Detox and Cleansing Facts for Vitamins, Supplements, Health and Wellness

Cleansing and detox are two methods of ridding the body of excess materials that can interfere with the absorption of nutrients and the normal processing of food. Whereas the detox process targets specific areas of the body, such as the liver and gastro-intestinal tract, a full-body cleanse performs a flush of all unnecessary materials from the colon to promote wellness and increase energy levels. Due to the nature of cleansing regimens, their results may lead to frequent trips to the bathroom, so plan on starting a full-body cleanse over a weekend for the best results.


There are many detox products available on the market that are geared toward specific health concerns. The liver, the largest internal organ in your body, absorbs vitamins and fats, breaks down insulin and hormones, as well as toxins, so performing a detox is always a good idea. Protocol for Life Balance offers a Liver Detox dietary supplement, as well as Professional Botanicals' Liver Detox, both available in capsules. Pharmax has a Liver Support & Detox Intensive supplement that comes in a sachet form, which can be mixed with juice for an easy-to-take solution. For patients who follow a vegan diet, Pure Encapsulations offers their Liver-G.I. Detox capsules. Other detox solutions include Integrative Therapeutics' Mercury Detox for heavy metal exposure, and a Lymph Detox from Professional Botanicals, which promotes the body's ability to fight off disease and infections.


 If you want to perform a gradual full-body cleanse, PhysioLogics has their Complete Cleanse vegan formula in a two-bottle, herb and fiber format. The user starts with one tablet from each bottle in the morning and again at dinner time, then gradually increases the dosage until the desired cleansing results are achieved. Another all-vegan cleansing regimen, NOW's Easy Cleanse, offers a detoxifying formula taken at breakfast then late-morning; at bedtime the user takes the eliminate capsules to wake up refreshed and cleansed. For a thorough flushing of the system, Natural Factors offers a 7 Day Total Nutritional Cleanse. For the first four days, mix a scoop of the RevitalX powder with juice or frozen berries twice a day then on days five through seven use the Detoxitech powder three times a day. The kit also includes liver and colon support capsules to be taken daily, and the manufacturer advises eating a strict diet of fresh fruit and vegetables for the best results.  


For an extensive list of our Cleansing and Detox products, please see the Detox Section at CAMFormulas.com!