For the very experienced, strong, super healthy person.

• DAY 1 and 2 (Take 40 capsules daily) – On rising in the morning take 5 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood and Symlax. Repeat at Bedtime
• DAYS 3 to 7 (Take 80 capsules daily) – On rising in the morning take 10 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood and Symlax. Repeat at Bedtime

For the average healthy person who wants improved energy levels, to lose some weight or to alleviate minor irritations.

• DAYS 1 to 4 (Take 20 capsules daily) – On rising in the morning take 5 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood, and Symlax.
• DAYS 5 to 14 (Take 40 capsules daily) – On rising in the morning take 5 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood, and Symlax. Repeat at Bedtime

For the generally unwell, those with chronic health conditions, the elderly or morbidly obese.

• DAYS 1 to 30 (Take 16 capsules daily) – On rising in the morning 2 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood, and Symlax. Repeat at Bedtime

For long-term use to gently encourage regularity, balance metabolism and improve digestion.

• DAYS 1 to 60 (Take 8 capsules daily) – At bedtime take 2 capsules each of Colon-aid, Digezaid, Livafood, and Symlax.

SWITCHING PLANS

Choosing the ideal plan can be a bit of guesswork, so if you start your program and find the results to strong or too weak for your liking, you can always switch to another plan along the way. There are no hard and fast rules about sticking to one particular plan, so follow your instincts. It may be that your capsules run out sooner or later than anticipated because you changed plans, but that’s fine. So long as you get the results you desire.

THE FOUR STAGES

The Ultimate Herbal DETOX kit contains 24 highly effective herbs, to be taken at different times over several days.

Stage 1 Preparation

Over a period of three days, you gradually eliminate all gluten, meats, processed food, legumes, nuts, and grain products from your diet. This includes all junk food, breads, pasta, beans, cheese and any other refined, packaged, canned or preserved products.

A good intestinal cleanse needs some decent preparation. Below is a list of dietary changes which need to be followed for 3 to 7 days before beginning the Herbal DETOX. The main thing to remember is to eliminate meats, starches, processed foods and stick mainly to fresh fruits, vegetables, and juices, smoothies, soups and yogurt.

Elimination Diet:

DAY 1: (or can be over 2 days) – Eliminate all grains, sugars and starches, especially wheat products which contain gluten: bread, pasta, pastry, pies, baking, cakes, cookies/biscuits, crackers, snack bars, rice, and rice products; any grain product in a package. Eliminate sweets, sweet foods, candy, chocolate.

DAY 2: (or can be over next 2 days) – Eliminate meats, whilst still eliminating grains as above, now also eliminate all protein. Avoid all meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, beans, lentils,  chickpeas, other pulses, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Exceptions: unsweetened yogurt and protein powders; you can eat these freely throughout the Herbal DETOX if you are tolerant to milk protein. For people who suffer from lactose intolerance, yogurt is often appropriate because the culture has already broken down this milk sugar. Most protein powders contain no lactose. Get organic yogurt when possible as it provides easily digested protein and beneficial intestinal organisms.

DAY 3: (or can be over next 2 or 3 days) – Eliminate all other processed foods including all packaged, refined, canned, preserved, artificially coloured and flavoured foods so that your diet is now as close to nature as possible. Continue avoiding the previously eliminated foods while eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Do not eat potatoes or bananas as they are too starchy for your DETOX and will slow it down.

Foods that can be eaten freely during your DETOX:

• All fresh fruits and vegetables (except potato and banana)
• Cayenne, garlic, and ginger
• Vegetable soups (homemade)
• Diluted fruit juices
• Vegetable juices
• Unsweetened yogurt
• Herbal teas
• Raw vegetables
• Culinary herbs
• Pure water

Getting Ready: An ideal kick-start to the Herbal DETOX is half a teaspoon of Epsom Salt in water twice daily during the three days of preparation. You are now ready for the next stage. You can take fruit for lunch and buy vegetables and fresh fruits for juicing. You can have extra yogurt and olive oil to keep energy up.

Drink plenty of water: Once you have been on this diet for at least 3 days (preferably a week) you are ready to begin taking the herbs. From this point on you will need to follow the diet as strictly as you can.

Special Note re Caffeine, Tobacco, and Alcohol:
Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, chocolate, and many soft drinks. When you stop taking caffeine, tobacco or alcohol your body may experience one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms:

• Headaches
• Migraine
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Low energy; or
• A general unwell feeling.

I recommend that during the Herbal DETOX, if it places extra unnecessary stress on your body, that you do not completely stop coffee, tobacco or alcohol (unless this is your desire). Just reduce to 1 or 2 x 100ml servings per day. This will not interfere with the program’s success. HOWEVER!! This is a golden opportunity to “change your life” and quit a bad habit forever. The whole process of completing a Herbal DETOX makes quitting a habit so much easier.

