The detox and supplement industry are extremely saturated these days. Every day there is a product being advertised as a miracle cure for health obstacles, or the magic potion for the perfect body and endless youth.
This makes it challenging to know who to trust and what to choose. I regularly see people make two mistakes – either buying things without doing the proper research, or endlessly perusing possibilities without taking the leap and actually committing to trying something.
So this blog is designed to support you in making wise choices when you go to choose your detox products.
It is important to note that it is possible to reverse many of the health challenges you may be struggling with and to age more gracefully. And that these goals can be accomplished thru full body detox and organic, plant based nutrition.
But you want to be extremely cautious of the products you choose and the detox program you consider because they can actually do way more harm than good.
Believe me, I never set out to formulate products and start a detox company. But after studying Ayurveda in India, managing detox programs at cleansing and fasting resorts in Thailand, and managing a metabolic testing lab in Los Angeles, I witness miracle healings and understood scientifically the importance of consistently detoxing the body in a systematic way that includes high quality herbs to do the heavy lifting.
When I began teaching people the importance of detox as a fundamental lifestyle tool in order to prevent and reverse chronic health challenges and di-ease, people asked me to put them on a program.
There was nothing on the market I believed in or that I would take myself, so it was impossible to make suggestions. And anything that was decent did not incorporate a proper high quality, organic plant based food program and strategic timing of products with food to ensure maximum utilization of the herbal medicine.
So I rolled up my sleeves, got busy, and answered the call. That was nearly 1200 people and eight years ago, which is mind altering when I think about. Especially because most of my clients come from word of mouth and referral.
It’s wonderful being able to help people get real results and to turn on their body’s natural healing ability so that they can feel good and have the energy and clarity that is available for them.
Also to help them reverse chronic health challenges like pre-diabetes, heart palpitations, hashimotos, ulcerative cholitis and more so they no longer live in fear of what is going on in their body.
It is also a blessing to have a tool that helps people kick start their healthy eating goals so they stop putting themselves on the back burner and start prioritizing their own healthy nutrition and self care.
If that sounds like something you could use, you can read more on my 21 Cleanse here.
Here are two critical pieces to consider when buying a detox product and the behind the scenes questions you should consider.
QUALITY –
The quality of a product is critical, and there are many components to consider that include much more than simply looking at the ingredients on the label. You must become a scientist and read thru the fine lines, which includes researching the company to understand their level of standards.
Here is the perfect analogy:
Have you ever gone to the farmers market and sampled the same kind of apple at different booths? Have you noticed how the same product from different outlets can taste and even look radically different?
That’s because the farmers use different seeds, different growing techniques, different water, different fertilizers, different pesticides, different soils…
You get the picture.
Bearing that analogy in mind, now think about the individual ingredients in the different products you use. It is important to know what region they come from and how they have been harvested, if they are man-made or synthetic, the age of the ingredient and how much time has passed since they were removed from their natural habitat.
You will also want to understand the method that was used to make the ingredient into the form it is being consumed. Often the facilities are making other products and using the same equipment, which can transfer harmful residues like heavy metals and molds.
And because the supplement market is not regulated, nearly anything can be put into a bottle with a label and marketed to consumers. Did you know that many multi-vitamins are made with gmo based binders and fillers?
That is alarming – and they are being marketed to you as healing agents.
My liver and bowel formulas use only 100% organic and wild-crafted ingredients from their natural habitats grown by farmer’s that have been growing their crops for generations and that have a longstanding track record of integrity and top tier standards of production.
They all are committed to and love their craft, and this energy is infused into their work and the growth of each crop.
Each herbs is tested for heavy metals, aflotxoin, arsenic, e. coli and microbacteria to ensure there is nothing extra that shouldn’t be in the bottle. The purity is thru the rood, so my cleansers feel confident knowing that what they are putting in their body is actually 100% mother nature.
