Detox diets, also known as cleansing diets, remove toxins and poisons from the body. Good detox diets involve eating pure and natural foods that support the function of the kidneys and liver, according to everydiet.org. Detox diets remain controversial--some doctors believe there is no need to cleanse the body. Some detox diets, such as the Raw Food Detox Diet, Dr. Miller's Holy Tea and The Master Cleanse remain popular despite lack of scientific evidence.
Raw Food Detox Diet
Raw food is a powerful detoxifying agent used to cleanse the body. The "Raw Food Detox Diet" promotes moving body waste from years of consuming processed foods out of the body. According to Natalia Rose, author of "Raw Food Detox Diet," a diet rich in raw foods can help people become more energetic, have clearer skin, a slimmer figure and amazing natural health. However, this is a slow process and the transition should be made slowly.
The "Raw Food Detox Diet" outlines five levels, which include raw foods to varying degrees. Dieters answer a questionnaire in the book prior to starting the diet to determine their Raw Food transition number. The transition number is based on dieting history and individual needs. Each transition number has a list of menu suggestions, recipes and cleansing methods, all of which are suitable for the dieter in that particular stage. As dieters adjust to one transition number they may progress throughout the different levels, allowing them to diet at their own pace.
Dr. Miller's Holy Tea
Holy Tea is a safe, detoxifying herbal tea. Formulated and written by Dr. Bill Miller, Holy Tea is named after one of its active ingredients, a widely used herb--Holy Thistle. Holy Tea is a unique herbal blend of safe, all-natural ingredients intended to gently cleanse the digestive tract and detoxify the body. Holy Tea works by moving harmful chemicals and bodily toxins out of the body.
Used for more than 20 years in Miller's two clinics, people using Holy Tea have seen impressive results. Miller claims with continued use of Holy Tea, it can assist in the reduction of stored fat in the body and can also make skin look clearer, healthier and younger-looking. Although the beneficial effects are very individualized, some have also found increased energy, mental clarity and focus, and better overall health from using Holy Tea.
The Master Cleanse
The Master Cleanse is a 10-day colon detox program. The Master Cleanse eliminates foods that deposit harmful substances in the body, such as processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, fried foods, and any foods containing salt, sugar, oil or fat. Alternative medicine performer Stanley Burroughs, creator and writer of "The Master Cleanse," claims eliminating these foods allows the colon to flush toxins out of the body that contribute to weight gain.
During the 10-day program, caloric intake is restricted. "The Master Cleanse" lays out a rigid eating plan consisting of pure filtered water, organic maple syrup, organic cayenne pepper, organic lemons and sea salt. Burroughs says this is the best way for people to jumpstart their weight loss by putting them in the right frame of mind to assist them in sticking to their goals.
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