Doing A Body Cleanse: Tips For Beginners
Magazines and television programs have given a lot of coverage on the
benefits, and different methods, of doing a body cleanse. There is so
much information about it in the media; it's really difficult to sort
out what you should do. Which method is best? What will you need and
how do you prepare? What can you expect? For every question there are
literally thousands of answers.
Luckily, it doesn't have to be that difficult. Your body is already
doing it! The body naturally, and continually, cleanses itself of
toxins. All you need to do is help it along a bit. There's no great
need for fasting, fancy equipment or pills. You just need to give your
system a break and let it do its job.
The first thing to understand is where the toxins are coming from and
how they get in your system. We absorb most toxins from our
environment. Air particulates, chemicals in our food, cleaning
solutions, even lotion! Chemicals are everywhere. Toxins can build up
inside or bodies if our organs cannot process and eliminate them faster
than we are taking them in.
A build-up of toxins can be extremely dangerous to our health. They can
result in everything from simple fatigue to heart disease. This is why
health experts are so adamant about cleansing the body. If possible,
you should make it a regular part of your life and not just something
you do every once in awhile.
But how do you do it? It's simple. Just keep the stress and demands on
your system to a minimum. The best way to do that is to eat
easy-to-digest foods such as fruits and vegetables. They are easy to
process because they are mostly water. Foods high in fat as well as
proteins like nuts, dairy, eggs, meat and beans are hard for your body
to digest. All whole fruits and vegetables are great for a body
cleanse, so stock up on the ones you love most. Go ahead and eat until
you feel full, but do not over eat. Eating too much can slow your
metabolism and put extra stress on your digestive system.
The other thing you should do to help your body is to drink a lot of
water. Filtered tap water is just fine. Most filters are efficient at
screening out toxins in the water. If plain water is difficult for you
to drink, try hot or iced tea. Add citrus juice (fresh squeezed)
instead of sugar, and try to drink only decaffeinated tea. The water
will help your system flush the toxins as well as make sure your organs
are properly hydrated so they can work the way they are supposed to.
For a really effective detox, you really should avoid caffeine,
alcohol, and nicotine. These substances are stimulants and can stress
your system. If you want to try to give them up for the duration of the
cleanse, give yourself a week or so to taper off. Otherwise you will
suffer from withdrawal symptoms that may make sticking to your cleanse
more difficult. If you feel you cannot give these things up, it's okay.
Do not give up on your cleanse! You will still get a lot of benefits
from the fruit, veggie and water program. One more thing; never stop
taking prescribed medications without the express permission of your
doctor.
It's that easy! Get rest, drink as much water as you can, and eat foods
that are easy on your system. If you plan to do this for a couple weeks
or more, you will need to make sure you are getting some protein.
Research how vegans get adequate protein and work that into your diet.
If you are pregnant or have any serious health problems, please consult
with your doctor before starting any body cleanse. You may not
like it at first and you will probably spend a lot of time in the
bathroom, but your body will definitely thank you for your full body cleanse.
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