Survive the Christmas bloat

The festive season is just around the corner. To help you to survive the party season and beat the Christmas bloat, we have prepared a ‘mini-survival’ guide.
Follow the below tips and you will indulge in festive treats with no guilt and with clear head:
While drinking:

• Water is the key: drink a glass of it for every glass of wine or any other alcohol

While at the table:

• Choose fish and white meat over beef and pork

• Have some seasonal veggies: carrots, parsnips, turnips, kale

• Choose organic (if possible)

Post-party (if you still manage to have a hangover):

• Have some warm water with lemon every morning: great to wake up your digestion and helps with flushing toxins from the night before.

• Drop Paracetamol (which can damage the liver) in favour of Ginger, Ginseng or Milk Thistle – great to combat nausea, keep energy levels up and detoxify the body

• Have additional Vitamin C: It helps fight a hangover by assisting the body in glutathione production, a liver compound that drives toxins away from the body.

Press Release: Purifyne Detox Plans – Now Delivering Nationwide

PRESS RELEASE


24th November 2010


Purifyne is pleased to announce that the Purifyne Juice Detox Plans are now delivered Nationwide.

Purifyne delivers Detox Plans free within Greater London (M25). Outside the M25, charges apply: prices depend on the postcode.
Bespoke Purifyne Detox Plans are a natural and effective way to energise and revitalise your body. Your skin will glow, your energy and vitality will increase, sleep pattern and digestion will improve, while stress levels and unhealthy cravings will decrease.
Freshly squeezed juices form the basis of the detox plans. They supply vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals to boost and strengthen your health. The plan includes naturally-based supplements and nutrients. Participants are fully supported by our staff throughout each individually-tailored programme.
The key benefits include weight loss, increased metabolism, decreased cravings, improved organ function, strengthened immune system, and improved well-being.
The duration of the plans vary between one and fourteen days. Prices range from £79.00 to £550.00.
To find out more visit the Purifyne website http://www.purifyne.com/

Notes to editors

For further information contact I. Janik on either 07793 561 297/ 020 7722 8027 or info@purifyne.com
Images of the products and of the founder of Purifyne are available upon request. Samples of Purifyne fruit and vegetable juices are also available upon request.
About Purifyne Ltd.

Purifyne Limited is a body juice detox company founded on 21st October 2009 and registered at No. 318, 28 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 3SS www.purifyne.com

Foods that help prevent colds and flu

Before embarking on taking aspirin, antibiotics, painkillers etc. in your fight against colds and flu, consider enhancing your body's long-term ability to deal with infections by opting for some natural ‘remedies’ in foods and drinks.

Many foods come naturally packed with immune boosting and antiviral qualities and can be easily incorporated into your daily diet.

What to eat:
Foods rich in antioxidants:
The brighter the colour of fruit and vegetables, the higher level of antioxidants in them: Carrots, Sweet potatoes, Beetroot, Pumpkin, Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Squash, Blueberries, Eggplant etc.

Foods rich in Vitamin A:
Conversion of beta carotene into Vitamin A in the body has immune boosting qualities: Squash, Carrots, Sweet potatoes, and Pumpkin, cooked Spinach, Apricots, and Mangoes. Fish is also a good source of vitamin A including halibut, wild caught salmon, and cod.
Foods rich in Vitamin C:
Since our body cannot store Vitamin C, we need to consume it regularly: Peppers (especially red), Cabbage, Spinach, Broccoli, Leafy greens (Kale, Spring Greens), Kiwi fruit, Citrus fruits, and Berries.
Foods rich in Omega-3 oils: found in Oily fish (mackerel, salmon, trout, sardines etc), nuts (walnuts) and seeds (pumpkin, hemp seeds, flax seeds). Omega-3 helps to boost immune function and can reduce susceptibility to respiratory allergies and reduce inflammation.
Foods rich in Vitamin D: found in Oily fish (cod liver oil, salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel etc.), fortified foods (and sensible sun exposure), Vitamin D plays a vital role in immunity and the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections.


