Fruits, veggies and plants all have potent detoxification powers
In our daily lives we’re constantly bombarded with pesticides, chemicals, and other noxious fumes that we ingest as a result of driving, cooking, eating, cleaning our homes, washing our clothes, and even pampering ourselves.
This continuous ingestion of poisons can lead to a seriously lowered immunity, leaving us all more vulnerable to getting sick, because a lowered immune system makes us so much more susceptible to contracting bugs.
If we keep on consuming these toxins without taking regular breaks to purge our bodies, then we can enter into a nasty state of toxic overload, because although our kidneys and livers are fantastic natural filters, they simply weren’t intended to cope with the sheer amount of toxicity that will be levelled at most of us in the modern pollution filled world.
Supermodels who age gracefully know the harm that these toxins can do to their bodies, and because of this have become a big fan of regular detoxing, such as the astoundingly youthful looking Christie Brinkley, who recently celebrated her sixtieth birthday! And us regular folk can enjoy the health benefits of regular detoxification too by using natural herbs to help purify our bodies, and taking a break from consuming overly processed foods.
Ideally, you should plan to detox for at least 5-7 days, but newbies and those with poor willpower can start at just 3 days. During this time, you should aim to avoid all refined carbohydrates such as white bread and rice, as well as alcohol, caffeine, foods with added sugar such as biscuits and cakes, red meat, fizzy drinks, and fried food. Aim instead to consume lots of lean protein such as fish or chicken, whole grains, and plenty of healthful nourishing vegetables and fruits, and swap that morning coffee for a more healthful cup of herbal tea if you can.
Personally I am surgically attached to my coffee mug in the morning, so that last part is particularly hard advice for me to follow, but if you are detoxing you should definitely try to at least limit your caffeine intake if you want to thoroughly cleanse your system.
I’m a great fan of Mother Nature as a medicine cabinet, and sure enough, she has provided us with all that we need to properly purge our bodies of toxins, in the form of herbs and plants that have the potent power to purify.
The following detoxifying herbs are a powerfully natural way of removing impurities from your system, and you will find that after using them you experience a definite boost to your own well-being and vitality, as well as a trimmer looking waistline.
– Psyllium Seeds promote regular bowel movements which in turn help to maintain the health and condition of your gut. If you suffer from bowel problems such as constipation then Psyllium can be an excellent aid to get things to moving along more effectively. Pysyllium is a superb choice for detoxification because of its high ability to absorb bad bacteria and toxins, making it ideally equipped to restore harmony and balance to your intestines.
– Cascara Sagrada is another great natural laxative that will really help to flush unwanted toxins out of your body. Cascara also helps to condition and strengthen your colon and large intestine, and this hard working herb is at its most effective when used in conjunction with Psyllium Seeds.
– Milk Thistle has to be one of the ultimate stars of the herbal detox pantheon, and in my opinion, absolutely everyone should harness this humble little herb’s powerfully potent purifying properties. Providing support for your liver, essential after one cocktail too many, Milk Thistle helps the liver to process the toxins secreted from alcohol and other drugs, leaving it much less susceptible to damage.
– Nettles shouldn’t just be remembered with chagrin as the bane of your childhood, but are actually a fantastic detox aid as they have the power to cleanse the blood and urinary systems, as well as purify and strengthen other parts of the body. Sip nettle tea periodically when detoxing to utilize this plant’s potency, and enjoy the warming, slightly tangy taste that should leave you feeling renewed and revitalized.
– Burdock Root is ideal for a really powerful detox and the herb is super helpful at reducing the build-up of toxic heavy metals in your body which can cause immune system problems and even spark off some nasty diseases.
– Dandelion Root is another root with the power to detoxify, having strong liver cleansing properties that help to effectively eliminate toxins. Dandelion is great for removing the waste your gall bladder produces, and also it works well at flushing out your kidneys, especially when used with other compatible detox herbs such as burdock.
The use of herbal remedies to purge and purify is not a new thing, people all over the world have been using nature’s natural remedies in order to cleanse and heal their bodies effectively for many thousands of years.
Detoxing should be an essential part of everyone’s life, and in fact, when performed regularly it can actually save you from acquiring severe illnesses that can be brought on by the continuous build-up of unwanted toxins in your system. Why not try some of these wonderful healing helpers today in conjunction with following a detox diet, and enjoy a new spring in your step and a cleaner, healthier, slimmer body to boot?
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