{"id":3664,"date":"2023-01-19T14:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docerewellness.com\/?p=3664"},"modified":"2023-01-19T14:41:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:41:10","slug":"cleanse-or-detox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docerewellness.com\/?p=3664","title":{"rendered":"Cleanse vs. Detox: Do They Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A cleanse or detox may sound enticing after the holidays or at any other time when you may not have been eating a balanced diet. However, you need to read before replacing solid meals in favor of green juice or lemon water for a few days. These popular diets might not be suitable for everybody.<\/span><\/p>\n

These fast remedies are quite popular because they promise to cleanse your body of impurities and improve your health. Advocates of cleanses and detoxes claim to have discovered a method for eliminating toxins from the body by substituting beverages, powders, or smoothies for regular meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

But do a cleanse and a detox differ from each other or can they be used interchangeably?<\/span><\/p>\n

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The difference between a cleanse and a detox<\/span><\/h2>\n

One way of looking at the difference between a cleanse vs. detox: a cleanse helps support your body\u2019s natural detox processes and helps clear out the gut, while a detox essentially takes the trash out from your liver and kidneys, the primary channels of detoxification.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, a cleanse can be anywhere from a few days to a few months and can lead to less bloating, better bowel function, and increased energy. While detox is a long-term process that requires certain diet and lifestyle changes. It\u2019s very important to do all that you can to support your body along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of Cleanses and Detoxes<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most common reason for recommending a detox or cleanse is the possibility of exposure to toxins in your surroundings or food. These include heavy metals, artificial chemicals, pollution, and other dangerous substances.<\/span><\/p>\n

So how do you know if you should do a cleanse or a detox? Well, it clearly depends on your goal. If your goal is to let your digestive system take a rest from ingesting solid food, then do a cleanse. But if you want to help your liver and kidneys do the work for you, then you should go for a detox.<\/span><\/p>\n

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