About the Quick Cleanse 7 Day Detox Program

About the Quick Cleanse 7 Day Detox Program
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Quick Cleanse 7 Day Detox Program is a commercial colon cleansing system created by the Australian company Totally Natural Products. The detox package provides dietary supplements and probiotics that promise to cleanse waste and toxins from body tissue. Program developer Frank Caruso believes toxins and waste in the colon pollute other body parts and create an imbalance. The Quick Cleanse system claims to bring the body back into balance to improve health.

Basics of Cleansing

The Quick Cleanse program uses four formulas that sweep through the intestinal track to remove buildup on the inner walls. The theory behind cleansing states that waste and toxins build up inside the intestines and remain there. This accumulation will eventually affect other essential organs, such as the liver. The Mayo Clinic website reports that your body has the ability to eliminate waste and bacteria through the colon and liver without help from a detox program. Science has failed to prove or disprove the benefits of colon cleansing.

Quick Cleanse Ingredients

Quick Cleanse uses a variety of herbal supplements to flush the body's systems. Included in the product are four groups, each with a different purpose. The formulas work to clear the stomach, detox the liver, flush the bowel and include a probiotic formula to help remove unhealthy bacteria. Probiotics are live bacteria that work against bad bacteria in the intestinal track and help to eat away waste products. There are 27 varieties of herbs in Quick cleanse including clove powder, magnesium chloride, inositol, taurine and sage.

Foods

Unlike other detox or cleansing programs, you consume food while on the Quick Cleanse Detox. Foods approved for this plan include seeds, grains, legumes, raw or steamed vegetables, fruits, whole-meal bread, whole-meal pasta, brown rice and sea salt. The meal plan concentrates on organic foods and avoids processed meals. The detox requires you eliminate foods, such as sugar, animal protein, eggs, dairy, refined flour and canned products. The program provides a complete shopping list for items to have on hand before beginning, and suggests sample meals.

Benefits

Retailer Pulse Pharmacy lists many benefits of using the Quick Cleanse 7 Day Detox Program. The website claims you will detoxify the liver and blood, repair damage to the liver and find relief from constipation, gas, bad breath, indigestion and heartburn. The program provides a nutritional eating plan, including a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The plan focuses on taking the load off the liver by removing processed foods and chemicals.

Considerations

Detoxing and colon cleansing are not the best approach for some individuals. Risk factors include dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance. You should discuss detoxing with your doctor before beginning Quick Cleanse or any other program, especially if taking prescription medication. Totally Natural warns their plan may not be suitable for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone with chronic bowel or digestive problems. The herbal supplements interfere with warfarin and stimulate laxatives.

References

Article reviewed by John Yoset Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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