[m_ichelle12]

I would like to do a few days of detoxification.... I need some ideas or expample from those who have done such short programme themselves... I have done a day detox before, but not for 3-4days.
It was told by a friend, What i did is early in the morning 1 squeeze lemon juice w/hwarm water and a banana for breakfast. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, Lunch and dinner will ony be juice or fruits, no solid stuff...

[Alby]

As everyone's needs vary and everyone's biological systems are different I recommend that you consult a doctor and/or another health professional beforehand - specially for the most effective results as you want to ensure that you body is receiving the nourishment and vitamins it needs to function properly.

I also find that the wellness staff at The 360 in the Landmark are extremely helpful and ready to answer questions if even if you don't buy - as I was surprised that there are actually two registered and properly trained Nutrionist/Dietians on staff there.

Here is good reading - it is for a 28 day detox but the idea and the concepts behind it are well written (in my opinion). http://www.ariseandshine.com/flash/R...CleanseBro.pdf

[Sunfire]

Just my two cents..

I've always been under the impression that the liver, kidneys and intestines are perfectly capable of removing toxins from the body, as long as you keep your diet reasonably healthy.

Detox is another buzz word that's going around. The proponents will often try to scare you with all kinds of nasty mental images of "leftovers" and toxins that the body supposedly can't deal with itself. The intestines are an easy target, because you usually don't imagine anything nice being in there

It's also a little convenient that they just happen to have a whole line of products to sell you.

Then there are the testimonials from people who say they feel so much better after going through it. That's where I think placebo effect. I mean, you imagine all these horrible things just stagnating in your intestines, and you eat all these fresh green things and imagine them washing everything out of you. Who wouldn't feel better after imagining that?

Anyway, if you want to spend the money on it, and it makes you feel better, I'm not going to tell you it's wrong. To each his own.

[mckpoon]

my co-workers did the maple syrup diet for a week (maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, water) and reported feeling alert, energetic and overall quite good, but one person who eats rather poorly didn't fare so well.

i do cleanses for a month, with only eating whole foods (no: white rice, processed sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, fungus-y things, red meat, dairy, flour, and then some...) and it was completely fantastic. i had problems with the sugar craving at first, but by the second week i was feeling great, and jumping out of bed after 5 hours instead of dragging myself out at 8hrs.

i suppose the one i do is more a lifestyle thing, but it depends what reason you are doing this for. it's obvious to me that the severely-reduced plans will also help you be alert, as your body isn't spending its effort + energy digesting.

[m_ichelle12]

I heard about Maple syrup thingy but not sure how it work. I was a beautician before back in Singapore and using equipments to help my clients in losing inch by inch, but personally I always try to find some extra information for them like their diet wise and posture etc... at that time there are detox programme too but it is machine too, wrapping you up in the big cling wrap using product either garlic or ginger, then put you in a heat control sleeping bag for 45min, and you sweat like nobody business, but it definately felt so so good...

Then for a while now i have been hearing about the programme... so I only did a 1day thing once in awhile... I think the 1month no carbo sound interesting... MCKPOON, afer 1 month, how you feel and what is the reasult?

[HK_Newbie100]

It’s untrue that the body can cope naturally with most peoples modern diet. That’s why there are a million and one health problems in society today from obesity to heart problems and so on, and health spending is one of the biggest that govts have to budget for.

If you really want a good detox, I would suggest fasting, or an intermediate step of a juice fast. I go on a fast every now and again. Fasting is the ultimate and most powerful way to rebalance your body to good health. It is about letting your body’s natural wisdom and regenerating powers do its work. Normally, the body is too preoccupied processing all the junk we eat and is therefore hindered in its regeneration. When you don’t eat at all, the body directly breaks down its own cells to live, breaking down first those that are least needed like dead, toxic, fat, aged cells etc. And you feel the benefits much more quickly than going on any special diet or detox plan. Any food consumed slows this process down dramatically. I agree that something like the Maple Syrup Diet is a bit of a con. Not that it doesn’t work, but you achieve much more from a simple fast or juice fast. But nobody will tell you that otherwise if they did, they would have nothing to sell you. If somebody is trying to sell you something, then you should always be sceptical.

