Another very popular and somewhat easy way to clean your colon, digestive system, and waste disposal organs in your body is to go on a liquid diet. Often referred to as fasting, these can be done using either fruit or vegetable juices, and they work quite well for cleansing and toning your entire body. They’re also excellent ways to give your body more energy, kill harmful addictions, and help jump start a weight loss program.

There are many types of liquid fasting style programs, and most are touted for being weight loss solutions. Many people try them for the sole purpose of losing ten pounds or so in a week, so they’ll be able to fit into a specific outfit for a special event. Most don’t know though, that liquid diets done properly can help cleanse, tone and heal your entire body.

Drinking fruit or vegetable juices for a week or two will allow your body to start moving wastes and toxins out of your system. The vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the juices are easily absorbed and used by your body, and the additional liquid helps flush your system. The best way to use a juice fast is once or twice a year, for three to seven days, as a cleansing and toning process for your body.

Essentially, the first few days of a juice fast will burn out all the junk. Dead and diseased cells are eliminated faster, and your body is freed up to develop new, healthier cells. Your body’s organs also have more energy to expel built up toxins and waste, because they are freed up to focus on those tasks.

The first few days of a juice fast are not always easy though. You’ll feel hungry, and you need to drink your juices often to help combat the desires for solid food. You should still have the strength to work and exercise normally, but you may experience a bit of dizziness and headaches as the toxins start to flush out of your system. Many people feel much more energetic and mentally sharper during a juice fast than any other time.

A juice fast is best done with 100%, freshly squeezed juice. Buying a juice machine is usually you’re best option, because you’ll be able to ensure you’re not drinking extra preservatives, chemicals, and added sugars.

Your choice of juice fasting is up to you. There are a variety of ways to make fresh vegetable or fruit juices, but it’s best not to mix the two. Try to keep fruit juices at least half an hour apart from vegetable juices for the best results.

Hypoglycemics may need to dilute the fruit juices, and insulin dependent diabetics should work very closely with their doctor when doing a juice fast.

A popular and easy juice fast used for both weight loss and total body cleansing is known as the lemonade diet. This is just a simple lemon drink made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, water, and maple syrup. Lemon juice is quite high in vitamins and minerals, plus it’s excellent for cleansing the kidneys, liver, and colon.

Statements made in this article may not be approved by the FDA, and should not be taken as professional medical advice.