No matter how much weight you need to lose - 10 lbs, 20 lbs, 60 lbs, or more - you will greatly benefit from starting with a detox diet. You can lose up to a pound a day by flushing toxins from your body.
We're all exposed to toxins from a variety of sources . . . soaps, shampoos, pesticides on the fruits and vegetables we eat, chemicals we clean with . . . these are only a few of the sources of toxins our bodies come in contact with each day.
If you're overweight, your liver is probably overloaded and not able to keep up with filtering your blood properly.
Signs of a congested liver:
1. Unexplained Weight Gain
2. Night Sweats
3. High Cholesterol (above 250)
4. Chronic Fatigue
5. Bloating
6. Heartburn
7. Acid Reflux
8. Hypoglycemia
9. Coated Tongue
10. Blurred Vision
11. Trouble Concentrating
12. Poor Memory
Following a sensible detox diet plan will help to restore your liver to its optimum state and help you to lose weight.
Yes, But Where Can I Find a Sensible Detox Diet Plan?
I'm glad you asked. The internet is littered with hundreds of detox plans and some of them aren't that safe. In fact, they can be downright dangerous if you don't know what you're doing . . . Let me introduce you to Dr. Karlo Mauro. He is the creator of the 3 Week Detox and Vitality Diet Plan. Dr. Mauro has helped hundreds of peopled to detox their bodies and lose weight safely and successfully. Read more about Dr. Mauro here.
How Does the 3 Week Detox Diet Plan Work?
You'll follow Dr. Mauro into the detox diet plan. This is detoxing the safe way. You'll learn about the three major organs of elimination (liver, intestines, and kidneys) and how they operate . . . You will get a list of foods to eat while you're detoxing and learn what foods to avoid and why . . . Discover which supplements you can take that will help you in your weight loss efforts. You'll learn the proper way to end your detox safely and so much more . . .
Take the first step toward losing that excess weight by visiting Dr Mauro's 3 week Detox Diet website. You'll be glad you did!
The Master Cleanse: AKA The Lemonade Diet - What You Need to Know
If you’re in need of losing up to 20 pounds quickly (like
10 - 14 days), you could try the Master Cleanse Diet, although I can’t
wholeheartedly recommend it, mainly due to the difficulty of sticking with it
and the rare, but potential problems that could arise during the cleanse.
The diet consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and distilled or purified water, as well as taking a daily herbal tea laxative and/or a salt water flush.
The diet consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and distilled or purified water, as well as taking a daily herbal tea laxative and/or a salt water flush.
The History Behind the Master Cleanse
This detox regimen was developed in 1940 by Stanley
Burroughs. He was looking for a way to cure
stomach ulcers but discovered it also had a couple of side benefits – detoxification
of cells and subsequent weight loss.
Burroughs, who lived from 1903-1991, was an avid alternative health
practitioner who, at one time, was jailed for practicing medicine without a
license.
Burroughs helped people with the cleansing
process and in the mid-1970s wrote The Master Cleanser: With Special Needs and Problems
, which helped to make the detox program popular again. The book averages 4 stars on Amazon.
, which helped to make the detox program popular again. The book averages 4 stars on Amazon.
Each Ingredient’s Role in the Cleansing Process
The lemon’s acidic nature helps your body to cleanse
itself of excess toxins that have built up in your cells. The maple syrup helps to give you nutrients during
your detox fast. As we all know, a
sluggish metabolism makes it hard to lose weight. The cayenne pepper aids in helping to speed
up your metabolism. And last but not least, the filtered water serves to
transport the other ingredients into your system.
The Master Cleanse Recipe
The recipe is pretty simple:
- 2 Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice (organic if possible. Do not use lemon concentrate, due to the preservatives it has),
- 2 Tbsp. of Grade B organic maple syrup* (not the typical kind you get in the breakfast aisle. You will probably need to look in a health food store. See an example here on Amazon. This type has more minerals and other nutrients that will help to sustain you during the cleanse),
- 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper (organic is preferable), and
- 10 oz. of hot water (distilled or purified preferred).
