Excess waste can be harmful to the body. Catherine Terreal, a naturopath suggested that detoxification will improve enzyme functions. A lot of detoxification programs are based on extreme fasting which starves the body and harm it. A good detoxification program must focus on improving the digestive organs because they are vital to the disposal of toxins.
• Limitation diet intake can reduce the workload of the digestive system
Most detoxification programs involve some kind of fasting. The goal of detoxification is to decrease the intake of substance that puts a load on or causes irritation in the digestive system. These substances are, for instance, alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, medications, fatty food, processed food and allergens. Allergens are generally milk protein, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy bean, fish, shellfish and nuts.
• Detoxifier and digestive stimulator
A detoxification program will not be a complete one without including cleansing of the digestive system with natural high fiber food. Herbal therapy is also common for specific organ treatments. For example, gentian and angelica are used to increase the production of gastric juice and to treat indigestion. Liver cleansing herbs such as dandelion root, milk thistle, and globe artichoke increase bile production and improve bile circulation detoxifying the liver. These herbs also help to digest fat in the small intestines. As for colon cleansing, you will find Senna, buckthorn, linseeds, psyllium husks commonly used for the purpose.
• Nourishing and restoring the balance
A number of detoxification programs recommend the use of probiotics (good bacteria) to restore the bacterial balance in the small intestines and colon, and for cleansing and improvement of the digestive system. Over a period of use, it can alleviate stomach ache caused by indigestion problems and relieve travelling or antibiotic induced mild diarrhea.
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