| Many people are thinking of starting a new diet or | | | | detoxification of the liver. Ultra Clear Plus |
| doing a cleanse to get off on the right foot in | | | | pH provides this plus improved kidney |
| 2009. I wrote about weight loss in my | | | | detoxification by increasing the alkaline balance of |
| December newsletter and will continue to post | | | | the urine. These shakes provide all the |
| updates on my blog every week. Internal | | | | nutrients needed, including that all |
| cleansing can be a great way to start off a | | | | important protein. |
| weight loss program. However, everyone can | | | | Adva Clear provides unique support for balanced |
| benefit from a cleanse at least 2 times per | | | | detoxification. It promotes feelings of vitality, |
| year. Here are just a few of the symptoms | | | | energy and well-being and protects against free |
| that are commonly caused by a toxic load - | | | | radicals generated during Phase 1 detoxification. |
| insomnia, hot flashes, cellulite, headaches, joint | | | | |
| pain & chronic fatigue. Check out this article | | | | |
| for much more on this topic. If you suffer from | | | | Foods to Avoid |
| any of these conditions, want to lose weight or | | | | Trans fats (margarine, processed and fried foods) |
| just proactively improve your health, a cleanse is | | | | Sugar |
| for you. | | | | Aspartame, sucralose, splenda and other artificial |
| There are many types of cleansing programs out | | | | sweeteners |
| there, including juice fasts. I don't recommend | | | | Products made from white flour and white rice |
| juice fasts for more than a day or two because | | | | Wheat, rye, barley, breads, pastas, bagels |
| we need protein and other important nutrients to | | | | Packaged cereals and crackers, tortillas, cookies, |
| support the detoxification process. You can't | | | | pancakes, waffles |
| detoxify your cells & organs in a day or | | | | Soy - it is found in many products, so always |
| two. So guess what? You get to eat! | | | | read labels |
| My program is not just a liver cleanse. However, | | | | Alcohol, caffeine, sodas, chocolate |
| cleansing the liver is a big part of the picture. The | | | | Overly ripe fruits (these often contain mold) |
| liver breaks down everything that enters the | | | | |
| body and is crucial to weight management, | | | | Don't be depressed after reading the foods to |
| hormonal balance, cholesterol and triglyceride | | | | avoid part. You can add some of these things |
| levels and more. I also focus on the colon and | | | | back into your diet gradually after the cleanse. |
| the entire body. When you are done, you will | | | | The ones I would definitely avoid forever are |
| feel great! | | | | artificial sweeteners & trans fats. The |
| | | | | others may be enjoyed in moderation if they are |
| Foods to Enjoy | | | | very important to you. |
| Foods that support the liver includecabbage, | | | | |
| cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green leafy | | | | The duration of the cleanse should be one week |
| vegetables, oranges, lemon, lime, garlic, onions, | | | | to four weeks. You can even cleanse longer if |
| eggs, daikon radish, artichoke, asparagus, beets, | | | | you choose. Listen to your body. You may |
| celery. | | | | have symptoms as a result of released toxins |
| Foods that support the colon includepowdered | | | | such as headaches, blemishes and fatigue. |
| psyllium husks, ground flaxseeds, carrots, apples, | | | | These symptoms should subside soon. If they are |
| pears, berries. | | | | severe, slow down and eliminate the foods more |
| Protein is very important to the detoxification | | | | gradually and ramp up on the supplements slowly. |
| process. Eat at least 2 servings of lean beef, | | | | Avoid constipation at all costs. When this |
| lamb, eggs, skinless chicken, turkey or fish each | | | | occurs, we absorb toxins from the colon back |
| day. Protein allows you to break down toxins so | | | | into the bloodstream. You may take fiber |
| they can be eliminated from the body. Without | | | | supplements to avoid constipation or increase |
| protein, all you are doing is re-circulating the toxins | | | | fiber rich foods such as apples and pears. During |
| and making things worse. | | | | or after the cleanse, I recommend adding |
| Water - drink half of your body weight in ounces | | | | probiotics. Probiotics will improve the balance of |
| of pure water each day. If you weigh 150 | | | | healthy bacteria. Here is an article about all the |
| pounds, drink 75 ounces of water. | | | | benefits of probiotics. |
| Organic foods - try to eat organic whenever | | | | One great thing about doing this is you will most |
| possible. You are trying to eliminate toxins, so | | | | likely not crave some of the things you used to |
| why put more in? | | | | crave. Each time you do a cleanse, it will get |
| | | | | easier! |
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