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 include:
*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, and green tea to add to your water intake.
*Increase sweating by spending 10 min to 20 min in a steam room or sauna.
*Eat fiber rich foods since it is a natural detoxification remedy because fiber binds toxins and heavy metals in the gut and facilitates their excretion in stool. Fiber rich foods that you can consume include beans, apples, berries (blueberries, strawberries), broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, sweet potatoes, and dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens).
*Eat cruciferous vegetables as it is another natural detoxification remedy because they increase levels of glutathione which is required to process toxins. Cruciferous vegetables that you can consume include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower.
*Eliminate processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol, cigarettes, and recreational drugs.
*For intestinal detox take activated charcoal capsules as they bind to toxins in the digestive tract within 1-4 hours of ingestion and facilitate their removal from the body through stool. Activated charcoal should be taken on the detox days you are not consuming solid foods. It can also be taken 1-2 hours before or after meals, supplements or medications.
*Incorporate a dopamine detox by not spending time on activities that cause instant gratification dopamine spikes like social media scrolling, online shopping, web browsing, gaming and binge watching movies. Replace these activities with slow dopamine activities like reading, journaling or meditating. This switch resets the brain’s reward system and increases focus, motivation and productivity. It also makes you less reliant on the fast dopamine activities to feel happy.
*Incorporate a cortisol detox by spending time on activities that lower cortisol levels like deep breathing, meditation, visualization and other relaxation techniques. Blend this with getting adequate sleep, laughing, gentle exercises like walking, and taking care of a pet. These activities should be combined with reducing those that cause cortisol spikes like consuming caffeine, refined sugars and processed foods and replacing them with wholegrains, fruits, vegetables and polyunsaturated fats. Eradicating feelings of shame, guilt and inadequacy should also be done as they dysregulate cortisol levels.
*Get 7-9 hours of sleep
For a more comprehensive program, join our 7 Day Detoxification Program, call 0721 963 156 or chat on WhatsApp +254 721 963 156
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Detoxification Herbs
The following are the best herbs for detoxification of the body:
*Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) helps remove heavy metals from the body.
*Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) or silymarin is consumed for liver detox because it has been shown to reduce liver inflammation.
*Turmeric extracts have been shown to protect against liver injury. They have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. For complete liver detox they should be combined with eating a high fiber diet and eliminating alcohol intake.
*Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) acts like a natural diuretic and flushes out toxins from the body. Dandelion root also gets the bile flowing so that toxins eliminated by the liver can be moved out of the body.
*Burdock root (Arctium lappa) binds to metabolic debris in the blood and offers antioxidant protection to the liver and kidneys.
*Ginger (Zingiber officinale) supports liver health and stimulates the digestive system. It has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
*Stinging Nettle root (Urtica dioica) increases waste elimination.
*Calendula (Calendula officinalis) cleanses the lymphatic system and reduces inflammation.
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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.
*Cucumber water prepared by adding cucumber slices to water.
*Detox juices like diluted grapefruit juice or diluted berry juice.
*Detox teas like green tea as it boosts metabolism, reduces accumulation of fats in the liver and improves liver health. Green tea also increases the amount of fat burnt during exercise.
Another good detox tea to detox your body is dandelion root tea because it flushes out toxins as it acts like a natural diuretic. Dandelion root tea is therefore good for a kidney cleanse. It should be combined with drinking 2 litres of filtered water each day.
*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
*Sweating
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.
Signs that a kidney detox is working include increased urination, clearer urine, improved energy levels, improved digestion, and reduced bloating.
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.
