January is the time of year when we often find ourselves helping customers who are looking for sea salt, Grade B maple syrup and apple cider vinegar to do the Master Cleanse. It's natural for folks to want to start the new year on a healthy note (and perhaps make up for some of the excesses of the holidays).
 
The Healthy Living Department at Central Market also offers a number of cleansing kits that will help you detoxify the major organs of your body, safely and gently, over a period of one or two weeks. Vibrant Cleanse by Vibrant Health contains all the ingredients you need to do the Master Cleanse, conveniently packaged for work or travel.
 
One of the gentlest and most effective cleanse options is the Whole Body Cleanse kit from Enzymatic Therapy. It consists of three products to cleanse, detoxify and rejuvenate your system. First, the milk thistle supplement stimulates bile flow to eliminate toxins from your organs. Next, the daily cleansing fiber binds with the toxins to prevent your system from reabsorbing them. Finally, the laxative formula purges the toxins from your intestines without stimulating peristaltic action (the reason why some cleanse formulas require you to stay near a restroom).
 
What to eat while you're cleansing? Make it easy on your digestive system, by loading up on fresh fruits and vegetables that are easy to digest and provide needed water. Choose lean protein sources. Nuts provide fiber, and almonds add minerals to the mix. And as always, drink plenty of water!
 
Once you experience the benefits of a cleanse, you may want to do one every time the seasons change.