Detox
Defined
The term detoxification is one that
is commonly associated with alcohol, drug and substance abuse; as well as
dieting and loss of weight: However,
beyond this popular belief, detoxification is also a process aiming to
eliminate all the negative effects on our body from the environment, such as
industrial chemicals, pesticides, additives in our foods, secondary smoke,
pollutants, or heavy metals. Nowadays, internal detoxification is adopted by
healthy individuals to keep their body systems in pristine condition.
Detoxification refers mainly to the
removal of toxic substances and cleansing of the kidneys and colon, as these
are organs involved in the detoxification of chemicals and toxins from the
body. Detoxification is performed in a variety of ways including nutritional
supplements, herbal mixtures, oral chelating agents, safe mercury removal,
intravenous injections, colonics, etc. Once heavy metal burden is relieved,
other parasite, yeast and organic detoxification proceeds easier.
Reasons
to Detox
Detoxification is one of the best ways to remain healthy in a polluted and
toxic environment. These are signs that detoxification is needed: unexplained
headaches or back pain, memory failing, brittle nails and hair, frequent
allergies, exposure to cleansing solvents, pesticides, diuretics and certain
drugs, etc.
One of the benefits of detoxification
is that liver, kidney, and blood purification can take place - which wouldn't
occur during regular eating patterns. Other advantages include: the immune
system stimulated, the hormonal system is enhanced, dependency on substances
such as sugar, caffeine, nicotine or alcohol can be reduced.
Long
Term vs. Short Term Detox
Detox programs can be short-term or long-term, but they all aim to release toxins from the body. Short-term detox programs should include: 24-hour juice fasting, chelation therapy and heavy metal removal, colon cleansing (colonics), skin cleansing, safe mercury removal, intravenous injections.
Detox programs can be short-term or long-term, but they all aim to release toxins from the body. Short-term detox programs should include: 24-hour juice fasting, chelation therapy and heavy metal removal, colon cleansing (colonics), skin cleansing, safe mercury removal, intravenous injections.
Long-term detox programs should include,
but are not limited to: dietary changes such as avoiding meats,
high-carbohydrates or sweeteners, and eating more vegetables and fruits or
garlic; drinking fluids (water, vegetable and fruit juice, herbal tea); taking
vitamins and supplements. It is also recommended to exercise (Yoga, Tai Chi),
try alternative therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy; and
try methods to reduce stress like massage, herbal soaks, or meditation.
The following at-home detox treatments are simple, budget friendly ways to
start a detox regime. However, I suggest that anyone looking to seriously detox
and improve their overall health and wellness receive a medical consultation
for their detox needs, so they can truly find out the root of their symptoms
and receive the best treatment regime. The below detox routines are good
"starting off" points, but they will not produce long term results.Budget/At-home
detox treatments
Epsom
Bath Salts
Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin's surface, while the water
cools it pulls toxins from the skin. Epsom salts augment this detoxification by
causing you to sweat. Also, when added to water, these natural salts can help
to cleanse your colon.
Lemon
Water
Just add lemon to your water through out the day. The acid in the lemons assist
the cleansing process. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, contain a pure
concentrated form of citric acid. Citric acid works like bleach on fat. Due to
its acidity and high ph, citric acid is able to actually penetrate and break
down fat molecules.
Detox
Pills
Many companies are offering pills that will cleanse out your system with out any extra work. Just take one a day and your detox has begun.
Many companies are offering pills that will cleanse out your system with out any extra work. Just take one a day and your detox has begun.
For three or four days, eat nothing but raw early-ripening apples, like Jonathans,
red or yellow Delicious, Oregon Reds, Arkansas Black, or Sheep Nose. You may
prefer organically-grown apples. You should try to eat at least six apples each
day.By Sylvie
Beljanski, owner, The Beljanski
Wellness Center
Apple
Detox Diet
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