Body detoxification is a complete process and it is not easy. However, to reach that calm and healthy stage, it is important to follow some detox rules in a disciplined manner.
“Time for me to do some detox.” A common phrase we often hear. Detox is like the latest buzzword in town and everyone wants to be in on this detox trend. But how many of us really understand the meaning of detoxification? Detoxification is basically a process to remove all toxins from the body, hence De-‘tox’. At a time when there is so much junk food and processed drinks readily available, sometimes we just can’t resist our cravings only later realizing that we need to detox. Also, detoxing is not a very tedious or strenuous thing to accomplish, it just requires a certain amount of discipline in what we drink, the way we live. According to nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee, cleansing or detoxification is the process of cleansing and filtering toxins and waste from the body and allowing our body to work to improve its basic functions. Detoxification is the oldest treatment known to humans and is a completely natural process. The detoxification process helps remove waste and old or dead cells and revitalizes the body’s natural functions and healing abilities.
Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes that reduce toxin intake and improve elimination. Avoiding chemicals, from food or other sources, refined foods, sugar, caffeine, tobacco, and many drugs helps minimize your toxin load. Drinking extra (purified) water and increasing fiber by including more fruits and vegetables in the diet are steps in the detoxification process. Going from a more congesting diet to a less congesting one will help us to move on the path of detoxification.
So here are 8 expert-backed tips to detox naturally.
- Reduce consumption of acid-forming fatty foods such as dairy products, bread, baked goods, meat, and especially refined sugar and fried carbohydrate products.
- Increase consumption of healthier, more alkaline vegetarian foods to enhance cleansing.
- Keep greens close and leafy greens close: Leafy greens are a great source for detoxification. Supports cleansing of the gastrointestinal tracts and helps detoxify the entire body.
- Herbs like garlic, red clover, and vegetable juice will also help detoxify. Wheatgrass juice, mint coriander juice, and tomato spinach juice are some options to consider.
- Sweating is important for the release of toxins from the body. That is why physical activity and exercise are extremely essential for sweating which will also help in the detoxification process.
- Increase your intake of detox water, beverages, and herbal drinks.
- Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for a healthy and refreshing detox process.
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