Flight the Flu Season before it 's even here! Immune System booster tips to live by!

Fall is upon us and Flu Season is approaching fast… Don't let it be another year where you spend days at time in bed fighting a bad cold or flu. Here are a few simple tips to get you ready for this change of season! 

1. Boost your immune system by eating lots of greens and fruits.
2. Drinking am Algae-based superfood such as E3live* will help provide you with the most complete source of natural vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy and alkaline. (go towww.thesouthbeachdetox.com for more information on E3Live)
3.Drink plenty of water to flush out all toxins from your body and keep the body healthy. Choose high quality water that are alkaline. Remember, an alkaline body (blood) cannot get sick! The best water around is most definitely Kangen.
4. Drink miso soup to which you can add a variety of great tasting, vitamin-packed sea vegetables (wakame, kombu, dulse, etc.).
5. Adding health-giving mushrooms such as shiitake, maitake, and reishi to your miso or other dishes is also a great way to keep the doctor away!
6. Zinc-rich foods such as wheat germ, sesame seeds and tahini, pumpkin and squash seeds, dried watermelon seeds, dark chocolate and cocoa butter, and peanuts are great to boost your immune system and get rid of a dawning cold before it takes over.
7. Keep away from dairy products which form mucus in the body. There are so many healthful alternatives to dairy these days that eating it just isn't worth the risks. Read The China Study if you are not yet convinced about the health risks associated with heavy consumption of dairy products.
8. Use a saline solution to cleanse your sinuses and remove dried up mucus and bacteria which accumulate in your nostrils. The yogic method known as Neti, which uses a neti pot, is most adapted and effective to attain the desired results. I will discuss Neti as part of another post.
9. Remove excess bacteria that accumulate on your tongue using a tongue scraper, or simply clean fingers. If your tongue has a thick deposit on it, then it means every time you eat you are actually swallowing back all the bacteria eliminated through your tonsils. A good indication that you need to scrape your tongue or may be sick is the color of your tongue. If it isn't pink, then it isn't healthy! I will also discuss tongue scrapping in another post.
10. Detox your body! A holistic body cleansing once or twice a year is the best thing you can do to boost your immunity and ensure that your body remains alkaline at all times… For more on ways and benefits of detoxing naturally, please visit www.thesouthbeachdetox.com

This abridged article is far from complete, but it's a good start to help you stay healthy as winter approaches!

Miami Based Yoga & Nutrition Company launches "Virtual" Holistic Cleanse

Miami Based Yoga & Nutrition Company launches "Virtual" Holistic Cleanse

By Alessandrina Lerner, The South Beach Detox

www.thesouthbeachdetox.com

Dated: Feb 11, 2011

The rise in degenerative and stress-related ailments and diseases has health experts and people all over the world looking for permanent solutions to this epidemic.  The South Beach Detox, a Miami-based leader in health & wellness programs which offers its services worldwide is sharing its knowledge on how to remain healthy, prevent illness, and find long-lasting happiness. 

Miami, FL (Feb 7, 2011) The past 2 years have seen tremendous interest and emphasis on integrating a preventative approach to healthcare.  As the first lady, Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative progresses within public schools, proper nutrition and exercise remain at the heart of its successful implementation. To attain the objectives set forth by the Obama Administration and achieve permanent changes, mentalities need to change and people must become aware of the direct relationship between their nutrition and exercise regimen and their state of health.  The South Beach Detox has made it its primary objective to support this reform and provide an affordable and non-invasive detox program that can benefit as many people as possible. Both parents and children need to be educated on the value of health and how to achieve it if sustainable changes are to take place.

The South Beach Detox has integrated yoga, breathing, mantra chanting and meditation to a line of powerful nutritional and cleansing products in order to offer the most effective and powerful holistic cleanse possible. Further, the pioneering company is now offering the detox as a 'virtual' program which can be done in the privacy of your home.  Not only has this made  The South Beach Detox very convenient for people who cannot spend 4 days in-studio but it has also cut down the cost to a third of what you would pay for it before.  In-studio and private options remain available for those clients who prefer group settings for motivation or need the support and counseling of an expert by their side throughout. 

While The South Beach Detox primarily aims at achieving long-lasting health objectives and developing a more balanced and healthy lifestyle, the benefits both short-term and long-term are multi-dimensional and far-ranging. On the physical front, you'll lose weight, feel lighter, more energetic, boost your immune system in order to prevent the on-set of disease or be better equipped to rid your body of it.  Mentally, you'll be at peace and worry-free; having balanced the energy in your body and replaced old cells with new ones that have attained a perfect state of balance through optimum nutrition. Emotionally, you'll be feeling cleansed and open as you let go of the old feelings and emotions that often keep you feeling a slave to your past.  Spiritually, you'll feel more aware than ever and clear about your priorities and intention for your life.

While our modern and busy lifestyles may leave us feeling like we don't have time for a detox or simply to just relax and reflect on ourselves, it's essential that we shift our perspective, re-prioritize our life and realize the essential values of health and well-being for without them we cannot support other objectives and endeavors.

 “A lot of clients come with health and weight-loss as their primary objectives, others are looking for stress-relief and peace or even a spiritual awakening.  No matter what your objectives are, The South Beach Detox affects you on all levels of your being and it will completely change the way you think about food and nutrition.', says Alessandrina Lerner, co-owner and director of The South Beach Detox.

Unlike other cleansing programs, the four-day detox offered by The South Beach Detox provides the benefits of a real fast without the nutritional deprivation and psychological consequences.  The cleansing program includes optimum nutrition through a live blue-green algae product that taste great and leaves you feeling completely satisfied and satiated.

