When metabolic waste from toxins builds up in our body, we get sick. It is important to enhance our body’s ability to detox and get rid of the waste, meanwhile minimizing our exposure to toxins. This is imperative for excellent health, as many of today’s modern diseases are related to toxicity.
Our toxic burden is a result of the toxins we are exposed to and our body’s ability to naturally detox. The more toxins we are exposed to, the harder the body has to work at eliminating these toxins. The list of toxins that could potentially harm our bodies is almost endless; many start their day with a hot shower, the water is contaminated with pollutants, the soap and shampoo is full of chemicals, the toothpaste has fluoride, from there we may have breakfast where the food has been treated with pesticides and genetically modified. We have NOT even left our house, yet we have been exposed to toxins that can potentially cause ill-health.
While it is impossible to abolish our exposure to all toxins, we can reduce unnecessary exposure as well as improve our body’s efficiency and ability to eliminate them with these daily detox tips.
Detox Tip #1 – Lemon Water
The principal organ of detoxification is the liver. Supporting liver function naturally improves the detox process. Suggest that in the morning you drink a cup of warm lemon water. The warm lemon water helps purify and stimulate the liver. Please note: that lemon water may make your teeth become sensitive Squeeze at least a half of a lemon into a glass of the warm filtered water, without any sweetener, then sip and enjoy. This does take use to drinking!
Detox Tip #2 – Detox Bath
A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies we can do to facilitate our body’s natural detox system. When we take a detox bath, we not only boost our health and well-being, but also strengthen our immune system and prevent disease. A detox bath is a great way to end the day, fill a tub with hot water, add some epsom salt and baking soda to neutralize the chemicals found in the water, perhaps a few drops of essential oils and soak.
Detox Tip #3 – Oil Pulling
Oil pulling has been used for thousands of years as a holistic detox remedy. It could NOT be any easier, just put a heaping teaspoon of coconut oil in your mouth, swish around your mouth and between teeth for 10 minutes, then spit it out. Please note: oil pull may cause your gums to swell and become tender. There are thousands of bacteria found in the mouth, some healthy and others not so much. The toxic bacteria is a main culprit in plaque buildup, gingivitis, bad breath and cavities.
Detox Tip #4 – Ditch the Dryer Sheets
One of the most toxic things we do, on a regular basis, is the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets when we wash or dry our clothes. Those perfume-laden (even fragrance-free) sheets and liquid are full of toxic chemicals. Chemicals that infiltrate the clothes we wear, which in turn get on our skin and absorbed into our body.
Detox Tip #5 – Nutrition Reset
Our body’s natural detoxification is dependent on our nutrient sufficiency. This natural process may become sluggish or inefficient due to inadequate vitamins and minerals. Foods that naturally support our body to detox daily includes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, poultry, meat and whey protein. When it comes to the detoxification process, avoiding toxins found in our food supply is also important. Thus, I suggest that you us organic, grass-fed and pasture-raised are a wise choice!
There are more that you can do to detox, but the above tips should get you going on a daily detox program.
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