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Cleanse, replenish and revitalize Traditional Diet vs. Cleansing 21 Reasons to Cleanse and replenish
CLEANSE, REPLENISH AND REVITALIZE: BALANCE YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY AND BE THE BEST YOU POSSIBLE!What does THAT all mean? Even for myself, as a person who considers herself to be very knowledgeable about nutrition AND exceptionally healthy, I found all the buzz about “cleansing and detoxifying” quite confusing. Pick up any health magazine and you will find at least 2 articles about cleansing (each contradicting the other!), not to mention numerous advertisements for products claiming to detox your liver, colon etc – all with “just 1 or 2 magic capsules a day”! When I heard about a person going on a cleanse or a detoxification, I had images of living on water and fruit juice, or sipping lemon juice and water for 12 days with the occasional maple syrup thrown in for a boost, or worst, simply fasting with only water to give sustenance. I know that none of these cleanses are healthy for our bodies because even if they do reduce toxicity (doubtful), they do not provide the nutrients our bodies MUST have to be strong and healthy and, furthermore, they actually slow our metabolisms down even more. When I was introduced to a 9 day cleansing and detoxification program in November 2006, I was quite skeptical, although my curiosity was piqued when I read that this program both reduced toxins, and most importantly, replenished nutrients. I must admit also that my vanity played a role in deciding to try this program because of the many stories about significant and sustainable body fat loss as a natural side effect from this detoxifying system. Like many of us, I had developed the unwanted roll around my middle that seemed resistant to all crunches and my usual healthy eating patterns! After researching this particular nutritional cleansing system and discovering that it detoxifies on the cellular level, meaning all of our internal body, not just certain organs, and that it contained only high quality ingredients and no chemicals, I decided to give it a try. I started with a 2 day pre-cleanse where I replaced breakfast with a surprisingly delicious shake and had 1 oz of a gingery/lemon tasting mineral drink. I cut back on caffeine, alcohol, salt and processed foods – so far so good! The next 2 days were cleanse days where I drank an aloe vera based detoxifying mixture four times and ate frequent snacks throughout the day. I grazed on some organic apple slices and unsalted almonds while sipping on copious quantities of water (to help flush the toxins out – actually, the whole point of this!). The first day was a bit challenging, not from hunger at all, but because it felt just a bit strange not to have a “real” meal, however, I understood the goal of detoxifying and decided 9 days was not a long time anyway. By the second day of the cleanse part, I actually felt very good and noticed that my sleep had been more restful than it had been in a long time. The “magic” for me was when I woke-up on the third morning feeling more energized and refreshed than I had in years (and don’t forget that I already felt quite well most of the time…)! For the next five days I had two of the supplementary shakes, in addition to, a healthy 400-600 calorie meal, which included carbohydrates! I planned lovely meals for myself and my family and enjoyed the shakes enormously. I was also allowed to eat a few more snacks as needed. The program ended with 2 more cleanse days as I had started with – they were easy to follow and I never experienced any hunger, although I was beginning to picture a nice glass of wine! I woke-up the following morning with tape measure and scale ready. I must admit that I didn’t really expect to lose much in the way of pounds since I have been such a healthy eater in the past and even when I “watched it” I rarely lost weight. I also didn’t really care because the results that mattered to me most I had found – mental clarity, smooth skin, unbelievable energy and fabulous sleeps. Okay, I cared a little. With bated breath I hopped on the scale. My results: 9 lbs and 4 % body fat loss, 3 inches off my waist, 2 inches off “roll area” which no longer existed, 1 inch off each thigh, and NONE off my breasts (when else does that happen!). Needless to say, I was very pleased. I also noted that I did not have any cravings at all; not for coffee, wine, chocolate, or snacks – miraculous! I became even more intrigued by the process I had just gone through and did some more research. Medical doctors currently accept the fact that we are ALL toxic from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Medical studies reveal that toxins and chemicals accumulate in our bodies and one way that our liver deals with impurities is to increase body fat to enfold these impurities to protect the body from their influence. This causes us to gain and retain body fat contributing to stubborn fat stores, premature aging, loss of energy, and numerous chronic diseases. Cleansing the body at the cellular level and removing these toxins causes the body to naturally release this extra body fat at the same time because it is not longer required by the body as a protector. This finally explained for me the difference between diets and cleansing. During diets, when fat loss occurs, the toxins remain and increase in concentration. As a result, when you return to your regular eating habits the fat rebounds – even more than before. In contrast, by cleansing, you get rid of the toxins in the body, you then release the body fat and there is no rebound effect. The other profound advantage of cleansing over dieting is that cleansing allows the body to be the miracle it was meant to be – it puts it back into balance. We experience cravings when things are out of balance, so after a cellular cleanse that also replenishes nutrients, we are able to balance our brain chemistry. Consuming the quality of amino acids found in the shakes I drank while on this detoxification program allowed my body to actually build lean muscle mass at the same time as I was losing body fat – this is every dieter and athletes dream come true! My journey has proven to be both an adventure and a wonderful learning experience. I am pleased to say that I have been able to take my health to a higher level than I ever thought possible. When we balance our brain chemistry by cleansing, replenishing and revitalizing, we start to feel fantastic mentally, emotionally, and physically! YOU become the best YOU possible. As published in The Escarpment, Southern Georgian Bay Living, Magazine June 2007. By Camille Lawson, R.N., B.A., M.Ed.
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