June 19, 2011. Paul Hixon
The feeling of sluggishness and manifestation of skin and digestive problems are usually signs that you need body detox. Detoxifying the body is basically just cleansing it from the inside and freeing it from accumulated toxin build up.
As a result, you will be able to assist its natural healing system, thereby making those ailments disappear. Detoxification can also aid in losing weight. To detox, you can either perform a fast, use some products like the foot detox patch or a herbal supplement, and exercise every day.
Fasting is usually abstaining from food for a day or two and just drinking water instead. This is supposed to help rest the digestive system. Some people may find this too extreme and would opt to change their diets instead. Modifying your diet so that it is composed mostly of fruits, vegetables, and fiber-rich foods is advised if you cannot fast.
Products aimed at aiding in the body detox process claim to do so by improving blood circulation and stimulating the liver. Some people prefer to take in herbal supplements like milk thistle and dandelion root, while others opt to use products like foot patches or baths instead. A lot of people have reservations about these products though since these have not been scientifically validated. If you are having some doubts as well, but still want to try something to help you detoxify more efficiently, drink vitamin C instead. This vitamin aids the liver in producing the enzymes it uses too wash out toxins.
You will be able to make the detox process more effective if you pair it with regular exercise. Exercising will reduce stress, which is one factor in toxin build-up since it slow’s down the liver’s production of enzymes. Running, brisk walking, or yoga is recommended. Also maintain the benefits of body detox by not reverting to your old eating habits after the detoxification program. Try to cut down or completely avoid alcohol, processed foods, refined sugars, and caffeine.
Updated June 19, 2011. Published March 3, 2011. Paul Hixon
