One of the first noticeable indicators of a health imbalance is chronic constipation. As embarrassing as it is to think about or talk about, constipation is a common problem. Stemming from poor dietary choices and lack of exercise, chronic constipation can lead to malabsorption, low energy levels, and and inability to clear toxins from the [...]
Juice to Cleanse or Cleanse to Juice?
Popular advertising leads us to believe that there are nasties in our bodies and that we should start juice fasting immediately to rid our bodies of them (and lose a few pounds that we didn’t want anyway). It seems simple enough. Remove whatever is in there causing our multitude of aches and pains, right? This [...]
Autumn Colon Cleanse
Autumn is upon us, and as the days grow colder, it makes us think of storing up for winter. Autumn harvest comes in and warm clothes are unpacked as we settle in for our version of hibernation. Our bodies naturally want to store up for winter also by holding onto some extra nutrition and fat [...]
Fruit Juice Cleanse
Fruit has many benefits for a juice cleanse. Lemons are alkalizing. Grapes purify the blood. Oranges contain loads of vitamin C. Apples may strengthen your bones and lower your cholesterol. So why do some experts tell you to stay away from fruits when juice cleansing? These fruits, while beneficial, also contains a lot of sugar. [...]
Preparing for a Juice Cleanse
Juice cleansing really isn’t something you should decide to do today and start the very next day. Your body, your mind, and your refrigerator need some preparation. Here are a few things to remember when planning your juice cleanse: Set the date – Plan to do a cleanse on the weekend or during a period [...]
What about a water fast?
Linda Page, N.D. offers sound advice for cleansing with juice instead of a water fast. Link to the full article is below: Dr. Linda Page's Weblog: What about a water fast? I don't *…* via Google Alerts – juice cleanse by Research Director – Sarah Abernathy on 8/14/09 Indeed, juice cleansing is an evolution in [...]