Fast Detox Methods

More than a few detox techniques---established ones and purported---are available to cleanse the body. Many, though, can take up to weeks or months. Proponents of detoxes such as vitamin and herbal kits, olive oil and lemon juice concoctions, and the Master Cleanse claim to be fast-cleansing techniques. Each of these can last from 3 days to 2 weeks, depending on personal timing, brand and will power.

Detox kits

You can find a variety of vitamin and herbal detox kits in health food stores and on the Internet. DetoxReviews.com offers evaluations of 20 boxed kits, several of which are 14-day whole-body cleanses. The practitioners who have reviewed these products, Dr. Brian Gatt, M.D., Aaron Hermanson, H.H.P., N.C., and Patty Knutson, N.C. note that their recommendations are largely based on available user feedback, so you should closely check the ingredients of these kits to determine which kit is most appropriate for your individual needs.

Olive Oil, Juice and Garlic Detox

Consider a home-remedy cleanse. One possible quick detox is a weeklong morning flush drink that consists of olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice and garlic; ginger is optional. This drink is alleged to be an easy, at-home recipe for cleansing the liver. The Baseline of Health Foundation recommends that you perform this detox after a colon cleanse, heavy metal detox and a kidney flush. This simple recipe, however, has been used alone for generations.

Master Cleanse

The Master Cleanse has become a popular detox program in the past few years, due in part to many famous people following the cleanse. A simple mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water, the cleanse is repeated 3 to 4 times a day, often for 10 days. Saltwater is recommended in the morning to flush the system. The book "Lose Weight, Have More Energy & Be Happier in 10 Days: Take Charge of Your Health With the Master Cleanse" outlines the complete technique. Although many benefits are touted for this cleanse, no studies have been conducted and some experts warn of potential dangers such as malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies and blood-sugar problems.