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 How to Detox

External toxins from the environment (i.e., chemicals found in foods, water and air, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants) bombard your body on a daily basis.  If your organs of elimination and detoxification are functioning at optimal levels, your body is able to eliminate these unwanted substances safely and efficiently.   However, if the body is taking in more toxins than it can safely eliminate, a state of chronic toxicity may occur.  A detox allows your body to neutralize and safely eliminate harmful chemicals within the body.
If you experiencing any… then you are toxic!

The first step in the detoxification process is to lighten the load your body must endure. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats. All of these are toxins to the body and obstacles to the healing process. You should also minimize or eliminate the use of chemical based cleaners and personal care products which leach into the body through the skin and mucous membranes.

Take a close look at the other products used in the home that contain plastic and lead. In past decades leaded gasoline contributed to high levels of lead in the bones of women over 40. In order to decrease the amount of lead that is released into the bloodstream women should ensure good amounts of calcium, vitamin D and regular exercise, which will help to decrease brittle bones.
 
Get rid of air fresheners in the home. While you may enjoy the scent they are filled with neurotoxins that coat the inside of the nose and make it difficult for you to smell – they don’t really get rid of odors. Instead, use natural alternatives, open windows, have plants in the home or office and empty the garbage cans.
 
Drinking at least 2 liters of water each day will help to stimulate the kidneys, liver and digestive system to work efficiently, boost your metabolism and accelerate fat elimination. By including other foods such as brown rice, herbal teas, garlic, lemons, cabbage and onions in your diet you will be helping your body to eliminate built up toxins and avoid the buildup of more.
 
Add more fiber to the diet, including organically grown vegetables and fruits, to aid in elimination and clean out the colon. You can also help to improve the function of the liver by using dandelion root and milk thistle and drinking green tea.  Vitamin C will help the body to produce gluthathione, a liver compound that helps drive out toxins.
 
Stress is another toxin to the body. Negative impacts include damage to the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system and blood pressure.  All of these problems lead to other health concerns.  By transforming the stress in your life to more positive emotional feelings you’ll go a long way to detoxifying your lifestyle.
 
You might begin your detoxifying process through a fast.  Fasting for 24 hours every 14 to 30 days is actually healthy for the body. In today’s society we rarely go hungry but in the days when we foraged for our food, days might go by before we were able to fill our bellies. Through fasting occasionally (drinking only water and an occasional glass of juice) we rest our liver and intestines giving them a chance to work more effectively.
 
Sweat and perspiration is another technique used to drive out the toxins from the body. Through saunas, exercise and hot showers you help the body to eliminate wastes. Dry-brushing your skin can also help to remove toxins through the pores.  Special brushes are available at natural product stores.