Do we need to cleanse our bodies? If we were living in a perfect heaven on earth world the answer would be No, but because we do live in a toxic environment the answer a big YES. The truth is, we cannot cleanse our bodies internally. Our bodies must cleanse themselves with proper nutrients. Our responsibility is to supply the needed nutrients.

The body has seven elimination channels: Lungs, Liver, Skin, Kidneys, Colon, Lymph, and Blood. When choosing a cleanse make sure it uses all seven of these channels.

The most important thing that the body needs to cleanse is PURE WATER. Not supplying the body ample amounts of water (at least 8 glasses per day) is like washing a load of dirty clothes in a washing machine by adding only 2 cups of water. What would happen? Not only would the clothes not be cleansed, but they would also be damaged. Now you see why water is so important to a healthy energized body.

When cleansing the body it is very important to do a full body cleanse, not just a colon cleanse. Cleansing the colon without cleansing the rest of the body would be like changing the oil in your automobile with out changing the oil filter. Again, damage would be done to the internal working parts.

Are you a candidate for cleansing? Answer the questions below to find out.

Are you tired, sick, overweight, can't sleep? Do you have problems with, joint pain, headaches, vision, bloating, gas, constipation, bad breath, body odor, chronic infection, or allergies? Are you taking medication, working in health care, working with cleansing agents? Do you smoke, use synthetic vitamins, perfumes or body products or eat dead processed foods? If you answered yes to some of these, then you are a good candidate for cleansing.

Things you want to consider when cleansing:

Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.

Eat whole foods while cleansing.

Eat a minimum of 35 grams of fiber daily.

Do not eat red meat while cleansing, eat more cold water fish.

Eat less dairy and no refined carbohydrates, sugar and saturated fats.

Eat small meals more frequently through out the day. (This puts less stress on the liver.)

Take a fish oil supplement to help lubricate the colon.

Get 8 hours of sleep each night.

Do not drink caffeine.

Do not alcohol.

Avoid being hungry while cleansing.

Avoid vigorous exercise. Allow plenty time for rest.

Some good side effects that you should NOT be concerned about would be, increased bowel movements, headaches, nausea, skin rashes and temporary lack of energy. Toxins and parasites leave the body through the mouth, nose, skin, colon and urinary track so do not be surprised to see strange things happening in those areas of the body while cleansing. Happy cleansing!