Monday, 25 January 2010

What Can I Do to Make My Whole Body Detox More Effective?

First of all let's look at why we detox. Why we should go on a whole body detox and the risks that we take not going on a detox program.

There are dangerous chemicals and toxins that are housed throughout our body and more specifically in certain organs. These organs are actually used to keep these toxins out, by storing them themselves. Some of them include the liver (most importantly), then there is the kidneys and the digestive system.

Feeling constipated, bogged down, fatigued and just down right weak most of the time. Well it is time for a whole body detox to take care of it for you.

Okay, so what in the world is a whole body detox?

You will want to make sure that you take your time to totally, completely and easily remove the toxins from your body. If you try one of those quick fix diets, it can actually cause harm to your body and it doesn't work as well. A whole body detox consists of taking the proper vitamin supplements. Then of course the foods that you consume make all the difference in the world.

First of all, you want to make sure that you are eating raw vegetables and fruits that are not ladened with chemicals and pesticides. Enhance your whole body detox by drinking plenty of water. Preferably distilled water, because tap water has chlorine and other harmful chemicals in it.

To get the most of your whole body detox, you will want to make sure that you stay on it for at least 28 days. This way you go through the process at a slower pace and it doesn't overwhelm your body. Also, you want to reap the full benefits of completely cleansing your entire body and all of the organs. Especially those that aid in cleansing toxins out on a regular basis.

Finding the best whole body detox method is not hard to do. There are natural ways that you can accomplish just that. you will never feel better. Also, note that it is highly recommended that you detox at least twice a year and also eat as healthy as possible.

Always make sure that you talk to your doctor or health care professional before starting a new whole body detox diet. He or she will definitely know what the best method is for you and they will also know what supplement is right for you as well.

Be sure that you drink plenty of water as well. Water is essential in any detox program because it helps to remove the toxins from your system as well as replace necessary nutrients.

It is highly recommended to take part of a whole body detox, because it is in your best interest. Your body will definitely love you for it.

Recommended foods:

Raw veggies
Raw fruits
Raw honey
Olive oil
No salt peanuts
Sea salt
Distilled drinking water
Whole fruit juices (no concentrated or imitation)
A supplemental vitamin that contains recommended ingredients (ask your doctor)

John Khu is a health enthusiast and author of a new eBook titled "Body Detox Tips". He is devoted to educate others on the benefit of body detoxification. He is also the owner of the website called http://www.bodydetoxtips.com which provides complete and up-to-date information.

Body Detox - How to Do It?

Why do you need body detox? How does body detox help to improve your health? Today, your body's natural detox mechanisms are so overloaded with chemicals that bombard you on a daily basis through food, water, air pollution and things that you apply to your skin that it needs a helping hand through body detox. It's a sad fact that chemical toxins that your detox systems were never designed to deal with are being stored in your body weakening your immune system, leading to poor health and even cancer.

Your detox system deals with substances that result from everyday metabolism too. If these substances are not got rid of because the detox routes are not coping they can build up and become toxins themselves adding to the burden.

Do you ever feel sluggish, run down, out of energy, bloated? A good body detox can work wonders. Researchers have shown that if you suffer from low energy, digestive problems, skin and hair problems, have trouble sleeping, chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia, weight problems and many others they can be improved with body detox.

Many people are frustrated with the drug approach to fixing health problems. They often have side effects and you end up taking another drug to relieve the side effects of the first. Drugs certainly have their place in emergency medicine but they are not a cure for many chronic health problems.

Doctors, naturopaths and other health practitioners who were not satisfied with the drug approach have pondered on the underlying cause of disease and have all agreed that it is toxicity and deficiency of nutrients.

Giving your body's natural body detox system a helping hand by reducing the toxicity and rectifying the deficiencies is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself. So how do you do it? There are a number of different approaches that include a raw food diet, vegetarian diet, fresh vegetable and fruit juicing, juice feasting, green smoothies, eating for your metabolic type, herbal detox, liver and gall bladder flush, colon cleansing and the use of specially designed rice based powdered detox formulas or other detox support supplements.

With so many different ways to detox your body how do you know which one to choose? If you are a beginner then it's probably best to start with the basics and work up to the juice fasting as you become more experienced. The basic rules are:

  • Reduce your toxic exposure by avoiding chemical based household cleansers and using natural personal care products.
  • Free up energy for detox by giving your digestive system a rest form hard to digest foods like red meat, wheat products.
  • Gradually reduce animal products and fats including hydrogenated fats.
  • Avoid nutrient robbers like sugar, artificial sweeteners, processed foods, additives, fizzy drinks, coffee, alcohol.
  • Drink only filtered or ionized water. Have 6 - 8 x 8 oz glasses a day.
  • Eat organic wherever possible to avoid pesticides.
  • Increase fresh fruit and vegetables both raw and gently cooked.
  • Make sure your bowels are moving at least twice a day and do a bowel cleanse to make sure toxins are eliminated fast.
  • Take a good detox support supplement.
  • Do some exercise even if you can only manage brisk walking or gentle rebounding on a mini trampoline.
  • De-stress. Get some rest and relaxation. Stress will hinder your body detox.

Once you have done this then you are on your way to a healthier body and lifestyle. The detoxification of a lifetimes store of toxins does not happen overnight so persevere with the healthy basics. You can then follow more specific body detox programs that include some green smoothies or fresh juicing that will increase the cleansing power. Once you eliminate toxins and give your body nutritious food you will start to lose those niggling symptoms and find radiant health!

(c) 2008. Sandy Halliday is a nutritionist and health researcher with over 20 years experience of many different types of detox programs. She is passionate about detox to prevent disease and aging and for the improvement of many health problems. She is the author of a brand new eBook The Definitive Detox Diet