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30 Day Natural Detox Diet Video
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 23rd, 2009
We just finished talking about what is a natural detox last week and some of the methods we can use to detox our digestive system. Now we will talk about a video I found on YouTube that gives details on how a day with a detox diet by Dr Tracy Tranchitella, ND will play out. She gives a little glimpse of what a daily detox diet would look like during her 30 Day Detox Diet.
She goes on to talk about how she starts off most of her patients with a detox diet to get them to feel better and healthier. Patients will report to have detox symptoms such as headaches and fatigue during the initial stage but after a week, some report having weight loss, feeling much more healthier, and a desire to continue eating healthy.
The diet under her standards consist of eating organic and raw vegetables and fruits. Also, eating foods high in fiber, your essential fats, and antioxidants such as berries (goji berries would be a good selection) that are low sugar are great for this diet. Most of her patients really enjoy the smoothie recipe (with flax oil and ground flaxseeds). A probiotic supplement is suggested to increase the friendly bacteria in the intestines.
Here is an example of what kind of diet she would recommend her patients.
Sample Breakfast
| Hardy Breakfast | Lighter | Protein |
| Gluten free hot cereal | Fresh fruit and a choice from these types of nuts | Organic Eggs prepared at low heat |
Sample Lunch & Dinner
A Sample Lunch and dinner should be:
- Low in starch carbohydrates
- Consist of More vegetables, double the size of your palm in quantity as a rule of thumb.
- The palm of your hand should be a guide for the quantity of protein (non-starchy).
A Large Raw Salad followed by some protein (i.e. fish) is a great combo for dinner/lunch.
Some people will even lose weight as a result of cleansing the body of toxins. She feels that the solution to pollution is dilution. Many people feel a significant difference, especially for those that have been eating horribly, after the detox diet.
Headaches and fatigue can result during the initial detox diet. This is a good sign as it shows that your body is downloading all the toxins and eliminating them from your body.
The detox diet is more than just a diet, it is more like a lifestyle.
What is a Natural Detox?
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 18th, 2009
Natural detoxification can include doing steam baths, fasting, taking colon cleansing supplements along with a probiotic supplement. A natural detox will help aid the body’s detoxification systems known as the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system, the urinary system, the lymphatic system, and those carried out by the skin such as sweat, tears, and the sebaceous glands. The body’s toxin levels should be kept at a minimum in order for the digestive system to effectively excrete the toxins through the pathways described above.
Natural detoxification will help keep the human body and their collections of complex systems maintain harmony and balance. The digestive system will absorb nutrients and break down toxins into less harmful substances that are later excreted through the stool and urine.
A high fiber diet, eating vegetables and fruits, and eating wholesome natural food is not the complete solution. The pollution we undergo everyday by inhaling toxins along with the preservatives and pesticides found in fruits can thwart the body’s function in eliminating toxins. These toxins can enter the bloodstream causing further damage to the body leading up to various health problems. The vegetables and fruits must be organic, the fibers must be low in starch and the quantity of protein we eat should be about the size of your palm.
Natural detox diets, ideally, should incorporate organic foods, because they are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients, all of which are vitally important for detoxification. A detoxification diet should also include water and fiber in adequate amounts, because these are necessary for eliminating toxins through the urine and stool.
A natural detox diet includes all types of seeds, vegetables, fruit, and fish, as long as they are fresh, canned in water, or are dried. Unsalted seeds and nuts should be eaten. It is recommended avoiding adding sugar to juices and drinks. It is also advised not to be involved in any other activity while eating. In other words, keep a time aside for your meals, and relax and have them, focusing on what you are eating. Give yourself enough time to chew the food properly before swallowing.
Some of the other natural detox methods are breathing techniques, fasting, exercise, and hydrotherapy.
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How to Detox using Cranberry Juice, Benefits
Posted by admin in Detox Drinks on September 16th, 2009
Cranberry contains a variety of benefits when you consider helps with the glow of your skin, but also helps to erase traces of weed in your system.
It is said that 3-4 glasses a day for 5 days, without taking any drugs during the 5 days, will help to cleanse the system of marijuana and nicotine.
Cranberries are small fruits growing in temperate regions on climber vines. The focus on the cranberry is the proanthocyanidins, NDM (non-dialyzable material), and antioxidants.
8 Health Benefits of Cranberries
- Provides relief from ailments of the urinary track. The proanthocyanidins helps in elimination of bacteria by not allowing bacteria to stick on the inside walls. This method works very similar to the way an oxygen colon cleanser in that it doesn’t allow bacteria to get stuck within the colon walls.
- The antioxidants phenols and flavanoids help with common cardiovascular diseases, prevent blood clotting, and prevent the growth of ulcers and tumors in the stomach, lymp and or lung.
