Natural Cleansing or Short Term Fast – The Natural Way 

Natural cleansing also referred to as fasting has been used for centuries. Ancient philosophers including Plato, Socrates and the father of medicine, Hippocrates practiced fasting as a way of preventing disease.

Because so many of our foods today are processed and contain toxins, cleansing is a way of giving your body a break. Cleansing and or fasting allows you to rid yourself of built up toxins that have accumulated over a period of time due to chemicals in our food, toxins in the environment and poor eating habits. 

It is also used to heal the body in certain instances and people who practice cleansing report that they have increased energy, better mental function, clearer skin, fresher breath, better immune function and overall a feeling of wellness and good health. 

One way that you can perform a cleanse and natural fast is the following: 

For a period of 14 days avoid the following:

Sugar

Animal products

Gluten

Caffeine

Alcohol 

During this time, drink plenty of water (at least 2 quarts of water/day) which will aid you in the cleaning of toxins from your body. 

Eat lots of fresh raw vegetables, salads, steamed vegetables, fresh fruits, and fruit smoothies.

 However, remember that this is a NATURAL cleansing. This can be of benefit for short term use. All the products and colon cleansers that are being advertised are not needed and further can cause severe consequences if used improperly. Herbal laxatives and other assorted enemas are usually not needed. Once you begin your natural cleansing you will be eating more natural fresh veggies and fruit and your colon should start functioning more effectively on it’s own.