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Dr Joel Wallach, DVM ND

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Why Cleanse?

Why Cleanse?

If you’ve ever wondered whether your body could benefit from an internal cleanse, start by asking yourself a few simple questions:

  1. Do you experience fatigue or low energy levels
  2. Do you struggle with brain fog, poor concentration, or memory issues
  3. Do you eat fast food, fried foods, fatty foods, or pre‑prepared meals
  4. Do you rely on coffee or sodas to get through the day
  5. Do you smoke
  6. Do you crave sugary snacks, candy, or desserts
  7. Do you have fewer than two bowel movements per day
  8. Do you feel sleepy, bloated, or gassy after meals
  9. Do you experience indigestion
  10. Are you overweight or rarely exercise
  11. Do you have frequent aches, pains, or stiffness
  12. Do you take sedatives or stimulants
  13. Do you experience frequent headaches
  14. Do you live near polluted air, water, or other environmental toxins
  15. Do you have bad breath or excessive body odor
  16. Do you experience mood swings
  17. Do you have food allergies or skin problems
  18. Are you showing signs of premature aging
  19. Have you ever completed a full internal cleansing program

If you answered yes to three or more questions—or no to question 19—you’re likely a good candidate for an internal cleanse.

In a Nutshell

Poor Digestion = Toxic Build‑Up
Toxic Build‑Up = Dis‑Ease


How We Become Toxic

Now that you understand the basics of internal cleansing and why it matters, let’s look at the seven most common causes of toxic build‑up in the body. Once you understand these patterns, you can make daily choices that support better health.


1. Constipation

When waste doesn’t move through the body efficiently, toxins accumulate. Regular elimination is essential for detoxification and overall health.


2. Poor Diet

A modern diet often includes dead, over‑processed, low‑fiber, fried, or devitalized foods. As a society, we’ve drifted away from raw, organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—foods rich in natural fiber, nutrients, and enzymes. Over time, this shift contributes to toxic build‑up and sluggish digestion.


3. Over‑Consumption

Eating too much—or too quickly—puts tremendous stress on the digestive system. Food that isn’t properly broken down can lodge in the intestines, preventing the absorption of vital nutrients.


4. Lack of Water

Water makes up 65–75% of the human body and is second only to oxygen in importance. It cleanses the body from the inside out, supports digestion, and helps flush toxins.


5. Stress

Stress affects every cell and tissue in the body. It weakens the immune system, strains major organs, and contributes to toxic overload. Stress itself is toxic.


6. Lack of Exercise

Movement strengthens the entire body. Exercise stimulates circulation and the lymphatic system while supporting muscles, nerves, glands, lungs, the heart, and even mood.


7. Eating Late at Night

During sleep, the body repairs, rebuilds, and restores itself. This is also when detoxification occurs. Eating late forces the body to digest instead of cleanse, interfering with its natural healing cycle.


A Final Reminder

Your health is not everything,
but everything is nothing without your health.