You’ve probably heard of detoxing and maybe know a little bit about it. But if you’re like us, you probably have some questions about it! What does detoxing do? Who should detox? Is there a way to detox naturally?
We are going to do our best to help answer these questions!
USA Today states, “Detox diets get rid of toxins in the body and develop the habits that will keep you on track for a healthier life. As you may know, the body has its own natural detox methods. The liver, sweat, and urine are all ways your body rids itself of toxins.” While it’s great and amazing that your body can help get rid of toxins, USA Today continues and explains that “…sometimes these vital organs work too hard and need a break. A detox diet is a great way to take the pressure off your organs, so you can keep them strong for the future.” Taking care of your body is important and finding ways to maximize your health will keep you feeling great!
Why should you detox?
Continuing with the same USA Today article we found many benefits that make us want to start naturally detoxing our bodies today and doing it frequently! The listed benefits include:
- Weight loss or weight management
- More energy
- Benefits internal organs
- Better immune system
- Nicer breath
- Clearer skin
- Improved thinking
- Shinier hair
- Slower signs of aging
- Appreciation and enjoyment of food
Don’t all of these benefits make you wanted to get started as soon as possible?? It turns out that toxins can really by impacting your entire body and your overall health. We imagine everyone would love to receive at least a few of these benefits
How can you naturally detox your body?
One of the best ways to naturally detox your body is to eat foods with fiber! Dr. Shel explains, “Toxins tend to stick to the colon and intestines while the other stuff moves out. The buildup of these toxins can have many negative effects on the body.” They explain that as you eat foods with fiber, your colon and intestines will be cleaned from these toxins. The fiber will help the toxins in your body to come out through waste. Dr. Shel states that there are two types of fiber; “Insoluble Fiber [which] does not absorb or dissolve in water.” and “Soluble fiber [which] is ‘soluble’ in water, meaning it dissolves in water. When mixed with water it forms a gel-like substance and swells.” Both of these types of fiber are beneficial to your health and in detoxing toxins from your body. Some foods you should try to eat frequently include:
- Whole wheat/grains
- Brown Rice
- Broccoli
- Dark leafy vegetables
- Raisins
- Apples
- Nuts
- Flax Seed
- And more!
Another natural way to detox that some people might not know about is dry brushing. Dave Asprey explains that “Dry brushing is the ancient practice of methodically swiping a brush over your dry skin to help stimulate the lymphatic system, exfoliate your skin, and unlock other powerful health benefits in the process.” This dry brushing helps to get your lymphatic system working properly again and encourages better circulation throughout your body. Dave Asprey states that dry brushing can give you softer, glow-ier, and clearer skin, reduced appearance of cellulite, and even a boost of energy.
One of our favorite ways to naturally detox is by drinking lemon water in the morning. Most of us can relate to feeling extra dehydrated when we wake up in the morning. Drinking warm water with fresh lemon juice can help to energize and hydrate you quickly. Health states, “Lemon juice also helps your liver produce more enzymes, which aid digestion and prompt the liver to purge toxins. The vitamin C in lemon juice, a powerful antioxidant, protects against free radicals, strengthening the immune system.” Drinking fresh lemon juice frequently can help your body stay clear of toxins.
Detoxing your body can be very beneficial to most everyone. It has many benefits and there are many ways that you can naturally detox your body! Start detoxing today!
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