What Is Detox?
Detox means to remove toxins or harmful substances from the body.
Sources Of Toxins
Sources of toxins in the body include the following:
*Anti-nutrients like trans-fats, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine, processed foods, alcohol
*Chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, cleaning products, solvents, glues
*By-products of chemical processes in the body like nitrogen, carbon dioxide, bile, urea, stool
*Medications used inappropriately
*Heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, tin, aluminum
*Allergens like food, mold, dust, pollen, chemicals
*Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
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Organs Of Detoxification
The body gets rid of toxins and waste products through the following organs:
*Liver and gall bladder
*Kidneys
*Gastrointestinal tract
*Skin
*Lungs
*Lymphatics and circulatory system
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When To Detoxify
When you experience the following symptoms, consult a Doctor and be evaluated for medical causes and if none is found, consider detoxification. These symptoms imclude:
*Fatigue
*Sleep disturbances
*Brain fog
*Muscle aches, joint pains, headaches, backaches, neck and shoulder pains
*Bloating and gas
*Recurrent colds and persistent infections
*Low libido and infertility
*Premature aging and weakness
*Bad breath and body odor
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How To Detox Your Body Naturally
To detox your body naturally, do the following:
*Consume 2 liters of filtered water each day. You can also consume detox drinks like lemon water, diluted fruit juices, smoothies, and green tea to add to your water intake.
*Increase sweating by spending 10 min to 20 min in a steam room or sauna.
*Increase consumption of fiber rich foods like beans, apples, berries (blueberries, strawberries), broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, sweet potatoes, and dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens).
*Eliminate processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, cigarettes, recreational drugs.
*Get 7-9 hours of sleep
To learn more, join our 7 Day Detoxification Program, call 0721 963 156 or chat on WhatsApp
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Detox Drinks
The following are detox drinks you can consume during your detox program:
*Filtered water
*Warm lemon water as it aids liver function.
*Diluted grapefruit juice.
*Cucumber water prepared by adding cucumber slices to water.
*Green tea as it boosts metabolism, reduces accumulation of fats in the liver and improves liver health.
*You can drink dandelion root tea to flush out toxins as it aids kidney function by acting like a natural diuretic.
*Detox smoothie prepared by blending 1 banana, 1 cup apples, 1 cup berries, and 1 cup grapefruit juice. You can also prepare a green detox smoothie by blending 1 avocado, I cup spinach, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1 cucumber and 1 cup grapefruit juice.
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Symptoms Of Detoxification
The following are symptoms that you may experience during a detox program:
*Feeling lousy, fatigue, weakness
*Headache, body aches
*Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating
*Mood changes
*Lightheadedness
These symptoms, known as the healing crisis, develop due to a combination of factors like low blood sugar, low fluids, electrolyte imbalance, withdrawal from sugar, caffeine, alcohol or nicotine.
If you experience these symptoms, continue with the detox program. However, if the symptoms become distressing, stop the program or alter it.
FAQ
What is the fastest way to flush your body of toxins?
The fastest way to flush your body of toxins is to support the organs of detoxification. If you want to detox your body in 24 hours, you can do the following full body cleanse detox at home:
*Support the liver by eating foods that increase glutathione levels like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic and onions. You can also contact us to get IV Glutathione Drips.
*Support the kidneys by drinking 2 litres of filtered water each day.
*Support the gastrointestinal tract by eating fiber rich foods like beans, apples and sweet potatoes.
*Support the skin by exercising so that you sweat.
*Support the lungs by deep breathing.
*Support the lymphatics and circulatory system by dry brushing your skin before showering.