Answer my health question: What is an easy, cheap detox program for the New Year?

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It is a new year and many are ready to go on a good detox program. One popular question the herbalist gets is:

What is an easy, cheap detox program for the new year?

Here are some suggestions for natural programs to cleanse and detox the system. Keep in mind, 90% of diseases begin in the colon and because of the Standard American Diet (SAD); it is good to detox the system every few months. America loves fast foods, cheese and other mucous causing foods, along with processed foods that clog the colon, causing allergies, eczema, acne, headaches and more. Turn over to a more wholesome diet and check out these suggested natural programs to flush the system of harden fecal matter, mucous, parasites and gas. A short period cleanse is a good start for a detox. A full cleanse needs to last at least 90 days. People have found these types of detox programs improve the skin, energy, high blood pressure, diabetes and more. Think about it, we change the oil in our cars, along with replacing the filters, we de-worm our pets so let’s work on our bodies in the New Year.

1. CleanStart – A 28 day pre-packed colon cleanse program offered by Nature Sunshine products. This product has a blend of bentonite, chlorophyll and fiber in a powder form that you add to your favorite, healthy juice. You take one packet in the morning and another in the evening, along with your natural herbal laxative to move the built up waste.

2. Liver Cleanse – A herbal blend Nature Sunshine offers to detoxify and nourish the liver which is important in weight-loss. A clogged liver slows down the weight loss program. This supplement also has an herbal source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, riboflavin and vitamin A.

3. The 28 day raw food cleanse – This is a program that doesn’t focus on weight loss but optimal health. You can learn how to turn over to a raw diet through the assistance of this program. This program offers recipes, shopping tips and more.

4. Fit for Life – A great book written by nutrition specialists Harvey and Marilyn Diamond with wonderful recipes that share how to properly combined food and detoxify through eating lots of fruits and vegetables. It is not just a diet but a lifestyle change.

5. Green Smoothie detox – (As seen on ABC news) – A nice way to detoxify the system and give it a break from heavy foods. This is something you can do regularly. A nutritionist explains how to properly do this program on the video link below.

Green Smoothie Detox Recipe
(makes 2 servings):
*Remember to choose organic vegetables and fruits, especially when doing a liver cleanse or detoxification.
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cup of cold water
• 1 head of romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
(may substitute any leafy green vegetable you have on hand)
• 3 large stalks of celery
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• 1 banana
• 1/3 bunch of cilantro (may double the parsley if you don’t like cilantro)
• 1/3 bunch of parsley
• Juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
Directions:
• Combine water and romaine lettuce in blender, and blend on low speed until smooth.
• Add celery, apples, and herbs, while gradually moving to higher speed.
• Add banana and lemon last and blend thoroughly until smooth.
• Pour into tall glass and enjoy.

Watch the video to hear more tips on cleansing the system from a nutritionist:
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Purchase the herbal cleanses CleanStart and Liver Cleanse at Mother Knows Best’s website: http://www.mynsp.com/motherknowsbest

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