Is there a Safe natural way to Cleanse your system??

Fatphuck

Anyone have good natural ideas on how to cleanse the Toxic sludge out... I have been eating horrendously :grumble:

ElizabethRoad

Yes - drink some water. Your body cleanses itself pretty well without your help.

ninerbuff

Drink some water and eat some nuts.

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DixiedoesMFP

Above, plus fruits, veggies and fiber.

justanotherbrickinthewall

Drinks ton of water and unsweetened green tea. Also fill up on veggies and fruit. Try yoga too.

CaptainGordo

Don't waste your time, money or health. The body does an excellent job of "cleansing" itself. Just treat it right and it will treat you right. There is no "clease" as effective as simply eating well.

"The best way to 'detox' the body is simply to let your body do its job. Unless you have a medical problem, your body takes care of itself quite nicely, experts say.

"The liver and kidneys are nature's best-kept secret, because they are the weapons to eliminate toxins from your body," says Gerbstadt. "If you are concerned about certain substances in your diet, it is easier and safer to simply eliminate [those substances] rather than engage in unhealthy detox plans."

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=64306
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/detox-diets-purging-myths

According to Chau Che MD, with New York University:

"Despite evidence to the contrary, the idea that colon cleansing is therapeutic by removing impurities, lives on. However, these claims largely fail to consider normal physiology. The digestive tract has inherent properties that work to clean our colon. After food ingestion, the small intestine absorbs nutrients and contracts to move indigestible residue into the colon. The colon continues the digestive process by absorbing and secreting electrolytes and fluids while its resident bacteria ferments the undigested food products. These are just some of the many mechanisms in which the digestive tract works in order to ensure that the colon does not become encrusted with fecal matter as some products claim. The black, rubbery material passed on a colon cleanse is actually a byproduct from the supplements and fiber in the colon cleansing product as opposed to old fecal material, in which consumers are led to believe."

http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1605
Reviewed by Michael Poles MD and Fritz Francois MD, NYU Division of Gastroenterology

For more answers to commonly-held weight loss and fitness myths, check out this MFP group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq

adjones5

Go poop.

tkn11

Go poop.

THIS

drog2323

I did a type of cleanse in the spring. It's Thorne MediClear. The "diet" is essentially this:
no gluten
no red meat
no booze
no tomatoes (not sure why)
no caffeine
no sugar
no sauces (except home-made - like roasted red peppers into a blender)
no sweeteners or artificial stuff
no pop/soda etc



then they have a pea-based protein powder thats loaded with vitamins, nutrients etc. The powder is only found in approved Health Stores, or online (I think).

but even if you don't go with the powder (it just really bumps up nutrients and protein), I am sure you will feel great.

its not really a cleanse, more of a detox type thing. It's for 3 weeks. I felt incredible following this, although it was strict.

_GlaDOS_

If you have a liver and kidneys you are good to go. :flowerforyou:

deadstarsunburn

I agree just drink a TON of water, I used to drink 2 liters if I felt like I wasn't drinking enough lol.

You could also try doing raw vegan type of eating if you feel like you're eating too many processed foods?

Good luck =]

LorinaLynn

Eat good foods, drink water, poop and pee as needed.

Tujitsu56

omg, i want to mention shakeology soooo bad haha. I don't use it, and don't really suggest it as a detox. I agree with water. You pee gets clear too:)

RaeN81

Your body is an amazing machine. Plenty of water, lots of fresh fruits and veggies and you should feel much better.

ilookthetype

I did a type of cleanse in the spring. It's Thorne MediClear. The "diet" is essentially this:
no gluten
no red meat
no booze
no tomatoes (not sure why)
no caffeine
no sugar
no sauces (except home-made - like roasted red peppers into a blender)
no sweeteners or artificial stuff
no pop/soda etc



then they have a pea-based protein powder thats loaded with vitamins, nutrients etc. The powder is only found in approved Health Stores, or online (I think).

but even if you don't go with the powder (it just really bumps up nutrients and protein), I am sure you will feel great.

its not really a cleanse, more of a detox type thing. It's for 3 weeks. I felt incredible following this, although it was strict.

going GF does nothing for those who aren't celiac/gluten intolerant/gluten sensitive.

UponThisRock

The human body is self-cleaning.

NicLiving

Yes - drink some water. Your body cleanses itself pretty well without your help.

I'd agree under normal circumstances, but when you need the occasional "cleansing" drink Senna Tea. It's an herbal stimulant with no weird side effects. I use it once a week. Cost about $4 bucks at Krogers :drinker:

ajfrench

I'm on a similar "detox" as drog2323 mentions. Very organic, healthy foods to get rid of all the Thanksgiving craziness! In place of red meat/chicken, I'm making my own protein shakes. Only 1/2-1 c. of brown rice a day. When I get bored with water, I drink a non-caffeinated green tea.

So, as others have said - tons of water and fiber (fruits, veggies), no processed foods, no alcohol, no caffeine/soda. I'm doing it for about a week.

CaptainGordo

I love all of the poop comments!

Dexy_

If you have a liver and kidneys you are good to go. :flowerforyou:

CaptainGordo

I'd agree under normal circumstances, but when you need the occasional "cleansing" drink Senna Tea. It's an herbal stimulant with no weird side effects. I use it once a week. Cost about $4 bucks at Krogers :drinker:

You mean, when you're constipated, right? That is the only thing that senna tea accomplishes: softening poop. No detoxification.