How Do I Prepare My Body for a Cleanse?
What is a Full Body Cleanse?
A full spectrum detox cleanse is a system or process that powers up your body’s natural detox process, quickly eliminating toxins like alcohol, tobacco, CBD, THC, drugs and other substances. The goal of whole-body cleansing — otherwise known as “detoxing” — is to enhance your urinary and circulatory detoxification process.
Believe it or not, the benefits don’t stop there. The best cleanses can increase mental clarity, promote better sleep, improve mood, support healthy joint function, promote healthy-looking skin and more, so detoxing your body is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
The process and tools for cleansing your body differ depending on who you ask and which system you follow. Old school methods include apple cider vinegar, lemon water, crash diets, fasting or sweating it out — none of which tend to be super effective. So how do you get rid of toxins? Turns out the cool kids are using scientifically backed cleansing products, like Detoxify detox cleanses.
Signs a Cleanse Should Be in Your Future
To detox or not to detox, that is the question.
The truth is that just about everyone can benefit from a whole body cleanse every once in a while. Everything around us, including the air we breathe and the foods we eat, contain some level of toxins. Even the smallest amounts can add up until you’re feeling the effects of them. And if you’re into the art of indulging in weed, vaping, CBD, or alcohol, your toxin exposure is upped for sure.
Common symptoms of toxin overload include the following:
- Mental fog, confusion, depression or anxiety
- Depleted energy levels
- Difficulty sleeping
- Occasional gas, bloating and digestive discomfort
- Foul breath or body odor
- Soreness
- Coated tongue
If you notice one or several of these signs, or if you feel plain blah, you may want to schedule time for a cleanse sooner rather than later.
Symptoms aside, your very lifestyle may indicate that routine cleanses are in order. If no party is complete without your presence – if your idea of a salad is smashed grapes in a glass – and if resisting that last slice of the cake comes as easy to you as walking on fire, kudos to you. Regular cleansing can help balance out the effects of your fun and keep your system performing optimally, regardless of what you put into it.
Why Prepping for a Cleanse is Beneficial
A cleanse is a reset for your body supercharging your natural ability to remove toxins. But what about before you cleanse? Should you prepare your body for a cleanse — or precleanse, if you will.
Short answer: It depends. Long answer: Your overall toxin consumption (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, vaping, fast and greasy food) and how frequently (or infrequently) you cleanse your body, determines if you need a precleanse. Since your body may have grown accustomed to certain toxins, cutting them out cold turkey may cause shock to your system.
A precleanse can help ease the transition and ensure the actual cleansing process goes smoothly. Moreover, it can help you adjust to a healthier lifestyle, reduce the adverse side effects of cutting out your favorite vices and kickstart the cleansing benefits. Finally, like a warm up before an intense workout, a precleanse can prep the digestive tract for what’s to come and negate unnecessary discomfort once the cleanse goes into full effect.
How to Prep for a Cleanse
Now that you know why you should prep before a cleanse, it’s time to get started. Below you can learn how to prepare for a herbal cleanse or digestive tract detox, what to eat before a cleanse, what to avoid during a cleanse and other tips to help you achieve optimal results.
Stop All Toxins: Yup, We Know it’s Not as Fun
If you like to party every now and then (or more often). But you're planning on starting a cleanse, get the most out of it by taking precautions. If you're not sure how to begin, start with the most obvious: drugs, alcohol, and tobacco (i.e., the fun but harmful stuff). These substances are full of toxins. If you continue to use them up until the day you start your cleanse, your body will have to work extra hard to cleanse itself of the overload of toxins.
Ideally, you will not consume any alcohol, use drugs, vape, or smoke tobacco in the three to four days leading up to the cleanse. Of course, the longer you can refrain from using these substances, the better, as your efforts can contribute to your long-term health.
Taking Detoxify Precleanse Herbal Supplement
The Detoxify Precleanse Herbal Supplement is designed to provide you with the optimal cleansing experience. It prepares your body by stimulating the detoxification process systems and providing the support they need to function optimally. A number of ingredients are involved in the preparation process, including dandelion leaf, juniper berry, burdock root extract, and echinacea.
To get the most out of the precleanse, start no less than 48 hours but no more than 72 hours before you begin the official detoxification process. Our precleanse comes with six capsules. Plan to take one of every four hours with a 16-ounce glass of water. Drink another 16 ounces of water between taking a capsule. Frequent urination indicates the capsules are doing their job. PS, be sure to set an alarm throughout the day, there’s nothing worse than getting to the end of the day and realizing you’ve forgotten to take your Precleanse Capsules.
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Taking Polisorb Before Herbal Cleanses
If you experience bloating, gas, loose stools, bubbling, or any other digestive tract issues in the days preceding your cleanse, consider using Polisorb. Polisorb cleanses your digestive tract of any toxins or irritants interfering with its ability to function optimally.
Simply mix two tablespoons of the product with half a cup of water and drink up. For a bit of flavor, squeeze some lemon juice into the mixture. Drink a serving every hour for five hours on the first day, and then do the same for three hours on the next. Stay well hydrated to see optimal results.
Get Your H2O
Water is a powerful cleansing agent in and of itself, so it makes sense one of the best ways to prepare your body for the detoxification process is by upping your water intake. Though the standard rule of thumb dictates you should be drinking eight glasses of water a day, the truth is the amount of water individuals need varies. More often than not, though, eight glasses are not enough.
The Institute of Medicine suggests men should drink about 13 cups of water a day.1 Women should drink about nine cups, though that number varies for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. During exercise or play, you should drink two cups every 15 to 20 minutes.
Before you cleanse, aim to drink more than the standard eight cups a day. Work your way up until you're drinking a sufficient amount for your weight, height, and lifestyle.
What to Avoid and What to Eat Prior to a Cleanse
In addition to avoiding drugs and alcohol, you need to be mindful of what foods to avoid and which you should eat before a cleanse. Anything high in refined sugars, simple carbs, and saturated and trans fats have to go. The same goes for inflammatory and processed foods.
Instead, stock your refrigerator with plenty of wholes and natural foods. Think leafy greens, seasonal fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts, and citrus. Your bodily functions must be in good condition before you attempt a mass flush of toxins. This is why preparing for a cleanse one to two weeks ahead of time is so important.
What To Eat During a Cleanse
The great thing about Detoxify cleanses? You don't have to starve yourself to see results!
In fact, we recommend against fasting, as it's dangerous and could interfere with the cleansing process. Instead, eat foods that aid your body's ability to cleanse itself, such as beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits and veggies, and fish. These foods are all rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that assist your body in the detoxification process and contribute to its overall well-being.
If you want to see optimal results from your cleanse, take steps to prepare your body. Get the tools you need to do so quickly and effectively.
Resources
1 https://www.webmd.com/diet/how-much-water-to-drink#1