Drink this mixture 6 – 12 times per day.
If you’d like to mix up a larger batch (enough for 1
day), use this recipe:
- 12 Tbsp. organic lemon juice
- 12 Tbsp. organic Grade B maple syrup*
- ½ tsp. organic cayenne pepper
- 60 oz. of distilled or purified water
* Diabetics and even pre-diabetics will want to substitute unsulfured blackstrap molasses in place of the maple syrup, as per Stanley Burroughs' recommendation.
You will also need to take an herbal tea laxative, such as Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Herbal Tea while on this cleanse in the evening and/or follow Stanley Burroughs recommendation of drinking 1 tsp. of unrefined, non-iodized sea salt dissolved in 25-35 oz. of distilled or purified water each morning during the cleanse (stay near the bathroom for the next 1 1/2 hrs). This will help to flush out your system. You will be losing fecal matter and excess water weight, as well as toxins by following this cleanse for up to 14 days.
Celebrities Who’ve Followed The Master Cleanse:
The cleanse calls for 4 days of clean eating (think raw foods) prior to starting the actual cleanse. If you are a coffee or caffeine partaker, please limit yourself to no more than 1/2 cup during those 4 pre-cleanse days to wean yourself off of caffeine and lessen withdrawal symptoms during the cleanse.
After the cleanse, you will need to reintroduce solid food very slowly. There is a 4-day diet discussed in the book detailing what you should eat following the cleanse. This part is very important!
I really cannot recommend this cleanse, mostly due to the difficulty of sticking with it and the possible problems that can arise if you don't follow the cleanse precisely. If you are bound and determined to do it, at least check with your health practitioner first and read The Master Cleanser. A better way to go would be to check out Dr. Karlo Mauro's website and see what he has to say about losing weight safely and sanely with his help.
You will also need to take an herbal tea laxative, such as Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Herbal Tea while on this cleanse in the evening and/or follow Stanley Burroughs recommendation of drinking 1 tsp. of unrefined, non-iodized sea salt dissolved in 25-35 oz. of distilled or purified water each morning during the cleanse (stay near the bathroom for the next 1 1/2 hrs). This will help to flush out your system. You will be losing fecal matter and excess water weight, as well as toxins by following this cleanse for up to 14 days.
Celebrities Who’ve Followed The Master Cleanse:
- Probably the most famous celebrity to follow The Master Cleanse has been Beyonce Knowles. She was able to lose 20 lbs. in 2 weeks for her role in Dreamgirls. She did say the cleanse was tough and it made her cranky.
- Ashanti did the cleanse for 7 days while preparing for a movie role. She said she ate fruit during the cleanse when she got hungry and was able to lose 8 lbs. and keep it off.
- Actor Jared Leto gained 60 lbs. for his role as John Lennon’s killer, Mark David Chapman, in the movie Chapter 27. He turned to the cleanse to lose the excess weight.
- Radio co-host Robin Quivers followed the master cleanse protocol for 21 days for 3 different times and lost 70 lbs.
- Demi Moore was only able to do the cleanse for 4 days (that’s 1 day longer than I was able to stay on it back in the late 90s. The stuff tastes terrible, and I felt just as bad for those 3 days.)
Before and After the Cleanse
The cleanse calls for 4 days of clean eating (think raw foods) prior to starting the actual cleanse. If you are a coffee or caffeine partaker, please limit yourself to no more than 1/2 cup during those 4 pre-cleanse days to wean yourself off of caffeine and lessen withdrawal symptoms during the cleanse.
After the cleanse, you will need to reintroduce solid food very slowly. There is a 4-day diet discussed in the book detailing what you should eat following the cleanse. This part is very important!