And there are no fillers or additives to try and mask a flavor, to sweeten it up so you stay addicted to sugar, or to attempt to create an addiction in the body.
“The 21 day cleanse was amazing! I lost 9 pounds, decreased inflammation everywhere – inflammation that I thought just came with getting older, increased my energy levels, and eliminated my brain fog.
It changed the way I view toxics foods and eliminated my cravings for them. In fact, when I eat something that doesn’t agree with me, my body tells me immediately. Junk food no longer taste good…
One month after the cleanse, my weight has stayed off and my taste buds/preferences have completely changed! Now I automatically go to plant based, wholesome foods. My body actually craves them. Thank you Nykki for creating this program!” – Autumn Aquinaldo
POTENCY –
The second thing to consider is the potency of a product as it will be a big determining factor of your results and its ability to be effective. People don’t know this, but many herbal tinctures are extremely diluted because it costs more money to work with the herbs in a way that maximizes their utilization.
And often companies will buy bulk herbs that are aged and have already lost a lot of their potency and effectiveness. It is good to work with a reputable company that has a track record of success.
There are a few things to keep in mind such as:
What is the age of the product?
How quickly do the ingredients lose their strength?
What is the delivery method (aka, is it a powder, a pill, a liquid, etc.)?
How quickly and easily will your body be able to utilize it?
When you are working with dried herbs that are delivered in powders and pills, they can lose their efficacy quickly. Just like food goes bad, so do herbs. This is why I prefer liquid tinctures for my herbal formulas.
Liquid extractions are powerful because they hold the strength of the medicinal, energetic and spiritual components of the herb and it takes many, many years for them to go off. So I work in this modality when it comes to my liver and bowel tonic.
Liquid tinctures are also the most effective because there is nothing for your body to digest. They go into the system and go right to work, no matter what state your body is in.
The alcohol acts as a carrying agent and delivers the medicine right to your organs and cells and tissues, nothing to break down, nothing to worry about absorbing, much easier on the body.
This is one of the reasons my clients get such powerful results.
But also because during the extraction process, we work with each herb individually and its unique alchemy of water/alcohol/glycerin in order to harness the full healing capacity of the herb. That means if the best extraction method for that herb requires a high level of alcohol, we use that rather than delivering a diluted product.
Most companies throw all the herb into one vat and dump a low level of alcohol on top to do it all at the same time, saving on labor and costs.
Also, more is not better, and the more ingredients in a product, the more diluted that particular ingredient will be. The best approach is to choose a few ingredients that are powerful and effective, AND that blend together in a way that harmonizes and maximizes their healing ability.
All ingredients do not work well together, so you’ve got to be mindful not to fall into that trap.
“What a journey, I had been wanting to do a cleanse but had never found one that suited me. As soon as I met Nykki, I knew this woman had the cleanse I wanted. Not only was I able to live my life and still go out to eat, I really enjoyed the tonics and all the support that Nykki provided. I didnt’ do this for weight loss but for energy, I had been feeling sluggish, and slightly depressed. This cleanse got my body back on track, my skin and eyes got so clear and I made some habit changes. Treat yourself to Nykki’s 21 Cleanse she is the real deal.” – Laura
My intention is for you to have the greatest healing experience each time you detox. I want your efforts and energy to deliver the maximum results, and delivering a diluted product in a pretty bottle is not the way to support you in that process.
Serving you with the best quality ingredients and the strongest, most effective products available is what has kept my business alive and is part of the value system of my company.
Focus on doing less and being more effective in your efforts. This is harnessing the power of the force within and around you.
Invest in yourself and your health. Never compromise on what you put in and do for your body. It is the tool Spirit gave you so you can live your purpose.
Does this sound familiar?
“I’d like to lose about 10 lbs, but it’s not even about the weight any more. I’d really just like to feel good again and to take better care of myself. I just need a kick start to get going, a match to light the fire and give me momentum.”
If so, check out my 21 Cleanse. It is a game changer, and you can take that to the bank.
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