The South Beach Detox is looking to improve the health and outlook of Miamians all across the board. By day four you'll full of energy, your skin will be glowing like never before and you'll feel a sense of ease and contentment that may have been missing thus far.  With our undivided attention and support, you'll make it through the program like a breeze and it will change your life forever.”

Ranging from just $99 for a home-based basic package up to $299 for a private package, the detox includes all the nutritional and cleansing supplies, yoga, breathing, mantra chanting, and meditation practices as well as a full-size manual and informative tracks to maximize your detox. Private options include one-on-one detox consultations with the detox expert, Fred Busch or Alessandrina Lerner. The education is priceless. Participants will learn about the benefits of cleansing and beyond. “We wouldn’t recommend it or provide it if we didn’t believe in it ourselves,” Alessandrina Lerner. “Being healthy and content is so much more than just not being ‘sick’ or 'depressed'– it’s about putting only the very best stuff into your body so you feel your best all the time.”

About The South Beach Detox

The South Beach Detox - formerly part of Miami Yogashala - is an established leader in health & wellness which offers detox products and services to a local and international clientele to help them achieve a balanced and healthy life. 

The South Beach Detox works together with Miami Yogashala to offer group classes in a welcoming atmosphere in order to complement and support their detox objectives. 

Private instruction, corporate wellness programs, events and educational workshops are also available at Miami Yoga's locations. 

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Food & Nutrition: 'Foods that naturally detox the body'

Food & Nutrition: 'Foods that naturally detox the body' 

Health Food & Natural Medicine Author, Feb, 2011

Read below to find out more about the many foods available to help naturally detox the body.  These foods are a great addition to supplement a full body cleanse, before, after, and sometimes even in the middle of it.

Foods to detox the body

As toxicity becomes a growing concern within our society so does the need for detox. With newer, stronger chemicals in the air, water, drugs, medications and foods the risk for exposure is much greater than it was in the past. Other factors such as lifestyle also lead to the risk of exposure to pollutants, irritants and toxins. Food plays a major role in the body’s ability to eliminate toxins and chemicals. The body requires essential nutrients through food, supplements or vitamins to maintain metabolic balance. However, a poor diet that consists of foods with additives, flavor enhancers, food coloring, artificial preservatives, and refined and processed foods can compromise the body’s ability to eliminate unnecessary chemicals. Fresh and organically grown foods help to cleanse and detoxify the body. Food that is rich in fiber, high in water content and full of vitamins and minerals all help to eliminate impurities. Detoxifying foods stimulate excretion of toxic chemicals and replace them with nutrients that the body needs to restore health. When you have digestive problems, constipation, a distended stomach or sluggish elimination, look at your diet and replace fast food, soda and empty calorie snacks with these detoxifying foods.

1. Water- Water naturally flushes out chemicals, toxins and impurities from the body through sweat, breathing and urination. By adding an extra quart of water to your daily water intake you can quickly cleanse your system of ingested irritants.

2. Fruit- Fresh fruit is full of water, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Fruits are easily digested and are high in nutrient content. Fruits can be eaten fresh, dried, frozen or juiced. Fruits high liquid content helps to wash out toxins. The list of fruits that can be consumed include apples, pears, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, raisins, pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, raspberries, strawberries, blackcurrants, melon, sultanas, nectarines and peaches.

3. Lemon- Lemons have a wonderful detoxifying effect on the body. Adding lemon to your water can help to stimulate digestive enzymes. Also drinking hot water with lemon squeezed into it can aid in liver cleansing. Plus lemon is filled with vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to flush toxins such as free radicals from the body.

4. Leafy Green Vegetables- Eating raw vegetables is excellent for your health and can aid in detoxification, and also add a boost to detoxification through chlorophyll. Leafy green vegetables such as blue green algae, barley, wheatgrass, kale, spinach, spirulina, psyllium, cabbage, parsley, cilantro, watercress, alfalfa, chard, and arugula all contain chlorophyll, which help to rid the body of environmental toxins. Chlorophyll is a plant based compound that can flush out smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products and pesticides from the liver. These greens have a diuretic effect on the body, which causes toxins to be expelled through excretion. Leafy greens are most often used in salads, which are full of fiber and contain fewer calories, which help to flush the system of toxins.

5. Raw Vegetables- Eating raw vegetables helps to naturally cleanse the stomach, intestines and bowels. Raw vegetables also purge the liver of toxins. Vegetables are full of vitamins that are essential for health. Sulphur and glutathione are naturally occurring in many raw vegetables and help to cleanse the liver of toxic chemicals. Good detox vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, beets, radishes, onions, artichokes, seaweed, Brussels sprouts, asparagus and many more.

6. Broccoli- Broccoli is a great detoxifying vegetable as it helps to stimulate digestive enzymes, which encourages weight loss during detox. Broccoli sprouts are more effective than their full-grown counterpart however; they are rich in antioxidants, which encourages waste clearing from the body.

7. Garlic-Garlic is a great choice for any detoxification. In addition to being a blood cleanser, garlic is a natural antibiotic. It can reduce blood fat as well as lower blood pressure. Garlic stimulates cleansing of the liver and helps flush the body of toxic chemicals and impurities. Garlic can be added to food dishes or can be taken as a supplement to avoid the smell.

8. Green Tea- Green tea helps flush out toxins from the body. Green tea is full of antioxidants and boosts the metabolism. Green tea contains catechins, which speeds up liver function.

9. Seeds & Nuts- Seeds and nuts are a great way to detox the body. They are easily digested and aid and protect the liver in cleansing toxins. Seeds and nuts that are good for detoxing include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. Remember to eat unsalted nuts during detox, because salt can impede the detoxification process.

