I find a lot of cleansers like to do their cleanse around this time because it allows them to cut some extra weight before Halloween and Thanksgiving, all while giving their bodies a reset by cleansing them of those toxins they’ve accumulated throughout the year.

If you are thinking of doing a cleanse now or before thanksgiving, make sure you give yourself enough time to go through the pre and post cleanse periods before you consume that heavy holiday food. It’s vital that your body readjusts prior to stuffing your face with the delicious holiday food. We don’t want to mistreat our body. Instead, lets thank it for providing us a healthy year and make it even stronger by giving it a break from that greasy and sugary food.

Happy cleansing!

- Carol

Looking good in minimal clothing is not the only good reason to do the cleanse. Summer time is usually when people tend to be outdoors. School’s out. Vacations are taken. Couples are getting married. In the world of sports, playoffs have usually taken place by now, so there’s a lot less people watching ESPN and many more actually playing sports.

It’s a great time to get fit. It’s a great time to cleanse your body. A summer cleanse is a great way to start your summer by getting rid of that extra fat you might have accumulated from the first half of the year. Add on the feeling of refreshment and mental clarity many feel after doing the cleanse, and you’re ready to take on the summer with opens arms and a sharp mind.

However, should you decide to bring up the subject of colon cleansing the room will clear faster than a room darkens once the lights are switched off.

And yet, colon cleansing, while not a seemingly pleasant subject, is probably the only known cure for most of the recurring headaches, backaches, bloating and the extra 10 or so pounds most of us just can’t seem to lose. Without being too graphic, the majority of people who do not cleanse their colon at least twice a year, may want to read the information that has even attracted the attention of colon cancer researchers.

Let’s look at some interesting facts about colon cleansing

• The colon is actually part of the body’s digestive system. Just like your stomach, your colon helps with the absorption of nutrients from the foods you eat. That is as long as the linings of your intestines are clear of ….. debris.

• The amount of surface in the intestines that makes contact with waste is 10 times the amount of the skin that covers our body. We bathe regularly to remove surface grime to help maintain healthy skin and our appearance. Are you starting to see a connection?

• There is a simple and inexpensive way to cleanse the colon area and the materials needed can be purchased for pennies if you want to mix them yourself. Otherwise there is a natural solution with a lemonade base that literally works miracles, and is very easy to purchase.

• And let’s revisit that 10 or so pounds that just doesn’t seem to want to disappear from your scales. It is important to understand that a cleansed colon will impact your life in more positive ways than could fit into a article. However, lets look at a few things you may have heard and connect the dots.

Our body, when well maintained both externally and internally, is able to defend us with an immune system that attacks potential intruders like a force of hyperactive Marines. It just makes sense that when we fill our bodies with fast food and chemical laden canned and fresh foods from the grocery store; we are literally clogging up our life supply.

And with the billions we spend on prescriptions drugs when added to the millions farmers and food preparation companies spend on food additives and growth hormones, etc, it is inevitable that our bodies would be unable to throw off the toxic build up before it can accumulate in our colon.

When we observe what happens to the body when accumulations of foreign substances gather and are held in the body’s tissues, some familiar symptoms are identified. Such things as slow metabolism, illnesses, gaining weight and constantly being tired are all experiences revealed by people who have allowed toxins and other by products to store themselves in their colon.

Enter the Lemonade Cleanse and it’s scores of positive reviews from health conscious “regular” people in addition to superstars like Beyonce and Jared Leto and dozens of others. So what is the lemonade diet and how does it work?

The lemonade diet is an exact match for its name. The basic mixture is lemon juice, maple syrup, water and cayenne pepper. Other recipes are available but the bottom line is the results produced when you use this amazing diet and cleansing system.

By using the Lemonade Cleanse your body will be helped in the process of dissolving and removing toxins that have been stored away in various parts of your body. Your entire system is cleansed and weight loss is one of the many healthy by-products of the diet.

All in all, you total system is refreshed and you’ll feel rejuvenated and ….was it mentioned that you will lose weight? This is a true feel good thing that you are learning about. And it’s something that in today’s world is an absolute necessity.

For the month of December, LemonadeCleanse.com is running a contest for all new Facebook fans!

