Cleanses???

sphillips7143
sphillips7143 Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I need advice. I am going to start eating as healthy as possible- NO processed foods and was considering doing a cleanse to get all of the junk out of my system. Good or bad idea? If you have done a cleanse, which one did you try and what were the results?
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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    There's absolutely no need, provided you have functioning kidneys and a liver.

    If "no" on kidney's, then dialysis.
  • snwolinski
    snwolinski Posts: 1 Member
    I have done few cleanses. Although it may not be "necessary" or even as healthy as just eating unprocessed foods, I definitely do it every so often just to kick start my healthy habits. I have done juice cleanses for just 1-2 days and most recently Isagenix. I wasn't sure about them at first, and even though I feel Isagenix is a little high in sugar, for me it is convienent and I never felt better than the month I was on it. It really helped give me the energy to get back to working out and back on track. I fell off the wagon recently on vacation and I just started another cleanse today.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I'll just leave this here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Unless you've been advised by a doctor to do this, there is no need. It's unlikely to hurt you, but it's unlikely to help you either. A properly functioning body doesn't store 'junk' that can be eliminated by drinking juice or shakes for a couple of days.
  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
    Your digestive tract along with your liver will rid your body of all the junk out of your system. If it's not, you'll know and you'll soon be under the knife for various disgestive tract surgeries or you'll be hooked up to a dialysis machine.

    No cleanse needed.

    There are no bogeyman toxins that fruit juice or some other concoction will magically erase from your body. Please don't fall into this dieting/lifestyle myth trap.
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    your body cleanses itself.
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    Ugh...this again?!?!?!

    If you use the "Search" function, you will see the MANY threads that have discussed this silliness.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Just start eating super clean and your body will do all the hard work. You do not need to drink strange concoctions and be hungry.
  • rachaelbmh
    rachaelbmh Posts: 54
    I just weighed in on this over in this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1255222-to-cleanse-or-not-to-cleanse-that-is-the-question?

    I hope it helps!
  • mrsmarit
    mrsmarit Posts: 229 Member
    I have done few cleanses. Although it may not be "necessary" or even as healthy as just eating unprocessed foods, I definitely do it every so often just to kick start my healthy habits. I have done juice cleanses for just 1-2 days and most recently Isagenix. I wasn't sure about them at first, and even though I feel Isagenix is a little high in sugar, for me it is convienent and I never felt better than the month I was on it. It really helped give me the energy to get back to working out and back on track. I fell off the wagon recently on vacation and I just started another cleanse today.

    If they work so well why do you need to keep jump starting healthy eating?

    Cleanses make no sense, just eat sensibly and at a deficit.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Nobody needs to "cleanse". Pooping and peeing takes care of that for you. Those selling a "cleanse" or "detox" program are making money off the public ignorance, that's all.
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    Cleanses are worthless for anything but removing money from your wallet.
  • Billywalker1973
    Billywalker1973 Posts: 1
    Nobody needs to "cleanse". Pooping and peeing takes care of that for you. Those selling a "cleanse" or "detox" program are making money off the public ignorance, that's all.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Ugh...this again?!?!?!

    If you use the "Search" function, you will see the MANY threads that have discussed this silliness.
    It is okay to post this question, even if it's already been asked before. The forum questions on all topics are repeatedly asked.

    "Cleanse" ends up being a non-specific term; people have different things in mind when they say "cleanse." What system do you want to target? Is your digestion or elimination slow? Or do you have in mind your lymphatic system?

    In my experience, cleanses are great, but only if you don't mind following the regimen. My idea of a cleanse is one that gives my digestive system a break. For example, I might make a green juice for breakfast, but then eat a regular lunch and dinner. Other cleanses I've seen (but not tried) look expensive, harsh and hard to follow. When it comes to regimens, you might want to just use MFP's regimen. Over time, you will learn better habits and feel better generally.

    Have you input all your data to MFP?
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    LOL awesome!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
    How about if YOU do that, since you are saying there are toxins the body is getting rid of....
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    LOL awesome!