Other foods:
Garlic: rich in phytonutrients, Garlic is a natural antibiotic and antioxidant. It has antifungal, antibiotic, germicidal qualities and acts as a decongestant agent due to alliin present in it. The best way of consuming Garlic is raw and via juices: http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices_cleansing.php
Ginger: improves circulation, helps treat the cough and fever by removing mucus build up in sinuses, throat and lungs.
Onions: the flavonoids in onions work with vitamin C to help kill harmful bacteria.
Turmeric is an effective remedy for colds and throat irritations.
Cayenne pepper: helps to fight off some of the aches/pains and helps to reduce the fever.

Honey is an age-old remedy for so many different things, colds being one of them. It can be used as a cough reliever and it has some antibiotic properties.

What to drinks:
Fruit and Vegetable juices: consuming freshly squeezed juices http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices.php on a daily basis is one of the best ways of supplying your body with vital vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants to strengthen your immune system and protect yourself from catching colds and flu.
Green tea: Studies have shown that drinking green tea can enhance the immune system due to its high concentration of polyphenols, known for their antioxidant properties.
Lemon & Ginger: make your own by pouring boiling hot water into a cup containing 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger and let in infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Add some freshly squeezed lemon juice (and/ or honey).
Elderflowers are an age-old remedy for colds and flu. They can be taken as an infusion, cordial or syrup, or even as elderflower wine.
Hot honey & lemon drink: both are great when it comes to colds and flus. Hot water, add honey and lemon to taste. Try just the lemon juice with warmed honey for more effective remedy. You can also add some garlic, ginger and or brandy in the drink.

Purifyne’s Exclusive Offer to our loyal Purifans

To celebrate the completion of our first year in business, we would like to say thank you to our existing clients for your continued support and offer you with a £35.00 Gift Voucher.

• £35.00 Gift Voucher to be redeemed on any Purifyne Detox Plans within a month until 30th November 2010

For more information on our products and services visit:

http://www.purifyne.com/weight-loss_detox.php

The major benefits of our Detox Plans include:

• Weight loss

• Increased metabolic rate

• Increased energy levels

• Decreased cravings

• Improved weight control, dietary habits and digestion

• Decrease in signs of ageing

• Improved immune system due to elimination of free radicals


Please visit http://www.purifyne.com/what_people_say.php to learn more about what our existing clients say.
To receive the promotional rate, please quote a promotional code PURI3510 at the time of booking. The offer is valid for a month until 30th November 2010.

How juice detox helps prevent the anti-ageing process

Juice detox is arguably one of the most effective ways of not only strengthening your overall health and effectively preventing ageing process.
Freshly squeezed juices http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices_antiageing.php act as a natural eliminator of toxins as well as supply vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals etc. to strengthen one’s health. The antioxidants contained in juices, a nature’s secret weapon against ageing. They enable to eliminate free radicals, which contributes to wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of muscle tone, age spots and the onset of age-related diseases.
Free radicals also damage collagen which makes skin less elastic and cause wrinkles. Therefore, keeping free radicals under control is vital for the ageing process.

To do that, you should ensure that your diet includes as much fruit and vegetables as possible. Especially fruit and vegetables in their raw (not destroyed by cooking) or juicy (nutrients from juices are easily absorbed and go directly into our blood stream) form contain significant amount antioxidants that will combat the free radicals in your body.
Foods containing the following ingredients prevent the ageing process:
Vitamin C-foods: vitamin helps combat free radicals

Vitamin E: reduces inflammation and improve texture and elasticity

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA): these fats help skin retain moisture, keep it healthy and improves its appearance

Vitamin D: vital for so many areas of health – mood, joints and immune system – but it also plays a huge role in slowing down premature ageing of the skin

Hyaluronan (or ‘HA’): important for useful looking skin

Aloe Vera products: called an elixir of youth, Aloe Vera juice http://www.purifyne.com/our_programme_aloe_vera.php?programme=a helps put moisture back into the skin.

Water retention: solution to the condition

Tip of the day: Water retention could also be a sign of high sodium in the body. Vegetable juices are perfect for their high potassium content which is needed to balance sodium in the body: http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices_alkaline.php

Indigestion: its causes and solutions

An increasing number of our clients list indigestion as one of the reasons for detox. The vast majority of us experience this uncomfortable condition on a regular basis and do nothing about it. In the below article we highlight some potential causes and steps to rectify them to allow you to feel better and lead a more energetic life.
Indigestion is a discomfort caused by eating and/or overeating.
Symptoms: burping, flatulence and heartburn.

