The application of herbs, fasting, and cleansing diets in body detoxification is not a new concept. People have for many centuries applied these detoxification methods. Religious groups often encourage their followers to fast, not only for spiritual nourishment, but also for mind and body cleansing. The environment today has become increasingly polluted with hazardous chemicals therefore making the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink increasingly prone to toxins. This has made it increasingly urgent and necessary to cleanse the liver, colon, and other bodily organs from harmful toxins.
Detoxification preconditions
Excessive environmental pollution may be to blame for the detrimental effects to our immune system. We are now more prone to chronic diseases than ever before. Thanks to detoxification, it is possible to eliminate the harmful toxins from your body effectively improving your body functions and boosting its immunity. It is important to understand that continuous ingestion of toxic substances as you detox will do your body no good at all. It is for this reason that you must avoid substances such as alcohol, caffeine, sugars, dairy products, refined foods, chocolate, peanuts, soy, grains that are not whole, MSG, yeast etc. when under detox.
Body detoxification tips
Liver cleansing: By taking green tea and herbs like burdock, thistle, and dandelion root, you can effectively detox the liver. Regimes such as chlorophyll juices (including wheat grass) and bitter greens are good for liver cleansing. Some of the other incredible liver-friendly detox foods include: lemon, beets, limes, celery, and carrots. Spices such as turmeric, curry, cumin, cayenne, and rosemary are also good at cleansing the liver. It is advisable to avoid soda, milk, and coffee otherwise choosing to drink apple juice or, preferably, pure water. It must be remembered that one of the primary roles of the liver is filtering toxins from the blood stream. The liver also regulates chemicals that find their way into the bloodstream. It is for that reason that liver detoxification should be a priority.
Juice fast: This entails consuming only fresh fruit juices and vegetables over a certain period of time. Some of the recommended vegetables and fruits include carrots, ginger root, pineapple, cabbage, kale, celery, spinach, beets, cranberries, etc. Organic vegetables and fruits are highly recommended.
Fiber-rich foods: Consuming more fiber such as organically produced fresh fruits, brown rice, whole grains, and vegetables is good for detox. Seaweed, chlorella, broccoli, cabbage, artichokes, radishes, beets, and spirulina are also good detox foods that are high in fiber.
Hydrotherapy: Taking very hot baths for about five minutes and allowing the hot water to hit your back is a good and basic detox method. Follow a hot shower/bath with some cold water for about 30 seconds. After repeating the process about three times, rest for thirty minutes.
Foot patch for detox: Foot patches are hailed as incredible in enhancing the natural body detoxification process. They are said to offset the growing numbers of foreign substances inside the body. They are attached underneath the feet because oriental medicine considers the feet a second heart. The feet assist in blood and lymph circulation pumping it back to the torso. The natural ingredients inside the foot patch help draw toxic substances from the blood.
