| A proper, even if occasional, detox diet is necessary | | | | an improved metabolism, clear radiant skin, better |
| to relieve our bodies of harmful toxins and chemicals, | | | | sleep, and a stronger immune system. |
| and maintain a healthy, normal, and long-lived life. | | | | Increased interest in maintaining better health. Increased |
| Established in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice, "Foundation | | | | information available regarding the link between diet |
| for Innovation in Medicine" defined "Nutraceutical", as a | | | | and health. |
| food, dietary suppplement, or medical food that has a | | | | Lack of health insurance or limited funds for |
| medical or health benefit, including the prevention and | | | | consumers to spend on health care and prescription |
| treatment of disease. Today, it is hard to separate the | | | | medication. |
| definition of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. In | | | | Recent changes in food laws that affect label and |
| 2002, the Nutraceutical or Functional Food industry had | | | | product claims. A growing number of people who are |
| evolved into a lucrative 20.2 billion dollar a year market, | | | | aging and interested in a more healthy lifestyle. Current |
| and is here to stay. Detox today for optimum health! | | | | health issues also influence the market, consumers are |
| According to a Business Communications Co, Inc. | | | | interested in weight loss and weight management, |
| report, "Functional/Nutraceutical/Wellness Foods and | | | | heart disease, bone density, cancer, diabetes, ect., how |
| Beverages" (RGA-109R), the Nutraceutical or | | | | to prevent or recover from these diseases and lead |
| Functional Food industry could almost double in value | | | | more nutritious lives. |
| by 2007 with sales estimated to be more than 37.7 | | | | To help achieve better health, it is important therefore |
| billion dollars. The reason for this growth: | | | | to detoxify and cleanse. How much you wish to |
| Detoxification therapy is the oldest known medical | | | | detoxify is really dependent on yourself and how |
| treatment on earth; it is a completely natural and | | | | "cleanse" you want your body to be. In fact, any simple |
| necessary process to get you healthy and feeling your | | | | changes to your diet that prevent and clear your toxin |
| best. If you've never done an official detox program, | | | | built-up is helpful. For instance, drinking eight glasses of |
| you are long overdue for a cleansing experience that | | | | filtered water is something easy that you can do on a |
| will give you renewed energy, reduced food cravings, | | | | daily basis. |