10. Beans- Beans are a major source of protein and fiber. Legumes are easily digestible and should be part of any detox program. Beans cleanse the stomach of residual toxins and help the body get rid of unwanted impurities. Include kidney beans, pinto beans, garbanzo, soybeans, and mung beans are all great for detoxification.

11. Omega-3 Oils- Foods rich in omega-3s are not only healthy for you but also help to detox the system. Hemp, avocado, olive oils, and flax seed oil are all food sources of omega-3s. When consumed they lubricate the walls of the stomach and intestines which allows toxins to flush out through the bodies natural elimination systems.

12. Figs & Prunes- Figs are high in fiber and contain calcium and essential nutrients for the body. One to two figs a day can help to improve elimination. Prunes help to cleanse the digestive tract. Prunes are high in fiber content but also contain a natural laxative that helps elimination and stops constipation. Prunes can be consumed as a dried fruit or as prune juice.

For more information from this author who graduated with a BA in exercise science and has worked in the medical field since, with a focus in alternative medicine, check out his health website at http://www.universalhealthinfo.com/Detoxifying_Foods.html.

Food & Nutrition: 'Raw food, and how to keep our skin holistically healthy through what we put into our bodies'

Food & Nutrition: 'Raw food, and how to keep our skin holistically healthy through what we put into our bodies' 

'High on Health' Blog , January 6, 2011

There's nothing quite like juicing when it comes to supporting natural body detoxification. For more, read below for great insights from a raw and vegan chef specializing in nutrition research and counseling and get a great juice recipe full of health benefits which can be used while doing The South Beach Detox.

Lately I’ve been inspired back to juicing again after usually starting my day off with a smoothie of some kind (usually a green one). I’ve always known the benefits of juicing, but it has basically come down to a convenience factor until now. Cleaning the blender has been much easier than the juicer! Juicing can be a great way to boost your health by injecting an amazing amount of nutrients into your body that you may have otherwise not been able to sit down and gnaw on. For example, who really is going to sit down to a plate of 2 carrots, some cabbage, half a beet and an apple. You might, but you’ll be waiting a while to get through it all.

Also for ingredients such as carrots, the juice is way more beneficial than the vegetable itself, as the process of eating the carrot forces your digestion to do more work by separating the juice from the fibre and this is where most of the nutrients are lost. Drinking the juice ensures more of the nutrients are bioavailable at a cellular level. Here’s one juice recipe I’ve been enjoying quite a bit of late and the ingredients benefits:

Jammin’ Juice (Fresh Juice for Body Detoxification)

Ingredients (serves 2):

1/8 green cabbage
1/8 red cabbage
2 stalks of celery (include green leaves if available)
1/2 beetroot
1 green apple
1 carrot
1 whole lemon
1 inch ginger

Place all ingredients one at a time in your juicer. I always like to save the celery till last as the strings can end up clogging up the screen (I use a champion masticating juicer). Also try and alternate softer ingredients like cabbage leaves, with the firmer vegetables like carrots or beetroot as they will assist moving the softer veggies along. I always blend the finished product with some ice cubes briefly as I love my juice cold and it also helps to mix the foam through the juice.

Drinking your juice as close to making it is always preferable, as it begins oxidising as soon as it is made therefore diminishing the nutrient and enzyme content. However if you are short of time, you can always juice up to 3 days ahead of time, as long as you store the juice with absolutely no air in the container and glass containers are best. You can fill the juice right up to the top of a jar, cover with cling film then screw on the lid.

Also, try to drink your juice on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, and do not consume any solids for at least an hour afterwards and even try and wait until you start to get hungry. This is because your body will utilise the juice much better without the added work of digestion.

Health benefits of the ingredients

Celery

Strong diuretic. Assists arthritis and rheumatism patients. Also beneficial for liver and gall bladder health issues, and will ease constipation. Can alleviate menstrual problems in women.

Beetroot

high in calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron which makes it beneficial for those suffering from anaemia. Can reduce blood pressure within in hour of consuming in a healthy individual and is high in Vit B.

Apple

can delay onset of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, It also helps prevent liver and kidney disease, formation of uric acid and chronic colitis. Great detoxifier.

Carrot

Even though carrots contain approximately 16% sugar, they have been proven to have less blood spiking effect than white potatoes or bread. Carrot juice is exactly what the body needs for blood alkalising (disease can only survive in an acidic body). An amazing ingredient for clear skin: prevents dry skin, treats psoriasis and other skin conditions. Other healths issues carrot juice assists with - cancer, eyesight, production and quality of breast milk in nursing mothers, high cholesterol & water retention.

Lemon

used in skin care it is a natural antiseptic and will rejuvenate the skin, and can even remove blackheads. Known as a detoxifier, lemon acts as a blood purifier and body cleanser. Will treat heartburn, throat infections, nausea, and can even rid the body of parasites. Rich source of Vit C & B.

Ginger

Blood purifier, great for regulating blood circulation, reduce nausea, useful for patients with gall stones, heartburn relief, cold and flu prevention and management, menstrual cramp relief.

The Need For Detox: 'Could it Really Be True: Only Four Days to a Healthier, Lighter, Happier You without Surgery, Harmful Drugs or Deprivation?'

Could it Really Be True: Only Four Days to a Healthier, Lighter, Happier You without Surgery, Harmful Drugs or Deprivation?

The revolutionary South Beach Detox ®, a four-day program of Yoga, Meditation and nutrient-rich, all natural supplements, brings proven weight loss, peace of mind and flexibility to people of all ages and all walks of life.

