Your Detox Questions Answered

If you have questions about how to achieve a healthy detox then ask your questions directly to Brett Elliott. Creator of the the Ultimate Herbal Detox.

 

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Submitted by LaurenSinkinson

What Now ?

Hi Brett, I have been taking the Detox'n'Slim smoothie every morning and watching my diet along with adding exercise in and I am steadily losing weight in small increments which is great. I was wanting to know should I do a Detox to aid what I am currently doing or is there enough detox happening with the detox'n'slim sachets I already take. ? I was thinking of getting your ultimate detox and slim package, would I need to still get the sachets also ? Please advise :)
Brett's Answer: 
The Ultimate herbal Detox is always worth doing if you have not done it. The 10 day plan is an ideal kick start and you can lose between 4 and 10kg depending on your body's needs. You can then continue with the 30 or 60 day Ultimate Herbal SLIM until you get to your ideal weight. You can use the sachets alongside both programs and then afterwards as a maintenance plan. The ideal weight calculator if the best way to work out your ideal program. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Submitted by babeuu

I want to know the specific time that eating capsules

I am dong 10 days detoxing now, but I can not know the specific time to eat these capsules, what is the mean of "on rising' , I am a chinese, I cannot understand the guide book very well. And I do not have the preparation diet, directly start the 10 days detoxing. this is my first day, I feel good now.
Brett's Answer: 
You can have the capsules when you get up in the morning and then again just before you go to bed at night.
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Submitted by Aurora

what if there is blood in runny stools?

I had some blood before the detox program, especially after red meat. Now in day 5 I'm getting light red blood with runny stools. Sometimes runny sometimes not. Is this cause to see a Gastroenterologist after this. I do have a yeast infestation - rated at serious but not severe. Is that the problem? I think I saw a worm or two come out in day one and two. I actually slept after that - for the first time in a long time. Also, is a bit of barley malt extract okay? Fine stuff, with a bit of iron to help me feel less run down or satisfy my cravings for sweets.
Brett's Answer: 
If you get blood regularly then it is definitely worth getting it checked out. It can be caused my many things including ulcers and haemorrhiods but normally you would have some pain with these. I would probably ask your doctor for an internal examination. The Detox will help any intestinal condition to heal as it provides a perfect environment for the gut to heal rapidly. The barley malt extract should be fine, just watch that you dont have too much sugar. You can cut red meat out of your diet long term without any negative effects. There are plenty of other good sources of protein and iron, without putting the extra stress on your digestive system. I suggest following the DETOX 'n SLIM drinks for a few months after the detox as this will continue the healing process you have started. 
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Submitted by jcnz

After the 10 Day Detox... what next?

Hi I am on day 9 of the 10 day detox, it has been going well but am looking forward to day 10! Can you recommend any supplements (other than probiotics) that I could take following the detox, to keep hunger and bloating at bay? I would like to continue with as healthy a diet as possible, and keep up the slimming elements of the programme! Thanks
Brett's Answer: 
Yes I would recommend the 60 day Ultimate Herbal SLIM alongside 1 or 2 of our DETOX 'n SLIM protein shakes. This is the ideal follow up program to keep you track for another two months. You can also use our ideal weight calculator to give you the ideal plan for you to reach your specific goals.
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Submitted by Donna

10 days too much too soon?

Hi Brett, by day 2 of the 10 day cleanse I had a really bad headache and slight nausea - difficult when working. Had been to the toilet several times already. I was hoping the detox would help to clear up my excema - which has since flared up worse. I decided to give my system a rest and not to take any pills last night and took only 2 doses this morning. Really want to complete the detox....would you recommend adjusting to the 25 day plan? Cheers.
Brett's Answer: 
These reactions are quite normal if you have a reasonable amount of build up to clear from your body. Yes I would adjust to the 25 day plan just for 2-3 days then pick it back up again. It does sound like your system is having a good strong detox reaction and this is very positive as far as your excema goes. Stick with it as you will definitely get some good results. Its probably worth looking at the detox 'n slim drink afterwards as well, just to keep you going long enough to clear things right up. 
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Submitted by mohfario

Tempeh and Tofu

Can I eat tempeh on the ultiamte detox? Also, what about other ferments? Are they considered processed. ie. Saurkruht?
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you can have Miso in small amounts as flavoring, but no Tempeh or tofu, or any other beans or nuts etc. A little carob or coffee or tea is allowed but not the nibs or chocolate type.

Sour Kruht is great :-) See pickled vegetables recipe in the Newsletter download on our homepage.

