Whether you are eating to lose weight, or just to have a healthy diet program for general health, it can be a great idea to occasionally add a detox diet plan into the mix. Many times, even if you are eating properly, you begin to feel a little down, your energy levels are not what you want, and maybe you even have a few unexplained aches and pains. These symptoms may be caused by a digestive system which is no longer working smoothly.
Take a minute to ponder exactly what our digestive system does. It takes all of the different varieties of foods, and many times junk, that we consume, separates out the fuel and nutrients, separating away the unusable portions, and then eliminates the waste either through our urinary or bowel systems. It is quite an amazing process. But what happens as this system starts getting backed up with too much garbage and sludge?
Our intestines and colon are filled with twists, turns, and corners with many places for food and waste particles to accumulate and buildup. We have all experienced the feeling of being constipated, when our bowels are not working properly, and you begin feeling discomfort, and maybe even a little bloated. We know from that feeling, having our bowels not clearing out properly is a really bad thing. The thing most of us don’t think about, is that our bowels almost always have some buildup of food, and toxins that are not flushing out, and may have been sitting in our body decaying for days, weeks, and possibly much longer.
Using a detox diet plan gives you a method to start flushing out and clearing all of the built up sludge that is filling up your digestive system. There are many different detox or cleansing diet plans available which focus on eating and drinking a combination of natural foods which stimulate your digestive system to flush. I know, it does not sound very pretty when I’m using words like; flush, sludge, toxins, decaying, and garbage, but that is the reality of what will be exiting your body. It is not pretty, but the results can be amazing.
Most people experience a tremendous increase in energy, some weight loss, a clearer complexion, and many aches magically disappear. Depending on what detox diet plan you would choose to follow, they can last from just a few days, to a few weeks. If you can make a major difference in your overall health in just a few days, isn’t it a great thing to try?
Before we get too over the top on using a detox diet plan, you need to be aware this is not a long term fat burning diet, or even a healthy diet program for an extended period. The detox diet plan is designed to be used for a short period of time to cleanse your body, and then after the cleansing you need to transition into healthy eating. I have experienced some of my best results in weight loss, and overall fitness improvement immediately following a detox diet routine, once I start eating my normal healthy foods again. My body is able to process all of the nutrients and proteins much more efficiently and my energy and fitness levels increase greatly.
If you are not in reasonably good health, you may not want to try a detox diet plan. A cleansing diet is more challenging than a traditional diet, but the benefits can be fantastic. I recommend you check with your Doctor before you begin a detox diet plan, take along the plan you are wanting to try and get his opinion.
If you regularly exercise, you may want to be aware, during a detox diet you are usually eating a much lower calorie intake, so you may experience some lack of energy during your exercise. I still highly recommend you keep exercising, since there is nothing better for the body to keep everything moving, and for long term health than great physical activity. If you are currently not exercising, today is the day, you need to get started. No diet, including a detox diet plan, is going to solve all of your health issues. But the combination of cleansing your body, moving into a healthy diet program, and exercise, can give you more energy, and more health than you have experienced in years.
Give a detox diet plan a try, I believe you are going to be excited about the way you feel.
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 Days 8-9 of my water fast experience!!
March 13th 2010 (Guam is a day ahead of the states)
TOPICS:
Emotions
Heart Rate
This is my first water fast although I have done a master cleanse and juice feasting in the past. When I break my 30 day fast I will do three days of orange juice and watermelon, four days of juicy fruits, and then following with the 80-10-10 lifestyle (raw vegan foods – high fruit, some veggies and nuts).
I have researched this topic extensively but I am not an expert. Any and all comments, suggestions, opposing views are welcome. Please ask any questions and if I don’t know the answer I will find it. If you express opposing views please have proof/source to back it up preferably from a doctor as I have links below outlining the benefits of fasting by doctors.
Fasting :
http://drbenkim.com/fasting.html (SHORT)
http://chestofbooks.com/health/natural-cure/The-Hygienic-System-Fasting-and-Sun-Bathing/index.html (DETAILED)
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/introduction-to-fasting/ (Tons of info & not just about fasting. Many articles by doctors.)
80/10/10 By Dr. Graham:
http://foodnsport.com/
AMAZING forum for LFRV 80/10/10:
http://www.30bananasaday.com/
Collections of Natural Health Articles:
http://chestofbooks.com/health/index.html
http://www.soilandhealth.org/
Skin brushing :
http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/healingtechniques/Dry_Brushing_Technique.htm
Breathing exercises :
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=012989C7B6AC0DF4
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 The second day of the ‘Weekly Yog Practices’ begins with the basic rules and precautions that a Yoga practitioner should take before starting any kind of Yogic exercises. Covering an explanation of simple, easy and scientific practices of Yoga this part would rejuvenate the user with a healthy and spiritual consciousness in practicing Yoga. Click http://www.rajshri.com to watch more Baba Ramdev Videos.
