Detox is getting rid of waste build up in the body. When the detoxification system is overloaded and overwhelmed, that is when we start getting symptoms of sickness. However, it takes years of accumulated stress and toxins to get to the point.
What are the signs of toxins accumulated in the body?
When you have the following symptoms, it is a sign that the body is overloaded with toxins:
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Joint pains
- Headaches
- Sinus congestions
- Bloating, gas, constipation
- Sleep problems
- Food cravings
- Water retention
- Eczema, psoriasis, Acne
- Difficulty losing weight
Alongside with the symptoms, diseases linked to toxicity in the body are ; Parkinson disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, heart disease, autoimmune disease, food allergies, arthritis, digestive disorder and menstrual disorders.
Therefore, it is important that you should take steps to detox the body regularly. Here are 10 steps to enhance detox:
Step 1 – Drink plenty of water
The guideline should be 30 ml of water for every 1 kg of body weight. Every cell in the body needs the environment of water to function properly. It also needs water to flush off the metabolic waste products. When the body senses that there is not enough in-coming water, it does not release water and metabolic waste. This results in self intoxication.
Step 2 – Have daily bowel movements
Keep bowel movements to 1-2 times a day. The undigested wasted from what we eat everyday produce toxins as they are accumulated in the intestine. Increased transient time in the body would lead to the toxins being re-absorbed into the body.
Step 3 – Eat colorful fruits and vegetables
The WHO ( World Health Organization) recommends eating 7-8 portions of fruits and vegetables daily. Fruits and vegetables have a rich source of soluble and insoluble fiber, which are important to gut health.
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale and cabbage contain nutrients that support liver detoxification enzyme. Onion and garlic have sulphur containing compound, which helps the liver to eliminate harmful heavy metals from the body.
Step 4 – Exercise
Exercise 5 times a week to get the blood and lymphatic circulation going. Both the blood and lymphatic system play an important part of detoxification process by sending the toxins and waste for elimination.
Step 5 – Get enough sleep
The importance of getting sufficient sleep is often overlooked in our hectic lives. When we sleep at night, regeneration and repair happen. The body has a rhythmic system of repair and regeneration. For example, between 1 am to 3 am, liver detox and regeneration happens.
Step 6 – Avoid stimulants
Stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol contribute to the toxin load in the body and put pressure on the body to detox and eliminate them.
Step 7 – Take high quality vitamins and minerals supplements
As we eliminate the body toxins and waste, we must replenish with good nutrients. As the nutrient quality of natural foods have dropped over the years, it is critical that we obtain vitamin and minerals through high quality supplements.
Step 8 – Avoid processed foods
Processed foods are loaded with additives such as colorings, flavour enhancer, preservatives, sugar, salt and trans fats to help in the manufacturing process and make them look and taste good. However, there are low in nutrient value in these foods. Most of the additives contribute to the toxin load in the body.
Step 9 – Reduce exposure to environment toxins
Reduce your exposure to toxins produced in the environments such as heavy metal, pesticides, petrochemicals, medications, food allergens.
Have an effective water filtration system to get good quality water. Eat organic produce to reduce toxin load from pesticides, antibiotics and hormones.
Step 10 – Take Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in green leaves of plants. It increases oxygen level in the blood. Chlorophyll attached to heavy metals and removes them from the body. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects o the body. You can take it in the form of vegetable juices or supplements.
Getting rid of toxins and learning how to optimize detoxification system is essential for creating a life long vibrant health.
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