ANTIAGING DETOX 3

Rapid Detox Diets

These herbal based cleansing plans should only be maintained for short periods; generally lasting 10-14 days. They focus on cleansing the digestive systems, liver, and intestine.

A typical plan uses a combination of the following:

• Psyllium - a well known fibre used to scrub the bowel and prevent absorption of toxins by carrying them out of the body before they cause damage
• Fenugreek – used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat gastric disorders
• Ginger – an antispasmotic used to maintiain healthy digestive functioning and prevent nausea, and abdominal cramps
• Black walnut hulls – kill intestinal parasites
• Rhubarb Root – laxative
• Wormwood – eliminates parasites as well as stimulating the liver and gallbladder
• Elecampane – another parasite eliminator
• Golden seal root – kills certain bacteria, fungi and protozoa which cause diarrohea, dysentery, giardia and cholera. It also stimulates white blood cells, boosting immunity.

During this time, a level one food diet is maintained.