Causes:

• Overeating

• Eating foods high in fat

• Excess or deficient stomach acid

• Eating too quickly and not chewing properly


Action plan:

Learn to listen to your body as a general rule, especially, before a meal as there may be some foods that do not agree with your system at that particular time. Pay attention to what you eat and when and the way you eat and you may find that the main symptoms of indigestion will disappear.
Eat

• Pear and Peach

• Powdered ginger with some squeezed lime/lemon

• Banana blended with pear or mango juice

• Apple cider vinegar (digestive tonic). Add some to a glass of warm water and sip slowly before meals

• Miso soup, whole grains

• Fresh vegetables and fruit to reduce wind:

o Diuretic superfoods: Asparagus, Celery, Watermelon, Parsley, Coriander. These will help you to clean your intestines

o Pineapple and Papaya: both contain digestive enzymes

o Umeboshi Plums are known as the Japanese Alka-Seltzer

o Apples, Carrots, five to ten unsalted, raw almonds or sucking on peppermint sweet (i.e. candy): known for neutralising stomach acid

• To prevent heartburn:

o Chewing on raw Ginger (or take prepared ginger tablets)

o Have some raisins (soak them in the water over night) before ingesting foods that usually trigger indigestion symptoms.

Drink

• A mixture of water and a small amount of baking soda: it neutralises excess stomach acid and relieves the pain of heartburn and indigestion.

• To prevent heartburn:

o Drinking a shot glass of Aloe Vera juice http://www.purifyne.com/weight_loss_detox_a.php?duration=3-day

Herbs and Supplements:

• Peppermint, camomile, fennel and thyme teas

• Aloe Vera juice (a shot glass)

• L-glutamine

• Gentiana root

• Betaine hydrochloric acid for acid reflux

• Essential oils such as peppermint, coriander, marjoram, and fennel can be diffused throughout your home or mixed with olive oil and applied to your abdomen (for heartburn release)

Avoid:

• Overeating and/or starving yourself

• Heavily spiced foods, junk and fried foods

• Caffeine, alcohol and fizzy drinks

• Rich, creamy foods, full-fat cheeses, wheat-based foods (increase stomach acid)

• Eating fruit straight after your meal as a dessert: do NOT eat them straight after high protein food (fish, chicken etc), bread, rice, potatoes.

• Lying down after a meal: this can allow acid and food particles from your stomach to travel back up through your oesophagus. Stay upright for at least two hours.

• Smoking, leading a sedentary lifestyle

• Eating too quickly

• Skimping on your daily water intake


Do:

• Have small but regular meals

• Eat fruit by themselves, separately from any meal

• Drink only warm liquids (no iced ones) before you eat and not during your meals

• Have some warm water with lemon every morning before your breakfast: add a teaspoon of honey, a dash of apple cider vinegar (digestive tonic) and a small pinch of cayenne pepper.

Lose up to 10lbs in 7-day Juice Detox*

Purifyne, a juice detox company, is offering a 1-day Detox worth £42.00 free of charge with purchasing a 7-day Juice Detox Programme.
Delivered directly to your home or office within Greater London, the Programme is designed for busy individuals to kick-start their healthy regime. Purifyne 7-day Detox Diet Plan makes you shed un-wanted pounds, boosts your metabolic rate, increase energy levels and decrease cravings after just a few days. The price of 7-day Programme is only £295.00.
Acting as a meal replacement, 100% natural, bespoke juices form the basis of the programme and represent a natural eliminator of toxins. The programme also includes natural, rich in antioxidants supplements and superfoods, support and motivation throughout each individually tailored programme.

Read more on http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=59293

Aloe Vera - the ultimate elixir of youth

Aloe Vera is the ultimate skin care treatment: it soothes, softens, moisturises and detoxifies. The juice helps maintain youthful looks and healthy skin. It also assists digestion, eases constipation and cleanses the bowel. It is regarded as one of the best cleansing and rejuvenating elixirs. Read more on how Karina Smirnoff, a professional dancer from ‘Dancing with the stars’ benefits from it:

http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2009/09/20/karina-smirnoff-on-her-beauty-home-remedies-aloe-vera-cures-everything/

