Detoxification – Why We Need It
The average American consumes one gallon of chemicals per year.
It’s spring and for many, that means time to clean the house and get rid of the unnecessary old and stagnant stuff. But really the most important kind of spring cleaning you can do is for your body. Traditionally, spring is considered the most important time for internal cleaning.
Practiced for centuries by many cultures around the world — including Ayurveda and Chinese medicine systems — the process of detoxification rests, cleans and nourishes the body from the inside out. But detoxing can also be important at any time of the year if you are suffering from unexplained fatigue, sluggish elimination, irritated skin, allergies or low-grade infections; bags under the eyes; a distended stomach even if the rest of your body is thin; menstrual difficulties; or mental confusion.
- The benefits of detoxing are many:
- Weight loss
- Better digestion
- More energy
- Improved mental focus
- Less joint pain
- Less congestion
- Fewer symptoms of chronic illness or allergies
- Improved sleep
- Clearer skin
Living in the modern world, our bodies can get to feeling pretty grubby inside. Between the sugars, refined flours, caffeine, alcohol, dairy, chemical food additives, pesticides, and environmental pollutants we encounter, our cells are exposed to myriad toxins and inflammation triggers.
The average American consumes one gallon of chemicals per year. Where do these chemicals go? They go into our cell structures and reside there until our liver can detoxify them and eliminate them from our bodies. The liver performs approximately 500 functions in the human body. It is critical to cell life that the blood be clean and full of oxygen. When the blood becomes polluted it begins to affect digestion, energy production and mood and begins to set the stage for many degenerative diseases.
Most people don’t realize that the liver needs to be detoxified in two phases in order to get the maximum benefits from cleansing. Put simply, Phase I prepares the toxins for Phase II, which flushes them from the body. By working in synchrony, these two phases ultimately convert undesirable chemicals into a form that can be eliminated or excreted by the body.
Next we should look at other parts of the body that need cleansing support.
- Lymphatic system cleansing is often used during or after a chronic infection but can be done in the spring or anytime. Dry skin brushing is a very effective and at home way to help stimulate and keep the lymphatic system working at its optimum. Also consider treating yourself to a lymphatic massage.
- Sweating therapy is excellent for overall purification and balance. Since the skin is the largest organ of elimination sweating is very effective. Diaphoretic herb (herbs that promote sweating) such as yarrow, elder, peppermint combo work well in tea form. Dry saunas, sweat lodge and exercise are some other ways of promoting sweat.
- Urinary cleansing is used to aid the kidneys ability to eliminate toxins from the blood. Mild diuretic herbal teas work well in toning and aiding this elimination process.
- Intestinal and bowel cleansing is what we most commonly use for situations of constipation or lower bowel irregularity. High fiber diet and bulking agents are used in many cases and are milder than the purge laxatives (which can be harsh). It is important to keep the bowels clean and moving during detoxing and every day.
It is also important to understand that the process of detoxification requires you to rest and ride out a few unpleasant symptoms that arise when the toxins are being moved and expelled from the body. Those symptoms can include headaches and fatigue the first couple of days. By day 3 though, most detoxers experience a surge of energy and generally feel pretty good.
If you’re new to detoxing, we have the perfect, easy-to-follow protocol that can provide a physical and psychological jump start. If you’re a veteran, our protocol is ideal too and can help you build on healthful habits.
The Designs for Health Detox Kit contains all you need to safely detoxify your system while gently supporting both Phase I and Phase II liver detoxification.
Designs For Health 14 Day Detox/Cleanse Program
One Kit Contains:
- 1 – PaleoCleanse Powder
- 1 – PurePea Vanilla Powder
- 1 – Amino-D-Tox 90 capsules
- 1 – Plant Enzymes Digestive Formula 90 capsules
- 1 – 14 Day Detox/Cleanse Patient Guide
- 1 – Blender bottle
- 1 – Reusable bag made from recyclable materials
The 14 Day Detox/Cleanse Program has been created to support the body’s natural two-phase detoxification process in order to safely and effectively remove harmful toxins from the body.
Using a combination of carefully selected products and a methodical, step-by-step diet plan, the 14 Day Detox/Cleanse Program is ideal for those with busy schedules or anyone new to the concept of detoxification.
