DETOXIFYING YOUR BODY – Detox Demystified

Here is one example of how detox or clean, clear, cleansing or flushing of your system, can effectively help you! knowing what detox is and actually asks of you will help you be more successful at it!  sounds like a good premise, so here goes: what is detox and what can it do for you?

It is seen as a cleansing of the body, systems, part/whole, environment inside out, outside in, for restorative purposes, getting equilibrium and balance back, natural state to get harmful substances out of the system, living healthier longer, BETTER, NOW AND IN TIMES TO COME!

With DETOX, you will see short term results, but rest assured the work continues from the inside out long after these initial detox days have passed.  You will reap the benefit for days, weeks and years to come, if done right and effectively, for the right reasons!

To optimize your chances at successfully DETOXIFYING YOUR BODY
? Plan and prepare well – it will not just happen by itself.
? Spend some time, attention and effort on getting the Food and Nutrition aspect of your diet, habit and life ready, real and HEALTHY!
? Focus on your overall well-being, doing the DETOX for the right reasons, Enhancing, enjoying and ensuring your quality of life, taking issues with nurturing yourself regularly as a top priority! (we normally take it for granted or do not pay any attention to it at all – find some middle-ground!)
? Accept yourself and your body, loving what you see and making the most of what nature has given, has to offer and will continue to provide you, tapping into those reserves and bio-chemical strengths that you have, your body’s natural ability to heal itself for example is under-rated and under-estimated!
? In your life, environment, products, purchases, personal and body care products, foods, home and work life and environments, pay some closer attention to and considering MORE the presence and avoidance of toxic substances. Focus on your overall health and well-being as well, exercise, eating healthy, drinking lots of water, supplementing, natural foods, balanced diet, activity you enjoy, maybe even some yoga and/or breathing exercises to keep you on the fast and inside track to continued DETOX success!

There are also lots of other things you can change/alter, adjust or avoid in your life and lifestyle, choices and habits:

? Chlorinated water – use less
? Eating too quickly, on the run, poor digestion of food from various causes and/or poor elimination of waste-products, being irregular not advisable.
? Exposure to different forms of radiation (i.e., x-rays, electromagnetic and more) should be cut down to the minimum
? Over-stressed, taking too much steroids and NSAIDS can kills off healthy bacteria in the body
? Over-use of antibiotics lessening your natural responses and resilience
? Unhealthy diet, not enough fiber and liquid (water) in your diet, gas and indigestion, types of food you eat should be changed to be more healthy, varied, natural and balanced, from all food groups to ensure optimal health and well-being.

There are many places in and throughout the body where you can focus your detoxification efforts and attention. Here are just some of them:

? Gastrointestinal – liver, gallbladder, colon, and the entire GI tract
? Lymphatic – lymph channels and lymph nodes
? Respiratory – lungs, bronchial tubes, throat, sinuses, and nose
? Skin and dermal- sweat and sebaceous glands and tears
? Urinary – kidneys, bladder, and urethra

The following diets, nutritional and eating plans can be classified and described as potential detoxifying-friendly diets.

? Diuretic Diet   – Using natural diuretics to alleviate fluid retention. 
? Fat Flush Diet  – Popular 3 phase diet plan
? Lemonade Diet   – The Master Cleanser Diet
? Liquid Diets – Liquid or Juice-only diets, short-term detox programs and initiatives
? Liver Cleansing Diet  – focused in on liver function, health and disease
? Raw Food Diet  – A generic diet advocating consumption of raw, uncooked food only. 

When you do decide to DETOX, ask yourself the following questions:

? Age-group
? Medical condition
? Reason for detox
? Method to follow
? Activity and fitness level
? Weight
? Any diseases, illnesses or immune disorders
? Nursing or pregnant

Answers to these initial questions will help you BETTER assess the most appropriate level of detoxification that might work its magic for you.

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