Hi Bret, My husband & I are on day 2 of the pre detox diet for the 10 day herbal detox. Questions: I’m excited about your detox but wanted to ask if there is a different way of doing it where we don’t loose any weight? We’ve been following the diet rigorously but both feel starving (despite eating large quantities of the fruit, veg & yoghurt) & we really don’t want to loose weight, we’re both slim already. If we were to include a few other things what would be ok to do? eg cornflakes, bananas, hummus, brown rice? (I don’t want greg to have wheat or dairy so we can use the diet as a time to discover food intolerances for him – whether they are migraine triggers or not etc.) Also we don’t want to prolong the time we’re doing it for longer, we have a little girl & an active job. The lady in the shop mentioned the 5 day plan, would this be better for us than the 10 day plan so that we don’t extend the time of eating less normal food. But I can see the 10 day plan would be gentler on the body… Is it possible for us to share the 10 day one & just do it over 5 days? For us the product was expensive so we want to do it as properly as we can to get the most out of it, but at the same time we don’t want to loose weight as that too could compromise our health? I’d really appreciate your advice asap becuase we’ve just started, Greg spent all of the 1st day in bed with a migraine, I had a cracking tension headache & today have very sore ribs. Background We’re pretty healthy people but eat possibly too much starch & wheat usually. We’ve eaten fish but not meat for many years. We are active & work as gardeners. Neither of us want or need to loose any weight but we have been advised to do your herbal detox for health reasons – I have had swollen lymph glands for quite a few months now (don’t worry, I did of course 1st see the doctor about this & had blood tests which said I had nothing to worry about.) I also get incredibly sore neck & shoulder muscles & joints & have recently been experiencing abnormal memory loss/spaced outness. I went in to the health shop to get milk thistle & goldenseal to cleanse my liver & kidneys which I have been wanting to do for some time, I came out of the shop with your detox kit. My husband suffers from chronic migraines, he’s been told he has heavy metals which he needs to get rid of & he also has very fast metabolism & quickly gets low blood sugar & has to eat on time or else it can trigger a migraine. We both suffer from lack of energy when we should be feeling bright. Much appreciate your advice asap because we’ve just started. Many thanks, all the best, Kinna.
Super Hot Winter Detox
2 days ago4Minutes749Words11ViewsArticle References Article Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. References 1. Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review. PUBMED https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3312275/ What Is A Hot Detox Across cultures and centuries, humans have instinctively turned to heat as a cleansing agent — from Native American sweat lodges, Scandinavian saunas, Japanese onsens, to Ayurvedic steam baths. The principle is always the same: warmth promotes circulation, opens the pores, encourages sweating, and gently purifies the body of stagnant waste. The human body exhibits this mechanism naturally, when the body senses invaders such as viruses or bacteria it raises its own heat, using fever as a detox tool. Fever enhances immune cell mobility, speeds pathogen destruction, and promotes detox through increased metabolism, circulation and sweat. In traditional herbal medicine, warming herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, cayenne, turmeric have long been paired with these external heat therapies to stimulate the body’s eliminative organs: liver, skin, kidneys, lungs, and bowels. Today we’re starting with the hot culinary herbs, as foods, and some of their benefits, then sharing a few of the ways thay can be used. Why Do A Hot Detox In Winter During the cooler months of the year everything can slow down, and we can become vunerable to infection, so it’s always good to increase the heat. Heat is often used as part of a detox program, either directly in baths, sauna, steam, but also by way of medicinal foods and herbs. To boost your immune system with ingredients that are naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial and protect and encrouage the throat, nose, and lungs to stay clear. To Boost your metabolism, preventing the weight gain that often occurs during the winter months. The speed up digestion and elimination, because we tend to sit around more in the darker months, we need to keep everything moving. Using Herbs For A Hot Detox Something that is well known ion herbal medicine, is that the warming herbs increase metabolic functions, such as circulation, immune functions, digestion and general metab olic rate, all of which assist with winter ills. Some examples include: black pepper, chili, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, paprika, curry powders (masala), turmeric, cardamon. Recipes For A Hot Detox Heat In Holistic Medicine In Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, winter is associated with the Water element and kidneys, which govern energy reserves. Ayurveda views winter as a time when Kapha (earth/water) energy dominates, causing sluggishness and weight gain; spicy, light foods and herbs kindle Agni (the fire element denotes all factors responsible for digestion and metabolism/transformation) to clear toxins and restore balance. Our detox programs align with these principles by promoting digestion and vitality, plus supports kidney and liver detoxification, preventing stagnation that can lead to fatigue or illness during winter months Sweating for Detox Sweat is more than just a cooling mechanism — it’s one of the body’s secondary detoxification channels. Studies have confirmed that heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury can be excreted in sweat. Mercury levels normalized with repeated saunas in one case report. (1) Infrared saunas have gained modern popularity for detoxification. Some small studies suggest they can help mobilize fat-soluble toxins (like certain PCBs and BPA) by raising core temperature and enhancing circulation. (2) Herbs & Metabolism Traditional detox plans often lean heavily on spices and warming herbs for a reason: Ginger, chilli, cinnamon, black pepper, and turmeric help dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. This supports the liver’s ability to process toxins and encourages the lymphatic system to clear cellular waste. Gingerols in ginger have been shown to boost bile production, aiding the liver in fat metabolism and toxin elimination. Capsaicin stimulates thermogenesis and increases energy expenditure, which can help mobilize stored toxins from fat tissue. Hot baths, herbal steams, and hydrotherapy have been used for centuries to support detoxification by: Opening pores → passive elimination through the skin. Increasing blood flow → moving toxins toward organs of elimination. Easing muscle tension → boosting lymphatic drainage. While modern studies on baths for detox are sparse, the physiological rationale is strong: warmth + circulation + sweat = elimination I recommend using Epsom salts in your baths (magnesium sulfate). It has a reputation for helping draw out waste and supporting liver detox indirectly by relaxing the nervous system. Add 2-3 cups to a hot bath and soak for 20 minutes. Add some essential oils of Lavender or tea tree for extra benefits. Read More About Immune Boosting Herbs
