Is there anything that can clean your system ? Like a Detox remedies or something

[eksol]

I got a letter from this company saying they are able to clean, flush the blood and give you a full detox with their new scientific program.

I was thinking about doing this and getting rid of all the nasty chemicals, build-ups from coffee, booze, drugs and other things.

[RX420]

just drink lots of water, laxatives, B vitamins, antioxidants, electrolytes..etc.... most likely the same thing

[dyingtomorrow]

A very high percent of those detox programs are fear-based scams. "Scams" in that they are expensive, and don't actually do anything biologically; any perceived results typically resulting from the placebo effect. Especially if they are claiming that your "blood" needs flushing, as if it is like motor oil that gets dirty or something. If your blood actually got "dirty" after too long, it sounds like bleeding yourself, like in the Dark Ages, to make fresh blood would be the way to go then. In reality, your liver and other bodily systems are constantly "keeping your blood fresh and clean"

RX420's "program" for instance will be better than anything they have to offer. Just drink the recommended about water, take vitamins and exercise everyday and your body detoxes itself. Oh, and get a thorough massage. That's not to say there aren't some herbal supplements and other chemicals/medications out there that help your bodily processes including waste removal - but along with the "parasites" thing, scam artists have latched on to the "detox" thing because it is very easy to sell uninformed people - scare them that they are filled with toxins which cause all their health problems, aging, sleep problems, etc., then tell them you have a cure that will make them feel fresh and energetic and full of life again - then get some cheap herbal stuff together that has some folklore behind it, with no definitive scientific proof either way about its effectiveness, and it practically sells itself.

But I definitely would not trust it if it says it "cleans your blood." I would recommend looking for medical studies on some of the main ingredients in the detox program you were solicited for (and just look up what scientific information you can find about detox in general), and decide from there. You should not trust the company as a source though, and honestly I'd say it is a 95% chance that it's a waste of money.

[eksol]

Thanks guys. I always wanted to clean out my system from all the liquor, and previous drug use. SWIM only did cocaine and now Marijuana. SWIM has been sober from coke more than 2 yrs so it left his system but there's probably some residues left.

Anyways, what do you recommend SWIM buys as far as what kind of vitamins and suppliments will help me detox and get clean.

[mugwump77]

first, congratulations on 2 years sober.

now on to my answer:

basically what dyingtomorrow said was right. your body does all the cleaning of toxins, bloods, etc on its own. the only detox most herbal supplements and programs can really offer are for "cleansing" your digestive tract.

if you want to do a real detox: exercise, drink lots of water, take vitamins, eat plenty of raw vegetables/fruits, and most importantly don't put any more toxins in your body (drugs, shitty food, coffee, cigarettes). that right there is a lifestyle change that does more than any drug in the world could accomplish.

if you want to add something to your lifestyle change: drink wheat grass. wheat grass is great for you and can help with the DT cleansing. anything else (pills/miracle diets/detox pads for your feet) are a rip off. as for vitamins i recommend one multivitamin daily, along with fish oil (or flax seed oil), and vitamin-b complex. that's more than enough right there. not only that, but they can be dangerous as well.

lots of "cleansing techniques are actually damaging to your body. the living body is a miracle of nature, and its neatest trick is homeostasis. we have delicate balances in our body that aggressive dieting can tip out of control, or some methods flush the body TOO well, and take out many bacteria that are not only good for you, but necessary to continue living. enemas are a classic example; these can flush out all the good bacteria, along with the bad, in your body leaving you open to digestive issues and infection.

so there's my 2 cents.

[coelho]

Besides the methods already mentioned, fasting is also said to help detox ones body. It is one of the hardest methods, but it seems to be very effective (at least for swim). During the fast, one should drink lots of water and take vitamins to decrease any risk of desnutrition.