The new year is the perfect time to set new goals, and for many, that means focusing on health and wellness. Common resolutions include becoming more active, drinking more water, adhering to a balanced diet and losing excess body weight. Another healthy thing you can do for yourself as we enter 2022: rid your body of potentially harmful toxins with a
gentle, safe cleanse.
As you’re likely aware, your body naturally detoxes on its own. But you can do your part to help speed up the process with an easy, effective cleanse. There are several options to choose from, but we’ll get into those in a moment. First, you can prepare your body for a cleanse by taking the following steps a few days beforehand:
- Drinking more water and cleansing teas (e.g., dandelion root tea, nettle tea)
- Eating light, simple foods (e.g., salads, soups, steamed vegetables)
- Reducing or eliminating animal products
- Cutting back on processed foods
- Increasing consumption of whole grains (e.g., brown rice) and pseudo grains (e.g., buckwheat, quinoa)
- Avoiding salt, sugar and fried foods
Choosing a cleanse and detox kit
Ready to give your organs and organ systems a tune up for the new year? Following are 10 cleanses to kick off 2022:*
Formulated with herbs, green foods and fiber, this all-natural 15-day detox supports digestive and metabolic health. It doesn’t contain any harsh laxatives and is free of gluten, eggs, milk, preservatives, salt, shellfish, sugar, soy, wheat and yeast.
How it works: You will take Vcaps throughout the day and evening. Please note that the manufacturer recommends taking the Vcaps with at least eight ounces of purified water and drinking an additional eight ounces of purified water upon waking.
Designed especially for women, this two-step cleanse “combines the dynamic power of premium oil extracts and goldenseal with a unique fiber blend and probiotics to support your body's digestive balance.” It contains no artificial flavors or preservatives, corn, dairy products, salt, sugar, wheat or yeast.
How it works: You will take a combination of capsules and softgels during the day and evening (the schedule changes on day six of cleansing). Please note that the manufacturer recommends taking the capsules with at least eight ounces of water.
This soothing 28-day cleanse contains “popular wellness teas, expertly formulated to detoxify your body naturally so you can keep feeling healthy and energized to effectively manage your daily routine.” It's free of colors, GMOs and preservatives and the tea bags contain no staples.
How it works: You will drink three cups of tea each day/evening, according to the usage chart on the product’s packaging.
This calming cleanse “offers a unique, two-part program that works with the body’s own internal detoxification systems to cleanse and detoxify through the digestive tract.” It contains no artificial colors or preservatives.
How it works: You will take a varying combination of tablets in the morning and evening. Please note that the manufacturer recommends taking the tablets with a full glass of water.
Made with burdock, dandelion, milk thistle and turmeric, this liver detox helps to “naturally restore your body’s harmony and balance.” It’s free of dairy and gluten.
How it works: You will take one capsule twice a day between meals.
Seeking a cleanse that provides deep, whole-body revitalization? Look no further than this gentle three-part detoxification program!
How it works: You will take liquid, capsules and powder multiple times daily. Please note that the Flor-Essence must be refrigerated after opening.
This easy-to-use, “fast-acting internal cleansing system” works in conjunction with your body’s own detox mechanisms to eliminate toxins in just a week. It's raw, vegan formula contains no binders, dairy, gluten or soy.
How it works: You will take powder and capsules daily. Please note that the manufacturer recommends drinking at least 64 ounces of filtered water every day along with some other guidelines.
Containing hydrolyzed collagen peptides, milk thistle fruit and seed extract, hibiscus flower powder and L-glutathione, this organic daily detox helps strengthen your hair and nails while promoting youthful skin. It's BPA-, gluten-, GMO- and soy-free and boasts a refreshing raspberry flavor.
How it works: You will take one scoop daily with eight ounces of water or another beverage of your choice.
This beneficial, detoxifying blend combines “alkalizing farm fresh greens and over 30 antioxidant superfoods plus detoxifying superfoods in a convenient effervescent tablet.” It contains no gluten or GMOs.
How it works: You will take one tablet daily with at least eight ounces of water.
*Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new cleanse and follow cleansing directions on product packaging.
