When people talk about detoxifying (or “detoxing”) most of the time what they are wanting to do is clear the body of accumulated poisons and food waste by one of many available methods. These methods usually entail severely reducing food intake and cutting out chemicals and additives such as alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and salt. Many plans […]
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Sugar Withdrawal: How to identify it and deal with it
You might be surprised to know that sugar is addictive and your sweet tooth cravings could very well be withdrawal symptoms. According to a study featured in a Connecticut College press release, the theory that sugar is just as addictive as illicit drugs like cocaine could very well be true. Sugar has intense effects on […]
August 2014 Challenge – 14 Day Smoothie Detox
Update: I just want to thank everyone who has participated in our 14 Day Smoothie Detox. Please let us know how the plan worked for you. Leave a comment on Facebook, email us or post a comment below about your results. It’s time for our August 2014 Challenge – This month we will be doing a 14 Day […]
Top Myths About Detoxing
There are a few myths about detoxifying which can cause confusion. Here is some info on top myths: “We are all toxic!” While it is true that there is more pollution entering our bodies now than in any point in history, this does not automatically mean that all people are suffering from toxin overload. If […]
Juice Fasting: 4 Basic Steps
By Carla Douglin, Author of Juice 28: 28-Day Juice Detox Plan Through the ages, many cultures have used fasting for many different reasons, including religion and health. Today, people use fasting for similar reasons, and now also do things like juice fasts. With a juice fast, one drinks nothing but a wide variety of fresh, nutritious juices […]
Juice Fasting for Weight Loss
By Guest Blogger and BWLW Member Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life Juice fasting is normally used to give your body а rest, and to allow accumulated waste/gunge to be removed. During а typical juice fast, nothing but juices and fresh water are consumed. Because of this, the body relies partly on its stored excess fat for fuel, […]
Juice 28: 28 Day Juicing Detox Plan
In the past, I’ve shared with you great juicing resources from African-American Juicing Diva, Carla Douglin. She is the author of “101 Juice Fast Recipes”, which I know many of you use and love. Now, she has a guided 28 day juice detox plan that you really should check out. I asked her to tell us […]
Why Quick Fix Detox Diets Don’t Work
I just wanted to take some time out to address the concept of quick fix detox diets vs. using foods, herbs, fiber (psyllium husk) and natural things, like apple cider vinegar, to help the body detox. Let me say from the start that I’m not anti-detox. I do juice fasts and smoothie fasts to detox. […]