Purifyne Weekend by The Wharf newspaper

Read on what Louisa Emery, the Wharf paper's journalist, had to say about Purifyne Weekend detox programme. Louisa did her 1-weekeend programme with us in August and although it is one of the shortest detox programmes we have, the whole experience (in her own words) 'made her to think more about what she put into her body and the simplicity of the regime would encourage her to do it again...' . Find out more just by clicking on the below link:

http://www.wharf.co.uk/2010/09/weekend-detox.html#more

Tips on how to boost your metabolism – part II

• Herbal teas: Green tea: metabolic enhancer and natural diuretic, Pu'erh http://www.purifyne.com/our_programme_puerh_tea.php?programme=a and Oolong teas: both are full of antioxidants and speed up metabolic system and burn fat cells
• Colonic/enema: It is vital to keep your colon clean for better function of your liver, digestion and metabolic systems etc.
• Thyroid disorder: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) and Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) can slow down or speed up metabolism. Therefore, it is a good idea to check your thyroid function, especially, if you struggle to lose weight.
• Drink plenty of water: Your liver can mainly concentrate on body metabolism rather than water preservation. Therefore, do make sure you drink plenty of water.
• Drink iced water: epriving your body of water can encourage it to "hoard" rather than "burn". When your drink ice cold water, your body burns calories warming it to body temperature. More than 90% of the chemical reactions in your body occur in water, so make sure you drink an appropriate amount of water.
• Overeating forces the body to store fat by increasing your body fat percentage which in turn slows down your metabolism. Therefore, ‘less is more’! Have 5-6 small meals a day instead of 2-3 big ones.

The main causes and solution for feeling bloated

The causes of bloatiness are as follows:



• Diet:

o Particularly if someone has a high salt intake or eats a lot of gas-producing foods, such as dark leafy vegetables or beans.

o Calcium: calcium supplements can also cause gas in some people.

• Inhaling: a simple reflex of inhaling can be the cause of bloating; some people actually swallow more air in as a result of stress, or simply when they eat!

• Gum and smoking: Chewing on gum and smoking can also make you inhale more air, aggravating the discomfort. Avoid talking while you’re eating to prevent bloating.

• Food: one of the main causes of bloating and gas is food that doesn't get properly absorbed.
o Sorbitol contains in sugar-free gum which is not absorbed by the body.

o Milk (more specifically milk sugar or lactose) is another culprit that our body isn't necessarily engineered to digest.

o Fructose, the sugar in fruit, is equally not well tolerated by some people.

o Desserts: many of them are prepared with very rich, creamy products that contain a lot of lactose. They’re often irresistible, but try to avoid dairy altogether for a few days, and see if your symptoms change.

o Fruit and vegetables: consuming raw cauliflower and broccoli could result in bloatiness as body doesn't have the right enzymes to digest completely. This feeds bacteria and results in more gas and flatulence.

The bottom line is our digestive system simply cannot process everything, and you are the only one to know your limitations. Not respecting them and consuming ingredients that are harmful to you will result in undigested food fermenting in the intestines, where bacteria will feed on it and produce more gas.
Some solutions:


• Diet:

o Try to eliminate some types of foods from your daily diet in order to see how your body feels without them: junk foods, dairy, certain more acidic fruit (oranges, mandarins etc), wheat,

o Use less salt and drink more water

o Have a glass of warm water before meals: take only little sips. Do not drink during any meals to avoid being bloating.

o Incorporate Celery into your daily diet as it contains sodium and potassium needed for water balance http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices_cleansing.php

o Have

a. Chicory which contains prebiotics that feeds the good bacteria in the gut

b. Miso which contains enzymes to aid proper digestion

c. Raw sauerkraut for enzymes and beneficial bacteria to aid digestion

Constipation - common causes and solutions

Causes:
Constipation occurs when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colon’s muscle contractions are slow or sluggish causing the stool to move through the colon too slowly. As a result, stools can become hard and dry.