Coconut is OK, but fresh is better and yes you can the have the protein drink all the way through.
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Submitted by Rosspage

10 Day Detox Questions

Hi Brett 3 of us are on your 10 day detox. Couple of questions: 1. Is it ok to roast vegetables, of should we only have them raw? 2. are we allowed dried fruit, if so, how much? Thank you
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you can have roast, capsicum, carrot, onion, parsnip, pumpkin and even kumara, but try to keep it to a minimum, like 1 piece each at the most, no potatoes though. Also it is better to dry bake or just lightly coat with olive oil, not deep dish roasted. As for dried fruit, yes you can have prunes, dates, figs, peaches, pears, apricots and raisins but try to avoid things like dried papaya, pineapple, and other very sweet sugary dried foods. They will only make you hungry again. Make sure you have plenty of water with any dried foods.
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Submitted by emiliolr2002

kiwi intolerance

i see that one of the ingredients is kiwi, but i am intolerant, is there any alternative or maybe the component is minimum ..? thanks
Brett's Answer: 
Kiwifruit intolerance will probably be negated by the overall effect of the herbs reducing intolerance in general. The best way to start would be the herbal detox which had minimal kiwifruit and see how you feel with that. The Kiwifruit in the entire program over 10 days would not amount to 1 actual fresh kiwifruit to yes it is minimal anyway.
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Submitted by Rebecca

10 day detox food

Hi, I am on day 3 of the the 10 day detox. I have only been eating fruit & vegetables & am wondering if there is anything else i can eat over the 10 days? I have the user guide & recipe book in my pack should i have recieved a menu plan also? A little confused...
Brett's Answer: 
All you are allowed is fruits and vegetables for the 10 day, although you can have milk, yoghurt and protein powder to get extra protein. It is ideally a raw food diet, but you are allowed to cook veggie soups, and bake some pumpkin, parsnip or kumura. Garnish with yoghurt vinigarette, sprinkle with chilli flakes and fresh capsicum. Sautee eggplant, mushrooms, leeks and asparagus. Maybe try some dates, prunes, rasins and figs with a fresh fruit salad and yoghurt. Just some ideas, but there are a lot of options if you get a little creative. If you go onto the SLIM program afterwards then you can have meat, eggs, fish, nuts, beans and cheese as well. Hope that helps.
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Why am I not losing weight

Hi Brett Im in day 4 of detox or 7 from elimination, I am following the program to the T and am having bowel movements 3-4 times a day etc however I have only lost about 500 grams I am what some would say of smaller build but would hope to lose some of my excess weight do you think that will come? Thanks
Brett's Answer: 
yes you still have quite a few days to go and with the extra bowel motions you will normally lose a few pounds. The best is yet to come. Please let us know what happens. Try to eat raw food as much as possible and et plenty of fresh air and sunshine at least 1/2 hour twice daily if possible. This will all help.
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herbal slim

Hi Brett, How many herbal slim should i have per day as i want to lose 6kilos.... I walk every day for 40min morning and evening... i eat very healthy and recently did your ultimate cleanse..... I have a very slow moving bowl and metabolism it seems to be hereditory..... please advise.... thank you kim
Brett's Answer: 
I would start on the 1 month plan on which you take 4 capsules daily from each of the four products. I would also suggest 2 or 3 shakes a day of the DETOX 'n SLIM protein drink to help with appetite and energy levels. After one month your body should be responding well at which time you could take another course at half the dose for two months. Try using the weight calculator here http://www.brettelliott.com/ideal-weight-calculator and see if it agrees with my suggestion
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Colonaid

I wrote to you about a week ago regarding this and to date I have not received an answer. I was going to purchase some of the Colonaid you have on special, but when I got to the checkout, I found the postage was almost as much as the product. Obviously I didn't buy it, but I would like to know why it was so expensive. . If you could reply to jean.s@ihug.co.nz, I don't go on facebook or twitter Thank you
Brett's Answer: 
Yes postage is a problem when buying small amounts. Most people bought 3 or more bottles so the postage works out a lot cheaper. Sorry for the late reply, but if you email me on theherb@ihug.co.nz I can work out the same deal for you.
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I need help with my health

I have two autoimmune diseases.The first Ive had since 2006 Primary Billary Cirrhosis and the second Hashimotos Disease 2010.Its a mission trying to keep weight off.Dont sleep well.Feel lethargic.Have cut out flour,potatotoes rice,alcohol,fruit drinks,and most sugar.Wondering if any of your products would help my condition? Vera
Brett's Answer: 
Hi Vera, Yes the herbal DETOX greatly supports liver function and thyroid health as do the herbs in the SLIM. I would recommend trying the combo DETOX followed by SLIM along with the DETOX 'n SLIM drink twice daily. I think you could improve your energy levels dramatically within the first few weeks. 
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I need help with my health