I really cannot recommend this cleanse, mostly due to the difficulty of sticking with it and the possible problems that can arise if you don't follow the cleanse precisely. If you are bound and determined to do it, at least check with your health practitioner first and read The Master Cleanser. A better way to go would be to check out Dr. Karlo Mauro's website and see what he has to say about losing weight safely and sanely with his help.
Apple Detox Water: A Healthy Drink That Energizes
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Here is a recipe you might like that hydrates you and can increase your energy level:
Ingredients:
1 Apple (any type)
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Pitcher of Filtered Water
1 Pitcher of Filtered Water
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Slice the apple into thin slices (leaving the peel
on). Place the slices into a pitcher of
filtered water. Add ice and the cinnamon stick. Place in the refrigerator for a few minutes
before serving. You might want to add a
couple of apple slices to your drinking glass as well.
If you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to drink more
water without having to force it down.
This will help you to increase your water consumption and drink less
soda or coffee in the afternoons.
After
a few days, see if this Apple
Detox Water recipe helps you have more energy throughout the day!
The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet: Will It Work for Me?
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There are a number of websites touting the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet. Apple cider vinegar is more of a detox diet tool than an actual diet. The ancients used apple cider vinegar as an aid for purifying the blood.
It has been used in modern
times:
Yes, but Will the Apple
Cider Vinegar Diet Help Me to Lose Weight?
What Type of Apple Cider
Vinegar is Best?
How Much Apple Cider
Vinegar is Beneficial?
There are a number of websites touting the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet. Apple cider vinegar is more of a detox diet tool than an actual diet. The ancients used apple cider vinegar as an aid for purifying the blood.
It has been used in modern
times:
- as a body detoxifier
- to reduce bloating
- to help break down fat
- to assist in purifying the blood
- to suppress the appetite
- to help balance blood sugar
- as a free radical destroyer
- to help nourish the body (it contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium)
- to increase energy levels and metabolism
Apple cider vinegar taken
prior to meals can aid digestion, which can lead to toxins being removed from
the body more efficiently. It is thought
that it also helps to break up mucus in the body and cleanses the lymph nodes, which
leads to improved lymph circulation.
Apple cider vinegar also has antibacterial properties.
SECRET TIP: When going to a picnic, potluck, or if
planning to eat at a buffet, I always stir a tablespoon of acv into a glass of
water and drink it prior to leaving the house.
I believe this has kept me from getting an “intestinal upset” a number
of times.
Yes, but Will the Apple
Cider Vinegar Diet Help Me to Lose Weight?
It’s done wonders for
Megan Fox, who has been quoted as saying (about the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet), “It’s just water and raw apple cider vinegar, and it just cleans out your system
totally. I’m not one for dieting or exercising ’cause I’m lazy, and I have a really
big sweet tooth, so I have to do cleanses every once in a while.”
Due to its ability to help
the body break down fats and aid in suppressing appetite, I believe apple cider
vinegar can help shed pounds.
What Type of Apple Cider
Vinegar is Best?
You can use regular old
apple cider vinegar that you buy at your local grocery store, but some feel it
may not be as effective as raw organic ACV that contains the “mother” (made up
of bacteria and living nutrients). This
type of vinegar is recognized by the spider-web appearance of the mother and
sediment floating along the bottom of the bottle. Please note that raw organic apple cider
vinegar is thought to contain aflatoxin, which is a toxic mold that may cause
cancer. (For further information, please
see Dr. Hulda Clark’s The Cure for All Diseases.)
I add a small amount of powdered Vitamin C
to the raw organic apple cider vinegar that I purchase, which may kill the
mold.
How Much Apple Cider
Vinegar is Beneficial?
In general, most people
advocate 2 teaspoons of ACV in 8 ounces of water 3 times a day. However, in 2008, the website earthclinic.com
began recommending 2 teaspoons of ACV in 16 ounces of water to be sipped throughout
the day. This is the dosage I tend to
follow. You’ll have to decide for
yourself how much to take. You might
want to sip it through a straw, as ACV can be hard on your tooth enamel.
