Every day we hear more and more about the devastating effects of widespread pollution on our planet’s environment. But how often do we stop to consider its effect on our bodies? With more than 80,000 chemicals currently in use today and 1,000 more introduced each year, we can no longer deny that we are living in a toxic world. The question is what can we do about it? One of the answers is to detoxify through cleansing.

Detoxification is the body’s natural process of elimination or neutralization of toxic materials from cells, organs and the bloodstream. Cleansing is the action of helping your body to perform detoxification more thoroughly. One of the most important things you can do to improve your health is to adopt a detox-friendly lifestyle that includes regular internal cleansing.

Natural cleansing formulas are designed to support the innate processes by which the body gets rid of toxins and waste. A total-body formula ensures a complete cleansing experience and is often the best way to begin your personal detoxification journey.

A total-body cleanse is one that supports each of the body’s seven channels of elimination—the liver, lungs, colon, kidneys, blood, skin and lymphatic system. Together, these vital organs and organ systems work nonstop to purge and eliminate harmful toxins from deep within the cells and tissues. Additionally, an effective total-body formula will help to clear the overall detoxification pathways in the body and jumpstart its natural cleansing ability.

How Do I Choose the Best Cleanse for My Needs?

It is best to choose a total-body cleanse that suits the needs of your individual lifestyle. Are you sensitive or new to cleansing? Do you want a deeper, longer cleanse? Short on time but in need of a quick effective cleanse? The following highlights three of the best options for safe, effective total-body cleansing.

Gentle yet Effective

First Cleanse is a unique, 15 day all natural herbal cleanse, formulated specifically for the first time or sensitive cleanser. It is designed to gently stimulate the cleansing and detoxification process of the body’s 7 channels of elimination. First Cleanse is strong enough to be effective, yet gentle enough that it will not cause strong cleansing reactions.

Powerful Overall Support

For those familiar with cleansing, an advanced total-body cleanse is often the next step in the detoxification process. CleanseSMART works to perform the same actions as First Cleanse, but at a much more advanced level and with more emphasis on the body’s two main channels of elimination; the liver and the colon. If you are constipated or are used to cleansing you can skip First Cleanse and move directly to CleanseSMART.

More Power, Less Time

For those of you that want an effective cleanse but don’t have the time, Total Body Rapid Cleanse is the answer for you. Rapid Cleanse is a powerful 7 day cleansing program formulated to stimulate the cleansing and detoxification process of the body’s 7 channels of elimination.

Don’t Forget the Fibre!

No matter which cleanse you are performing, fibre is a must! Fibre works to absorb toxins and eliminate them from the body. However, not just any fibre will do. It needs to have a balanced ratio of soluble to insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre acts like a sponge to absorb excess cholesterol and toxins and insoluble fibre ‘scours’ the intestinal tract and colon clean. Both types are essential for good health.

FibreSMART is a unique, flax based fibre that contains the required ratio of 50% soluble and 50% insoluble fibre. It will not swell and dehydrate the colon like psyllium and it contains a complete formula to help soothe and heal the digestive tract.

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Cleanse

No matter what type of total-body formula you choose, herbal internal cleansing is an essential part of looking and feeling your best every day. Talk to your natural health practitioner if you’re still unsure about which product to use, and he or she can help you take the first step toward a healthier new you.

For more information on cleansing and detoxification visit in store and pick up your FREE copy of the brochure “Essential Cleansing, Your Guide to Better Health” by Brenda Watson, CNC, C.T.

Want to know more about cleansing? Check out our previous blog “Top 10 tips for daily cleansing”