Common causes of constipation are:
• Lack of fibre

• Dehydration

• Lack of physical activity (especially in the elderly)

• Medications: antibiotics

• Abuse of laxatives

• Milk

• Changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, ageing and travel

• Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement

Causes directly related to health:
• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Specific diseases or conditions, such as stroke (most common)

• Problems with the colon and rectum

• Problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation)
Solutions:

Here are some simple and practical steps that you can introduce into your diet to beat constipation for good:


• Start your day with loads of water and fibre:

o Warm water with lemon before having breakfast

o Raw fruit (soluble fibre/digestive enzymes) with soaked in water overnight prunes, apricots

o Bran cereal/grains (Quanoi, Millet, Buckwheat, Barley) with soya/ goat’s/ rice milk (try to eliminate cow milk for a short while and see if things improve)

o Have some prunes/apricots soaked over night with your cereal

o Continue drinking warm water with lemon while having your cereal/grains

o Have some Linseed brown, Sunflower, Pumpkin seeds with your cereal/grains

o Eat more raw green vegetables (digestive enzymes), onion, chicory (has Inulin (fibre))

o Take Psyllium Husk in addition to your daily fibre intake twice a day

o Take one tablespoonful of olive oil in the morning and one tablespoonful an hour after dinner. You can mix it with juice for better taste.

• Increase the level of good bacteria in your gut:

o Probiotics: Acidophilus (with 100mg Pectin)

• Drink more water, warm water with lemon, herbal teas, still mineral water (not sparkling or fizzy drinks that full of sugar)

• Cleanse your colon: enema, colon hydrotherapy, Colosan powder http://www.purifyne.com/our_programme_colosan.php , Lepicol supplement

• Start exercising on a regular basis (if you are not doing it already)

• Use natural laxative: Senna, Pu’erh tea (2-3 cups a day) http://www.purifyne.com/our_programme_puerh_tea.php?programme=a

The Juice Detox Diet Programmes Delivered to your Door

PRESS RELEASE


11th August 2010
In addition to the existing Weight-Loss Detox Programme, Purifyne today launches two new detox programmes: Bride-to-be Detox and Weekend Detox.
Bride-to-be Detox is for future brides who want to shed un-wanted pounds, improve their skin and increase energy levels before their wedding. Delivered directly to your home or office, the programme makes you slender and look younger after just a few days. The duration of the programmes vary between five and fourteen days and prices range from £345.00 to £550.00.
Weekend Detox is for busy individuals living and working in London. Many people want to get healthy, but simply don’t have the time during the working week. Purifyne detox provides an opportunity to boost your metabolic rate and get energised in preparation for the busy week ahead. The duration of programmes vary between one weekend and four weekends and prices range from £155.00 to £335.00.
The prices for Weight-Loss Detox range from £79.00 to £475.00

Acting as a meal replacement, 100% natural juices form the basis of the programmes and represent a natural eliminator of toxins. They supply vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and photochemicals to boost and strengthen your health. The programme includes naturally based supplements and nutrients and participants are supplied with support and motivation throughout each individually tailored programme.
The key benefits include weight loss, improvement of effective functioning of all major organs, strengthening of your immune system, damaged cells are repaired and you will experience improved well-being. Your skin will glow, your energy and vitality will increase, your sleep pattern and digestion will improve and stress levels and cravings will decrease.
The bespoke Purifyne Detox programmes are a natural and effective way of internal cleansing, which will in turn energise and revitalise your body. The programmes provide a life-changing experience by revolutionising your ‘long-term relationship’ with food, your body and health.
To find out more visit the Purifyne website http://www.purifyne.com/
Notes to editors

For further information contact Irina Janik on either 07793 561 297/ 020 7722 8027 or info@purifyne.com/ irinajanik@purifyne.com
Images of the products and of the founder of Purifyne are available upon request. Samples of Purifyne bespoke fruit and vegetable juices are also available upon request.
About Purifyne Ltd.

Purifyne Limited is a body juice detox company founded on 21st October 2009 and registered under the following address: 28 Old Brompton Road, Number 318, South Kensington, London, SW7 3SS

www.purifyne.com

Major benefits of juice detox programme

Juice detox is arguably one of the most effective ways of not only preventing ageing process and losing weight in a natural manner but also strengthening your overall health (http://www.purifyne.com/).
Anti-ageing:
• There are many ways in which juice detox can make you more beautiful: weight loss, improved complexion, stronger nails, shinier hair etc.

• Freshly squeezed juices act as a natural eliminator of toxins as well as supply vitamins, minerals and nutrients to strengthen one’s health. These juices contain antioxidants, a nature’s secret weapon against ageing. Antioxidants enable to eliminate free radicals, which contributes to wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of muscle tone, age spots and the onset of age-related diseases.