If you have just a few
pounds to lose, you might give the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet a try. For those who have more to lose or if you’re
looking for a healthy lifestyle change, please visit here to find out more about
the doctor-developed Detox Diet I recommend.
Here’s to your weight loss success!
The Apple Detox Diet: Will It Help Me Lose Weight?
First of all, I’ll tell you what the Apple Detox Diet is not. It is not a diet you can follow for very long. You won’t lose massive amounts of weight on this diet.
This is a 2 or 3 day plan where you eat only apples (any kind, preferably organic). You will want to peel the apples, as the skins take a lot of energy for your body to digest. During this time, you should drink plenty of filtered water (stay away from tap water). You can also drink decaffeinated herbal tea (use a little lemon or honey if you don’t like it plain). No coffee or caffeine during the detox. The object is to give your digestive system, liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands a rest. It is reported that roasted coffee has over 1,000 chemicals. (Our poor bodies!) Note: be prepared for withdrawal symptoms (aka: a major headache) if you’ve been consuming a lot of caffeine on a regular basis.
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What is the Apple Detox Diet?
This is a 2 or 3 day plan where you eat only apples (any kind, preferably organic). You will want to peel the apples, as the skins take a lot of energy for your body to digest. During this time, you should drink plenty of filtered water (stay away from tap water). You can also drink decaffeinated herbal tea (use a little lemon or honey if you don’t like it plain). No coffee or caffeine during the detox. The object is to give your digestive system, liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands a rest. It is reported that roasted coffee has over 1,000 chemicals. (Our poor bodies!) Note: be prepared for withdrawal symptoms (aka: a major headache) if you’ve been consuming a lot of caffeine on a regular basis.
Newcomers to body detoxing should probably start with a 2-day apple detox. Many advocate going on a 2 or 3 day apple detox diet a few times a year to give your major detox organs a rest and a good house cleaning.
Make It Easy on Yourself
You’ll have an easier time on the apple detox diet if you begin minimizing or avoiding alcohol, coffee, sodas, and tea the week prior to beginning your cleanse. Also avoid processed carbohydrates, such as bread and pastas (and of course cookies and other concentrated sweets).
You can sprinkle cinnamon on your apples slices. You can even mulch them in a blender with a little spring water and eat them that way for a little variety.
Who Should Not Do an Apple Cleanse
You should not attempt this diet if you:
- Are Diabetic
- Have Heart, Kidney, or Liver Disease
- Are Pregnant or Lactating or
- Have Other Serious Health Conditions
Please check with your health care provider before beginning the cleanse if you have any questions or concerns.
An Optional Step You May Want to Add to Your 2 or 3 Day Apple Detox Plan
On the last evening of your detox, you may want to consume two tablespoons of olive oil (the lighter color tastes better than the darker extra virgin). This will benefit your organs of elimination.
What the Apple Detox Diet Will Do for You
This diet will help get rid of accumulated body waste, including a build-up of heavy metals (Such as aluminum, cadmium, lead, and mercury). Your organs of elimination will work better. You may see improvements in your skin. Once your organs are free of debris, they can then concentrate on flushing out the toxins that are stored in your tissues and cells, leading to weight loss and a healthier you. You may find that you have more energy and a greater vitality.
The Bottom Line on the Apple Detox Diet
You will probably only lose a few pounds (mostly material that was trapped in your intestines). Once you begin eating again, the weight will return. This Apple Detox Diet should help you to feel healthier though and will be a good starting point if you’re really serious about getting your body into the best shape it can be.
The Apple Detox Diet is a good plan if you are looking to give your body a mini tune-up a few times a year. If you are in need of a more substantial plan to detoxify your entire body in a safe manner and establish a healthy life-long eating pattern, then please visit Dr. Mauro's 3 week Detox Diet website.