Juice Detox

Depends why u r doing it.

not a bad idea at all as long as your making your own juice :-)

My experience and only advice for you is to make sure that your juices aren't just fruit. Greens such as spinach, swiss chard, kale, etc. are so important for juice fasts for their nutrition and protein building amino acids.

I also agree with the poster above - it does depend on why you are doing it. I've done them before with wonderful results. Just do your research and find knowledgeable support where ever you can.

I know of some informative supportive forums if you are interested - you can PM me.

Bad idea. You have amazing organs that do that for you. You do not need to detox. A weekend full of juice with little protein? Pointless.

Bad idea and totally pointless in my opinion. Your body detoxes itself naturally.

Juice Detox = going cold turkey on the steroids?

There is no point to it and no physical benefits. The whole concept of "detox" is one of the more elaborate hoaxes in the health/fitness industry.

It has an appealing "logic" the the idea seems to meet some deep-seated psychological need we have as humans--that's why the idea doesn't die.

Nobody is trying to be mean to you, NellyGurl. They're just trying to explain that a juice fast, whether for weight loss or for "detox" reasons, is not likely to offer you the benefits you want. Your profile says you want to "get healthier." A juice detox will not help you do that, unfortunately. It is just a waste of your time unless you have specific medical or religious reasons for wanting to fast.

The human body has a complicated system of digestion and waste processing, and depends on a steady stream of sufficient water, calories, and nutrients for this process. The human body does not "flush" or "detox" with special powders or juices or fasting. It might sound good, but it's just not the way we work.

If you are experiencing constipation, try increasing natural fibre like fruits and vegetables, and drinking more water. Speak with a doctor or nurse if it doesn't improve within a couple of days.

A quick snippet from the Mayo Clinic:

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Detox, or detoxification, diets are popular, but they're not scientifically proven.

Detox diets are touted as a way to remove toxins from the body. Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices, and water. In addition, some detox diets advocate using certain herbs and other supplements along with colon cleansing (enemas) to help empty the intestines. Most detox diets last seven to 10 days.

Some people report feeling more focused and energetic during and after detox diets. However, this may be due to a belief that they're doing something good for their bodies. There's little evidence that detox diets actually remove toxins from the body. Most ingested toxins are efficiently and effectively removed by the kidneys and liver and excreted in urine and stool.

It's also important to consider possible side effects. Among other problems, detox diets can lead to:

Dehydration
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
If you're considering a detox diet, get the OK from your doctor first — and remember, the best diet is a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein.

Im going to do this because apparently with hypothyroidism a natural detox is good for you. So yeah, thanks for your opinions guys.

No, it's not. This simply isn't true. Where did you get that information?