Juice Fasts

Body detoxification, also called body cleansing, is the artificial cleansing of the body through medical equipment, diets and fasting. This is done within the hospital setting for those who have lost the ability to detoxify naturally. Outside the medical community, several controversial alternative health specialists claim that... more »

Liquid diets are gaining in popularity lately, especially with endorsements from celebrities like Oprah. As consumers become more health-conscious, many people are turning to liquid diets in order to lose weight or detox. However, it is still important to get everything your body needs while on such a strict regiment. It's important... more »

Just fasting or juice cleanse diets are ways of ridding your body of dietary or environmental toxins, while ensuring adequate nutrition for optimal health and daily activities. Although there are a number of specific techniques, in general a person will consume only juice for a predetermined period of time. more »

An actual water fast allows no food or liquid intake except for water, although some variations allow a small amount of another food product such as honey. Proponents say this type of fast gives the body's digestive and filtration systems a much-needed rest, as well as the chance to eliminate stored toxins. more »

The so-called "Hollywood Diet," sometimes marketed as either "The 24-hour Hollywood Diet" or "The 48-hour Hollywood Diet," is a specialized version of a juice fast. Juice fasts involve abstaining from solid foods for the duration of the fast, anywhere from 24 hours to as much as a week, and drinking only juice, or a special... more »