However, there are some points you have to consider such as your level of toxicity. For example, if you were very toxic and unhealthy, you might want to go on a fruit diet first and gradually work you way into fasting. Some people actually feel worse initially after starting on a fast but that is because the fast is clearing out the system and bringing things to the surface, but then they feel much better after when the system is much cleansed. However you go about it, it’s best to seek professional advice to suggest a plan for your needs. There is nothing in this world to give you a good boost like a fast.

[Sunfire]

HK_Newbie, do you have any sources for this information? Making some pretty big claims there.

[mckpoon]

Originally Posted by m_ichelle12

I heard about Maple syrup thingy but not sure how it work. I was a beautician before back in Singapore and using equipments to help my clients in losing inch by inch, but personally I always try to find some extra information for them like their diet wise and posture etc... at that time there are detox programme too but it is machine too, wrapping you up in the big cling wrap using product either garlic or ginger, then put you in a heat control sleeping bag for 45min, and you sweat like nobody business, but it definately felt so so good...

Then for a while now i have been hearing about the programme... so I only did a 1day thing once in awhile... I think the 1month no carbo sound interesting... MCKPOON, afer 1 month, how you feel and what is the reasult?

i'm also a bit skeptical about the maple-syrup one, as it just doesn't seem completely logical to me. but still, i'm not going to know until i try it, and it's not like it'll do any major damage...

my 1-month program isn't about no carbs, as i had brown rice, millet, quinoa, spelt and buckwheat (soba doesn't count). oh, and alot of flaxmeal.

after the month, i was eating so well and on such a health kick, i was about to do the raw diet for another 7 days until people convinced me that i should ease up =P
otherwise, my mind would be a lot quicker, regular bowel movements (sorry, have to say it), no more cravings for sweets/junk, overall just feel like i'm in a better body. i did lose a bit of weight, but i'm not sure how much (i wasn't doing it for that reason), but a friend does the same routine and she lost about 5-10lbs. although, she does have more lose...


there's heaps of programs out there, i really just do the one that makes the most sense to me. the Wild Rose detox says it doesn't allow tomatoes or citrus fruits (among other things), and personally i thought that was stupid. although its true that citrus fruits take a little longer for the body to digest, but they haven't done wrong to me in the past.


if you'd like to know the version i'm on, i could post up my guide. but i'm not a nutritionist. i just used to live with 2, and i read alot.


regarding HK_Newbie100's post, i just don't have the effort to make a response, other than be careful on a juice fast - too long and you'll get the runs.

[HK_Newbie100]

Originally Posted by Sunfire

HK_Newbie, do you have any sources for this information? Making some pretty big claims there.

Just Google fasting. There is no controversy about controlled fasting. No one would stand up and say it is bad for you. All evidence point to its benefits and if you tried it yourself, you won't need anyone to tell you. The reason why it's not as popular as its amazing benefits would suggest it might be is very simple: how many people have the will power and the discipline to abstain from food for x number of days? It is like telling a smoker to go without cigarettes.

Here is a very good link about fasting to get you started from a respected doctor:

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=1996&xcntr=1

[m_ichelle12]

Originally Posted by mckpoon

i'm also a bit skeptical about the maple-syrup one, as it just doesn't seem completely logical to me. but still, i'm not going to know until i try it, and it's not like it'll do any major damage...

my 1-month program isn't about no carbs, as i had brown rice, millet, quinoa, spelt and buckwheat (soba doesn't count). oh, and alot of flaxmeal.

after the month, i was eating so well and on such a health kick, i was about to do the raw diet for another 7 days until people convinced me that i should ease up =P
otherwise, my mind would be a lot quicker, regular bowel movements (sorry, have to say it), no more cravings for sweets/junk, overall just feel like i'm in a better body. i did lose a bit of weight, but i'm not sure how much (i wasn't doing it for that reason), but a friend does the same routine and she lost about 5-10lbs. although, she does have more lose...


there's heaps of programs out there, i really just do the one that makes the most sense to me. the Wild Rose detox says it doesn't allow tomatoes or citrus fruits (among other things), and personally i thought that was stupid. although its true that citrus fruits take a little longer for the body to digest, but they haven't done wrong to me in the past.


if you'd like to know the version i'm on, i could post up my guide. but i'm not a nutritionist. i just used to live with 2, and i read alot.


regarding HK_Newbie100's post, i just don't have the effort to make a response, other than be careful on a juice fast - too long and you'll get the runs.

Great... I am very interested in your version... I believe that it should be someting that is not too crazy too... What is raw diet?