- Proanthocyanidins help prevent carcinogenic agents from forming. (breast cancer, )
- They help fight off bacteria that causes ulcers, inflammation of the brain, and genital sores.
- Contains Vitamin C
- Helps to sharpen up the memory
- Helps to prevent kidney stones from forming
- Help to reduce the effects of aging.
Cranberry Juice and UTI
- You can either drink pure cranberry juice or a juice containing a mixture of fruits including cranberry. In the latter case, make sure that the juice consists of at least 30% cranberry.
- Drink 3-4 glasses (9 oz) of cranberry juice on a daily basis. Do it for a couple of months so as to bring effective interruption of proanthocyanidins in bacterial communication.
- You should drink plenty of water as well. This will help the body flush out toxins through urine and perspiration.
It is recommended to not drink cranberry juice in excess due to its high sugar content. Two glasses full a day for adults and one for kids. Drink water throughout the day as well.
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What Can I eat on a Detox Diet?
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 14th, 2009
A mere 5% of Americans consume the recommended amount of fiber a day (24 to 28 grams a day). That leaves 95% of the population not functioning at its optimum levels. Here are a couple of diet suggestions for a strong start in the right direction.
It is strongly recommended that a person undergoing a detox take foods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Foods that are high in fiber, water, whole grains, vegetables and fruits are essential for the detoxification process.
By following a diet plan consisting in some of the following foods, one can reduce the risk of constipation, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, high blood sugar, heard disease and obesity.
5 by 5 Detox Diet Sample Sheet
| Fruits | Apples | Prunes | Pineapples | Oranges | Papayas |
| Vegetables | Broccoli | Cauliflower | Onions | Garlic | Artichokes |
| Nuts & Seeds | Flaxseed | Pumpkin Seeds | Sesame Seeds | Almonds | Walnuts |
| Fiber Rich | Beans | Soybeans | Lentils | Black Beans | Lima Beans |
| Whole Grains | Barley | Oats | Rye | Chia | Bran Cereal |
Drink Suggestions for a Detox Diet
Water, lemon water, pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, and rice milk are great additions to a detox diet.
It recommended that you chew your food well and drink 8 glasses of water a day at room temperature. The benefits of water can do tremendous amounts of things to your body.
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How to Administer Detox Foot Pads
Posted by admin in Foot Detox on September 11th, 2009
- Rinse away any dirt and skin oil that will tamper with the sticking of the foot pad.
- An exfoliant can be used to remove dead skin cells.
- Stick the detox pads on your feet using the adhesive before going to bed. Make sure it is on good before going to bed, as it may fall off if not placed correctly. Some people find putting them on the floor and stepping on them to be the best method to put them on.
- Go to sleep! It is recommended that you leave them on for 8 hours each day of the week. The detox foot pads usually feel warm and become darker as they absorb waste matter and toxins from your body. In some cases, they might even become sticky.
- The next morning you should expect a dark colored foot pad that will slowly begin to fade away in color as the use of these foot pads are continued over the course of the week. Trash the used ones, and continue the use over the week.
- Towards the end of the week, the color of the foot pads begins to remain the same and do not change. Congratulations! You have completed a successful detox.
Detox Foot Pads work by taking the advantage of 60 acupressure points on the soles of your feet that should “stimulate, energize, and draw out chemicals, toxins and heavy metals from the body.”
7 Benefits of Detox Foot Pads
- Improved blood circulation
- Relief from aches, pains and stress
- Increased energy levels
- Better quality of sleep
- Speeds assimilation of nutrients to cells
- Is simple and easy to use
- Works while you are asleep
Where to buy?
It is recommended that you look up reviews of detox foot pads while doing your search for the best available detox foot pads available. We have found the Kinoki Detox Foot Pads to be a scam. Alternatively there are organic detox foot pads available.
How to make Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink
Posted by admin in Detox Drinks on September 9th, 2009
Lemon cayenne pepper drink is very easy to make.
Ingredients needed to make the Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink:
- Lemon Water
- Natural Maple Syrup
- Cayenne Pepper
- Filtered Water
- 10 ounce water container
Directions for this Detox Drink
The following recipe is to make only one serving.
- Pour 5 ounces of filtered water into your container.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the water.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of organic grade B maple syrup to the mixture.
- Then add 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Add the remaining 5 ounce of filtered water and stir well.
One serving of lemon cayenne pepper drink is ready. A dieter is supposed to drink 6 to 12 servings in a day. You can even make and refrigerate this drink as per your requirement for one day. Don’t store it for more than one day, as the drink should be consumed fresh, so that it is effective.
As there are many speculations about the effectiveness and side-effects of this cleansing diet, always make sure you consult your nutritionist or dietitian before venturing into this diet program.