    Thanks! Made it myself. :blushing:
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
    How about if YOU do that, since you are saying there are toxins the body is getting rid of....

    I'll name two. Feces and urine.

    Your turn.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    What are your logging habits like, have you tracked your water intake regularly?
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
    How about if YOU do that, since you are saying there are toxins the body is getting rid of....

    I am not the one advocating for a cleanse….
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    DetoxGraph_zps6af67182.png

    LOL awesome!

    Thanks! Made it myself. :blushing:

    what for real? that is pretty freaking sweet…..
  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
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    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
    How about if YOU do that, since you are saying there are toxins the body is getting rid of....

    No, you made the claim, you provide the name. But don't worry, no one's going to hold their breath for you to find this mythical toxin because

    it does not exist.

    Edit: feces and urine.

    Urine is taken care of by the urinary system and feces are taken care of by the large intestine, colon and *kitten*. Any juice concoction you come up with in your question is not going to improve the function or health of these systems.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    DetoxGraph_zps6af67182.png
    Disagree.
    The digestive organs can be functioning, but not very efficiently.
    Your digestive organs are not all-or-nothing:
    Under the title "Effects on the Gastrointestinal System" in the article:
    "The liver manufactures about 1 quart a day of bile to meet digestive requirements. It is secreted into the small intestine, where it emulsifies fats and fat-soluble vitamins and improves their absorption. Any interference with healthy bile flow can create a myriad of immediate digestive disorders, such as bloating." http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive_disorders_05.htm?source=search&key=artichoke
    name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will? Just one….
    How about if YOU do that, since you are saying there are toxins the body is getting rid of....

    No, you made the claim, you provide the name. But don't worry, no one's going to hold their breath for you to find this mythical toxin because

    it

    does

    not

    exist.

    Edit: feces and urine.

    Urine is taken care of by the urinary system and feces are taken care of by the large intestine, colon and *kitten*. Any juice concoction you come up with in your question is not going to improve the function or health of these systems.
    I made what claim? He is the one who said "name one toxin that your body is not naturally getting rid of that a cleanse will?" What toxin is he referring to?

    When someone begins a discussion about cleanses, it's NOT SPECIFIC until terms are defined. What is meant by cleanse? What system is being referred to? etc.
    Have you decided you don't need/like them? Don't do them. It's your opinion, you can do what you want.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,285 Member
    I think a 3 day colon cleanse is a great idea.....





    ...if you are booked in for a colonoscopy.


    Otherwise, No.
  • mjudd1990
    mjudd1990 Posts: 219 Member
    Look up "migrating motor complex." It's your body's housekeeper function for the intestines as it stimulates peristalsis in between meals to move indigestible material along until it is excreted. The only times this is not adequate is if you are constipated and/or have diverticulosis. In either case though water and fiber are the best remedies, not some juice cleanse voodoo.

    Regarding your kidneys, their sole purpose is to cleanse your bloodstream and correct for electrolyte imbalances. As somebody said before, if your kidneys aren't working then a juice cleanse will be the least of your worries and it darn sure isn't going to fix the problem.

    Someone also mentioned doing a cleanse for the purpose of cleaning out your lymphatic system? I can't even imagine how a glass of kale juice would somehow have a purifying effect on lymph vessels.
  • scottywor
    scottywor Posts: 140 Member
    MONEY GRAB.
  • toomuchsweetness
    toomuchsweetness Posts: 168 Member
    I think at the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right for you... not what other people think. Everyone has the right to
    their own opinion and all I really am reading is negativity :( Im a junk food junkie and am about to start the cabbage soup diet, not for weight loss, but for the simple fact that I need to prove to myself that I can live without junk food on a daily basis..Im also hoping that after 7 days of "torture" that I wont want to revert back to the old way of getting through my day with coffee and candy. So, in my opinion. It wont hurt you , so what do u have to lose? My only judgement is doing it all naturally.... no pills. Good Luck!
  • asciiqwerty
    asciiqwerty Posts: 565 Member
    *special snowflake*

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