The Sugar Detox Diet

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I have a serious sugar problem and I will explain that more in another post in a few days.  I really need to break both the sugar addiction and the snacking habit that lead to the sugar addiction.  The Maker’s Diet beings with a VERY strict 14 day phase 1 intended to break sugar and wheat addictions and balance the hormones in the body.   We are following the food restrictions, except for the addition of pork.  (Again, something I’ll address in another post).  So for the first 14 days of October we are eating meat, chicken, fish, eggs, most vegetables, berries (no other fruit), healthy fats, a few nuts, and lentils.  No sugar, no wheat, no beans, and no caffeine.  Its pretty extreme. (Raw cow’s milk is allowed, but we are skipping that due to food allergies. We will probably have a little bit of goat’s milk cheese during phase 1).

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Feeling Toxic? Four Tips For a Fall Detox

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Clear out your bathroom: Believe it or not, a good detox should start with your environment since that is where your toxins are and the bathroom is the biggest culprit. Think of all the products we put on our skin, and imagine how the daily absorption of these chemicals adds up over a lifetime. This long-term exposure is a definite hormonal and health concern. Your cleansing products should be free of sodium lauryl sulphate, a harsh detergent present in shampoos and cleansers. The products you use on your body or face should be free of methylparabens, propylparabens, formaldehyde, imidazolidinyl urea, methylisothiazolinone, propylene glycol, paraffin, isopropyl alcohol, and sodium lauryl sulphate. You should know that most perfumed products contain many of these harmful chemicals, but the ingredients are not identified on the label. Therefore, look for products that contain natural oils and fragrances. Take a look through your cosmetics from shampoo to hair gel to eye make-up remover -- you may be surprised to find many of these not-so-friendly ingredients.

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3 Natural Detox Bath Recipes

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Nothing is more relaxing that a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body…

Seriously- these detox baths will help remove toxins from the body and they also tend to make you tired so I suggest doing them before bed!

If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy and inexpensive way to boost health! I’m always up for a warm bath, and these natural add-ons help improve health while you relax!

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3 Week Bikini Detox Diet

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We are exposed to toxins every day and a build-up can affect our neurological, immune and endocrine (hormone) systems. The most common offenders are air pollution, food additives, pesticides, alcohol, cigarette smoke and heavy metals.

When large amounts of toxins are consumed over a long period of time, health issues arise. By following a detox diet you reduce the toxic load and enable the body to function more efficiently. Detoxing simply requires a little discipline and a fridge full of nourishing foods.

This plan consists of a preparation week followed by two full weeks of detoxing.

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