Tea Detoxing

dro6632
dro6632 Posts: 14 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've changed my whole lifestyle, I now exercise 6 days a week, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water. Still, I'm curious to see if I can really benefit from a cleanse. Has anyone tried a detox tea and do they work?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    They're mostly laxatives. What kind of benefits are you looking for?
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Almost all of the commercial detox teas on the market contain natural laxatives and diuretics. The only things they remove are water, waste, and money from your wallet. Your body does a fine job of detoxing itself if you let it.
  • dro6632
    dro6632 Posts: 14 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    They're mostly laxatives. What kind of benefits are you looking for?

    I just feel so bloated sometimes.

  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    dro6632 wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    They're mostly laxatives. What kind of benefits are you looking for?

    I just feel so bloated sometimes.

    Like water retention bloat? Or constipation bloat?

    You can address either of these without an over-priced and over-hyped tea.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    You may want to check out these threads about detoxes and weight loss teas and similar products.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10202381/weight-loss-scams-and-how-to-spot-them/p1

    The top of the forum has a thread with must reads on a lot of things that will be more helpful.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    I used them back in the days when I didn't know any better. My friends and I called them "poopoo" teas. The results are temporary at best. Save your money and drink some free water.
  • Asharee011
    Asharee011 Posts: 129 Member
    It could just be me but I've found that peppermint tea helps me when I'm bloated.
  • dro6632
    dro6632 Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks everyone! I will definitely consider your suggestions.
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    If you're suddenly eating healthier, it could be added fiber and/or protein from your new diet that's making you feel bloated. Give yourself some time and it will settle down. In the meanwhile, take something like Gas-X for temporary relief.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Your body already cleanses itself. Most of those teas are laxatives, so save your money.
  • Redbeard333
    Redbeard333 Posts: 381 Member
    I noticed that when I've been eating much better, I don't have to "go" as often, sometimes for days, thus I'm feeling really crummy. What has helped to a degree is eating FiberOne bread instead of regular bread. I already eat lots of fruit and veggies, but apparently I need more fiber to help move stuff along...
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    Make sure you're getting enough of fiber, fats and fluids - shoot for hitting your fiber and fat goals if possible. That should help keep things moving along. I struggle with fiber myself so I'll probably be investing in a supplement or some FiberOne type snacks to help compensate.

    I tend to bloat when I eat more carbs and/or sodium than usual - my belly sticks out more and my ankles swell some, too.

    If you aren't paying attention to your sodium intake, maybe start doing so and see if reducing that helps. For me, staying around the default 2300mg helps keep the bloat and such down.

    ~Lyssa
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    If you've overhauled your diet and in the process included more vegetables than you're used to, it could be the fiber. Detox teas don't do anything except give you diarrhea.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    dro6632 wrote: »
    I just feel so bloated sometimes.

    Google "foods that cause bloating". Try eliminating one at a time.

  • serenityfrye
    serenityfrye Posts: 360 Member
    I drink Yogi brand detox tea fairly often but primarily because I like the flavor better than most teas. It does seem to help keep things moving along nicely but I wouldn't use it as a 'cleanse' necessarily, it's just a nice addition to breakfast.
  • yasminara
    yasminara Posts: 247 Member
    If your poop constipated try eating a banana. I don't know why it works but my gf's mom told me once and it really worked lol!

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