Detox / Cleanse the body for Optimum Health

Detoxing your body

It is recommended that most adults (exception pregnant or nursing mothers) should undertake periodic detoxing (at least once a year)  to ensure that the body eliminates all the toxins and impurities that build up in the body over time.

Ladies, a poor diet, a stressful lifestyle, exposure to environmental pollution , prolonged use of prescribed medication can often lead to poor health due to toxin overload.

How do you regain optimum health? Consider doing a detox.

What is meant by detoxification?

It is the process of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. 

It can help protect you from many diseases and renew your ability to maintain good health.

Experiencing some of these symptoms?

Unexplained fatigue
Sluggish elimination
Irritated skin
Allergies
Low-grade infection
Puffy eyes or bags under the eyes
Bloating
Menstrual problems
Mental confusion

Then it may be time to DO A DETOX.

Some benefits include:

Source:mindbodygreen.com

*Removal of harmful toxins from the body
Toxins such as environmental pollutants, cancer-causing chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial  waste can be eliminated by following a detox plan.

*Prevent chronic diseases

*Enhanced immune system function

*Lose weight

Toxins affect the body's natural ability to burn fat, leading to weight gain. 

Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure are directly linked to weight issues.
Detoxing rids the body of toxins stored in fat cells and increases metabolism

*Slows premature aging

*Improves the quality of life

*Increased energy

*Improves skin quality

*Restores balance to our body's systems

Detoxing brings balance back and helps our systems function properly again.

HOW DOES DETOXIFICATION WORK?

It is basically cleansing the blood.

This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination.
The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin.
Before going fully into it the first thing to do is to try to lighten up your toxin load by eliminating the following:

Alcohol
Coffee
Cigarettes
Refined sugars
Saturated fats

The presence of these will serve as obstacles to the healing process.

Additionally , minimize the use of chemical-based household cleaners and personal health care products (cleansers, shampoos, deodorants, and toothpastes), and substitute natural alternatives.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY 'STRESS'!


Ladies, get some alone time, de-clutter your home, read a book, go out to the park /savannah, listen to music, do a yoga class....

WHICH DETOX PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

There are many detoxification programs and detox recipes, depending on your individual needs.

Many programs follow a seven-day schedule since "it takes the body time to clean the blood."

Some popular detox diets:
Simple Fruit and Veggie Detox
Smoothie Cleanse
Juice Cleanse
Sugar Detox

→Click to see video on natural ways to detox←

After a detoxification programme:

Source: gaiam.com
Cleanse your body daily with these diet supplements and lifestyle practices:


*Eat more fiber, try consuming organically grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

*Eat more detoxifying foods

(See chart below)

Beets, radishes, artichokes, cabbage, broccoli, spirulina, chlorella, and seaweed are excellent detoxifying foods.

*Cleanse and protect the liver by taking herbs such as dandelion root, burdock, and milk thistle, and drinking green tea.

*Take vitamin C, which helps the body produce glutathione, a liver compound that drives away toxins.

*Drink at least two quarts of water a day.

*Breathe deeply to allow oxygen to circulate more completely through your system.

*Transform stress by emphasizing positive emotions.
*Sweat in a sauna so your body can eliminate waste through perspiration.Many gyms in Trinidad have this feature so take advantage of this.
*Dry-brush your skin or try detox foot spas/foot baths to remove toxins through your pores.

What’s the most important way to detoxify? "Exercise" 

In any form or fashion, exercise can have positive effects on your mind and body so ladies just keep moving.....