Miami, FL (November, 18, 2010) – With the plethora of dieting products and programs out there, it’s not surprising that most people would be distrustful of any program that claims to bring weight loss, improved health and peace of mind in four short days.  But that’s exactly what the revolutionary South Beach Detox® does.

The South Beach Detox® is a ground-breaking program that combines the benefits of Yoga and Meditation with the amazing health benefits of E3Live® products, a combination of super digestive Enzymes, superior Probiotics and nutrient-rich Greens put together to support this highly innovative detox program.  And if that wasn’t enough, participants are guided one-on-one by locally renowned Yoga Master and owner of Miami Yogashala, Fred Busch, and Alessandrina Lerner, director of The South Beach DetoxÒ programs at Miami Yogashala.

Busch and Lerner have been coaching individuals through The South Beach DetoxÒ in the U.S., South America, and Europe for almost a year and are now preparing for the imminent launch of the virtual South Beach DetoxÒ, a home-based version of the detox program which combines the same powerful elements but can be done in the comfort of the client’s home and for only half the price, making this high-end detox extremely attractive to all in a time of limited budgets!

Benefits of The South Beach Detox ® include increased energy, weight loss, strengthening of the immune system, regular bowel movements, mental clarity and, last but not least, personal transformation.  Users also report a better understanding of nutrition and thus a better relationship with food.  Roxanne, a business woman in Fort Lauderdale, reports, “The South Beach Detox ® program has changed the way I think about food…  The products used in the detox are fabulous, in terms of the way they make me feel, like how much stronger I feel when I take them.”

E3Live® has been touted by health professionals and users alike.  Dr. Baxter Montgomery of the Houston Cardiac Association uses E3LiveÒ in his disease reversal program specifically with cardiac disease and diabetes, and describes his own use of E3LiveÒ in the following terms, “Within a few days of starting to drink E3Live® our team noticed a leap in our stamina during workouts, an incredible boost in mental clarity and focus and a decrease in appetite.”

The benefits of Yoga and Meditation have been proven across the world for thousands of years now and the benefits of E3Live® have been confirmed by medical and health experts across the country.  By combining both of these and having your own personal “coach” to help guide you, a brand new start to a healthier, more peaceful and happier you is just four days away!

For more information visit: http://www.miamiyoga.com/detox.html. or

http://www.southbeachyoga.com/detox.html

Any statements and claims related to the South Beach Detox® and E3Live® have not been evaluated by the Food Drug Administration or any other federal health agencies.

About Miami Yogashala

Miami Yogashala, located in Miami Beach, is a holistic Yoga studio directed by renowned yogi Fred Busch.  Miami Yogashala offers over 40 classes per week as well as Teacher Training Certification courses and the highly celebrated South Beach Detox® program.  In an effort to bring Yoga and its benefits to inner city youth, Miami Yogashala will also be embarking on efforts to teach Yoga in public schools and train youth to teach Yoga to their peers.  More information about Miami Yogashala and its next Teacher Certification course which begins on September 11, 2010 can be found at www.miamiyoga.com

 
Contacts
Alessandrina Lerner, Director of “The South Beach Detox”, Miami Yogashala
(786) 308-9552
aleslerner@hotmail.com

The Need For Detox: 'Detox for a Sexier You'

'Detox for a Sexier You'

 Seattle Balanced Body, by Katherine Branigan, NTP, MSA

There is nothing sexy about bad breath, body odor and skin issues.  Detoxing is the way we can eliminate these.  It  cleans our bodies from the inside out.  It is also the way the body heals itself - an internal cleansing process that takes place continuously. Detoxification is the process of cleaning, nourishing, and resting the body.  That means more energy for play. Detoxification is not a new science. Purification processes have been around for thousands of years.  Techniques to enhance cleansing include fasting, special foods/diet, herbs, water, rest, meditation, exercise, and a variety of bodywork techniques.  Detoxification occurs on many levels.  Physically this process assists the body in clearing congestion, illnesses, and disease potential, while improving energy.  

Emotionally, detoxification processes help uncover feelings, especially hidden frustrations, anger, resentments or fear, each which can cause illness.  While spiritually cleansing, many people experience new clarity and/or an increased awareness about their purpose in life.  

Sometimes we want to both physically and emotionally runaway from life.  At this point most of us need to start with a physical detox, although emotional and spiritual are important components.  It is easier to identify the physical needs and stresses of the body. These stresses affect our ability to handle emotional stress and spiritual growth.  It can seem overwhelming, especially when the boss is on the rampage or even worse multiple co-workers or employees.  The body creates toxins when it is stressed or in polluted environments, like cities.  Are you tired of hearing all the problems with today’s life?  Well the truth is, your body produces toxins no matter what.  They can be from even the healthiest food we eat or cleanest air we breathe.  It is just a part of the way our body 

functions.  A healthy body can do a pretty good job of cleaning itself up.  It has done so for centuries.  The problem is two fold.  First most of us aren’t all that healthy and secondly we have so much exposure to unnatural toxins from man made comforts that we overwhelm our bodies.

So what can we do?  Focusing on a specific area of clean up is easier than attacking the whole thing at once.  I am sure there are areas in your environment that you can clean up; but, let’s focus on what we put in our body’s.  There are chemicals and additives in the food we eat.  The water supply is not the cleanest yet water comprises 60 % of our total body.  Drinking clean water equivalent to at least half our body weight in ounces will do a lot to help with detoxification as well as helping cut down on hunger.  It is common to mistake the need for water, as hunger.  Eating when we truly need water causes many health concerns, including aging.  A part of aging and toxicity is the body not digesting the food we eat and that creates more toxins and speeds aging.  So how do we slow down this aging and toxicity process?

