The Fiber35 Diet:
Cleansing And DeTox
Jump Start Your Weight Loss with a Cleanse
Clinical studies have shown that toxins are released from our fat cells during weight loss. Those toxins inhibit our ability to lose weight and may, in fact, be the primary reason that our metabolism slows down during weight loss. For this reason, it is critical that our cleansing and detoxification systems are performing at maximum efficiency when we begin a weight loss program.
A natural health practitioner can help you determine whether or not your body’s natural detoxification systems are operating efficiently. Several test are available, one of which is the Comprehensive Detoxification Profile offered by Geneva Diagnostics of North Carolina. Herbs, supplements and changes in diet can also improve the efficiency of the detoxification process.
Most detoxification and cleansing kits contain two formulas in a single box and can be found at health food stores. The first formula usually is a detoxification formula that contains natural herbs that will help pull toxins from your organs. The second often contains different herbs and minerals that help the colon eliminate those toxins more efficiently. It is best to look for an internal cleansing system that is designed as follows:
Detoxification Formula
Select an all-natural formula containing a variety of organic herbs to support the kidneys (such as parsley), lungs (mullein), skin (oat straw), lymphatic system (echinacea), blood (blessed thistle) and liver. Liver support is especially important and is provided by herbs such as burdock root; dandelion leaf and root; turmeric; and yellow dock root.
Added liver support is provided by the addition of N-Acetyl-Cysteine and alpha lipoic acid. Look for a formula containing all of these ingredients, as well as others (such as oregano leaf, fenugreek seed and garlic bulb) to support the detoxification channels. The addition of kelp will also support the elimination process, as well as the endocrine system (especially the thyroid), thus helping to increase your metabolism.
Cleansing Formula
This is important enough to merit its own formulation. Look for a formula containing gentle, non-irritating, organic herbs such as rhubarb root, marshmallow root, slippery elm and cape aloe leaf that will soothe the bowel, stimulate peristalsis, and help eliminate mucus from the bowel. During a cleanse, it is important to also add extra fiber to your diet to help absorb toxins and “sweep” them out of the colon. (Some kits often include fiber as a separate formula).
There are many approaches to cleansing and detoxification. Depending on your individual needs and preferences, you will want to choose a 15- or 30-day cleansing program as described below:
15-Day Cleanse
Ideal for first-time cleansers, a 15-day cleanse is also recommended for people who have not cleansed in the last six months and/or those who experience daily bowel movements. Select an organic, whole-herb cleanse that gently supports all channels of detoxification. This support is best provided with a two-part formula: (1) an evening formula to encourage mild elimination through the bowel, and (2) a morning formula to support the remaining organs involved in detoxification. These two-week cleansing programs are ideal if you plan to stay on Phase One of The Fiber35 Diet for two weeks.
30-Day Cleanse
If you have completed an internal cleanse before or if you simply want a longer cleanse, your best choice is a 30-day total-body cleanse that contains high-potency herbal extracts and whole herbs designed to support the body’s seven channels of detoxification. Here again, you will want to look for a two-part formula: (1) an evening formula that contains herbs and magnesium hydroxide to hydrate and enhance elimination through the bowel, and (2) a morning formula that blends a variety of whole herbs with high-potency powdered extracts to support the remaining channels of detoxification. These 30-day cleansing programs are ideal if you plan to stay on Phase One of The Fiber35 Diet for a month.
Completing a 15-day or 30-day cleanse will greatly enhance your weight loss efforts. Always look for a formulation that is delivered in vegetable capsules and contains no fillers or binders such as silicon dioxide or microcrystalline cellulose (listed in the “Other Ingredients” section). Always follow label instructions.
It is also important to take plenty of supplemental fiber when you are cleansing. Soluble fiber supplements can be beneficial in removing toxins that have been pulled from the organs and cells with herbs. Try to get an extra 5g to 10g of soluble fiber in your diet every day during any herbal cleansing program.
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