Although the human body does a sufficient job of removing toxins on its own, cleansing the body can significantly improve the health of any body. There are some simple and natural ways to cleanse your body, which should be followed up by a few adjustments to your current lifestyle. By following these simple steps, you should have a cleaner, happier body, regardless of your current health level. As always, talk with your doctor before beginning any detoxification program on your own.
Begin By Cleansing Your Internal Organs
A proper detoxification begins by cleansing your internal organs. This includes your colon, liver and blood. It is recommended that you begin with a colon cleanse to prevent toxins later cleansed from the body from being recycled back into your system.
To cleanse your colon, start by taking an herbal supplement, such as bentonite or flaxseed, to help loosen the toxins lining your colon walls. Psyllium is another popular supplement, taken to remove toxin buildup along the walls of your colon. After loosening and removing the toxins in the colon, follow up with probiotics to replace the friendly population of bacteria necessary for healthy functioning.
The liver is commonly cleansed through the use of herbal supplements, such as milk thistle, vitamin C, the B vitamins, selenium, vitamin E or beta carotene. Talk to your doctor to determine what form of liver detox is safe for your personal situation.
Cleansing your blood is often done through a kidney cleanse, since that is the organ that filters the blood before returning it to the rest of the body. This can be as simple as eating healthier and drinking more water. Juice fasts (see resources) are another healthy and popular form of kidney cleansing. Herbal teas and supplements have also been found to be effective in cleansing your kidneys. Once again, discuss different options with your doctor before beginning any form of cleanse.
Dietary Recommendations for a Proper Cleanse
Drinking plenty of water and juice is effective in more ways than one when attempting a cleanse. The most obvious is their helpfulness in carrying away unwanted toxins (that were mobilized during the fasting process) from the system and removing the toxins from your body. They are also important in preventing dehydration during this process. Also, many juices contain sugars that can assist in speeding up your bowel movements. Juices can also be a good natural source of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay healthy and keep its energy during the cleansing process.
Since it is processed and cooked foods that tend to create or add to the toxins in our colon, a cleanse consisting of mostly organic, raw fruits and vegetables is your best bet for cleaning out your system. Raw fruits and vegetables are very high in fiber, which is possibly the safest way to remove unwanted toxins from your digestive tract. Also, they contain the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes that are necessary for a healthy body so you will not feel weak or unwell as you are cleansing yourself. Eating organic fruits and vegetables prevents new toxins from being introduced into the body.
Lifestyle Habits To Promote Cleansing
There are certain habits that can be enacted, or continued, to make your cleanse more effective. Sweating the toxins from your body can help so consider using a sauna or regular exercise. Regular exercise also speeds blood flow which can assist in the cleansing process. Be sure that you are getting enough sleep and make sure your body is getting enough relaxation time. Fresh air and sunshine are also beneficial.
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