Paul: So i was reading up about ways to detox my body regularly. It’s quite a complex issue, but i hope this article by Natures Plus UK ‘ 6 Ways to detox’ may help and guide you give your body a ‘spring clean’.
Give Dairy a Rest
“Even if you’ve been using organic dairy products, so many people have lactose and dairy intolerances – or even a dairy allergy that they’re not aware of- that just removing it for a couple of weeks and seeing how you feel can often show a lot of improvement. Cutting out butter, cheese, milk, yogurt and related foods, if only temporarily allows the body to repair and reset and maybe get used to a diet low in dairy.
Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Although the current Healthy Eating Guidelines recommend covering half of your mealtime plate with vegetables, it would be a good idea upping that ratio even more, particularly if you’re looking to detoxify. Produce is packed with health-boosting nutrients. Here in the UK we are often time-poor and rush our meals, so chew your food very well and take enough time when you eat—relax a few minutes before and after your meal.
Stay Hydrated
We naturally associate water with clarity and cleansing—think of the millions of showers taken every day. The same concept holds true for the inside of our bodies. Not drinking enough clean, pure water can impede organs from doing their jobs; that’s especially true of the kidneys, which remove waste from our bloodstream. Your kidneys are your filters, so that’s why you want to drink, drink water regularly. We are supposed to drink half of our body weight in ounces of liquid per day. That means if you weigh 100 pounds, you have to drink 50 ounces daily, which are equivalent to 1.4L of water a day.
Breathe Deeply
Although it’s an entirely instinctive part of our existence, breathing can also help us to detoxify. This involves inhaling slowly until your lungs are full, and then retaining that big breath so all that oxygen from the air can pass from the lungs into the blood. By inhaling deeply, holding your breath for a few counts and then slowly exhaling, you can bolster your body’s natural detox process. Each time you remind yourself about deep breathing—particularly while doing mundane tasks—you should inhale and exhale slowly 10 times.
Care for the Skin You’re In
Along with the lungs, kidneys, bowels and lymphatic system, the skin is one of what is refered to as the “the five organs of elimination” essential for getting rid of toxins. Though many people regularly tend to their skin, the practices they use may not always aid detoxification. Many creams and lotions can clog the skin’s pores, hindering toxin release. Brush your skin with a natural fibre brush to remove dead cells, which opens the pores.
Get Sweaty
Drip, drip, drip. That’s the sound of your pores eliminating toxins via a good sweat. In addition to engaging in moderate exercise such as bicycling or jogging, a steam room or sauna can help you perspire. “People want to avoid perspiring, but the reality is that perspiration is a good thing. It cleans out the pores and increases oil production a little bit, so your skin tends to be in better shape.
