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flush out the toxins?

INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2005/09/05, 07:41 PM What about these new products to cleanse the intestines and get rid of toxin build up? Has anybody tried anything? -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now" "The thing you have to realize is that you have to work for it,"
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/09/23, 11:30 PM No but I read a book all about cleaning oout toxins. It talked about juice fasts, and said the juice should be from fresh fruits and vegetables, not prepackaged. I was pretty surprised about the whole theory. I have not tried it yet, but would be interested to know if anyone else has.
michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/09/24, 07:20 PM I don't know about any of the "colon cleanse" type detox but a fruit juice fast, or any fast for that matter is very bad for you. First of all, detoxifying the body is why we have a liver and kidneys. That's what they do. Going on a juice detox will only depleate your body of vital nutrients. Yes there are carbs and a small amout of vitamins in juice but the carbs are all simple or sugar carbs. Every time you drink juice your insulin levels will spike and crash leaving you feeling like crap and hungry. You do not need to detoxify your body. We have organs for that.
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/09/25, 12:35 AM I know what you are saying michelle9510 but the body was not meant to take in all the toxins from the preservatives and chemical farming methods used today. The detox I read about wasn't just fruit juice, it was veggies as well. Im not recommending it to anyone, I was just curious if anyone had tried it. Thank you for answering and the information.
	2005/09/25, 01:34 AM I think there's a very cheap product to do it and better than juice.... TEA I like to buy tea leaves and brew a very dark tea...then drink that......no sugar...no anything....straight up.... you can make a canteen of it and drink it throughout the whole day....the flouride in the tea is really good for your teeth(although it will obviously discolor your teeth...so brush them thoroughly)....and the caffein will suppress your appetite a bit and give you boosted energy....as well as provide plenty of polyphenols.... I like a very very strong brewed tea....brew it to preference....obviously the stronger the brew...the more it will have of everything...including the caffeine so be careful...
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/09/25, 07:06 AM There is a ancient method to cleanse your lower bowels...called a enema. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
	2005/09/25, 09:01 AM lol mutt forgot to mention that strongly brewed tea can cause runs in those not used to it....
michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/09/25, 04:13 PM I didn't mean to jump down anyone's throat. sorry if I offended. It's just that as a nurse, I've seen a few people hurt themselves trying to do the so called "detox diets"
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/09/25, 11:26 PM I didn't take any offense. It's good to hear all sides. I guess now I will do an enema with tea. ---> :laugh::big_smile:
	2005/09/26, 06:42 PM michelle I give same exact reasons for why I am not a fan of 'detox' fasts(depleted carb stores, loss of muscle, lack of energy, etc).....However, I love to drink dark brewed tea daily for it's many benefits .....and if they decide to do it...I think tea is better than juices or water.....
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2005/10/03, 12:28 AM yeah, not so sure about messing w/any detox gimics out there. Tea!-yes. Can be a good thing. I luv the new arizona, and sobe brewed teas. OMG-the blended green iced tea, w/whipped cream too. :) -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now" "The thing you have to realize is that you have to work for it,"
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/10/13, 02:30 PM I know this is a somewhat old post, but I had a question on the detox thing. My kidney,liver and gall bladder don't function properly. My mom is always telling me to do "detox" diets for 2 or 3 days. I never have, but does anyone know(maybe michelle?) what I can use to help out my organs since they don't completely do what they are supposed to??
Flip-Mode Posts: 38 Joined: 2005/09/26	2005/10/14, 11:46 AM Take vitamins and watch what you eat and consult a doctor for gods sake! ============ Quoting from CristalBelle: I know this is a somewhat old post, but I had a question on the detox thing. My kidney,liver and gall bladder don't function properly. My mom is always telling me to do "detox" diets for 2 or 3 days. I never have, but does anyone know(maybe michelle?) what I can use to help out my organs since they don't completely do what they are supposed to?? =============
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/10/14, 01:18 PM Ha ha ha....if I hadn't consulted a doctor how would I know they don't function properly? LOL....sorry, in all seriousness, I found out about the problems with them a few years ago, and since then haven't had health insurance, so getting a doctor perscribed anything hasn't been an option. We have HI now, but are still in the process of finding a doctor that is accepting new patients. I take vitamins, I watch what I eat, was just looking for something to help out in the in between time. :big_smile:
	2005/10/14, 01:37 PM milk thistle is good for the liver I believe... http://www.nephron.com/vitamins.html..so watch what you supplement with..
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/10/14, 02:16 PM I read that as well, but it conflicts with the gall bladder problem...it can cause my gall bladder to flush out stones, and you have to know if the stones are small enough to pass which I don't. I would hate to get a stone lodged in my intestine or something because it was to big to actually pass. Yeeks!:cool:
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/10/14, 02:18 PM Maybe try eating certified organic. There is no preservatives or chemicals used in the farming.
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/10/14, 02:28 PM I may have to look that direction. Right now I think they only certified organic food that we eat is spinach. I'll have to check into that.