Start the New Year Fresh with a Cleanse

by Dr. Gary Gendron - D.C., C.C.S.P., C.C.N., D.A.C.B.N.

Every January, many people begin the new year with a colon cleanse to rid themselves of holiday excess, and feel healthier and more energetic. This is no recent trend. New year cleansing has been practiced for centuries by many cultures around the world including ayurvedic and Chinese medicine systems.

The process of detoxification rests, cleanses, then nourishes your body. By eliminating toxins and decaying matter, you can bolster your immune system and renew your ability to maintain good health all year long.

Who should cleanse?
While all of us could benefit from a cleanse, it is especially helpful for those who...

• Feel sluggish since toxins and excess fecal matter can slow you down.
• Experience frequent, foul-smelling gas.
• Have a sensation of heaviness in their intestines. Often your regular bathroom routine isn't enough for complete relief.
• Feel bloated and uncomfortable. There could be years of buildup in the colon, so gas gets trapped.
• Want to shed excess weight. Healthy elimination is the first step to making sure food is being properly moved through your system.
• Often go a day or more without having a bowel movement.

Why should you cleanse?
Just take a look at the ingredients in soda pop, ice cream or a bag of cookies and you'll see an astonishing array of hard-to-pronounce chemicals, additives and preservatives. According to estimates I've read, there are over 12,000 chemicals used in the production of such foods. When you combine this with the air pollution we inhale, the chemically-treated water we drink, soaps we wash our skin with, not to mention smoking or alcohol intake, you can imagine the potential for damage to your body.

Keep in mind, all of these toxins find a way through your system - kidney, liver and ultimately intestines. The longer this stuff sticks around, the longer it has to "ferment" and wreak havoc on your health. That's why it's important to keep your system running smoothly and humming along efficiently.

What I recommend
Botanic Choice has three fantastic options I highly recommend.

#739 Colon Cleanse Formula flushes away years of mucous, sludge, toxins and decaying matter building up in your colon. It contains three proven internal cleaners: pysllium, slippery elm, and gentian root for natural support.

Aloe Vera is a time-tested herbal remedy that not only gently cleanses but also soothes the digestive tract. It's a great value too.

Brand new this year, Acai Daily CleanseT is a 4-in-1, complete digestive solution that addresses your entire digestive process from your stomach to your colon. With ten ingredients, it cleanses your GI tract of "gunk" that's been building up for years, detoxifies your system, restores levels of "good" bacteria, then maintains a flawless balance of enzymes and nutrients throughout your stomach, GI tract, liver, kidneys and urinary tract. It's the perfect solution for ongoing healthy digestion.

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