Stage 2 – Lead-In

The herbs are taken at a lower dose to create a smooth transition into detox mode on the 7 day and 14 day programs. There is no lead in required on the 1 or 2-month programs. Once you get through these first few days your body can move into the ULTIMATE DETOX stage comfortably.

Now you are ready to start taking your herbal capsules daily while continuing the pure food diet. I have tried to keep it as easy as possible while ensuring the best of results but just follow your common sense when taking the remedies. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always take it later without causing any problem.

Continue with your normal routine including work (unless very physical). However, make physical exercise light to moderate and its best to reduce your gym workout temporarily. During this lead-in stage, you will be giving a lower dose of the herbal capsules so your body can adjust to the detox diet along with the herbs. You may experience body-cleansing effects during this stage. Extra bowel motions, a headache or a little nausea but don’t worry, this is normal and will pass. The 2-4 days of lead-in are to bring you slowly to the point where you are ready for the full dose of herbs to achieve your Ultimate Herbal DETOX.

Stage 3 –  Ultimate Herbal DETOX 

You will be taking up to 40 capsules twice daily while following the strict diet and recipes provided. You eat a very pure, fresh whole-food diet. You should find that your bowel movements increase in urgency, size, and frequency. Many people experience between 4 and 6 semi-solid bowel movements daily. Impactions (or plaque as it is often referred to) can start to appear.

Now you are ready to start taking your full dose of 8-80 herbal capsules daily while continuing the pure food diet. Sound like too many capsules? You can use the juices and smoothies to help swallow the capsules and there is an easy solution if you are finding the sheer number of capsules too many to stomach. Symlax and Livafood capsules are easy to open and mix into a glass of water or diluted juice. Opening the capsules of these two products reduces your capsule intake by half.

Shakes and smoothies are a key part of this program because they are designed to encourage digestive function and maintain energy levels. Green smoothies are the ultimate drink/ meal during the entire program. The more liquid and raw food the better your results will be. Click here to see the recipe pages for some great options on smoothies 

Detox symptoms

As your body removes solid build-up and begins to detox you will probably experience a few changes in your body. These can be a little disconcerting if you are not warned. All of these things are normal but if they go beyond mild discomfort and into pain then back-off, slow down or even stop and start again on a more gentle plan. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, bloating, gas, colic or intestinal cramp, sudden urge to eliminate, diarrhea or vomiting (should not last more than a day or so), fatigue, frustration, bad temper (that’s OK, but try a punch bag).

The three golden rules
1. Do not eat too much at once.
2. Chew your food extra well.
3. People with diabetes or candida, avoid too many sweet fruits and fruit juices. Can still eat pears and apples in moderation.

Stage 4 – Follow Up

The elimination diet in preparation is reversed and you can return to normal eating. A good course of probiotics is recommended along with a long-term approach to non-toxin accumulating diet.

The follow-up stage is very important and should not be under-estimated. The long term healing of many irritating disturbances can sometimes occur well after the actual detox stage is completed. Allowing your body more time to experience a peaceful toxin-free ‘holiday’ period is highly beneficial. How long would you like to be on holiday, 10 days or 6 weeks? I am sure your colon, liver, kidneys, heart, and brain all feel the same way.

INGREDIENT:

COLONAID HERBS: These Herbs are found in Colonaid.

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) bark. As an antiparasitic it has long been known that the bitter constituents of wormwood stimulate the gustatory nerves in the mouth and increase the secretion of gastric juice and bile, thereby promoting appetite and digestion

Cascara (Rhamnus purshiana) bark. The mechanism of action is twofold. Firstly, there is stimulation of colonic motility, resulting in increased propulsion and accelerated transit of faeces through the colon. Secondly, there is an increase in water content in the colon.

Turkish rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) root. Rhubarb appears to be an invaluable addition to any herbal program. Its laxative, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, liver and cholesterol benefits make this herb extremely valuable as a medicine.

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) green hulls. Black walnut is used to treat parasitic worm infections and certain other infections including diphtheria and syphilis. It is used to expel tapeworms and other internal and external parasites.

Cloves (Syzigium aromaticum) bud. Cloves deserve a place among the great healing herbs like Wormwood and Golden Seal. With a combination of benefits such as anti-parasitic, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral, it makes a perfect addition.

Psyllium (Plantago ovata) seed husk. Psyllium is classified as a mucilaginous fibre due to its powerful ability to form a gel in water. This bulking fibre acts as a sponge, absorbing water and waste material in the bowels. Psyllium husks significantly increase the level of stool moisture and both wet/ dry stool weight, this is why it has such great effect at relieving constipation and improving bowel health.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed. Studies have shown Fennel to reduce intestinal spasms and colic in infants. It also acts as a diuretic so useful for removing acid build-up from the body.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) bark. The demulcent mucilage of Slippery elm provides a protective, anti-inflammatory, and healing coating to mucous membrane surfaces. It reduces inflammation and irritation.