Let me briefly describe how the body cleans itself up so you can understand the importance of the next step.  The physical body cleans things up in two phases.  Phase I detoxification uses enzymes (ex. cytochrome P450) to break down toxins into intermediate, yet often more toxic, metabolites.  At this point, some simple toxins are ready for elimination, such as caffeine.  However, most toxins require a second (phase II) cycle before they are neutralized enough for elimination.  At this stage these intermediate toxins or metabolites are actually more toxic because they are so volatile.  If not eliminated from the body in a timely fashion they can cause more damage than the original toxin.  These metabolites when properly bound are ready for elimination and exit the body through the: 

colon as feces, kidneys as urine, skin as sweat, lungs as carbon dioxide, cardiovascular system via blood, and lymph to be filtered.  If any of these exit paths are slowed or stopped, the body actually can become ill because these toxins are like poison to the body.  Because exercising is one way to help release toxins into the blood stream for elimination, this is why some people after exercising get a sick feeling.  As you can see drinking plenty of water to flush the body is essential for good health.  This is also why dehydration becomes such a serious toxic issue.  70% of the population is chronically dehydrated and don’t even know it.  Exercising to enhance sweating and circulation and increased water intake are two of the simplest ways to assist your body in detoxing.  

Exercising three to five times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes is great.  Other things you can do are: drink less caffeine containing beverages since they are diuretic, stop or cut down on smoking and alcohol consumption and reduce junk food and sugar intake.  

Improving the quality of your meals is a great beginning to the process of body detoxification.

Now let’s take detoxing to the next level.  Every one should make sure their digestion and general bodily functions are open and functioning well before doing an intense cleansing.  If the body is stressed with the daily build up, releasing trapped toxins could make things worse if the elimination channels are not open.  So if you do not have daily bowel movements, take care of that first.  It is a huge detoxification factor.  Only then are you ready to make serious changes in your diet and “clean out”.  Bowel movements can be 

increased through fiber or herbals.  If you have a history of slow transit time, see a health care professional.  This is a serious issue that is often the precursor for many diseases and allergies.

I recommend choosing a time to start detoxing when you can rest if necessary.  Usually a Friday or weekend is a good starting time, as the first couple days can be rough both emotionally and physically depending on your toxicity level.  The best way to start your first deep cleansing is to change your diet for 3-7 days.  Don’t try to fast on your initial detox.  Start by eating only fresh vegetables, fruits and brown rice.  Eat as much as you like.  Don’t go hungry.  You can steam or sauté your veggies.  The rice can be stir fried or steamed.  Use olive oil or flax oil (up to 2 T. daily ), vegetable and Celtic sea salt, vinegar, culinary spices, naturally fermented soy sauce or tamari, for seasoning.  I don’t recommend a fruit juice fast or the famous lemonade diet for a first detox either, 

as they can be very hard on the body.  If you want to use a detox protein powder to help you stabilize your energy, visit your health food store or your nutritional health professional to choose a quality product.  These powders can help you from feeling detox symptoms.  Also if you are on any medications or have other health concerns check with a health care profession to determine if there are any extenuating health concerns.

What are detox symptoms?  Possible reactions fall in three categories:  digestive reactions, such as diarrhea, allergy-type reactions, such as swelling, or rashes, or a healing crisis which is a flare up of the symptoms you are trying to fix.  These all can come on strong and then usually fade as the healing occurs.  This is phase 1 of detoxing, the release accelerated.  The phase 2 then cleans up the complex toxins.  Some common symptoms of phase 1 detox are: headache, fatigue, offensive body odor, hunger, sleep issues, bad breath, itchy skin, irritability, and increased gas.  You can see why a weekend is a good time to start.  Water, light exercise and plenty of rest are essential in supporting the body through this stage.  Taking antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E) can assist clearing toxins and help with headaches.  If your colon shuts down or slows take immediate action to relieve the bowels.  Remember these toxins you are releasing are poisonous to the body and need to be eliminated rapidly.

At this point you may be asking, “Why would I do this to myself?”  Increased energy, vitality and stamina, reduction of allergic symptoms, improved digestion, better concentration, increased sexual performance, mental clarity, sense of calm and ease, resistance to 

illness, slow aging, reduction of many chronic diseases and toxicity are some of the reasons.  So how do you know when enough is enough?  The key, according Dr. Elson Haas, is to individualize your program.  Look at the whole lifestyle picture to determine what you should do and for how long.  If you are unsure start slow and progress.  Some people start simply by making sure there are 12-14 hours of fasting from dinner to breakfast.  Others start by eliminating toxic foods either permanently or for the week prior to the bigger detox.  Once in a deep detox mode, when hunger returns, cleansing is done.

When returning to your normal diet, go slow.  Eat slowly, chew your food well and avoid processed or junk food.  Lifestyle changes are essential to maintain this new cleanliness.  So use this as a time to modify things.  It is better to detox slowly and as a lifestyle rather than hitting the body hard a couple times a year.  If you want to lose weight permanently, detoxing with life style changes is a great place to begin.   As always check with your health care professional before making any dietary or lifestyle changes.

The need to detox: The South Beach Detox launches a local detox program in London, UK

The South Beach Detox launches a local detox program in London, UK

Press Release, Friday, March 12, 2010

After a successful launch in the US, The South Beach Detox will be offering a local detox program in London, UK. 

