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How it works The body has many unique and complex ways of eliminating toxic wastes. Without these we could not survive. Put simply, the processes of digestion and elimination involve: The Stomach — churns and mixes the food with gastric juices, which break down food and kill bacteria. The stomach then releases a small amount of food at a time into the small intestine. The Small Intestine — mixes broken down food with digestive juices and bile. It then finishes the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. The small intestine absorbs around 90% of all nutrients. The Large Intestine (Colon) — like a rubbish bin, the colon temporarily holds waste until it is ready to be emptied. If waste matter is left in the ‘storage are a’ for too long,too much water can be reabsorbed, resulting in constipation. The Liver — has many functions, but one of the most important is to filter your blood. It filters out toxic substances in the blood before it returns to general circulation. It also produces bile, which helps break down fats. The Skin — is the largest organ of the body. The sweat glands of the skin allow toxins to escape as we perspire. Cautions Use only as directed. If you are on any medication it is advisable to speak to your healthcare professional before commencing the Program. Pregnant or breast-feeding women and children under 12 should not undertake a detox program. Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. Prolonged use of laxatives may cause bowel problems. Drink plenty of water. Side Effects Detoxifying is a unique experience for everyone. Some people find they breeze through a detox program, while others don’t feel so good — at least initially. While on this Detox Program you may experience various side effects depending on how your body reacts to, or eliminates toxins. Symptoms might include: Headaches. These are common when coffee is taken out of the diet. As caffeine is a stimulant you are now avoiding, you may feel drowsy, restless or irritable while going through the withdrawal. Constipation. This may occur in the initial stage of the Program but it is nothing to worry about as the Program is designed to improve bowel function. Remember to drink at least two litres of water a day and eat a high fibre diet to ensure regularity. Flatulence or bloating. This is generally due to the change to a high fibre diet and will settle down as your body becomes accustomed to the Program. Tiredness. This may be due to cutting out stimulants such as sugar and coffee that give you a false lift. Toxin accumulation can also make you feel lethargic. As you detoxify, your energy levels will improve. Dosage Product Dosage Digestive Bitters 5mls (1tsp) twice daily Milk Thistle one tablet three times daily Acidophilus Bifidus two capsules twice daily Colon Care one scoop on days 1-3 Skin Exfoliating Mitt exfoliate on alternate days Active Ingredients Your Blackmores 10 Day Detox Program includes five products for a more comprehensive detox: For your stomach - Blackmores Digestive Bitters: Active Ingredients Per 5 ml Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) dry root 2 g (2000 mg) Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) dry herb 1 g (1000 mg) Gentiana lutea (Gentian) dry root and rhizome 500mg Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony) dry herb 500 mg Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon Cinnamon) dry stem bark 250 mg   For your liver - Blackmores Milk Thistle: Active Ingredients Per Tablet Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) extract equivalent to dry fruit 7 g standardised to contain flavanolignans 84 mg For your intestines - Blackmores Acidophilus Bifidus: Active Ingredients Per Capsule A minimum of 1 billion organisms made up of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis.   For your colon - Blackmores Colon Care: Active Ingredients Per Gram Senna leaf dry 500 mg Rhamnus catharticus (Buckthorn) bark dry 250 mg Psyllium husk powder 80 mg Psyllium seed dry 50 mg Aniseed powder 40 mg Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) seed powder 40 mg Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) root powder 10 mg Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Uva ursi) leaf powder 10 mg Chondrus crispus (Irish moss) whole plant powder 10 mg Agar 10 mg Provided with the Kit Blackmores Skin Exfoliating Mitt. Step-by-step guide use Blackmores Detox Booklet. Blackmores Advise and motivation Interactive CD. Medicine interactions Colon Care None expected if used as directed. Overuse may decrease absorption of nutrients and oral medications due to increased speed of transit through the intestines.