How to Do a 3-Day Cleanse

How to Do a 3-Day Cleanse



A 3-day body cleanse aims to expel toxins from the body and re-balance blood sugar levels. Many alternative health experts recommend a 3-day cleanse before you start any long-term exercise or diet plan. The cleanse will help you achieve the best results. Some perform cleanses to treat conditions as varied as depression, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome or plain old moodiness. The kind of 3-day cleanses you choose can vary, but most involve a modified diet or fast while you take herbs and avoid toxins like alcohol. Follow these steps to learn more.







Things You'll Need:





Computer with Internet access







Decide Which 3-Day Cleanse is Right For You




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Compare various cleansing programs on objective Web sites like "Natural Healing Today" (see Resources below).





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Perform a 3-day cleanse that's centered around organic fruits and vegetables if you don't like the thought of fasting. While some organic foods and supplements can cost a little bit more money, they yield better results. They don't add more toxins to your system.





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Consider a 3-day cleanse based solely on the consumption of fruit juices, including diuretics like prune juice, for thorough results. Keep in mind that buying fresh-squeezed juices from a juice bar can become very pricey, very quickly. Consider buying a juicer or borrowing one from a friend.





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Pick a 3-day period to do your cleanse where you'll not be under a lot of stress or be forced to vary from your normal routine. A 3-day weekend might be ideal.



Conduct Your 3-Day Cleanse




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Adhere to the prescribed plan carefully. Many 3-day cleanses require that you consume exact amounts of food at very specific times throughout the day.





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Try to take at least 2 hot showers a day. They aid blood circulation and help to dispel toxins from your body. Scrubbing vigorously with a sponge or loofah is recommended.





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Spend at least 45 minutes each day exercising. This will help keep your energy level high during the cleansing period. Allow yourself to exercise gently. This is a time to get your blood flowing and breathe some fresh air. It's not a time to "feel the burn."





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Ingest a tsp. or tbsp. of olive oil once or twice a day. It will help keep bile ducts and glands lubricated and enhance the effects of the cleansing.





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Learn more about the benefits of a 3-day cleanse. You can do this by reading "3 Days to Vitality: Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind, Claim Your Spirit" or other non-fiction cleansing books (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Most 3-day body cleanses are inexpensive or moderately priced.








See your doctor before trying any type of cleansing or fasting program, especially if you're being treated for a medical condition.








Constipation or other types of gastrointestinal distress can occur during a body cleanse. Seek medical assistance immediately if the discomfort becomes too severe.



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