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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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
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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.
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foods while on the 10-day detox

Hi Brett. On your 10-day detox program, starchy foods are to be avoided. Can I include kumara, peas, corn on the cob as it is included in your checklist? Also, can i use organic low fat/trim milk or soy milk for the smoothie? Thanks very much.
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you can use of these. Its really the simple starches we want to avoid as they slow down the detox process because they are relatively low in fibre and can promote energy storage rather the burning of fat which releases toxins. Go for it on the corn on the cob. Its one of the best foods for the detox. 
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Adrenal fatigue and herbl slim

Hi.. I ws told by a naturopath/doctor i have adrenal fatigue so cant so anything to lose weight! Do u think these products could help me? I am taking chromium, and a tonic thing Of herbs, dandelion, rhodiola etc. Appreciate your help :)
Brett's Answer: 
Yes the Detox will certainly help with fatigue as it provides an extremely nutrient rich diet and if you use extra licorice, nettle and oatstraw teas along with what you are doing, you should feel great. The biggest benefit is that you will be giving your body a rest. The herbal SLIM is also actually supportive of the hormonal system, so that would be fine also.  
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preparing for detox

I have just ordered your product on line. I would like to begin preparing for it while waiting for the package to arrive. CAn you please tell me what I need to do for the 3 days before beginning the program as the information i have read says 3 days prep then 10 days tabs
Brett's Answer: 
You simply eliminate all processed foods over the three days preparation, starting with meat and breads, then all starchy foods like pasta, rice, and any processed wheat containing products. The second day eliminate all other heavier foods like eggs, cheese, nuts, beans, legumes and then on the third day all other processed foods are eliminated. These leaves with fresh fruits and vegetables only. So you can basically do all your shopping in the produce department. Juices and soups are also allowed, but not canned soup. I hope that gets you started. 
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CURRENT MEDICATIONS

I HAVE JUST PURCHASED THE ULTIMATE HERBAL DETOX AND BEFORE STARTING I WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WHEN I SHOULD TAKE MY CURRENT MEDICATIONS WHICH I PRESENTLY TAKE IN THE MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST. MY MEDICATIONS ARE;- LOSEC 20MG, HYZAAR 1 DAILY, ASPIRIN 1 TWICE WEEKLY, PLENDIL 1 DAILY, CITALOPRAM HALF DAILY AND OMEGA 3 1000MG. I HAVE BEEN TAKING LOSEC FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND I WOULD DEARLY LOVE TO DISCONTINUE THIS AFTER MY DETOX REGIME. I DO NOT WISH TO DISCUSS THE DETOX WITH MY GP AS HE WILL LIKELY RUBBISH THIS, AS IS HIS USUAL REACTION TO ME WANTING TO TRY ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS.
Brett's Answer: 
The best thing to do is take your medications at their normal times, but just take the herbs at least 1/2 hour away from them. This will ensure the herbs can do their job effectively without any interactions. Yes there is a good possibility that you may be able to reduce your meds by half during the program and if you follow a good diet afterwards (like the Herbal SLIM programme) that you could stop the digestive and blood thinning meds altogether. A lot of people go back to their Doctor after a couple of weeks on completion of the programme and find all their test have changed dramatically. Then you can tell the Doctor what you are doing, Good luck :-)
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Lactating

Can I do the Herbal Detox while Lactating?
Brett's Answer: 
Yes you can, but I don't recommend it during the first 6 weeks as it can reduce the milk quantity a fraction. After that go for it, in fact you may find the herbs help baby with any colic or wind due to their digestive benefits. Many herbs can help baby through the breast milk. This is a common practice with medical herbalists.
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What are the capsules made of?

Hi Brett How are you? Could you please advise if your product is suitable for vegans and what the capsules are made from. If not suitable, are there any alternatives you can suggest? Thanks Lyn
Brett's Answer: 
The Ultimate Herbal DETOX and Ultimate herbal SLIM both contain bovine gelatin capsules so they are not vegan friendly, although you can empty the capsules out and mix the herbs into juice or a smoothie. On the other hand the DETOX 'n SLIM protein drink is completely vegan friendly, even the protein is pea and rice protein, so perfect for vegans. You can use DETOX 'n SLIM on its own to do a detox if you take 5 sachets daily. It works fantastic.
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How many calories in the protein drink powder

