7 Important Reasons To Do Detoxification And How To Do It Right for Health & Happiness

Basically, detoxification means cleansing the blood. This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin.

We live in a world filled with chemicals. They are in our water, in our air, and in nearly everything we touch. We pick up parasites from our food and our surroundings that take place in our bodies. 

Most of us believe that our brain controls our body. It would be more accurate to give this place of honor to our gut. If our gut is not working well, we do not absorb vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates or proteins. The purpose of a detox is to clean up the gut first, and follow with cleaning out the storage bins (stored fat), the organs, the blood and the lymph (a colorless fluid of the body) in order to optimize healthy bodily functions and healing.

7 IMPORTANT REASONS TO DO DETOXIFICATION:

• Do You Feel tired, sluggish or lethargic?
• Lack of energy to do the activities you love?
• Do You Experience poor digestion and stomach pain?
• Are You Allergic to skin or suffering from Irritated skin?
• Having a hard time to lose weight or get slimmer?
• Get sick easily?
• Feeling depressed?

If your answer is "YES" to any of the above, detoxification may be just the solution for you to feel healthier and happier!

HOW TO START A DETOXIFICATION?

First avoid alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars, and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are obstacles to your healing process. Also, minimize use of chemical-based household cleaners and personal health care products like cleansers, shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes, etc. and replace with natural alternatives.

Another difficulty for good health is stress, which triggers your body to release stress hormones into your body. While these hormones can provide the "adrenaline rush" to win a race or meet a deadline, in large amounts they create toxins and slow down detoxification enzymes in the liver. Yoga and meditation are simple and effective ways to relieve stress by resetting your physical and mental reactions to the inevitable stress life will bring. 

WHICH DETOX PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

There are many detoxification programs and detox recipes, depending on your individual needs. Here are our five favorite detox diets:

• Simple Fruit and Veggie Detox - With this detox diet, you'll only eat fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water for three days.
• Smoothie Cleanse - It contain fresh vegetables and fruit, and can be made with an ordinary kitchen blender.
• Juice Cleanse - For 3 days, you will drink a total of 5 juices per day — and eat one meal that consists of only fruits and vegetables.
• Sugar Detox - Get all sugar and flour out of your house and out of your diet.
• Hypoallergenic Detox - For 7 days, by eating a diet low in allergenic foods, you will give your body a break so that it may focus on cleaning up extra toxins.

Consult your doctor before using any health treatment, including herbal supplements and natural remedies, and tell your doctor if you have a serious medical condition or are taking any medications. The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended as substitute for medical counseling.