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Total cleansing can take a lot of different forms, and there’s a lot of different methods out there in which you can cleanse your body completely. If you’re uncomfortable doing this kind of thing yourself I do recommend checking out the different cleansing products are available, I say this because doing it the natural and homegrown way may not be appropriate for certain people and in other cases some people simply may not have time for it and buying a cleansing product may be more appropriate for them than doing it the old-fashioned way. However, in this article I am going to address why doing a total cleanse on your own may be better than some of the seemingly easier and cheaper options available to you.
Cleansing can be done through a variety of means whether it’s juicing, smoothies, raw foods, or just regular exercise and simply eating better. My advice is to try each and every one and see which one is practical and fits into your day-to-day life because I realize not everyone has the money, the means, the energy, or time to do some of the more elaborate of the cleansing routines that are out there. There are however some really great alternatives to some of the more elaborate and complicated routines and cleansing programs out there. For example, if you simply cannot afford or don’t have access to a juicer, you can just go to the store and buy organic juice preferably in a glass bottle if at all possible. The reason why juicing is generally preferred however is because the juice is a lot fresher and also has a lot of enzymes which are generally more effective at delivering all those vital nutrients to your body.
A convenient alternative to doing your own smoothies at home however is by going to a juice bar either like a Robeck’s or Jamba Juice as they will often do very tasty and healthy smoothies for you. The problem with going to a juice bar beyond the obvious reason of having to travel there, is because they usually makes smoothies that have a lot more sugar, plus the smoothies are much more expensive than the ones you would make at home. So although you do have some other choices I still advise you to buy a juicer and getting a blender if you plan to do this or any other cleansing routine or method over the long term. While the easy choices may at first seem like the best option the fact is that they are more expensive and less effective over the over the long term. So if time is the issue, check out different cleansing products, if money is the issue, then make sure you save up for a juicer or a blender and simply buy your produce and instead of wasting your money at $6-$7 per juice or per smoothie at a juice bar.
Cleansing can be a really difficult thing sometimes and finding which method works best for you isn’t always the easiest thing. There are all sorts of different methods out there and one can’t really be sure but which one is best. One approach is to simply use a variety of different methods and see which one works for you. This is where doing a total cleanse multisystem really comes in handy, in taking a different approach by using different methods your therefore able to cleanse your body a lot more effectively because you’re targeting different problem areas. The three primary methods are juicing, green smoothies, and taking lots of wholesome and organic raw foods, not only does this help with initial cleansing but it allows you to keep a healthy digestive system throughout your normal day.
The first and most important critical step is to juice and use organic produce when doing so. The reason my juicing is so critical, is because it’s one of the most effective nutrient delivery systems that we have to give you all the vitamins and minerals that you need directly into your digestive system. The reason I suggest using organic produce, is because you when you juice you’re concentrating everything and it also means that you’re concentrating the pesticides and all the bad stuff that comes with produce so by going with organic you are in fact reducing your exposure to these pesticides and toxins. If you are going to juice and it’s something that I do in fact recommend, be sure to go with cheap, affordable, and readily accessible produce. Don’t go out of your way to buy anything exotic because just having more of the simple juices is going to be a lot more effective than just a little bit of the exotic juices.
Another method is to simply use a form of smoothie known as the green smoothie. The reason these are so common and so very effective is because one, they have a lot of fiber and two, because they are very easy to make and cleanup. All you need is some produce, preferably frozen, and a blender that is powerful enough to blend the produce and you have yourself nearly a complete meal. What makes a green smoothie green is the fact that it’s a normal fruit smoothie with added greens to it to give it extra fiber and nutrition it’s also a great way to get your leafy greens and without having to deal with the taste.
A total cleanse multisystem wouldn’t be complete however without the use of natural raw foods in day-to-day eating. While I’m not saying that every single person has to and must eat raw foods all the time for their daily consumption I do advise that they intake a lot more raw foods and wholesome produce to replace all the processed foods that a lot of people tend to eat these days. This alone will help keep your body clean here: running smoothly and allow yourself to really maintain a proper level of health.
In order to effectively cleanse your liver, you must have specific nutrients being taken in during the whole process. Sufficient antioxidants are vital to improve and keep your liver in a state of health and vitality. Milk thistle, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta carotene are all central aspect to the simple liver cleanse plan. Veggies like cabbage, broccoli; cauliflower and brussel sprouts are chalk full of these essential vitamins and nutrients. A simple liver cleanse happens over a 5 to 6 day period, this is then continued with a daily liver cleanse. Every morning you should drink a glass of pure filtered water with one to two teaspoons of lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed. Every day you should also consume about 8 glasses of pure water and three glasses of clover, dandelion, or asparagus herbal teas, possibly a bit of each. During this cleansing time you should only consume whole raw foods; like whole grains, veggies, filtered water and lots of fresh fruits grown locally or organically. You must remove specific food types each and every day until your body has completely flushed the solids away and only fluids remain.
Exercise is recommended to be limited to normal walking about one to two miles per day but also ensuring you get all the rest you need-do NOT skimp over this, meditation is also recommended if you’re comfortable doing this in addition to sleep. On Day 1, remove all sweets, caffeine (except for green tea), any and all meats and every kind of refined food. Take two asparagus capsules or a glass of asparagus tea (which you can find in any health food store), two capsules in the morning and two at night or a glass in substitute. On Day 2, remove all nuts, beans and any dairy products. On Day 3, Get rid of all grains with the exception of whole grain or brown rice. On Day 4, remove all veggies that are really starchy like potatoes for example, also eliminate fish from the diet. During Day 5, you should remove the rice you kept before and leave yourself only veggies and fruits. Be sure to consume veggies that are known to be good for the heart such as artichokes, onions, beets and carrots. During Day 6, you need to stop eating any solid food of all types, leaving only liquids like broths, vegetable juices, and filtered water, Teas, and fruit juices.
After the final day-day 6, you should feel healed and res energized, and have an overall sense of lightness and cleanness. You’ll be able to continue your regular diet, except now you will be doing a simple liver cleanse routine for occasional maintenance. You should continue to drink a glass of purified water each morning with 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Also do not stop drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day in addition to the 3 cups herbal tea. Avoid all fatty foods except for healthy fats like mono and polyunsaturated fats (in low amounts), any processed foods, and no alcohol should be consumed in order to keep the workload light and allow the liver to repair itself.