Weight loss:
• By effectively cleansing toxins from your body, you will experience a metabolic rate and energy level increase, a dramatic decrease in cravings, headaches and amount of sleep. Most of these factors are vital in maintaining a healthy weight level for years to come.

• Once your liver receives ‘a holiday’ from detoxifying, often, your overloaded with toxins body, it starts performing its vital function in a much efficient way i.e. detoxifying any residual toxins together with previously stored fat cells. Therefore, detoxification of your body is of a paramount importance for not only a weight loss but an overall well-being.

Digestive system:
• Since juices act as a meal replacement, your digestive system receives much needed rest from your usual diets that often high in trans and saturated fats, caffeine and additives, wheat and gluten etc. This healthy break rejuvenates all major organs: liver, kidney, lungs.


Overall health:
• Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices also contain phytochemicals which help to remove from your body radioactive (carcinogens), cancer causing substances and protect DNA cells.

Acai Berry Fruit as a Weight Loss Supplement

Grows in the rainforests of the Amazon, Acai is the fruit of a palm tree that the Brazilians call "The Tree of Life". The dark purple skin of the fruit holds the treasure as it contains the anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that prevents from cancer, ageing and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes, bacterial infection etc. (according to researchers at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro).

The fruit is most known as a weight loss supplement (now is in the Purifyne Programmes A and B http://www.purifyne.com/our_pack_acai_berry.php ). The major benefits of the Acai Berries are:

• Increases a metabolic rate due to a very large amount of antioxidants (substances, which prevent oxidative stress and cell damage)

• Leads to faster fat breakdown

• Increases energy levels

• Fights fatigue

• Reduces the ageing process and helps cell recovery

• Decreases cholesterol levels

• Protects the immune system
Combined, these effects make the process of losing weight faster and easier without any side effects usually associated with synthetic chemicals. Many research papers suggest that eating a diet high in antioxidants is the key to a successful weight loss.

The evidence of nutritional and health benefits:

• 100-gram serving contains only 90 calories: two grams of fat and no cholesterol

• Vitamins: B, C and E

• 3.5 grams of dietary fibre

• Antioxidant concentrations in the fruit are well outweigh blueberries’

o Higher levels of anthocyanins than in red wine

o Phytosterols

o Other phenolics & phyto-nutrients etc.

• Minerals: potassium, copper, manganese

• Omega-3 fatty acids

• Omega-6 fatty acids

• Omega-9 fatty acids

• 19 Amino acids

Tips on how to boost your metabolism – part I

• Purifyne detox http://www.purifyne.com/weight-loss-detox-london.php : once your liver receives much needed rest, it starts performing its vital function in a much efficient way i.e. detoxifying any residual toxins together with previously stored fat cells. By effectively cleansing your body from toxins you will also increase your metabolic rate, energy, decrease in cravings etc.

• Vitamins/antioxidants:

o Alpha lipoic acid (one of the most powerful antioxidant which is also responsible for preventing ageing process): take 200-600 mg daily.

o Kelp* (iodine: liquid/tablets): to support thyroid function. This should assist you with bringing up your metabolism and specifically oxidative metabolism

• Lean animal proteins (salmon, chicken): they help you to fuelled and burn calories

• Cut down on wheat and gluten: both can work as a hormone disrupter and later your appetite to increase cravings

• Dry brushing: do it before your bath, shower, exercise as lymphatic massages helps to stimulate metabolism and detoxify your body


• 5 small meals a day keep your weight at bay as micro-mealing doesn’t allow you to get too hungry between meals. By eating every few hours, you will keep your metabolism firing, your blood sugar stable and leave your body in a much better state to burn energy

• Sauna, steam rooms: both assist your body in mobilising stored fat, which becomes water soluble around 42 degrees and then expelled from your body via sweat

What to do during your ‘Pre-Detox Phase’

To maximise the benefits of your detox programme, Purifyne ( http://www.purifyne.com/weight-loss-detox-london.php ) suggests you implement the following changes in a Pre-Cleansing Phase of your daily routine:

• Introduce a glass of warm water with lemon before breakfast into your morning routine. This enables your digestive system to wake up efficiently and encourages initial release of toxins.

• To achieve a more intense cleansing effect with ‘a simple glass of water with lemon’ on your body is to add to it a teaspoon of honey, a dash of vinegar and a small pinch of cayenne pepper.