The intention behind The South Beach Detox program is to help people implement significant positive changes in their lives by employing simple but effective tools.  Through the practice of intelligent eating, proper exercise, good rest, and

awareness, you will learn to to create an environment for your body and mind to experience true well-being.  This is 4-Day Detox goes far beyond 4 days.  The South Beach Detox is in fact a training ground to teach you certain skills that can easily be employed in your daily life and that will bring tremendous results in the way of healthy, balanced and harmonious living.  Detox programs do not have to be difficult but require a certain level of effort to be successful.  The South Beach Detox was specifically designed with that in mind, i.e. to maximize the benefits, and mitigate the challenging parts, to the degree possible.  In order to gain the most out of your detox, your body has to get the deep rest that it needs and this requires a specific internal and external environment.  The South Beach Detox provides this environment with a perfect balance between exercise and rest.  

Here are some general guidelines regarding detox programs to help you maximize your detox experience.

Detox programs are designed to give the body the conditions necessary for it to expel stored toxins and waste material throughout the whole body. This is accomplished through a two-fold approach consisting of reducing food intake and increasing

rest. This combination allows your body to use its vital energy in a direction other than the attempt to digest food which is the bodyʼs number one energy drain. When the body has access to this new found (not wasted) energy it uses it to clean itself.  That's exactly what the detox is.  You may find yourself feeling much more energized than usual during this time - especially after the second day, but donʼt drain yourself in Yoga practice during this time. Spend more time resting in childʼs pose during your sequence and go into relaxation pose sooner if you feel the need to.  Listen to your body, the primary intention during The South Beach Detox is to conserve energy so the body can use it for cleansing itself.  Throughout these four days please take as many naps as possible and avoid any unnecessary social engagements or demands on your time and attention. This special time of detox is just for YOU!  So enjoy our organic nutritious energy drinks, detox yoga sequence, the guided meditations specifically designed to let you go within and support your detox, and the time for yourself.  We make ourselves fully available to you during this period of change and transformation.  Living free of patterns and habits is very liberating, so enjoy taking this opportunity to give your body and mind a deep cleanse.

FAQs on The South Beach Detox

Can I work during this Detox?

Yes. The South Beach Detox is specifically designed to create the perfect detox environment while allowing you to continue to work as usual.  It is a non-invasive detox that will allow you to function normally in your daily life.  However, remember to rest more than usual and avoid all unnecessary social engagements.

What is a Detox and Why Does it Work?

Detox of the Body is initiated through the limitation of caloric intake which allows the body to focus on cleansing rather than digesting. Digestion is one of the biggest energy drains in our regular life.  The extra energy that is freed through the detox is used by the body to cleanse itself. This detox program is structured so that your body receives optimal nutrition in the context of caloric restriction.  This combination of deep nutrition and body cleansing is a potent tool for transformation.

What is provided in this program?

All nutritional and cleansing products

Free unlimited yoga & meditation classes at one of our local studios 

2 30 Minute private consultations 

Free Manual on detox

Free Yoga, Meditation CDs/ tracks

Free Yoga DVD/ evideo

Free Detox & Nutrition Talks

Evening Lecture Series with Fred

About Fred Busch

Fred Busch is a dedicated practitioner of Yoga, Nutritionist, and author of “A Clear and Definite Path- Enlightenment and Health with Yoga and Holistic Living.”  He is the founder and Director of Miami Yogashala in South Beach and Brickell Yogashala, and is the Director of Teacher Training at Fulham Yogashala in London and Lima Yogashala in Peru. Fred is a graduate of the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment. Fred has produced several DVDs on Intelligent Eating and lectures worldwide on Yoga and Holistic Eating.

The need to detox: 'A New Revolutionary Home-based Detox sets out to restore health, balance, and harmony amongst stressed populations'

'A New Revolutionary Home-based Detox sets out to restore health, balance, and harmony amongst stressed populations'

Press Release, 'The South Beach Detox'

Could it Really Be True: Only Four Days to a Healthier, Lighter, Happier You without Surgery, Harmful Drugs or Deprivation? 

The revolutionary South Beach Detox ®, a four-day program of Yoga, Meditation and nutrient-rich, all natural supplements, brings proven weight loss, peace of mind and flexibility to people of all ages and all walks of life. 

Miami, FL (November, 18, 2010) – With the plethora of dieting products and programs out there, it’s not surprising that most people would be distrustful of any program that claims to bring weight loss, improved health and peace of mind in four short days.  But that’s exactly what the revolutionary South Beach Detox® does. 

The South Beach Detox® is a ground-breaking program that combines the benefits of Yoga and Meditation with the amazing health benefits of E3Live® products, a combination of super digestive Enzymes, superior Probiotics and nutrient-rich Greens put together to support this highly innovative detox program.  And if that wasn’t enough, participants are guided one-on-one by locally renowned Yoga Master and owner of Miami Yogashala, Fred Busch, and Alessandrina Lerner, director of The South Beach Detox® programs at Miami Yogashala.

Busch and Lerner have been coaching individuals through The South Beach Detox® in the U.S., South America, and Europe for almost a year and are now preparing for the imminent launch of the virtual South Beach Detox®, a home-based version of the detox program which combines the same powerful elements but can be done in the comfort of the client’s home and for only half the price, making this high-end detox extremely attractive to all in a time of limited budgets!

Benefits of The South Beach Detox ® include increased energy, weight loss, strengthening of the immune system, regular bowel movements, mental clarity and, last but not least, personal transformation.  Users also report a better understanding of nutrition and thus a better relationship with food.  Roxanne, a business woman in Fort Lauderdale, reports, “The South Beach Detox ® program has changed the way I think about food…  The products used in the detox are fabulous, in terms of the way they make me feel, like how much stronger I feel when I take them.” 

