What Do
Cleanses Do?
Many of us have heard of the Master Cleanse and its promise to add health and
vitality to your life. We’ve heard terms thrown around like a juice
cleanse, colon cleanser, detox diets and
flushing out toxins. For the Master Cleanse, participants spend days only
drinking a concoction containing spring water, organic maple syrup, freshly
squeezed organic lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Most
cleanses aren’t this extreme, but they do require a 24-hour liquid diet. Our
bodies contain toxins, which are difficult to get rid of unless we take matters
into our own blenders. Toxins can decrease immunity, lead to chronic disease,
affect energy levels, cause breakouts, decrease energy, and slow metabolism.
Cleanses are designed to flush out these toxins, so you can live more
healthily.
Do Cleanses Really Work?
We all know that it’s important for our bodies to get proper nutrients, so
only drinking a regimented list of items may feel somewhat unhealthy --
especially when doing it for several consecutive days. Your body’s organs --
especially the liver -- are already part of its natural detoxification, so is
it really necessary to do additional cleanses for something your body is
already doing? Wouldn’t you rather just eat?
Studies Have Shown
Studies have shown that build-up can happen in your organs, especially in the
colon, and it’s important to give them a boost sometime. Many doctors recommend
only doing a cleanse if you’re already in good health and only doing a one-day
cleanse. As with any health decision, you should consult your doctor on how a
cleanse might affect your health. Many people have reported feeling much more
energy and more positive while doing a cleanse. These are great effects of a cleanse,
and even if they have no long-term, consistent proof of being effective,
there’s nothing wrong with the euphoric feeling you get with more energy and a
positive outlook.
About the Author: Sage is considering doing a cleanse. She did research prior so she could find something that would work well for her.
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