Basics of a
Natural Body Detox
Have you ever wondered how to do a natural body detox? There really are some simple ways to incorporate natural cleanses for whenever you feel the need to do some extra spring cleaning.
Most of us will agree that we are subjected to many toxins in the air that we breathe, the foods we eat, and the environment we live in day in and day out. There are basic things we can do each day to help our systems work more efficiently. If you have been reading some of the articles on the Natural Health Cafe site, you will have already read some information on how a natural body detox is achieved through lifestyle choices. Starting with what we eat is a main concept that begins with being aware of the many toxins that are in our foods that we are eating today. This is one of the many reasons that organic and homegrown foods are recommended more often. Our bodies are in a constant mode of cleansing itself from exhaling, sweating, daily bowel movements, and urinating approximately every couple of hours. These systems were built in to help keep the body flowing properly. When these systems are not working efficiently, toxins can build up and these systems can slow down. Have you ever noticed how often a baby feeds and how regularly a baby eliminates? A baby typically is fed simple and nourishing liquids and foods. As we get older, we begin to put in a lot more substances into the body that we would never put in a baby. Things like sugar, chemicals, caffeine, alcohol, junk foods, etc. These substances can cause our bodies to get bogged down as it must work overtime to try to get rid of these toxins. It is a common belief in the natural health arena that the body begins to have allergies, fatigue, frequent illnesses and many other health issues can be a reaction to the many toxins that build up in the system.
The basic natural body detox includes:
Include some form of exercise on a regular basis. Exercising your body will help the lungs to expel stagnant air that can build up while shallow breathing such as sleeping or sitting for hours at a time. Exercise helps with circulation of the blood, lymph's, lungs and muscles of the body. And exercise helps the body perspire which is another way the body can release some toxins through the skin. Add an abundance of greens in your daily meals such as spinach, collards, kale, cucumbers and a variety of vegetables and fruits each day. Fruits and vegetables provide the body with many nutrients and they can be steamed, juiced, smoothies, or eaten raw. Aim for 25 - 35 grams of fiber each day to help the body to eliminate efficiently each day. If you are not having at least one regular bowel movement a day, then your system may be showing signs of constipation which is stagnation in the bowels. So you will want to make sure you are consuming sufficient amounts of fiber from whole foods each and every day. Be aware that meat, dairy and most processed foods do not contain much if any fiber. Drinking proper amounts of quality water will help the system stay hydrated which is important as the body expels water and toxins through exhaling, bowels, urine and perspiration. So aim for 1 ounce of water for every 2 pounds of your body weight to help replace the loss of fluids from these daily body functions. Hopefully you are already implementing these simple practices into your daily routine. There certainly are more in-depth practices to do deeper cleansing and we will explore them in the next article.
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