A new day for detox

It's no secret that we live in a toxic world, but what you might not know is that you don't need to invest tons of money or time to help revitalize your body. Try a simple approach with a new breed of products designed to take your health to the next level--gently, naturally, and, best of all, quickly. Plus, turn the page for a list of detox all-star foods found in the produce section.

Instead of Fiber, Oxygen

Not everyone likes the effects of fiber supplements, which is one of the reasons Earth's Bounty created OXYCLEANSE Oxygen Colon Condition. Free of fiber, herbs, and laxatives, OXYCLEANSE capsules detox and revitalize the colon through a unique oxygen process involving vitamin C and bioflavonoids. According to the manufacturer, oxygen removes heavy metals along with other toxins, and promotes regularity without weakening colon muscles or causing cramping and bloating. Benefits include better nutrient absorption.

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Head-to-Toe Detox

Did you know your body has seven channels of elimination? Renew Life focuses on each one--lungs, liver, skin, kidneys, colon, lymph, and blood--in its 30-day CleanseSMART kit. Separated into day and nighttime formulas, the morning capsules go to work detoxifying the liver, while the evening blend targets colon health. Herbs known for their potent detox and colon benefits, including artichoke, milk thistle, turmeric, triphala, aloe, and slippery elm, are used in the formulas to help assist the body's natural detoxification methods.

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Knock Out Toxins

Get two detox products in one with Natural Factor's 7 DAY Total Nutritional Cleanse with RevitalX & Detoxitech. Both are low-allergenic products and gluten free. RevitalX, which features vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, fiber, and pectin, helps rid the body of heavy metals, pesticides, and other environmental assaults. Detoxitech, well suited for those who live or work in polluted areas, includes a nutrient-packed smoothie mix with liver- and colonsupport capsules, which help alleviate constipation.

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Two-Week Cleanse

In just 14 days, you may be able to significantly reduce your body's toxic load. Enzymatic Therapy's Whole Body Cleanse--one of the most popular natural detox formulas--has simplified the cleansing process into a structured plan. Each kit contains fiber capsules, milk thistle tablets for enhanced liver function, and an herbal, nonstimulant laxative formula that helps gently cleanse the colon. Used together, the system promotes detoxification throughout the body, including the intestines, liver, gallbladder, and lymphatic system.

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DETOX AS A LIFESAVER

At 32, wife and mother Roni DeLuz, RN, ND, became bedridden with a seemingly unrelated list of symptoms, including chronic headaches, muscle and joint pain, night sweats, depression, fuzzy thinking, and constipation. When conventional medicine failed to explain her deteriorating health status, she took matters into her own hands and started embracing holistic methods, such as colon hydrotherapy and herbal medicine, to restore her health. Today, she is literally the picture of health and her mission is to help others discover the secret to feeling better (and the key to her own healing)-detoxification. Her new book, 21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox, is based on the successful cleansing program used at the Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat, which DeLuz founded. Although not originally created for weight loss, the detox plan takes off the pounds, says DeLuz, who lost 50 pounds. In her book, which offers the step-by-step outline of her program. Recipes, supplement suggestions, references, and more are included.

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Detoxify with Diet

Hear the phrase "cleanse your system" and you probably think of juice fasts, tea tonics, and supplements. Good for you, sure--just not all that appetizing. But some of the most mouthwatering vegetables have toxin-reducing properties that do the dirty work (so to speak) while still providing delicious satisfaction.---Mary Margaret Chappell

Artichokes

These members of the thistle family stimulate the body's production of bile, which helps break down fats in the bloodstream.

Try: Steaming whole, fresh artichokes and serving with balsamic vinegar as a dipping sauce.

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Asparagus

The tasty tips and stalks are a gentle diuretic and contain antibacterial compounds.

Try: Drizzling steamed asparagus with lemon juice and olive oil, a tangy combo that also helps detox the liver.

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Cucumber

Crunchy and mild, this salad fave is high in acid-reducing alkaline compounds that help cleanse and tone the blood.

Try: Putting cucumber slices in a pitcher of water for a cool, clean, refreshing drink.

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Leeks

Touted as a miracle weight-loss tool in French Women Don't Get Fat, these long, green members of the onion family have diuretic properties and lots of fiber.