E3Live® has been touted by health professionals and users alike.  Dr. Baxter Montgomery of the Houston Cardiac Association uses E3Live® in his disease reversal program specifically with cardiac disease and diabetes, and describes his own use of E3Live® in the following terms, “Within a few days of starting to drink E3Live® our team noticed a leap in our stamina during workouts, an incredible boost in mental clarity and focus and a decrease in appetite.”

The benefits of Yoga and Meditation have been proven across the world for thousands of years now and the benefits of E3Live® have been confirmed by medical and health experts across the country.  By combining both of these and having your own personal “coach” to help guide you, a brand new start to a healthier, more peaceful and happier you is just four days away!

For more information visit: http://www.miamiyoga.com/detox.html. or 

http://www.southbeachyoga.com/detox.html

Any statements and claims related to the South Beach Detox® and E3Live® have not been evaluated by the Food Drug Administration or any other federal health agencies.

About Miami Yogashala

Miami Yogashala, located in Brickell and Miami Beach, is a holistic Yoga studio directed by renowned yogi Fred Busch.  Miami Yogashala offers over 40 classes per week as well as Teacher Training Certification courses and the highly celebrated South Beach Detox® program.  In an effort to bring Yoga and its benefits to inner city youth, Miami Yogashala will also be embarking on efforts to teach Yoga in public schools and train youth to teach Yoga to their peers.  More information about Miami Yogashala and its next Teacher Certification course which begins on January 8, 2011 can be found at www.miamiyoga.com

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Tips for Detox: Detox Your Mind, Detox Your Body

Exercise Is A Wonderful Body Detox Technique

If you are considering a detox, you probably have a specific reason in mind.  Maybe your goal is to lose some weight or just firm up a bit.  Some people do a detox for strictly health reasons and feel lighter and more clear mentally after they have done a colon cleanse.  Another popular reason to do a body detox is to simply remove the accumulation of toxins in one’s cells and tissues.  In other articles, we have discussed how many aspects of a detox are involved from diet to detoxing your mind.

The focus of this article is to address another component of the physical body aspect of detoxing, which is exercise.  You see, what you put into your physical body in the way of foods and drink or even medicines, pollution and commercial agricultural by-products is only one aspect of what needs to be addressed.  Sure, if you are constantly eating processed foods, soda/pop, and other refined food products then you have an obvious source of toxins entering your body.  If, on the other hand, you simply eat commercially grown fruits, vegetables and take some prescribed medication, you may not be aware that there are potential toxins accumulating in your body from that as well.  This is by no means a case for you to stop taking your medications to live on a water fast alone.  The point is that there are toxins that exist in our environment and are entering our bodies in a variety of ways.

What Type of Exercises Help With A Body Detox?

Running is great exercise to help with your body detox.

The key point to be made with exercise is that any is a good thing.  It doesn’t require an expensive or exclusive gym membership or fancy machine to get the kind of exercise necessary to detox your body.  Since one of the main forms of natural body detoxification is through your sweating, this is what you’ll need to produce more of.  So, exercise that causes your heart rate to increase and your body to heat up is what is most important.  However, you can also get a lot of benefit from having your breath rate increase as well.  It is really not possible, to any large degree, to have one without the other, it just deserves mentioning.  This is because your lungs are another natural source for detoxifying your body.  Cleansing breath and breathing is becoming a lot more common language.  It involves breathing in the nose deeply and out the mouth fully.  It can sound something like wind entering your nostrils and then a “haahhhhhhh” sound as you exhale.

There is no specific how to detox exercise book or manual.  You just need to use your body feedback as a rule.  Running, cycling and other traditional forms of cardiovascular exercise could be used for detox purposes, but you don’t need to really push yourself.  In another type of exercise, like yoga, specific poses and postures are known to have detoxing benefits for your colon and internal organs.  For example, postures that involve spinal twists, downward dog and legs up the wall are great yoga poses for detoxifying your body.  With all of the forms of exercise mentioned, it is critical that you are consuming adequate amounts of water that may be much more than you are used to.

Tips for Detox: Detox Your Mind, Detox Your Body

Detox Your Mind, Detox Your Body

When it comes to learning how to detox your body, one of the most common mistakes it seems people make is forgetting to take their whole body into account.  We are all integrated and holistic beings with a physical body, emotional body, mental body and spiritual energy.  If any one or a combination of these aspects of “us” is out of balance or storing ‘toxins’ in various forms, then it affects the rest of the aspects of us.

So, for the sake of this article, let’s assume that you are wanting to do a body detox and lose some weight or cleanse your colon or what ever you have in mind for your physical cleansing aspect.  If you only focused on that one aspect of your detox, you would not get nearly the results you had hoped for.  For example, what people find is that when they are trying to lose weight with a detox diet, if there are other factors that are inhibiting their cleanse, the weight will not come off.  Then, what happens is you will end up blaming the supplements or the diet itself, when the real problem might be that you are not addressing other core toxic issues in one of these other aspects mentioned.

Addressing Your Mental Detox

Toxic emotional and mental thoughts are also a problem.

A big part of what keeps our bodies holding onto all sorts of toxins is that energetically we don’t know how to release them.  Your body is only the physical structure that is a manifestation or symbol of your emotional, mental and spiritual self.  What you are holding in those other areas will show up in your physical body.  So, in order to really do a thorough body cleanse, you will need to address these issues at some point.  It doesn’t have to mean a bunch of sessions with a therapist or counselor to address your past.  It may involve this if you think that this is an area you could use help with, but it need not.

