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By Dr. James McErlain, D.C. –
There are literally thousands of cleanses on the market today. All promising to detoxify the body, renew energy and help you drop a few pounds in the process. However, all cleanses are not created equal, many are simply unsafe and place undue risks on the body. The purpose of a cleanse is to detoxify the body of harmful chemicals while supplying important nutrients vitamins and minerals. Using the Paleo 14 day cleanse you will eat normal store bought food as well as nutrient packed meal replacement shakes. Let’s dispel the myths from facts about cleansing.
Cleansing is unnecessary because the body is designed with organs like the liver to rid itself of toxins.
FALSE: Due to unhealthy lifestyles and an increased exposure to environmental toxins from modern-day living our bodies cannot keep up with its own cleansing. Your liver plays a huge role in filtering out toxins and metabolizing fat. The overloaded liver will first filter toxins to ensure that they do not find their way into your brain or heart where they might harm you! Rather than eliminating fat, it deposits it directly into your body. Kidneys, bowels, skin, blood, and gallbladder have to make similar decisions daily. If you never cleanse, clogged organs will continually deposit dietary fat into your body rather than flushing it through. Over time, stored toxins will re-circulate contributing to those daily symptoms we consider “normal” and learn to deal with. Over the longer term they contribute to chronic disease.
Lean or healthy people who eat well and exercise regularly do not need to cleanse.
FALSE: Research reveals that it doesn’t matter where you live, how old you are, how clean living you are, if you eat organic food, or if you get a lot of exercise. We all carry inside of us hundreds of different pollutants and these things are accumulating inside our bodies every day. In lean individuals these toxins go directly to the organs like the liver and kidneys, causing them to become overworked and weak. Over time the toxins may manifest themselves in some form of disease.
Cleansing is the same thing as fasting.
FALSE: Fasting does not incorporate food, starving the body of both calories and essential nutrients. Fasting is unhealthy and potentially dangerous, leading to muscle depletion and other serious health problems, typically having less than 10% long-term success. The Paleo Cleanse is not a fast, liquid protein or starvation diet. It is designed to supply the body with balanced nutrients, you nourish your body with food and important supplements.
While cleansing you experience low energy, physical discomfort and frequent trips to the bathroom.
FALSE: To the contrary, while following the Paleo 14 day cleanse most are surprised by their increased energy and how great they feel. Low energy, physical discomfort and frequent bathroom trips are the result of cleanses that contain aggressive cleansing ingredients, do not replenish the body, and lack adaptability to individual needs.
Some cleanse programs can deplete the body of essential nutrients.
TRUE: Many cleansing programs focus on eliminating toxins from the body without properly replenishing it in the process. As a result not only are toxins removed, but the body also becomes depleted of essential nutrients. The Paleo Cleanse does not sacrifice important nutrients. As a result, you feel better than ever as you revitalize your body with nutrients. It is this combination of detoxifying while re-nourishing that makes this system so uniquely and powerfully effective over other approaches.
Fat cells store toxins thereby protecting other vital organs.
TRUE: Several studies, like the ongoing study by the US EPA since 1976, and the 2006 Canadian study by Environmental Defence Canada reveal that harmful toxins are stored in everyone’s fat cells. Fat cells actually enrobe heavy metals and chemicals to keep them away from your vital organs. This contributes to the most stubborn fat stores that are nearly impossible to remove without cleansing. When fat loss is attempted through standard approaches to diet and exercise without cleansing not only is it more challenging to lose the fat, but the circulation of stored toxins poses an increased health risk.
Losing more than 2lbs of weight per week is unhealthy, producing muscle loss and rebound weight gain.
FALSE: Muscle atrophy occurs as a result of insufficient calories, nutrients and/or lack of exercise. The Paleo 14 day cleanse restores vitamins and nutrients that protect lean muscle mass while targeting the loss of toxic fat storage. While the purpose of The Paleo Cleanse is not weight loss however, it is not uncommon for our clients to lose 14 lbs in 14 days. That’s a fantastic side effect.
Symptoms of body toxicity:
– Digestive Problems
– Bad Breath (Halitosis)
– Fatigue
– Feelings of Malaise
– Constipation
– Headaches
– Itchy Skin
– Skin Rashes
– Joint Pain
– Weight Loss Resistance
– Poor Concentration
– Irritability
Want to learn more about the Paleo 14 Day Cleanse, contact Dr. McErlain, DC at Jupiter Healthcare 561-741-7575.