Instructions:

Simply “like” our page and tell us on our wall what you like about the cleanse or why you’re interested in it. Each person will be automatically entered to win a free copy of “The Refresh Button” eBook, the official guide of the Lemonade Cleanse ($47 value) and a $50 Visa Gift Card. The winner will be chosen on December 31, 2010 via Facebook.

Thanks and good luck!

A good example of fasting and digestion as self-supporting approaches to overall health and fitness, including quick weight loss, is the growing popularity of juice fasting. It may come as a surprise to know that traditional fasting with water can actually be an unhealthy practice.

It’s a fact that water, especially tap water, contains chemicals and other compounds that can damage your system. The good thing about fasting is your system becomes more efficient. However, when you drink water during your fast it is absorbed into your tissues and distributed more rapidly throughout your body, along with the toxins that are most likely riding along with the water.

The end result is one important fact, namely, juice fasting is better because it is healthier. Here are a few things to help understand more about the benefits of fasting, especially when fresh juices are the foundation of your fast.

Benefits of Fasting from Fresh Juices

1. Juice that is fresh delivers its entire stash of nutrients and vitamins.
2. Fresh juices are a great source of fiber, and fiber is our friend, especially when fasting.
3. When you fast it allows your digestive system to have a break. Healing and restoration can occur during this period.
4. Fresh juices are alive with enzymes. In addition to being healthy and beneficial for your body, enzymes are extremely important for the digestion process.
5. As you are fasting your blood protein level functions at a constant and normal rate. This provides another opportunity for your body’s systems to stabilize and recover from the pre-fasting period and any damage that was done by poor eating habits.
6. An exciting benefit of fasting is that it contributes to the flushing out of chemicals, food pesticides, drugs and other toxins that are stored in your fat cells.
7. Most individuals notice their skin texture becomes smoother and brighter.
8. There are noticeable improvements in vision and hearing and overall clarity of mental states, as reported by many individuals who fast on a regular basis.

Now let’s take a closer look at the role of the digestive system and how it benefits from fasting. Nutritionist and health researchers have documented an amazingly thorough listing of experiences and benefits related to fasting and digestion.

Role of Digestive System

• It seems natural to expect that when you refrain from eating solid foods for a week or more, and only drink nutrient rich juices you are more than likely going to lose a noticeable amount of weight.
• As you are fasting your digestive system is under much less stress and begins to function more efficiently. A byproduct of this is your metabolism speeds up which helps burn off excess pounds.
• When you overeat the digestive system can develop a number of problems, primarily because your body can only efficiently digest a certain amount of food at a given period of time. Anything not digested gets stored as fat. Naturally, fasting helps modify this unhealthy cycle of events.
• Eating too many different kinds of food at a sitting triggers a demand for your body to supply more enzymes that it can product. Digestive problems often erupt when this happens. This is another issue that shows how periodic fasting helps to support a healthier digestive system.
• And one more thing… although this may be new information for the younger crowd. The mouth is actually part of the digestive system. The combination of teeth and saliva working on food that is eaten begins the digestive process. Incomplete chewing causes incomplete digestion and represents another potential problem that is alleviated during a fast.

All in all, fasting and digestion make a nearly perfect pair. The benefits are obvious when it comes to supporting your overall health and well being, especially your digestive health.

It is easy to understand why fasting with fresh juices is considered as a no-brainer addition to your “must do” list.

I am a big fan of yoga and recently became a yoga instructor. Through this, I have become very interested in the various types of yoga and how they each benefit our bodies differently. I have known about Bikram Yoga (or “hot yoga”) for some time now and recently had a chance to try it. I think it is the perfect accomplice to the Lemonade Cleanse.

Bikram Yoga is done in a room heated to 105 degrees fahrenheit. There are usually about 26 postures and a few breathing exercises in this hot environment. This type of yoga actually cleanses your body as you stretch. The heat combined with stretching releases sweat and toxins through your pores. It also facilitates injury prevention, deeper stretching, and stress relief. It improves circulation and oxygenates the blood. This cleansing and stress relief pairs perfectly with the lemonade cleanse, because it can further push your body to expel toxins through your skin.

I tried Bikram Yoga last week and it was a beautiful experience. The only difficulty was that I felt slightly dizzy from the heat. I was told that was because I am just a first-timer, and my body will eventually get used to the temperature. I really felt that I was able to stretch further and breathe deeper in the heated space. I am definitely going back for a second try.

