Sometimes I wonder if there’s any integrity and authenticity left in the supplement industry.
I’m an optimistic guy, maybe sometimes too optimistic at times, and I like to think maybe there’s still a little bit of honesty in this ever expanding business.
Before I go off on some ethical tangent, I’ll get my point across very quickly.
Don’t waste your money on so called “cleanses and detoxes.”
I’m sure you probably know at least a handful of people who swear by these products because they’ve been told it will “rid their body of all the nasty toxins that build up and reduce the aging process” and all that magical marketing they shove down your throat.
And if you’ve ever done a cleanse or detox, I can see why.
They sound awesome and life changing.
They’re branded and marketed to be a sort of miracle experience.
But the reality is, you’re being lied to.
Straight up hoodwinked.
All in the name of making a quick buck.
You see, supplement companies take notice of what the average population does.
It’s a huge demographic and they realized they could make some fat cash by going after this more sedentary and “less healthy” population.
Supplement companies have capitalized on the fear mongering of “chemicals in foods”, “unhealthy diets” and “the dangers of fast foods,” all which are complete nonsense by the way.
But by making folks think that there’s something inherently wrong and unhealthy by eating processed foods and drinks, these companies also have the “magical elixir” that will remedy all of these un-natural things going on in your body and cure what ails ya.
NO.
Just, NO.
I’m an optimistic guy, maybe sometimes too optimistic at times, and I like to think maybe there’s still a little bit of honesty in this ever expanding business.
Before I go off on some ethical tangent, I’ll get my point across very quickly.
Don’t waste your money on so called “cleanses and detoxes.”
I’m sure you probably know at least a handful of people who swear by these products because they’ve been told it will “rid their body of all the nasty toxins that build up and reduce the aging process” and all that magical marketing they shove down your throat.
And if you’ve ever done a cleanse or detox, I can see why.
They sound awesome and life changing.
They’re branded and marketed to be a sort of miracle experience.
But the reality is, you’re being lied to.
Straight up hoodwinked.
All in the name of making a quick buck.
You see, supplement companies take notice of what the average population does.
It’s a huge demographic and they realized they could make some fat cash by going after this more sedentary and “less healthy” population.
Supplement companies have capitalized on the fear mongering of “chemicals in foods”, “unhealthy diets” and “the dangers of fast foods,” all which are complete nonsense by the way.
But by making folks think that there’s something inherently wrong and unhealthy by eating processed foods and drinks, these companies also have the “magical elixir” that will remedy all of these un-natural things going on in your body and cure what ails ya.
NO.
Just, NO.
Here’s some reality for you.
Unless you’re cracking open batteries and slurping down the alkaline battery acid everyday, there’s no dangerous chemicals being put into your body.
In fact, any kind of severe chemical build up in your body is almost impossible because you’re not ingesting industrial waste size amounts of harsh chemicals.
If you’re eating food (yes, even processed fast food and all that “unnatural” stuff they say not to eat” you’re perfectly safe.
The idea that all these bad foods and chemicals we’re putting in our bodies is slowly killing us doesn’t have a whole lot of merit to it.
It has some merit as we’ve seen with cancers and other delayed on set diseases, but they’re not a direct result of eating and ingesting these types of food.
Besides, even if for some reason there was some kind of dangerous chemical build up in your body, drinking some magical elixir made from water, citrus juices, and herbs will no way “clean you out.”
Unless you’re talking about a dirty kitchen top, there’s no way something like a cleanse can clean much of anything.
This is akin to something like pouring water into your cars fuel system when it’s not running properly.
It’s not going to do a damn thing.
Your body is an unbelievably complex system.
Just drinking a whole bunch of herbs and spices won’t be able to clean out all the chemical deposits in your fat cells, muscle cells, and organs.
THE REAL DETOX
So what’s the best way to detox and cleanse your body?
The old fashioned natural way of letting your major organs like the liver and kidneys do their job.
The liver and kidneys do a phenomenal job of ridding your body of any build up and keeping your health on track.
So instead of the quick fix method of using of gimmicky detox tea, be proactive in taking care of your body first.
How is this done?
The three simple ways are:
Balanced Diet: Eating wholesome, nutritious foods most of the time will support detoxification processes in your major organs.
Regular exercise: This is a very potent supporter of making sure the organs are working well and working at full capacity.
Proper hydration: This one doesn’t mean drinking a bunch of weird gimmicky potions and juices. It just means drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day and making sure you’re urinating frequently and in healthy, voluminous amounts.
That’s it.
So what’s the best way to detox and cleanse your body?
The old fashioned natural way of letting your major organs like the liver and kidneys do their job.
The liver and kidneys do a phenomenal job of ridding your body of any build up and keeping your health on track.
So instead of the quick fix method of using of gimmicky detox tea, be proactive in taking care of your body first.
How is this done?
The three simple ways are:
Balanced Diet: Eating wholesome, nutritious foods most of the time will support detoxification processes in your major organs.
Regular exercise: This is a very potent supporter of making sure the organs are working well and working at full capacity.
Proper hydration: This one doesn’t mean drinking a bunch of weird gimmicky potions and juices. It just means drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day and making sure you’re urinating frequently and in healthy, voluminous amounts.
That’s it.
THERE’S NO QUICK FIX
The major selling point for cleanses and detoxes is the underlying fact that you can eat or drink whatever you want and not take care of yourself and these detoxes and cleanses will almost magically give you a clean, healthy system.
It’s an illusion they like to propagate, and will no doubt continue to do for as long as people believe the marketing.
If you’re truly serious about making your body a healthy, vibrant machine, then it’s important to start with the basics and stick with the basics.
The basics being living a healthy life and taking care of yourself every day with proper eating habits, hydration, and rest.
Let your body use it’s machinery and do what it’s meant to do and don’t be suckered by these “insta-health” gimmicks that do nothing but clean out your wallet.
The major selling point for cleanses and detoxes is the underlying fact that you can eat or drink whatever you want and not take care of yourself and these detoxes and cleanses will almost magically give you a clean, healthy system.
It’s an illusion they like to propagate, and will no doubt continue to do for as long as people believe the marketing.
If you’re truly serious about making your body a healthy, vibrant machine, then it’s important to start with the basics and stick with the basics.
The basics being living a healthy life and taking care of yourself every day with proper eating habits, hydration, and rest.
Let your body use it’s machinery and do what it’s meant to do and don’t be suckered by these “insta-health” gimmicks that do nothing but clean out your wallet.