• Reduce all those delicious indulgences: wheat, dairy, coffee, sugar, high fat foods, alcohol, bad fats and red meat.

• Introduce an extra fresh fruit and vegetable juices, greens and vegetables in your daily diet http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices.php

• Avoid having a big dinner the night before you start otherwise the initial side-effects of your 1st day cleanse may become more intense.

• Do more intense detoxifying exercises daily prior to your detox: jogging, swimming, yoga. The whole-body exercise is great for eliminating toxins even without embarking on a detox programme.

• Work on your mind set. It is as important, in some cases even more so, as the physical preparation of your body before the cleansing. Remember the saying: ‘Deal with your mind and the body will follow’.

Liver: fat burning organ

Your liver is the most important detoxification and fat burning organ in the body. It regulates fat metabolism by a complicated set of biochemical pathways. It also can pump excessive fat out of the body through the bile into the small intestines. If the diet is high in fibre, this unwanted fat will be carried out from the body via the bowel actions. Thus, the liver is an impressive ‘body tool’ for keeping weight under control as it is both a fat burning organ and fat pumping organ.
By avoiding the below foods from your diet for a mere 10-day period, you will give your liver a much needed rest. This will allow the liver to fulfil its ‘fat burning’ and detoxifying functions to its maximum ability:
1. Wheat
Containing an unfriendly to digestive tract protein ‘gluten’ (a type of gluten called ‘gliadin’), not digested thoroughly wheat i.e. bread, pasta etc. is passed through the gut wall and recognised as toxins in the bloodstream. For the liver to burn stored fat cells effectively, it must be detoxified on a regular basis. Hence, it is important to stop/limit intake of products containing wheat to allow the liver to focus on detoxifying the toxins without introducing the new ones.
Alternatives to Wheat are:
Oats (amaranth), buckwheat, corn, millet, maize, quinoa, rice
2. Milk
Cow’s milk is the most common food allergy adversely affecting any detoxification process. It is not due to the lactose (the sugar in milk) but the protein: very often both allergies occur together. If you are sensitive to milk protein, the immune system will treat it as toxins. The liver will have to work double and triple hard to deal with toxins created by milk intake and not concentrating on other toxic elements that are already in the body.
Alternatives to Cow’s milk are:
Rice, almond, quinoa or soya milk, soya yoghurt, coconut milk, non-hydrogenated vegetable oil spreads.
3. Caffeine
Contrary to what you all read in papers regarding caffeine being high in antioxidants, the body treats caffeine as a toxin and we need to eliminate toxins from our diet to give our liver a chance to cleanse the system. What is more, you will gain more energy as caffeine is only a short-term energy fix. You will also stabilise your blood-sugar balance which is the key for energy as well as weight control.
Alternatives to Caffeine are:
Green tea, rooibosche (red bush) teas, red berry or rosehip teas, lemon and ginger teas, juice http://www.purifyne.com/our_juices.php

4. Alcohol
The more alcohol you consume the more antioxidants you need. the liver can only deal with only certain amount by using special enzyme (‘acetyldehyde oxidase’). If this enzyme is overloaded or underfunctioning you left with too much toxic substance that ultimately lead to hangover.
No alternatives to Alcohol, stop drinking it for at least 10 days.
5. Bad fats
There are good (Omega 3, 6, 9) and bad fats – Trans-fats containing hydrogenated oil that found in deep-fried foods, doughnuts and other fast/convenient foods. Trans and hydrogenated fats are difficult to digest and slow to detoxify clogging the liver for long periods when it could be dealing with other toxins. What is more, deep-fried foods or any ‘crispy fat’ provides your body with a large amount of oxidants that need to be detoxify with antioxidants.

Alternatives foods you can have are:
Baked, poached and steamed oily fish, scrambled eggs, raw nuts and seeds spreads (tahini or pumpkin-seed butter), raw nuts and seeds, raw cold-pressed nut and seed oils or take some ‘Udo’s Oil Ultimate Oil Blend’ supplements in a liquid or capsules form as it will provide your body with Omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids.

Udo’s Oil is vital for increasing metabolic rates and energy levels, amongst many other benefits Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) assist in burning more calories, losing weight, suppressing appetite, eliminating water retention and strengthening the immune system.