatty acids and amino acid ingestion are vital to detoxification. When these levels of nutrients are low, they deter the overall uptake of other nutrients, which are imperative for detoxification. Foods, which are consumed in the whole form, promote nutrient absorption. To ensure optimum utilization and ingestion of protein, carbohydrates and fats, nutritional supplementation is very important in addition to the whole food diet. When supplementation is taken with the whole food diet. When supplementation is taken with a whole food meal there is optimum utilization of nutrients. Rice dextrins are an excellent example of a low allergenic source of antioxidants and ferulic acid, which provide carbohydrate benefits, too. Research has revealed positive results for easy digestion and detoxification with rice based diets.

In order to enjoy the benefits of good health, detoxification should be a continual practice. Since there is constant exposure to toxins, supervised programs, which are designed for the individual, are recommended. Whether it is a fast, herbal cleanse, modified diet or another safe method, the program should be easy to follow and carefully monitored. Compliance with a regimen can offer many benefits. When the body is perpetually cleansing and ridding of toxins, the degenerative diseases and conditions, which occur with age, can be combated.




Botanics and Detoxification

Licorice – stimulates the glands to improve immune function as well as remove toxins