Super Simple Step-by-Step Detox
3 basic elements of a body detox
REDUCE incoming toxins
ELIMINATE stored toxins
SUPPORT the process
DETOX TIP:
Before starting any detox program, clean up your diet for at least 3 days. Go for fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins and low-fat, unprocessed foods. This will help minimize unpleasant side-effects.
1. Choose the right detox program
- If you're detoxing for the first time, read up on the basics. (see how to detox)
- Is weight loss motivating your decision to detox? (see detox diet weight loss)
- Do you want more energy or to combat fatigue with a detox program? (see how to have more energy)
- Do you need to detox from a particular toxin? (see detoxing toxins)
don't be duped!
Many pricey detox kits are glorified laxatives and not worth the cost.
3. If you're doing a juice detox cleanse:
Before starting a vegetable or fruit juice detox program:
- read our fasting basics
- plan your juice menu (see our complete list of vegetable juices and their healing properties)
- to treat specific ailments, consult this list of illnesses and juice treatments
- buy organic vegetables and fruits whenever you can (see this list of top foods to buy organic)
- learn how to break a fast
2. Prepare for your detox program
In the days prior to starting a detox program:
- clean up your diet (see foods for detoxification)
- reduce coffee intake and drink more water
- stock up on herbs and supplements (see detox herbs and detox supplements)
- schedule a massage or colonic
- un-schedule non-essential activities to give yourself more down time
4. If you're doing a lemon detox cleanse:
Before starting a vegetable or fruit juice detox program:
- read our lemon detox guidelines for how to reduce side effects and tips for success
- want to make a day's supply? (see lemon detox gallon recipe)
5. Enhance your detox program with nutritional and therapeutic support
Get the most out of your detox program by including detox therapies and detox-supporting vitamins, minerals and herbs.