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 http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_291934/7lbs_In_7_Days_-_Super_Juice_Detox_Diet Lose up to 7lbs in 7 days with Jason Vale’s super juice guided detox. From the man who helped Jordan get her post-baby body back comes a healthy and effective diet and exercise program to reshape your body in just one week and with lasting results.
‘7lbs in 7 Days’ takes you through 7 days of delicious juice and smoothie recipes! This amazing Detox and Rejuvenation program is now available on DVD and in a world first is available online outside of the United Kingdom through the ‘FoodMatters.tv’ website.
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My 2nd Water Fast – Day 1 Post Fast
June 26th 2010 (Guam is a day ahead of the states)
TOPICS:
July Challenge – PRIZES!!
Breaking Fast
Gulping
Bowel Movements
Water fasted from March 4th to April 2nd 2010 and followed with the 80/10/10 lifestyle (Low Fat Raw Vegan – high fruit, some veggies and nuts). JUNE 21st 2nd water fasting experience.
I have researched this topic extensively but I am not an expert. Any and all comments, suggestions, opposing views are welcome. Please ask any questions and if I don’t know the answer I will find it. If you express opposing views please have proof/source to back it up preferably from a doctor as I have links below outlining the benefits of fasting by doctors.
Fasting :
http://drbenkim.com/fasting.html (SHORT)
http://chestofbooks.com/health/natural-cure/The-Hygienic-System-Fasting-and-Sun-Bathing/index.html (DETAILED)
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/introduction-to-fasting/ (Tons of info & not just about fasting. Many articles by doctors.)
80/10/10 By Dr. Graham:
http://foodnsport.com/
www.vegsource.com/talk/raw (Dr. Graham’s forums where he gives advice)
AMAZING forum for LFRV 80/10/10:
http://www.30bananasaday.com/
Freelee’s blog spot with answers to all your 80/10/10 / LFRV Questions!!
http://sweetjuicyfreelee.com/blog-articles/
Collections of Natural Hygiene Articles:
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/science.html
http://chestofbooks.com/health/index.html
http://www.soilandhealth.org/
Proper Food Combining Chart:
http://www.momssoapbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/food_combining.jpg
The Dirty Dozen (Pesticide filled fruit & veggies!! Plus those that aren’t that bad)
http://www.treehugger.com/Dirty_Dozen_Pesticides_Fruits_Vegetables.jpg
Skin brushing :
http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/healingtechniques/Dry_Brushing_Technique.htm
Breathing exercises :
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=012989C7B6AC0DF4
Jal Netti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maehM5dtT1U
Hot/Cold Shower Therapy:
http://www.healthfree.com/incurables_program_hydrotherapy.html
Rebounding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPZ4pOgRIg8
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Do Artificial Sweeteners Make People Fat? — Clinical Nutrition
Aspartame, Sucralose, NutraSweet, Splenda are put in diet soda and other products. Studies have show that these chemical substances are not necessarily safe and can actually keep people hungry.
Dr. Vincent Bellonzi
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Dr. Vincent Bellonzi is a chiropractor and a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He has been in practice for over 12 years. He received his Doctorate from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1991.
Since 1998, Dr. Bellonzi has practiced in the Austin area. He works with athletes at every level to provide sports conditioning and rehabilitation.
Visit Dr. Bellonzi’s website at
http://www.bewellrx.com
http://www.austinwellnessinstitute.com
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 Using herbs to lose weight requires drinking green tea regularly, which boosts the metabolism, decreases the appetite and increases energy. Drink green tea to help burn fat and loose weight with advice from a personal and workplace wellness consultant in this free video on alternative medicine.
Expert: Isabel Simon
Bio: Isabel Simon is a personal and workplace wellness consultant.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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 In Week 2 you’ll slowly add carbs back into your diet. Week 1 put your body in fat-burning mode, so now you can up your carb intake to provide a little more energy without compromising fat loss by adding slow-digesting carbs such as fruit, oatmeal, or whole-grain bread or cereal at breakfast. Research subjects who ate slow carbs at breakfast had more energy, and burned more fat during the day and during workouts than those who didn’t.
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 http://www.EatStopEat.com – Fasting for Weight loss.
How to workout with Eat Stop Eat – Brad Pilon demonstrates some of his favorite exercises.
This video shows a basic chin-up made more difficult with the use of bands.
Brad Pilon is the author of Eat Stop Eat, an easy and effective weight loss program based on the combination of flexible intermittent fasting and resistance training.
For more expert advice on weight loss and the simplicity of fasting for weight loss visit:
http://www.EatStopEat.com
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