I have suffered with IBS for around 15 years now, I am 29 years old and have two daugthers age 2 and 3. I did gymnastics heavily for 6 years training 15 hours a week, also horse riding. I am very over flexible and hypermobile, especially so during pregnancy. I moved to NZ with my husband and girls in Feb last year and started working part time as a gymnastics coach. I pulled my back out whilst coaching in June and claimed on ACC. Since then I have been trying physio, chiropractors and osteopaths and although they help relieve syptoms slightly, I am still in a huge amount of pain.
Brett's Answer: 
This is not something I would like to give advice for over the internet but I would be very happy to talk over a phone consultation or you could visit me in Tauranga. I am certain we can assist you even when nothing else seems to have helped in the past. We have a very good track record with Bloating and IBS which can be the underlying cause of all your other problems. The 25 day herbal DETOX would be a great start, but talking to us and getting a specific plan would be better. You can phone me on 07 5442863 to make a time if you like.
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misplaced detox booklet

Hi, would you have an ebook for the above product? i am currently in my 2nd day of preparation for the detox (10days) but cannot find my booklet that came with the pack as i've done a spring clean of my room! please help!
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Vitamin D

Thank goodness I have found you once more. No-one could tell me where you went to. Have you a clinic or shop in Tauranga? Do you sell Vitamin D. I don't belong to Facebook or Twitter. Angela Taylor
Brett's Answer: 
Yes we still run a home clinic and do personal consultations if necessary. You can call me directly on 07 5442863 I don't actually sell individual vitamin products but I do mix up specific herbal formulations which can be very accurate for addressing your unique personal requirements.
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Bitter Orange

Hi Brett! I love your Detox n' Slim sachets, I especially love that they contain vegetable protein, but still taste fantastic : ) And that they also contain so many good fruits and herbs. I've been enjoying my free samples, and would like to buy some. Coincidentally, I saw a short section of a show on TV where they said that Bitter Orange was dangerous and could cause heart attacks. Should I be concerned about how much bitter orange I consume, or is this scare mongering?
Brett's Answer: 
Each Sachet has 100mg of Bitter Orange extract which provides 6mg of synephrine (the active principle). Yes there is a lot of misinformation and scare-mongering on the internet, especially by those supporting pharmaceuticals. You can download a good clinical document about Bitter Orange here http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=bitter%20orange%206gm%20synephr...
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Brett Elliott's Ultimate Herbal Detox

Your Ultimate Herbal Detox seems good. But I wonder if it is suitable for me as I need to eat meat every day otherwise I get headache. As a Blood Group O, I have got very acidic stomach and thus I can't seem to be able to function well just on vegetables, fruits and carbohydrates. Actually, I can't eat fruits and I can't eat most vegetables as they give me a lot of wind, often giving to very bad headache. My daughter is the same but she can eat most fruits and vege but she can't function well without some meat such as chicken.
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you could still do it. I am blood type O myself and yet I have been 99% vegetarian for about 15 years. You may find that having extra yoghurt and milk and things like avocado, mushrooms, eggplant, leeks and zucchinis will all help balance your digestive acids. Afterwards you can have lentils, dahl, brown rice, baked beans or red kidney beans and various nuts and cheese. These are all great protein sources as well. I hope that helps and would love to hear how your Detox goes.  
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How to deal with low energy and tiredness whilst on the Detox....

Hi, i have just completed the prep stage of the diet, adn on day 1 of taking the herbal supplements. I am not feeling hungry at all which is great, but i am feeling extremely tired and quite weak. Also my muscles in my calves are quite sore. My partner says I should start eating meat again for Protein which should help, but I am not so sure. What are your thoughts to help me stay on the diet and feel healthy with it? Many thanks :-)
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you can experience a couple of days early in the detox process when you can feel washed out and weak. This is normal and is a bit like withdrawal symptoms. You don't need that much protein and if you eat mushrooms, eggplant, leafy greens, yoghurt and some milk you will get plenty. You are also welcome to have extra spirulina or protein powder to boost your protein levels. There are plenty of vegetarian athletes and body builders, so don't think you are starving yourself. You will be fine.  Normally as soon as you have your first extra bowel movements you should start feeling great and energy should pick right up.
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Does your Detox program help eliminate Candida/thrush?

I'm a 43year old female.In 2010 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy folllowed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Post treatment I'm on Tamoxifen for 5 years. For the last 12 months I've have had repeated cases of thrush. I'm not sure which part of my cancer treatment has caused this irritating ailment but I know that I'm real sick of it!! I'm also due to have a colonoscopy this month (due to regular constipation (!), my medical history and a family history of bowel cancer).
Brett's Answer: 
It was probably the chemotherapy which would destroy positive microflora (good bacteria and other microrganisms) within the intestine. This would allow the yeast infection to take hold. I recommend the detox for this and also a diet high in garlic, onions, acidophilus yoghurt and raw food. It is also good to have a probiotic implant if you can find someone who knows how to do it. This involves filling an enema with powerful probitoics and inserting it directly into the colon. This can litterlaly cure candida overnight. The herbal Detox program first is the perfect platform.