Simple Mantra for Body Detoxification

It is very important for us to have regular body detoxification, especially when the daily grind of life drains our mind and soul. Our body is aching and our energy levels are at its nadir. This is a signal for us to have all our bodily toxins to be drained out.

The plus side of undergoing a detoxification program will be a smoother, clearer skin, a sharper mind, revitalization of energy, a stronger immune system and a feeling of healthiness both from within and outside.

Defination of Detoxification:

Generally speaking detoxification may be defined as removal of toxic substances from the body. In other words it involves the cleansing and purification of blood by eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin.

The first important step:

To begin with, it’s crucial to remove toxins from our body. For this the following items should be reduced or eliminated: cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods with saturated fats and refined sugars (cola and ketchup contains a lot). All these elements act as toxins in our body and in-fact act as barriers to our body’s healing process. Moreover, one also needs to reduce the use of shampoos, toothpaste, deodorants and cleansers. These regular household cleaners and personal health care products are mostly chemical-based. Most of these chemicals are inside us; and we never really fully eliminate them, unless we go for a detoxification program.

Different means of detoxification:

There are several means of body detoxification. It’s up to us to choose which suits our lifestyle and preference.

1. Juice fasting

A very effective way of eliminating body toxins is by consuming the juices of only fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple, pineapple and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). This will not only reduce toxins, but will also provide loads of nutrients as well as enzymes. It will also lessen the intensity of the cleansing process and make the process that much easier. Liquid or juice fasting should be done usually between 1 to 3 days. In case of longer duration, medical supervision and careful assessment will be required.

The major benefit derived from juice fasting will be the resultant quick weight loss. A person will lose approximately up to 30-40 lbs on a 30-day juice fast. Moreover by juice fasting, a person will feel light and clean as well as gain in self-confidence.

2. Water fasting

As the sub-heading suggests only water is consumed during this fast. As a result the heavily utilized and bruised insides of our system, such as digestive tract and organs gets the much needed rest, allowing all of our energy for self-repair and strengthening of the damaged organs. Further it even eliminates toxin build-ups. Drinking only water, not only eliminates obstruction and aids in self-healing, it is also revitalizes and motivates us to make a new start.

3. Other Gentler Means of Body Detox:

Here are some gentler and safer means to detoxify our body. One can try out or incorporate these different methods as part our daily routine.

1. Change in diet

As far as possible include as part of our daily lifestyle whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods which are high on fats and sugar. This will greatly help in maintaining good health.

2. Sauna bath

Sauna, a traditional steam bath is widely used in the cities especially as a regular part of body detoxification. The intense heat generated by a sauna causes the body to perspire profusely as a result all toxins in the form of sweat are removed from the body. It is a great method of removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are usually combined with diet, exercise and nutritional supplements.

3. Skin Scrubbing or Brushing

In the combination with proper diet, exercise and nutritional supplements, skin brushing is another gentler form of detoxification. It removes old dead skin cells, stimulates the lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. Care should be taken to use only a dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles.

Before taking a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area for a minute or two.

4. Yoga and ‘Dyana’ (Meditation)

By performing simple breathing exercise, the bloodstream gets pure oxygen. Thus our body gets the much needed robust energy and thereby greatly enhances the body’s healing process. Different breathing techniques and positions lightly massage the internal organs and stimulate them to slowly discharge toxins.

Conclusion:

The above cleansing methods is just a guide as to what can be done to improve one's health. It is however, necessary to know why detoxification is necessary in our lives and understand the different ways on how to detoxify the body, before one begins with the different programs.


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