Body Detox: Detoxification Plans and Strategies!
Detox diets are another way to clean, clear and cleanse your body. It is a popularize way commonplace , mainstream and more and more acceptable, toted and advocated as the thing to do for and with your body to ensure health.
IT IS NOT ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT PER SE AS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST GOAL, yet people do tend to lose weight while getting rid of the toxin build up. You are encouraged to partake of natural and healthy foods MORE often, rather than unhealthy, empty calorie consumption of unhealthy foods and snacks.
Try to cut down on the following:
cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods with saturated fats and refined sugars (cola and ketchup contains a lot) – these acts as toxins in your body and as a hindrance to your healing development.
Typically detoxification procedures involve liquid type diets and pretty much nothing else, initially and generally systematically introduces back into the diet, the other foods
and chemicals again, to ensure that your body is back in balance and healthy. You can have shock and withdrawal, even cravings while on the DETOX.
Here are some positive ways DETOX can contribute and have an effect on your life, health and body:
- A detoxification process and cleansing can do a lot for you – there are many benefits and rewards, including added energy, generally feeling healthier with more vitality and spunk.
- It is toted to cure, prevent diseases, keep you focused and energized.
- These positive effects some attribute to the effective and total elimination of toxins and harmful build-up of certain substances in your body that is broken down and gotten rid of.
- Mostly these types of interventions are supposedly short to medium term and not stuck to for an extended period.
- AGAIN, IT NEEDS TO BE EMPHASIZED, THAT DETOX IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS TOOL FIRST AND FOREMOST (although some have been highly effective in losing weight while detoxifying their bodies).
When DETOX IS NOT GOOD?
- Fasting, restrictive diets.
- Not seen as suitable for young growing children or athletic or highly active teens.
- Diabetics and/or less than optimal healthy individuals should proceed with caution PRIOR to detoxifying for any extent of time.
- The euphoria and rewards you experience while and after detoxifying, could very easily have you wanting more and doing it again and again.
- Extreme caution is advised, as it could be detrimental to your health and well-being if this became your lifestyle.
- Taking laxatives (sometimes part of the processes suggested) might lead to some, any or all of the following:
1. other complications.
2. mineral imbalances.
3. digestive system issues.
4. dehydration.
5. Addictive type behaviors and bad habits.
6. Water and muscles loss over time.
7. slowing down your metabolism.
8. losing , maintaining and controlling weight could become MORE difficult.
- Balanced living and healthy nutrition needs to prevail. These processes demand you eat healthy foods like
1. lean meats.
2. eggs.
3. beans, or peas.
4. calcium.
5. low-fat or fat-free milk.
6. yogurt.
7. lots of water daily.
8. fiber.
9. fruits.
10. veggies.
And Many others..
You will experience the MOST success initially and in the beginning of your detoxification process, as your body re-establishes its original and preferred balance – its optimal, ultimate state and functioning!
But it does depend on each unique individual, as no two people will have the same experience with DETOX. This is another important aspect to remember as you venture out on your own journey.
There are many ways to detox the body. It is up to you to choose which suits your lifestyle and preference. Here are some detox plans you can consider:
1. Juice fasting:
Drinking only fresh fruits and vegetables juices such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple, and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). An effective way of discharging toxins, it also provides plenty of nutrients as well as enzymes to lessen the intensity of the cleansing process to an easy stage.
Duration of juice fasting is usually 1-3 days. Medical administration and careful assessment is required for longer fasting.
2. Water fasting:
Only water is consumed during a water fast. Water lets the digestive tract and organs to rest completely, allowing all of your energy to self-repair and strengthen damaged organs. It also eliminates toxin build-ups.
Water fasting not only eliminates obstruction and aids in self-healing, it is also revitalizing and motivating to make a fresh start.
Sample Detox Recipe:
Dr. Kiki Sidhwa recommends going on a monotrophic diet after a three-day fast. By monotrophic, we mean eating only one type of fruit for every meal.
