Detox

Why detox?

The body is exposed to a large number of foreign chemicals everyday. The majority are synthetic chemicals that find their way into our food, air and water, or are taken in the form of drugs.

Overexposure to toxic substances and an inability to properly metabolise them can negatively impact an individual’s health, producing a wide variety of symptoms such as headaches, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and allergy or flu-like symptoms. 

Methods of elimination including the use of herbs, plants and specific foods, along with techniques such as fasting have been used for centuries to help facilitate better health and encourage greater vitality.

When to detox?

Detoxification can be carried out anytime throughout the year although some suggest Spring/Autumn to be ideal. Frequency of detoxification also depends on dietary habits, alcohol consumption, exposure to environmental pollutants (e.g. city or rural living) and state of overall health and vitality. 
Periodic detoxification programmes throughout the year can provide a method of achieving better health through maximising elimination and normalising cellular function. 

What are the benefits?
By gently encouraging the removal of waste compounds, the body is better able to carry out normal processes efficiently and can improve all-round vitality.  The benefits of a detox are often shown in skin health, energy, digestion, weight loss, libido and mood. Insufficient gastrointestinal function is recognised in naturopathic medicine as the root of many common diseases.

What to expect during the 10-day detox.
You may expect some transient side-effects, which will quickly disappear as the benefits become apparent, side effects include: headaches, increased perspiration, increased breath odour,  skin outbreak, increased urination & bowel movements, mild fatigue.

This detox programme utilises three synergistic supplemental approaches taken three times daily for 10 days to gently assist the cleansing process.

The 3 key detox supplements

FIBRE COMPLEX Provides some of nature’s most important nutritious food constituents to assist gastrointestinal function, normalise gut flora, and support the colon, including:
Organic Linseed
Provides soluble fibre and omega 3 fatty acids to assist digestive function
Psyllium husk
Provides soluble fibre to cleanse the digestive tract and can assist in regulating appetite
Apple pectin
Provides soluble fibre to assist digestive function.  Pectin is fermented by the intestinal bacteria to produce the beneficial short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the colon
Kelp
A rich source of trace elements and mucilaginous gels such as algin, which has been shown to soothe the intestines and bind with heavy metals
Rice Bran
Many potent phytochemicals are found in rice bran and its oil including; gamma-oryzanol, ferulic acid, tocotrionols, and phenolic compounds such as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) well known for its powerful antioxidant and heavy metal chelating effects
FOS
Acts as a prebiotic and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon

CLEAVERS (Galium Aparine) 
Cleavers is the definitive herb for lymphatic support and gently assists the body in eliminating excess fluid.

MILK THISTLE (Silybum Marianum) Shown to support liver and gall bladder function and exert antioxidant effects.

When NOT to detoxify!
Avoid detoxification during acute illness unless under supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Avoid this supplement programme if you have an existing medical condition or are on prescription medication, unless under the guidance of your general practitioner. Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.  

30mins before breakfast 

FIBRE COMPLEX  3 capsules (with 500ml water)

MILK THISTLE   1 capsule

CLEAVERS  30 drops

Early Afternoon 

FIBRE COMPLEX 3 capsules (with 500ml water)

MILK THISTLE  1 capsule

CLEAVERS  30 drops

Early Evening

FIBRE COMPLEX 3 capsules (with 500ml water)

MILK THISTLE 1 capsule

CLEAVERS  30 drops