Four times a year, with the change of seasons we need to set up a schedule to cleanse or detox the body. Periodically we want to be on time out, meaning to stop putting the toxins that overwhelm the body, and next to rest our digestive system by eating light once a week or monthly; find out the approach that is right for you.
To find out if you need a detox or cleanse, here are some signs to assess your needs.
Please check which one applies to you.
- Bad breath
- Constipation
- Cold
- Allergies
- Headache
- Low energy
- Lack of vitality
- Tired or need more sleep
- PMS
- Candida
- Skin problem
- Ache & Pain
- Fowl gas or stool
There are many benefits to detoxification. Some of them are
- Increased energy
- Overall feeling of well-being
- Weight loss
- Improved skin complexion
The human body has the potential to use its own self cleansing ability, however when it is overwhelmed with toxins it has no choice but to store it in the fats in the body. In order to effectively detoxify the body we need to stop putting the toxins that burdens the body, and keeps it from doing its job.
Do we ever think of toxics that are in our environment?
Some examples of everyday toxins are
- Cleansing agent
- Make-up, shampoo, nail polish, hair color, relaxer, perm…
- Cigarette smoke
- Dry cleaning agent
- Herbicide and pesticides
- Carbon monoxide
- Prescription drugs (including over the counter medications)
- Process sugar
- Stress
- Alcohol
Most people experience signs of constipation as part of toxic overload to the Standard American Diet.
Here are some tips to detox:
- Enjoy water instead of soda pops
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables (organically grown when possible)
- Air-filtering plants for the house and office
- Non toxic personal care and household products
Decrease or eliminate
- Process sugars
- Stress
- Refined flour products
- Alcohol
- Diary products
- Food preservative and additives
- Saturated and hydrogenated fats
- Fried foods
- Meat containing hormones
- Nicotine
Detox actions
- Colon Hydrotherapy
- Getting to bed early
- Yoga practice, meditation
- Improved digestion
- Rebounding
- Skin brushing
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a balanced meal daily loaded with fruits and vegetables
There’s still time to detox before this season ends. If you are pregnant, nursing or under medical care, consult your physician.
I wish you a safe fun filled day, most of all I wish you Health it is our only Wealth.