Example:
- For breakfast, you can eat apple.
- For lunch, try out oranges or pineapples.
Eat until your hunger is satisfied. You can squeeze in a grapefruit juice at around 4 pm for your snack. And in the evening, eat only apples, pears, grapes or bananas.
Of course, this is just one of the do-it-yourself diet plans that you can take on when you are on a detox program. For most people, however, detox recipes are the best way to go.
These detox recipes are especially designed to provide you with the necessary nutrient in the body and at the same time, providing you with the necessary antioxidants and substances that will cleanse your body from toxins.
For more fluid intake, you can try Ginger Healing Tea with Turmeric. What you need are the following:
You need:
- 2 cups of water.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon of powdered ginger.
- 1⁄2 teaspoon of turmeric.
- 1⁄2 tablespoon of maple syrup and lemon extract.
To make your special healing tea, add powdered herbs to boiling water and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a mug and add maple syrup and lemon extract. Stir and whalaaah— you can start drinking!
For breakfast, you can try the Vegetable Super Juice. This juice gives you the needed energy boost for your senses, wakens your digestive system and can keep you going until lunchtime.
You need:
- 1 whole cucumber.
- 4 celery sticks.
- 2-4 handfuls of spinach 8 lettuce leaves.
You can also add other green vegetables like parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts. The process is easy and simple, juice all ingredients and add distilled water. You can also add lemon juice for better taste.
And now for lunch, try the Alkalizing RAW Soup. All you need are:
- 1 avocado.
- 2 spring onions.
- 1⁄2 red or green pepper.
- 1 cucumber.
- 2 handfuls of spinach.
- 1⁄2 clove of garlic.
- 100 ml of light vegetable Bouillon.
- lemon or lime juice and Bragg Liquid Aminos for added taste.
Just like our vegetable juice, the recipe is simple and easy to do. Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste. Add other ingredients and blend. And then you can start eating!
Our dinner treat is Warm Broccoli Soup. All you need is:
- 1⁄2 avocado.
- 6-8 broccoli heads.
- 1/3 red onion.
- 1 celery stick.
- a big handful of spinach.
- inch of root ginger.
- cumin and Bragg liquid amino for added taste.
Lightly steam the broccoli for 5-6 minutes. After steaming, blend all the ingredients together and add garlic and pepper to taste. This is perfect for a cold winter night.
Feeling hungry still? These recipes are just few of the hundred other detox recipes available. You can find many more detox recipes at the cookbook section of your local book stores or online book stores.
Here are gentler ways to detox your body that you can try out or incorporate different methods as part your routine.
1. Change in diet:
Eat whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods that are high on fats and sugar can become part of your daily lifestyle in maintaining good health.
2. Sauna:
The sauna is widely used by many cultures as a regular part of detox. It is a great method of removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are usually combined with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements.
3. Skin brushing:
Again, with the combination of diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements, skin brushing is also a gentle way of detoxing. It removes old skin cells, stimulates the lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. A dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles should be used.
Before taking a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area for a minute or two.
4. Yoga:
Through breathing exercise, the bloodstream thoroughly oxygenates thus giving energy and improves the body’s physical process. Different positions lightly massage the internal organs and stimulate them to slowly discharge toxins.
5. Massage therapy:
It is very useful in supporting detox programs. It stimulates body functions and elimination promoting a more relaxed feeling clearing you from worries, tensions, and mental stresses.
6. Recharging, relaxing, and resting:
This is important in the rejuvenation process. It helps your body in rebalancing your attitude and mind, which sometimes interferes in natural homeostasis. Practicing yoga is a powerful exercise related to breathing regulation and awareness helping you to obtain a more balanced and active aura.
Disclaimer: “Nothing in this article makes any claim to offer cures or treatment of any disease or illness. If you are sick please consult with your doctor.”
Enough, No More Body Pollution!
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