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It is based on the naturopathic belief that health problems may be caused by
the digestive system not working efficiently. The program is designed to act
quickly to eliminate toxins and improve digestive function. The Blackmores
10 Day Detox Program works in six ways:
- Help the entire digestive system function as it was designed to
- Assist sluggish liver function
- Help to maintain optimum levels of friendly intestinal bacteria
- Gently help cleanse the bowel
- Assist removal of dead skin cells and stimulating blood flow to the
skin surface
- By following the 10 Day Calorie-controlled menu plan in the booklet
you may also lose weight
Features and benefits
Unlike many programs, the Blackmores 10 Day Detox Program:
- Provides a comprehensive detox by targeting five major organs
- Only requires a 10 day commitment, making it easier to successfully
complete the program
- Now includes 10 day calorie-controlled menu plan to kick start your
weight loss efforts.
- Includes free round-the-clock support to keep you motivated and on track
and treat your body to a fresh start. Blackmores naturopaths are available
for FREE tips and advice.
www.blackmores.com.au/detox
How it works
The body has many unique and complex ways of eliminating toxic wastes.
Without these we could not survive. Put simply, the processes of digestion and
elimination involve:
- The Stomach ??churns and mixes the food with gastric juices, which break
down food and kill bacteria. The stomach then releases a small amount of
food at a time into the small intestine.
- The Small Intestine ??mixes broken down food with digestive juices and
bile. It then finishes the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
The small intestine absorbs around 90% of all nutrients.
- The Large Intestine (Colon) ??like a rubbish bin, the colon temporarily
holds waste until it is ready to be emptied. If waste matter is left in the
??torage are a??for too long,too much water can be reabsorbed, resulting in
constipation.
- The Liver ??has many functions, but one of the most important is to
filter your blood. It filters out toxic substances in the blood before it
returns to general circulation. It also produces bile, which helps break
down fats.
- The Skin ??is the largest organ of the body. The sweat glands of the
skin allow toxins to escape as we perspire.
- The calorie-controlled menu plan is based on a level of 1434 calories
(6000 kilojoules) per day. By following this plan over 10 days you can
kick-start your weight-loss efforts. The amount of weight you may lose will
vary on your individual energy requirement, age, sex and activity level.
However, on average, an intake of 1434 calories per day can result in a loss
of around 0.5kg per week.
Cautions
Use only as directed. If you are on any medication it is advisable to speak
to your healthcare professional before commencing the Program. Pregnant or
breast-feeding women and children under 12 should not undertake a detox program.
Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you
develop diarrhoea. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
Prolonged use of laxatives may cause bowel problems. Drink plenty of water.
Blackmores recommends in conjunction with healthy lifestyle factors, including
diet and exercise.
Side Effects
Detoxifying is a unique experience for everyone. Some people find they breeze
through a detox program, while others don?? feel so good ??at least initially.
While on this Detox Program you may experience various side effects depending on
how your body reacts to, or eliminates toxins.
Symptoms might include:
- Headaches. These are common when coffee is taken out of the diet. As
caffeine is a stimulant you are now avoiding, you may feel drowsy, restless
or irritable while going through the withdrawal.
- Constipation. This may occur in the initial stage of the Program but it
is nothing to worry about as the Program is designed to improve bowel
function. Remember to drink at least two litres of water a day and eat a
high fibre diet to ensure regularity.
- Flatulence or bloating. This is generally due to the change to a high
fibre diet and will settle down as your body becomes accustomed to the
Program.
- Tiredness. This may be due to cutting out stimulants such as sugar and
coffee that give you a false lift. Toxin accumulation can also make you feel
lethargic. As you detoxify, your energy levels will improve.
Dosage
| Product |
Dosage |
| Digestive Bitters |
5mls (1tsp) twice daily |
| Milk Thistle |
One tablet three times daily |
| Acidophilus Bifidus |
Take 2 capsules 2 times a day with meals. |
| Colon Care |
One scoop on days 1 - 3 |
| Skin Exfoliating Mitt |
Exfoliate on alternate days |
Active Ingredients
Your Blackmores 10 Day Detox Program includes five products for a more
comprehensive detox:
For your stomach take Blackmores Digestive Bitters:
Acitve ingredients per 5ml
| Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) dry
root |
2 g (2000 mg) |
| Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet)dry
herb |
1 g (1000 mg) |
| Gentiana lutea (Gentian)dry root and
rhizome |
500mg |
| Agrimonia eupatoria(Agrimony) dry herb |
500 mg |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon Cinnamon)
dry stem bark |
250 mg |
For your liver take Blackmores Milk Thistle:
Active ingredients per tablet
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) extract
equivalent to dry fruit |
7 g |
| standardised to contain flavanolignans |
84 mg |
For your intestines take Blackmores Acidophilus Bifidus:
Active ingredients per capsule
A minimum of 1 billion organisms made up of Lactobacillus acidophilus
and Bifidobacterium animalis.
For your intestines take Blackmores Colon Care:
Active Ingredients per gram
| Senna leaf dry |
500 mg |
| Rhamnus catharticus (Buckthorn) bark dry |
250 mg |
| Psyllium husk powder |
80 mg |
| Psyllium seed dry |
50 mg |
| Aniseed powder |
40 mg |
| Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) seed powder |
40 mg |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root powder |
10 mg |
| Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Uva ursi) leaf powder |
10 mg |
| Chondrus crispus (Irish moss) whole plant powder |
10 mg |
| Agar |
10 mg |
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