DIGEZAID HERBS: These Herbs are found in Digezaid and BodiClenz

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaf. There is enough literature to demonstrate peppermints use for medicinal purposes, for the symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders. Studies show relaxing effects of the smooth muscle of the digestive tract, enabling the release of entrapped air, plus analgesic and anti-inflammatory action.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed. In clinical studies, fennel has been shown to decrease spasms of the intestine and to reduce crying time in 85.4% of infant subjects observed. It is also an effective diuretic helping to remove acids from the body.

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) extract (Bromelain). In clinical studies, fennel has been shown to decrease spasms of the intestine and to reduce crying time in 85.4% of infant subjects observed. It is also an effective diuretic helping to remove acids from the body.

Papaya (Carica papaya) extract: Papain. Papain, the active principle in papaya that exerts the ulcer-protective effect. Plant enzymes (such as Papain and Bromelain) have been extensively investigated as meat tenderizers. They help improve digestion.

Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) whole fruit. Another source of Digestive enzymes. In one study dietary actinidin from Kiwifruit increased gastric protein digestion and accelerated gastric emptying for several dietary protein sources.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome. The mechanism underlying ginger’s activity is not clearly understood, but it is known for reducing nausea and bloating. Five double-blind studies have been performed that demonstrate a positive effect of ginger on motion sickness.

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) fruit. The active component in cayenne (Capsaicin) inhibits acid secretion, stimulates alkali and mucus secretion, and particularly intestinal blood flow which helps in the prevention and healing of gastric ulcers.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root. The findings of one randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial on the root extract of licorice revealed a significant decrease in symptoms scores in almost all individuals symptoms and was found to be superior to the placebo group in the management of functional dyspepsia (indigestion).

LIVAFOOD HERBS: These Herbs are found in Livafood and BodiClenz

Barley grass (Hordeum vulgare). The beneficial effects observed in chronic disease may be related to bioactive compounds contained in Barley Grass such as superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD plays an important role in protecting against environmental adversity, as it supports the liver's detoxification pathways.

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymos) root. The pharmacological and therapeutic effects of the artichoke on the Liver had already been well known in the 17th century. Modern studies started in the last century confirmed the stimulating properties of artichoke extracts on the liver and gallbladder.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root. Results of one study suggest that the extract of Dandelion root has a protective action against alcohol-induced toxicity in the liver by elevating antioxidant potentials. Dandelion can also increase bile secretion from the gallbladder by up to 40%.

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). This herb is used for its ability to remove heavy metals from the body. Researchers found Cilantro (Chinese parsley) accelerates the excretion of Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), from the body through the urine.

Chlorella (Chlorella Vulgaris). Biosorption has always been reported as a promising method to treat various kinds of pollutants. Microalgae is one of the most important biosorbents and Chlorella can absorb a high concentration of lead. During the removal of Amalgam (mercury) fillings chlorella can be placed under the teeth. This helps to intercept particles and to chelate dissolved metals that seep under the dam.

Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis) root. Known as the healer and sealer of the gut, Goldenseal is a powerful bitter herb and can be used as a bitter liver stimulant. Multiple bacteria and fungi, along with selected protozoa are susceptible to berberine, an active component in Golden Seal. These include Helicobacter pylori, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus among others.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed. Milk Thistle is totally unique in its powerful effect of liver protection. It also acts by stimulating liver cell regeneration and cell membrane stabilization. It has absolutely no competition in the pharmaceutical world. In fact, in cases of poisoning with Amanita mushrooms (which can destroy the liver), milk thistle is the only treatment option. The list of toxins that Milk Thistle can protect the liver from is far too long to list here. An important herb when detoxing.

SYMLAX HERBS: These Herbs are found in Symlax and BodiClenz

Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf. The plant has revealed the presence of more than 200 different biologically active substances, with many actions, including a mild laxative effect, but it is especially well known for healing a restoring damaged tissue, including in the gut.

Psyllium (Plantago ovata) seed husk. Psyllium is classified as a mucilaginous fibre due to its powerful ability to form a gel in water. This bulking fibre acts as a sponge, absorbing water and waste material in the bowels. Psyllium husks significantly increase the level of stool moisture and both wet/ dry stool weight, this is why it has such great effect at relieving constipation and improving bowel health.

Chia (Salvia Hispanica) seed. A great source of dietary fibre which is beneficial for the digestive system and controlling diabetes mellitus with a higher concentration of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids, gluten-free protein, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) bark. The demulcent mucilage of Slippery elm provides a protective, anti-inflammatory, and healing coating to mucous membrane surfaces. It reduces inflammation and irritation.

WARNINGS:

• Always read the label and use as directed.