LET’S TALK ABOUT DETOXING
Detox
is defined as the process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids
the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.
How do the toxic and unhealthy substances get there? Well, we put them there! Did you know that everything you consume is processed
by your body? How does the body process
everything you ask? It is done by the
largest internal organ…that’s right the liver!
The
liver serves as a sifter for our bodies.
Everything
we eat, drink, and apply to our skin has to be processed/metabolized via the
liver. Everything from the toothpaste
and mouthwash you use, down to what you drink and eat, including medications,
lotions, perfume, soaps, alcohol and tobacco, just to name a few. When the liver is over-stressed, and the digestive
system is experiencing toxic overload, your body will let you know in the form
of sickness, dis-order or dis-ease.
Here
are a few indications that you (your body) may be in need of a detox:
- Sweat a lot and have strong body odor
- Stomach ulcer
- Indigestion
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diverticulitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Facial and Body Acne
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Joint or muscle aches and pains, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
- Hypertension
- PMS
- Excessive mucus, stuffy nose, sinus problems
- Behavioral Disorders
- Depression
- Allergies
Detox:
How to…
There
are many ways to detox on a regular basis! I will start with 4 simple
changes that will become habitual and very beneficial to your health.
Lemon and Water
- Start your day with hot water and fresh lemon juice.
- SKIP THE COFFEE (yeah I said it) and drink hot water and lemon instead!
- If you are new to this use the half the juice of one lemon to at least 8oz of hot/warm water, stir sip.
- Repeat throughout the day
- Add slices of lemon to the water(room temperature) you drink throughout the day
- Organic lemons are best especially if you are using the peel.
- Cut away the yellow part of the peel so that it doesn’t turn bitter. You can also add limes.
- You can also skip the slices and just add fresh lemon juice to your water and enjoy it that way.
Water Water Water
Drinking distilled
water aids in detoxing as well. It pulls
on impurities and toxins to draw them from the body. Keep in mind though if you
are going to drink distilled water be sure you are filling up on nutrients from
plenty of fruits and vegetables. Be sure to limit distilled water to 7 -10 days
unless you are doing a full body detox or are experienced. Then switch to spring water.
As a
guide, drink half your body weight of water in ounces each day. So, if
you weigh 220 pounds you should drink 110 ounces of water per day. If this is new for you at least drink 8 to 10
cups of water per day for starters.
Eat To Detox
Another form of detox
is by the foods you eat.
If you consume plenty
of RAW fruit and vegetables, including RAW smoothies and RAW juices, this will
also aid in detoxification.
Meatless Mondays
Excluding meat (flesh
of dead animal…eggs too), and dairy products (milk, cheese, sour cream, yogurt,
etc.) on Monday’s is a great start creating healthier habits and aids in
detoxification.
Have you ever heard of a RAW food
regimen? Have you ever considered a RAW food regimen? For more
information on how to change or transition into a natural wellness lifestyle,
join the Facebook Group 40 Day Fruit Fast and also visit http://40dayfruitfast.com/ .
Until next time,
I bid you better love, health, and clear vision!
~Latrice