Have any of you tried Bikram Yoga? What did you think? Leave your comments here.

I was discussing the Lemonade Cleanse with several folks this week, and I found that everyone seems to try it for a different reason. The top two reasons given were:

• weight loss
• purification (detoxification)

So, it led me to wonder what all of your reasons for using the Lemonade Cleanse were.

As a system of purification or detox, the lemonade cleanse is excellent. You can see the toxins escaping your body through your tongue. Your tongue will gain a white, mucus-like coating. You might have bad breath as well. Don’t worry. These are harsh toxins leaving the body. Toxins will also be leaving your body through the skin (oils), which might break out during cleansing, but clear up toward the end. Toxins are also released through your bowels.

As a diet plan to lose weight, the Lemonade Cleanse allows you to lose around 10-15 pounds rather quickly. You will usually see the weight come off early during the cleanse, level out, then drop again as you finish. This form of liquid fasting allows your body to naturally eat away at useless fat for extra fuel.

So why did you choose the Lemonade Cleanse? Are you more interested in weight loss or purification? I think it’s something interesting to think about. Leave you comments here.

Celebrities such as Beyonce Knowles, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Angelina Jolie are said to have tried the Master Cleanse regime to achieve amazing results. I don’t deny it. The Lemonade Cleanse (same thing as Master Cleanse.) is a powerful weight loss tool that can help you reach the right weight fast.

Beyonce used it for her role in the film “Dream Girls”. She had to play a slim teenager in some scenes and needed to shed excess body fat for the role. She ended up losing 20 pounds on the Master Cleanse and looked 10 years younger.

Although it is great to hear about celebrities trusting and achieving weight loss goals with the Lemonade Cleanse, it is important not to be discouraged by this news. Everyone knows that celebrities have trainers that can push them and personal chefs to prepare them perfectly healthy meals. The truth is…you don’t have to be a celebrity to achieve amazing results with the Lemonade Cleanse.

I am no celebrity, and I have lost a total of 30 pounds since I have been repeat cleansing with this diet. It is cheap, easy, and effective. For support, your personal trainers exist right on this site. Use the personal progress journal to record your experience and (if you wish) share it with others. Encouragement is all around you. Use it.

I know a lot of you are concerned about staying positive, refreshed, and in a good state of mind after your Lemonade Cleanse. Aside from keeping the weight off, it is important to continue our good feelings happiness even after our full body detox. That is why it is important to eat foods that make our bodies happy, healthy, and strong. These foods should be all natural and prepared with love and care. I realized that this style of eating is exhibited in the “yogic diet”.

As it turns out, yoga is much more than just a stretching exercise. For many people, it is a way of life. Yogis believe in a balanced lifestyle. They keep themselves clean and fit. They are not too fat and not too thin. Their minds are at peace and their bodies flow with their active, happy lifestyle. What a perfect way to practice life post-cleanse. A big part of this lifestyle is cooking and eating homemade, all-natural foods that actually make you feel better mentally and spiritually. The trick is to not eat too much or too little…just enough to make you feel satisfied. It is a very positive way of thinking about eating. You feel full, refreshed, and really good about the food you’ve just consumed.

There are many websites that you can check out about yogic eating. I have posted a few below for you to peruse.

• http://yogaholidays.net/magazine/diet.htm
• http://www.theyogacook.com/healthy_food.php
• http://yogamurrieta.com/node/145
• http://www.lifepositive.com/body/holistic-recipes/recipes/yogicdiet-recipes.asp

All of the foods discussed are vegetarian. They are rich in fibers, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and enough fat to keep you healthy. Most are cooked, stewed, and sautéed. I encourage you all to try some of these recipes. I know I will.

Beyonce Knowles used the Master Cleanse aka Lemonade Cleanse to shed off twenty pounds to portray her role as Deena Jones, a slim back-up singer of Diana Ross in the hit movie, “Dreamgirls.”

Her role required shooting Deena at the age of 16 since the movie follows her life from a young ordinary girl who rise to stardom until reaching the age of 36. So that requires a varying age range not only for her role but for her physical appearance as well.

It was the drive “to go the extra mile” that gave her the urge to go through the diet, and do it faithfully and patiently. And yes, it was all worth it she says.