Hi there , I am really enjoying your detox and Slim protein drink powder. Could you please tell me How many calories is in each serve? Thanks
Brett's Answer: 
65 calories which is around 3% of average daily requirements. It also contains 7gm of protein which is 15% of daily needs.
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already on a detox

Hi Brett Happy new year. i am on the 9th day of my detox . i do not have any junk food , am a small eater, have a very bad digestion from years and that is why opted for your detox programme. i have been religiously following your diet and was not at all hard for me to keep away from normal roti and rice and pulses. i have been going to the loo for 4 times each day. i was going fine until 4-5 day, felt very energtic and lost 2 kgs. I am also on my move for excercise either walking or going to the gym. But suddenly i started to feel bloated and heavier again.
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10 Day detox

Hi There I have started the 10 day detox 3 days prep and now at the end of day 2 However today I have been bloated and my stomach has been growling louder then the dog! I have also been to the loo 7-8 times and in the latter part with the runs I did have a late night last night which meant taking my pills 7hrs apart - would that have anything to do with it?
Brett's Answer: 
You are one of those people who is more sensitive to the herbs and yes moving to the 25 day plan is the best idea. Often when there is a lot of build up and cleansing taking place you can get a couple of days of grumbling, bloating and gas. This is often followed by several bowel movements daily for the following 2-3 days and then ....  peace. Suddenly everything can stop and nothing happens for 24-48 hours. In this case you body is healing and cleansing on a deeper level. I would love to hear how it works out for you.
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Detox symtoms

hi doing the ultimate herbal detox. going onto the 5th day now. have only lost .7 kg and am feeling a little blotted and gassey is this normal following you book to the tee thanks michelle
Brett's Answer: 
Sorry I missed your question. Yes this is quite common as the system is being stirred up and often the days following can be very rewarding as the bowel cleanses. I hope this worked well for you.
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Interactions with medications?

Hi Brett Someone recommended your program to me, and I have purchased the ultimate herbal detox. I'm very keen to give this a go. My only concern is that I have SLE (Lupus) and I also take warfarin (anti coagulants) daily for a blood clotting condition. Whenever I have had gastrointestinal problems such as a viral or bacterial bug, I have had to be carefully moderated with my medication as my INR (blood thinning test) goes extremely high. I have been hospitilised as a consequence before and given plasma infusion and Vit K IM to reverse the effect.
Brett's Answer: 
Yes it would be OK for you so long as you since it is only for a few days. I do suggest monitoring yourself as suggested as the herbs and extra raw food can assist with blood flow and reduce blood viscosity so our program is contra-indicated with warfarin, but you seem to have a good understanding of possible interactions so you should be fine. My only suggestion is to eat more vegetables and less fruit from the suggested foods, so as not to get too much vitamin c. I hope that helps. 
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Help with detox

Hi I am on day 5 of the herbal detox and I havent been able to have a bowel movement all day. Is this normal?
Brett's Answer: 
Yes there is often a day or two right in the middle somewhere when your body is either ahead of itself due to extra bowel motions in the beginning or because of the reduced intake of solid food. This is nothing to worry about and things should take off again within 24 hours.
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slimming kit

hi there thank you for an amazing product i can't wait to try i am in day 1 of food elimination for you ultimate detox to lose some weight ive had you other for over a year now and finally going to use because i now have alot of extra baby baggage i found you have herbal slim in the booklet and want to do next how soon after the ultimate detox can i start the ultimate herbal slim pack and when after that do i use detox and slim thanx :)
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Will I put on Weight after the detox from restricting my calorie intake so drastically doing the detox?

Hi There I have Chrons disease and I am considering doing your detox to start the year with a healthy inside. However I am getting married in 3 months, and I have lost a great amount of weight. My concern is that because I will be restricting my calorie intake so much during the detox that when I come off it, once I start eating again I will put on a lot of weight. Will this happen? If I go ahead and do the detox, how can I avoid this happening? Thanks Crystal
Brett's Answer: 
Hi Crystal, While doing the detox you should not be restricting your calorie intake at all. There is no limit to serving size and you can eat as many fruits and vegetables as you like. Lots of juices and yoghurt smoothies with milk are also helpful. Protein powder is also recommend (try our Detox 'n Slim protein drink) as this helps keep blood sugar balanced. Many people find that they lose a few kilos from removing build up from the intestine and this can stay off long term. You should not experience any muscle wasting from the detox, in fact if you lift w few weights you can actually build muscle mass while detoxing.