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10 Easy Ways To Detox
Your Body Today!
By Maria Bernardis of MindBodyGreen.com !
Our bodies can become overwhelmed due to the volume of toxins exposed
in its environment by way of water (fluoride and other chemicals), air
(chemical trails, pollution and other toxins), food (chemicals, pesticides,
preservatives, genetically modified ingredients etc.), pharmaceuticals and
other drugs. True healing requires a detoxification of both the mind and the
body. Below are 10 ways you can help your body detoxify naturally so it can
flush out some of the everyday toxins to which it's exposed:!
1. Start the day with a glass of spring water and the juice of one
freshly squeezed lemon.!
This helps flush out the toxins and alkalizes the body. Alternatively, you can
add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of spring water.
The Ancient Greek Philosopher, Hippocrates treated his patients with apple
cider vinegar. He found it was a powerful cleansing and healing elixir, a
naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria,
for a healthier, stronger, and longer life. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water
throughout the day to continue flushing out the toxins.!
2. Drink a freshly made vegetable juice daily.!
Include lots of greens such as kale, spinach and cilantro. I love to start my day with a juice made with apples, carrot, lemon, ginger, turmeric, beetroot, kale
and cilantro. When the seasons change, some of my ingredients will also change.!
3. Eliminate toxic oils from your diet.!
Toxic oils can include vegetable oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil, cotton seed oil and canola oil. Substitute with good oils, such as extra-virgin olive oil, coconut
oil, avocado oil, hemp oil and flaxseed oil. Hemp oil, for example, is a great source of omega-3s, -6s, and -9s.!
4. Drink green tea and herbal teas such as dandelion, nettles etc.!
These teas help the body detoxify and clear out toxins.!
5. Eat more raw fruits, herbs and vegetables.!
Fruit, vegetables and herbs contain enzymes that aid digestion and improve nutrient absorption.!
6. Minimize or eliminate white sugar intake.!
Also avoid substitutes that contain toxic artificial sweeteners, and opt for natural versions such as stevia, honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, molasses, or maple
syrup.!
7. Minimize or eliminate white flour and white breads.!
White flour is like adding glue in the body, and it overworks the digestive system. It can cause digestive disorders, and it can make it difficult to have normal
bowel movements. Substitute white flour for other flours such as spelt flour, kamut flour, quinoa flour, brown rice flour, buckwheat flour or cornmeal. Switch
from white bread to whole grain bread.!
8. Take a probiotic supplement.!
You can also eat foods that contain live cultures, such as cultured vegetables, Greek yogurt, or kefir. This beneficial bacteria kills harmful bacteria and yeasts
and help to heal the lining of the intestines.!
9. Eat legumes and less meat, fish and poultry.!
Legumes are a great source of protein and the fiber in beans helps keep the bowels eliminating properly.!
10. Breath deeply, walk, smile, laugh, be happy and remove toxic people out of your life.!
Find the positive in every day and move your body. This will all help to reduce stress and the stress chemicals in your body.
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