10 Day Detox
Why Do I Need to Detox?
In our industrialized world, we produce more and more potentially toxic compounds that find their way into the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. The body must rid itself of these dangerous substances by transforming and then excreting them through the lungs, skin, kidneys, and bowels. Unfortunately, not all of them get excreted efficiently—some are circulated back into the bloodstream and others are stored in various body tissues such as fat tissue. This is in part due to the increasing levels of toxins we are exposed to, and may be exacerbated by a lack of nutrients needed to fuel the detoxification process. Over the years toxins can build up in fat, joints, the brain, and various other tissues, potentially leading to a variety of health issues.
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How Does Detoxification Work?
Basically, detoxification means cleaning the blood. It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this system is compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.
Why do I need to take a supplement during a Detox?
During periods of detoxification, certain nutrients are in increased demand to help turn toxic substances into harmless by-products for elimination from the body. The first 4 days of the program require a gradual removal of specific foods from the diet while slowly introducing the supplement. Days 5-7 are the heart of the Detox where you consume 3 shakes a day and only fruits and vegetables, with a few exceptions. Days 8-10 are a gradual re-introducing of food and decreasing the supplement. This is not a calorie-restricted program.
How Can I Get Started?
Call to reserve your spot in the next detox. There is a required 1 hour intro workshop, which will be offered the week prior to the start date. In the workshop, Aimee and Cathy will walk you through the detox, explain food options andideas, meet other participants, receive products courstesy of Balance to help you throught the 10 days, receive the detox workbook, which includes the guidelines, recipes and more. There will be 3 food pick ups from Balance on day 0, 3, and 7, which typically fall on Tuesday, Friday and Tuesday again. The cost includes Metagenics detox product, the guidebook, and 10 meals. All participants qualify for 20% off any detox services during the program.
