Detox Tips
A healthy detox program helps the body detox naturally by:
- Resting the digestive organs through fasting or minimal eating of whole foods
- Improving circulation of the blood and lymph systems
- Stimulating the liver to filter toxins from the body
- Moving the bowels and cleansing the kidneys
- Nourishing the body with essential nutrients and vitamins
Things you can do to maximize your detox program:
Increase your intake/use of;
Water
Fresh fruits & vegetables
Whole foods
Vitamins & minerals
Anti-oxidants
Essential fatty acids
Non-toxic personal care products
Organic foods
Naturally detoxifying foods
Air-filtering houseplants
Air purifiers
Decrease or Eliminate your intake/use of;
Toxic environments
Sugar
Saturated and hydrogenated fats
Refined flour products
Milk products
Conventionally raised meat
Late night eating
Food preservatives & additives
Fried foods
Nicotine
Alcohol
Recreational drugs
Stress
Other helpful actions;
Use a dry skin brush daily
Replace household toxic chemicals & materials with safer alternatives
Neti-nasal irrigation
Getting enough rest/sleep
Exercise regularly
Yoga, meditation, time in nature
Improve digestion
Participate in support groups
Adopt a detox lifestyle