Friday, October 17, 2008

Gentler Ways To Detox The Body

Toxins come into the body through anything we eat drink or breathe. Toxins also enter the body through the pores of the skin from the water we bathe with and the air we live in. These toxins drain us of all our energy and induce body aches telling us that it is time to detox our system.

If you want to have a clearer skin texture, with renewed levels of energy along with a stronger immune system and an overall sharper mind than you have to consider detoxifying your system through the many procedures available to you. This process is mainly a cleansing process of the blood where the toxins are removed. The cleansing system mainly includes the kidneys, liver and the lymphatic system.

How Do You Detox Your Body?
If you are interested in cleansing your system of toxins then you first have to stop consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes. You will also need to stop consuming fats, refined foods, brews such as coffee and aerated drinks. These are all contributors of toxins and need to be eliminated before the purification process is started.

Then there are the other sources of toxins that need to be controlled. These are cleaners that are used in households and health products; these include chemical shampoos, deodorants and toothpaste. The toxic chemicals in these products end up in our system and wreck havoc. Though there re a number of ways to detox your system you must choose and decide which way suits you best.

1. Fasting. This is the most popular way to rid the body of the harmful toxins that cause disease and suffering. When we never knew the meaning of the word 'toxin' our
ancestors used to fast on every Friday to cleanse the system.

2. One of the best ways of detoxing the body is to go on a fruit and vegetable juice diet. Vegetables such as carrots, spinach, celery and cabbage along with fruit juice such as juice from apples, pineapple will rid the system of toxins, however you will need to stick to this juice diet for at least 5 days and remember not to during citrus fruit juice.

3. Lose weight through fasting and exercise. Obese people are known to have the highest levels of toxins in their system. If you go on a juice fast for a period of 30 days you can lose at least 30 pounds of excessive weight.

4. Go on a week long vegetarian diet that includes a lot of green leafy vegetables and a lot of fruit. Remember to drink a lot of water, at least 4 liters per day.

With the proper detox regime you will be able to rid your system of all the toxins in your system leaving you a healthier and more productive person.

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