PALEOCLEANSE Powder
- Supplement Facts
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (18 grams)
- Servings per Container: about 21
Amount per Serving:
- Calories 50
- Calories from Fat 5
- Total Fat 1 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 g
- Sodium 150 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 3 g
- Dietary Fiber 2 g
- Sugars 0 g
- PeaProtein 15 g
- Vitamin A (as Mixed Carotenoids from Algae) 2500 IU
- Vitamin C (as Sodium Ascorbate) 250 mg
- Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 15 IU
- Vitamin E 15 IU
- d-alphatocopherol
- Vitamin B1 (as Thiamin HCl) 1.5 mg
- Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin-5-Phosphate) 3 mg
- Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide) 4 mg
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 2 mg
- Folic Acid 50 mcg
- Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 2 mcg
- Biotin (as d-Biotin) 70 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 12.5 mcg
- Calcium (as Dicalcium Malate) 125 mg
- Phosphorous (as Dipotassium Phosphate) 120 mg
- Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 25 mcg
- Magnesium (as Magnesium Buffered Glycinate Chelate) 100 mg
- Zinc (as Zinc ChelazomeBis-Glycinate Chelate) 3.5 mg
- Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 25 mcg
- Copper (as Copper ChelazomeBis-Glycinate Chelate) 500 mcg
- Manganese (as Manganese ChelazomeBis-Glycinate Chelate) 500 mcg
- Chromium (as Chromium ChelaviteNicotinate-Glycinate Chelate) 20 mcg
- Molybdenum (as Bis-Glycinate Chelate) 20 mcg
- Glycine 750 mg
- L-Threonine 275 mg
- L-Lysine 275 mg
- L-Cysteine 125
- Calcium D-Glucarate 125 mg
- Quercetin 100 mg
- Taurine 100 mg
- Milk Thistle (Silybummarianum)(seed) 100 mg
- [standardized to contain 80% silymarin]
- Choline 50 mg
- DL-Methionine 50 mg
- Inositol 50 mg
- N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) 50 mg
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 50 mg
- Sodium Sulfate 50 mg
- Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)(leaves) 25 mg
- [standardized to contain 50% catechins]
- Celandine (Cheilidoniummajus) 25 mg
- Dandelion Root (Taraxacumofficinale) 25 mg
- (root)(4:1)
- Fringe Tree Bark (Chionanthusvirginicus) 25 mg
- L-Glutathione 12.5 mg
- Vanadium (as Vanadium ChelaviteNicotinate-Glycinate Chelate) 25 mcg
Other Ingredients: Tapioca dextrin, natural berry flavor, natural vanilla flavor, vegetable cellulose, stevia (leaf) extract.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, approx. 1 scoop (18 grams) in eight ounces of water or any other beverage per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner
PUREPEA Vanilla Powder
- Supplement Facts
- Serving Size 30 grams (approx. two heaping scoops)
- Servings Per Container 15
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 125
- Calories from Fat 20
- Total Fat 2g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Sodium 260mg
- Total Carbohydrate 5g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 2g
- Protein (from pea) 20g
- Calcium (from pea protein and natural vanilla flavor)35mg
- Iron (from pea protein) 6mg
Other Ingredients: Natural vanilla flavor, certified organic stevia leaf extract powder, silicon dioxide.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 30 grams (approx. two heaping scoops) in eight ounces of water or any other beverage per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Amino-D-Tox
Serving Size: 180 vegetarian capsules
Six capsules contain:
- Glutamine…….500 mg
- Glycine…….500 mg
- Methylsulfonylmethane…….400 mg
- N-Acetyl L-Cysteine…….250 mg
- Taurine…….250 mg
- Alpha Ketoglutarate…….200 mg
- Glutathione…….200 mg
- Methionine…….200 mg
- Ornithine…….200 mg
- Calcium-D-Glucarate…….200 mg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take six capsules per day with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner. However, if for some reason this process does not agree with you, you can take the Amino D-Tox between meals.
Plant Enzyme Digestive Formula
- Supplement Facts
- Serving Size 1 capsule
- Amount Per Serving
- PhytoENZ Proprietary Blend 105 mg
- Amylase, Protease SP, Protease,
- Diastase, Lactase, Glucoamylase,
- Alpha-Galactosidase, Beta-Glucanase,
- AcidProtease, Phytase, Cellulase,
- Hemicellulase, Invertase, Lipase
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, rice bran.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.