With the myriad of toxins we’re exposed to in modern society, we’re
faced with an increasing burden of unnatural substances that invade
our bodies, from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to air and
water pollution, mercury, arsenic and other heavy metals in our
food, and the list goes on. Our current unhealthy living conditions
call for a few radical corrective measures, if our goal is to
maintain any level of healthy lifestyle. One of those corrective
measures is to partake in a holistic detox.
The following is a list of various recommendations to effectively
lessen your internal toxin levels, which can be done in any
combination for increased effectiveness. For optimum results, these
should be applied on a regular or seasonal basis, and at minimum
once a year.
1. Include Plenty of Deep Colored Vegetables, Herbs and Algae in
Your
Dietary Arsenal
Cilantro, parsley, alfalfa, and a blue-green algae, chlorella, are
three extremely powerful chemical and heavy metal chelators. Dark
green vegetables and herbs alkalize and purify the blood, making it
easier for the body to rid itself of wastes with less discomfort or
“healing crisis” (when the loosening of toxic debris causes a sick
or flu- like reaction). You can juice these, include them in salads,
and/or mix powdered forms into water or juice for a quick and
effective dose.
2. Try Fasting with Lemon Water, Cayenne Pepper and Maple Syrup
This is a radical, but very effective method of giving your
digestive system a much needed break from the constant intake of
less than optimal foods and flushing out harmful substances. A
period of 3 to 7 days, 3 to 4 times a year is a sufficient and
proactive strategy. (Use as much lemon as possible, with just enough
maple syrup to make it palatable.) Drink as much as desired
throughout the day. Of course lemon water anytime has great
benefits.
Heavy Metal Detoxification
3. Fast with Juice! A Grade-A Health-Boosting Method for Health
Devote 3 to 14 days (or more for the advanced juice faster) to
consuming only fresh, organic, unpasteurized vegetable and fruit
juices. Kale, celery, cucumber, beet, carrot, lettuce, ginger and
lemon are all excellent choices for neutralizing acidity in the
body, increasing our nutrient levels, and flushing our systems of
unwanted materials. Remember to actually juice real foods, and not
buy bottled juices from supermarkets.
4. Apply a Series of Enemas, Professional Colonics, or a Colon
Cleanse
Every substance that goes into our mouths ends up in our colons,
where our bodies absorb nutrients, as well as any pollutants that
came along for the ride. Though enemas and colon cleanses may seem
uncomfortable or strange, cleaning the colon on a regular basis is
considered by many experts to be an essential action to take in
maintaining an internally clean, healthy environment. Colonics may
not be for everyone, so a high-quality colon cleanser could be the
preferred choice.
5. Eat a Diet of Predominantly High Water Content, Ripe Fruits,
Green
Leafy Vegetables, and Juiced Vegetable
Try this: Eat only fruit and/or vegetable juice for breakfast, and
as much as desired. Again for lunch have as much fruit and juice as
desired, followed by a large colorful salad with any dairy free
dressing. For dinner, eat more fruit if possible, followed by
another large salad consisting of as many vegetables as desired. Top
it off with a baked sweet potato, yam, or red/purple potatoes, and
add spices (preferably low salt). Heavier foods like meat, dairy,
beans, and even most grains will slow down, or even stop the
detoxification process, so be conservative with these foods if you
really want to experience results.
6. Sweat it Out!
Detoxing your body naturally through sweating is very important.
Through moderate amounts of cardio exercise, wastes is removed
through pores on the skin. Aim to sweat at least fifteen minutes
every day. You can even follow up with a detoxifying brushing of our
skin from head to toe with a boar bristle brush to remove dead skin
cells that clog the pores.
7. Get Plenty of Sleep!
Sleeping causes your body to go into a state of cleansing and
regeneration. Without proper and sufficient sleep, detoxification
organs don’t get the full recharge they need to function at optimal
levels. Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, in a dark,
noiseless environment for optimal results.
In addition to applying these seven steps to detoxifying from
hazardous foods and environmental substances, it’s important to
remember to hydrate and cleanse your body by drinking plenty of
mineralized purified water daily (half of body weight in ounces).
We should be cautious and conscious in our daily lifestyle choices.
Consuming safe, natural, and nutrient rich foods, beverages,
supplements, and body products, as well as cleansing, hydrating, and
detoxifying are the foundation of a proper chemical balance. A
higher awareness of our internal and external environments is key.
It’s much easier to prevent toxification and maintain a healthy body
than attempt to clean up damage that’s already been done. As in
life, being proactive beats being reactive by a long shot.
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