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Cleanse Trends The following programs are responsible for the recent trend of cleansing that seems to be sweeping the nation, from the insides out. Disclaimer: This publication doesn’t condone nor endorse any of the following without consultation with a doctor. MASTER CLEANSE: This simplistic effort includes a thorough fasting, whereby the user attains necessary nutrients through the ongoing consumption of glasses filled with lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. The duration is an expected 10 days, however you can adjust for longer or shorter as needed. QUANTUM WELLNESS CLEANSE: This 21-day effort is meant to drop extra lbs. and cut out non-essential items that its founders think some folk tend to overdue— caffeine, alcohol, gluten, meat and refined sugar. They also claim the precise time span is what it takes for your taste to “reset,” meaning, you’ll be inclined after the cleanse to eat and drink healthier. GARDEN OF LIFE RAW CLEANSE: This supplement packet includes all-natural ingredients that combine to support your body’s natural digestive and detoxification systems, engaging the entire digestive tract to boost its performance. The bonus here: You get to eat real food while taking the supplements with water. GWYNETH PALTROW’S 7-DAY JUICE DETOX: A proponent of cleansing, the actress shares some insight from her wealth of experience with both cleansing, and having an arsenal of nutritionists and doctors at her disposal. Over seven days you’ll drink lots of water, tea, soups and smoothies, essentially (with the occasional salad mixed in). This is the perfect cleanse for anyone heading to that feature film audition!
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“It takes three weeks to change the gut flora a significant impact on
to change habits and it takes time so a 21- to 28-day cleanse will have inflammation and take the load off your liver,” she says. A MONTH-LONG CLEANSE should incorporate the same smoothie and eating regime as the shorter cleanse, but add the intestine-friendly bacteria found in probiotics, such as Theralac, as well as specific nutritional supplements. “Take an anti-oxidant vitamin
formula containing 1000 mg of vitamin C, 200 international units of vitamin E and 100 mg of alpha lipoic acid,” suggests Steelsmith. “For more vitality, take anti-bug herbs that rearrange the gut flora, either a 900 mg garlic pill or berberine, the active compound found in goldenseal. A 200 mg pill works on the liver and kills yeast, parasites and bad bacteria. To help release toxins, it is good to sweat. Try a low-heat sauna and skin brushing.” ◆
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