Detox is a method to remove the toxins from the body so that the body can begin to heal itself. Detoxing the body gives you more energy, makes you more alert and gives your skin a clearer appearance. Due to these you are bound to feels happier and much more able to deal with life. It makes you feel healthy again as detoxing may help in getting rid of health problems like allergies, skin rashes, etc.

Consumption of certain foods helps the body to remove toxins from the system. For this one has to consume a lot of natural food items and supplements that support the organs in our body like the liver, gall bladder, spleen and gastro-intestinal tract which involved in filtering and cleaning of toxins.  Food items like broccoli, asparagus, Brussels  sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower,  onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, lemons,  watercress, dandelion, pineapple, ginger,  fennel, nettle, cinnamon, cayenne pepper,  ginseng and seeds like sunflower, flax and  pumpkin.

The immune system is another body system that is involved in removal of toxins. It consists of white blood cells, spleen, thymus, the tonsil and lymphatic system. Food items that support these organs are basil, artichoke, cloves, sprouted seeds, cinnamon, thyme, mint, cucumber, cloves, green beans,  cumin, unrefined cereals, pulses,  blackberries, apples, raspberries,  cherries,  liquorice, Echinacea and olive leaf.

The mucous membrane and the hair in the nose deal with the toxins in the air. Basil, lettuce and chives, parsley, marjoram, radish, thyme, rosemary and mullein should be  consumed to support this system.

Toxins from the blood is filtered by the kidneys and eliminated by the urinary system through urine. Urinary tract consists of the urethras, the tubes that drain the kidney and the urinary bladder and the urethra, the tube that empties the bladder. Celery, barley, wheat germ, leek, blueberry, blackcurrant, horsetail, fig and goldenrod are a few food items that support this system.

Our skin is the largest organ in our body and is also our primary defensive shell against the polluted environment we live in. Skin removes toxins through the process of sweating. This is the reason why traditionally sauna is used to detox. Red/green/yellow fruit/vegetables, carrots, cabbage, camomile, flax and pumpkin seeds and evening primrose oil Support skin health.

However, during as well as after a detox process, some side effects are experienced.  The strength of the side effects will depend on your body’s level of toxicity and the strength of detox used. It is also important that your family is supportive throughout the process as you’ll experience go through a roller coaster of feelings. Due to this, it might be possible that you decide to would want to be alone during the detox or at least prepare for your family’s scepticism. Keep in mind that once they see the end result, they’ll want to have a detox done too.

When it comes to physical preparation, you may want to have a massage, steam or sauna done. You have to cut down on caffeine, nicotine, sugar, chocolate and alcohol. Your usual pattern of consumption of fish, meat and dairy product should also be altered. To  treat yourself during a body detox, buy yourself  aromatherapy candles, good reading  material, movies, lavender oil and other  essential oils for bath. There is also a list of drinks, foods and supplements to be bought for the detox process.

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