The whole point is that you are one symbiotic and holistic body.  There are other factors at work than just your diet as a reason why you are accumulating toxins in your cells and tissues.  If your body is functioning at its optimum level, then much of this toxic debris and waste will be naturally flushed through your body’s natural elimination means.  This happens through your breathing (your lungs are a big source of toxic elimination), your sweat by way of exercise and through body elimination processes (urine and stools).  The only reason that your body may be more sluggish in eliminating a build-up of toxins in your colon is because one or all of these aspects of the body detox are not being fully addressed.

Tips for Detox: What Should You Know About How To Detox Your Body

What You Should Know About How To Detox Your Body

When you embark on any type of new health program or are modifying your old one, it is wise to seek advice.  We are happy that you have found our site in searching online for information that can help you in this endeavor.  We would urge you however to also consult with your health care practitioner before proceeding with your detox.

You'll have to give up this type of diet during your body detoxification. You will be eating more foods that are 'alive' and full of active minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

Okay, now that you are here, let’s discuss some of the do’s and don’ts about a detox program, how to detox, what to eat, how much fluid to be drinking, supplements, and all the rest.  Some people even wonder whether a detox diet has any validity or not.  Well, if you’re a skeptic, hopefully this site will help clear up some of the myths and misconceptions about what a detox really is.

Tips for Detox: Do Detox Diets Really Work?

How To Detox Your Body With Ease

Like in life, the more willing you are to ask for help, the more likely you are to have people show up that can assist you.  So, if you’re trying to learn how to detox safely and effectively, using the proper supplements or fruits and vegetables, then you’ll be ready if you do enough research.  That’s because there are many online resources to teach you about this topic.  Short of a “detox your body” manual, we hope this site will help you get some answers to your questions.  When you’re pondering a difficult topic like how to clean out your body from years of toxic build up, you should do some due diligence.  Once you’re comfortable with having filled your mind with the proper ways of embarking on your detox program, you will be more properly prepared mentally to proceed.  So, how does one detox with ease as this article’s title suggests?  Well, you have to start with the basics.  The basics start with defining what would qualify as a detox diet and what is just eating a big salad every day.

Don’t Confuse Fasting With Detoxing

Fasting has been a part of not only many diets but spiritual traditions as well.

This is a common problem or distinction that needs to be made.  And the distinction is quite a simple one, just important.  Fasting implies that no food is being consumed as part of the detoxification.  This is not what this is about as a way to detox your body.  We offer advice and info about how to detox using proper organic foods, supplementation with teas or even doing an herbal detox which involves specific plants and herbs to help you clean out your system.  With the right dietary choices, you can do a proper detox without fasting.  Sometimes, a fast is recommended for a person who has a tremendous amount of ambition, or weight to lose and has less information.  Often times, a fast is not the best way to lose weight or detox your body.  The best way can vary person to person, but usually includes hydration as a key component.  So, fasting can be part of a detox, but it may include supplements and any number of a variety of drinks or teas.  So, in this sense, it isn’t like you are eating and drinking nothing in order to lose weight or otherwise detox the body.

Detox Your Body One Choice At A Time

Basically, as you learn how to detox, you will be faced with many challenges emotionally as well as physically.  It isn’t strictly your body that will be going through this cleanse.  Your mind will be going through it too.  In fact, many in the health care professions use the term body-mind now, to indicate how there really is no separation. In any case, a body detoxification process is both a challenge and opportunity for you to pay attention to other ways in which you live your life.  The toxins you are trying to eliminate from your body got there somehow.  What types of choices do you (or did you) make that got you to this point in the first place?  Part of learning how to detox your body is that many of these old behaviors and patterns will show up again and again for you to address in your life.  The more completely you address them, the more beneficial each future cleansing process will be for you.

Tips for Detox: Do Detox Diets Really Work?

Do Detox Diets Really Work?

Have you heard of the Atkins Diet? Or the South Beach Diet?  How about the Zone?  You’ve likely heard of these because they all have sold millions of books and make the authors and their publishers that much in profits as well.  Many people are looking for confirmation as to which diet is easy and effective. Virtually every diet will help you lose some weight.  But they all have a major flaw – the snap back.  Sometimes it’s more severe than others.  With a detox diet, you can almost eliminate this possibility.  You see, a detox diet is more of a way to get rid of a build up of toxins in your body.  Detox diets (they can be varied in style) are especially focused as colon cleansing in nature.  As goes your colon, so goes your body detoxification according to the experts in this area.

Tips for Detox: So, You're Thinking About A Body Detox Are You?

Detox Your Body Without The Yo-Yo Effect

It is a very common phenomenon. You can avoid it by choosing to eat a more vegetable based diet as a routine.

That previously mentioned flaw to diets, the snap-back effect – it’s a common problem for many people not only trying to lose weight but even those learning how to detox.  You’ve probably experienced it yourself if you are looking to lose weight with your detox.  The smart way to detox your body is to go about it like any pursuit that is worthwhile, commit to it.  Some detox diets are only for a brief 2-3 day period.  We’d call this more of a quick fast or fasting cleanse, but you’ll see it as a detox in places too.  Most sources will recommend at least a 10 day time period to plan for your detox program.  This is ample time to allow your body to go through its natural process of elimination, followed by further cleansing and more elimination.  Combined with the suggested fruits, vegetables, supplementation to support your cleanse and adequate hydration and you will be in good shape.  Great shape even, in no time!  As you learn how to detox this way, you’ll be much better about your body’s ability to be more alive, vibrant and full of life.

So, rather than trying to be the hare and finish a brief episode of colon cleansing and then race on to your next diet, give yourself some time to be the turtle and ultimately win for your health.