Detox Products
If we were living in a 100% organic, toxin and pesticide free environment, detoxification would take place naturally through the work of our elimination organs (liver, kidney, gall bladder, and intestines). However, our world is filled with toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. These toxins build up in our systems and overwhelm the natural defenses of our body, leaving us feeling tired, irritable and leaving us open to attacks on our immune system.
Holistic practitioners know that lethargy can be due to toxic build up in our systems, and recommend detoxification processes to cleanse and refresh the body, restoring vitality and youthfulness. Detox products also build immunity and improve bowel function, at the same time regenerating your compromised internal detoxification systems, allowing them to function better. The following are a partial list of detoxification products available. They come in many forms: powders, liquids, pills.

Acai Cleanse
Acai Berry extract, as featured by the Oprah Winfrey show, has powerful cleansing as well as antioxidant properties. In addition, it contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber and can help regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Many people who have taken Acai Berry also report that they lose unwanted pounds and have a higher energy level and are better able to fight off disease.

Detox Teas
Detox tea is based on ayurvedic principles and uses medicinal herbs. Green tea, a well known antioxidant, was featured in the 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. In this study, green tea was found to strengthen the defense against cancer-causing toxins. It works by strengthening the production of cleansing enzymes that convert carcinogenic compounds to inert non-toxic substances.

Detox Kit
These types of products are available to people who want their bodies to be completely cleared from all toxins, and are also economical. Detox kits generally take several days to complete, and affect toxins that show up in urine, saliva and hair. Often, they also come with a test kit that you can perform on yourself to show that indeed, your body has eliminated all the toxins. These can be useful for people undergoing drug testing in the marketplace, when you are not sure what is going to show up in your screening.

Liver Detox
The liver is an all important organ: it makes bile which is required for digestion and filters toxins out of our blood. It also is involved in synthesis of blood clotting factors and stores vitamins. Everything in the body passes through the liver, and it is important you take care of it!

There are several key nutraceuticals involved in liver detoxification. Antioxidants are important to prevent further damage, milk thistle, beta carotene, N-acetyl-cysteine, vitamin C and selenium are all helpful. SAM-E is a known liver protectant.
There are several reputable companies that make ready-to-consume liver detoxification products, some of which are offered on this site.