Deep Detox Herbal Cleanse:

• 2-part deep cleansing colon relief formula
• Helps detoxify the body and relieve occasional constipation ǂ
• Over 20 targeted herbs and extracts for optimum results ǂ
• Deep one-month cleanse for experienced cleansers

CleanseSMART │Internal Herbal Cleanse

Did you know that the tradition of taking an herbal cleanse to detoxify the body dates back to the ancient Sumerians, Chinese, and Greeks? In fact, many of our medications and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals now include extracts of traditional herbs that have long been gathered by Native American Indians. Herbs and their therapeutic properties have a venerated and well-documented history when it comes to health maintenance.

A detoxifying herbal cleanse is formulated with specific herbs that work to support the body’s natural detoxification processes. We live in a very dirty world, but our bodies don’t have to be a reflection of modern society’s toxic soup. Thanks to our improved access to high quality and affordable herbal extracts, we can now live cleaner than ever before.

How do Cleansing Herbs Work?

Herbs contain potent active compounds that, like vitamins for nutrition and minerals for strong bones, work with the body to promote health. In the case of cleansing herbs, the beneficial action is to stimulate your body’s inherent cleansing and elimination channels that process and carry toxins from the body:

• Blood – herbs helps stimulate sluggish circulation.
• Lymph – herbs encourage proper immune lymph flow.
• Kidneys – herbs promote a healthy urine output.
• Bowels (colon) – herbs and nutrients help hydrate the colon and stimulate peristalsis, the wave-like motion that moves waste out.
• Liver – select herbs stimulate bile production in the liver, a main vehicle for toxin removal from your body’s largest detox organ.
• Lungs – herbal extracts can act as expectorants, or mucus thinners that assist toxin discharge from the lungs.
• Skin – herbs provide nutritional support for the skin.

One or a few herbs will not provide these diverse benefits. A wide variety of carefully selected herbs makes for a quality herbal cleanse that contains the specific compounds needed for specific cleansing actions.

A big benefit of herbal cleansing is the support it provides to the liver, your main detox organ. All the blood in the body passes through the liver for cleansing. The liver captures toxins and dumps them into the bile it produces so they can be carried out via the bowels. A liver that is over-congested with toxins typically shows slow bile flow, which accounts for more toxin build-up in the liver and in fat cells. Keeping the liver clear of toxin build-up and keeping bile flowing at an optimum rate are key actions in a healthy detoxification program.

What to Look for in an Herbal Cleanse

Nutritionists and health care professionals agree that cleansing up to twice a year is advisable considering the amount of toxins we are exposed to in our food (pesticides and chemical additives), water supply, air, and in the many of the seemingly innocuous household products we use every day (chemical cleaners, beauty aids, carpeting).

Look for an herbal cleanse that works as a kit, for example both to detoxify the body and to help relieve occasional constipation and stimulate the bowels. Next time you’re shopping, use this checklist to pick out a deep cleansing herbal blend:

• Features a one-month supply of deep cleansing herbal extracts to help thoroughly cleanse over a longer period of time
• Contains cleansing herbs such as ashwagandha, bupleurum, burdock, chlorella, celandine, red clover, mullein leaf, and beet extract to help support detox across the seven channels of elimination
• Features dandelion, artichoke, turmeric, LAG, and milk thistle to specifically support cleansing of the liver, your most important detox organ
• Includes an evening colon flush formula that helps to relieve occasional constipation and promote a healthy removal of cleansed toxins from the body
• DOES NOT contain any other ingredients or fillers outside of the active herbs/nutrients in the formula and a natural vegetable capsule

CleanseSMART herbal cleanse has been awarded Best Cleanse for 9 years running by Better Nutrition magazine and is a favorite among experienced cleansers looking to support deep detoxification with their next cleanse.

Cleaning up Your Act
Along with cleansing twice yearly using herbs, take these steps to help reduce the amount of toxins you are exposed to on a daily basis:

• Use only purified water for drinking, cooking, and food preparation. Tap water contains far more toxins than many people realize.
• Eat organic whenever possible to eliminate your pesticide exposure.
• Switch to natural cleaning products made from simple, non-toxic ingredients such as citrus and baking soda. You can make your own products or find non-toxic alternatives at health food stores.
• Eliminate chemical bug sprays, week killers, and air fresheners from the home.
• Limit the amount of synthetic clothing you wear, especially close to the body such as undergarments.
• Remove health and beauty aids that contain aluminum, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates and other harsh chemical additives from your bathroom. Replace with natural alternatives—they are many of them out there!