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10 Day Detox Program

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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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 ‘storage are a’ for too long,too much water can be reabsorbed, resulting in constipation.
4. 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.
5. The Skin — is the largest organ of the body. The sweat glands of the skin allow toxins to escape as we perspire.
6. 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.

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.

Detoxifying is a unique experience for everyone. Some people find they breeze through a detox program, while others don’t 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.

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

For your liver take Blackmores Milk Thistle:

Active ingredients per tablet

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

For your skin use Blackmores Skin Exfoliating Mitt

For step-by-step guide use Blackmores Detox Booklet

For advice and motivation use Blackmores Interactive CD

Colon Care
None expected if used as directed. Overuse may decrease absorption of nutrients and oral medications due to increased speed of transit through the intestines.

Other products
None noted in the literature.