Detox seems to be one of the buzzwords of this decade. We find everything from detox herb teas to magic detox pills and one time detox patches in the market today. Unfortunately most of them don’t fulfill the goals of a cleansing and detox plan.

Why detox?

The air we breath and the water we drink used to be pure and refreshing, once upon a time, long back… Today they are polluted and contaminated with all kinds of toxic chemicals and harmful germs. The pesticides in the vegetables, heavy metals in the fishes, hormones and steroids in the poultry and meat etc.. and all the unhealthy junk foods and drinks that we take, all add up over time, seriously interrupting the optimum function of our cells, tissues, and organs, causing and worsening health problems.

Our body is like a fish in a sea of toxic water fed with poisonous food. In addition to all that are the toxins and harmful chemicals that are formed in the body out of stress and negative emotions like anger and sadness. But human body and for that matter, all life forms have been equipped to be adaptive and resilient to a very large extend. So we survive. But there’s a limit to what it can handle, after which symptoms start showing up, diseases start manifesting.

In this situation, the least we can do is to help and support our body’s mechanisms to detox periodically. The advices and suggestions offered in this article are proven means that activate and facilitate the bodies cleansing mechanisms.

What to expect from this detox plan?

Immediately following the two day detox, you will notice a new found radiance, a fresh surge of energy and a more pleasant and relaxed state of mind and clarity of thought. Other benefits include all round improvement in state of health, faster wound healings, improved immunity etc. etc.

Essential supplements

Make sure to take these supplements during and for atleast two weeks after the detox.

A high potency multi vitamin and mineral supplement.
Vitamin C 1gm. [Ester-C is less likely to cause gastric complaints].
A high potency B- complex and
Co–enzyme Q 10
Optional health supplements that increase your energy levels

If you are a person who feels too low in energy all day, the below supplements will bring amazing results if started with detox program and then continued for a month

Kelp
Guarana
Ginseng

The day before you start your detox, avoid all animal protein and have a fairly  light diet of just fruits vegetables and salads. Reduce your caffeine intake and drink atleast 6 glasses of plain water. At bed time, take a natural bulk laxative like psyllium seeds or linseeds.

On the days of detox, its suggested that a 500ml jug of parsley tea [take two heaped table spoon of chopped parsley in a jug and add hot water and let stand for 15 minutes] be made first thing in the morning. Filter and keep in refrigerator, and drink small glasses regularly throughout the day.

Day 1
On waking
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast
A glass of unsweetened pine apple juice or grape fruit juice
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Mid morning
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch
A large glass of tomato juice.
A mug of ginseng tea and
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Mid afternoon
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper
Fruit juice cocktail [mango, kiwi and pine apple]
A mug of green tea

Evening
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon
Juice cocktail [carrot, apple and celery]

Bedtime
A mug of camomile tea

Day 2

On waking
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast
A large bunch of grapes
A mug of lemon and ginger tea
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Mid morning
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch
A large glass of tomato juice.
An apple, 6 raddish and a stick of celery
A mug of ginseng tea

Mid afternoon
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper
A mango, a pear and 60gm blue berries
4 ready to eat prune
A mug of unsalted mixed vegetable juice

Evening
A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon
Juice cocktail [carrot, apple and celery]

Bedtime
A mug of camomile tea with a teaspoon of organic honey

The days after

Try to avoid fried and heavy foods for a couple of days more. Introduce animal proteins only gradually. Have more of fish. Also, take a lot of fruits and salads.