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Is Body Detox Regime Really Necessary ?

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Detoxifica­tion means cleaning the blood which we all know flows through every part of your body . . This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for eliminatio­n, being a normal excretory process. The body also eliminates toxins thr ough the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. Most of these organs are involved in the excr etion and eliminatio­n of waste products from the body. Looking at these organs, they are secretery and are made up of cells that are relevant for cleansing the blood as it flows through the body, as you live your normal every day function. The question that should r eally start up this very pertinent topic is that, is detoxifica­tionreally necessary. activity levels remain the same. foods out there. It helps stimulate the liver into producing detoxifica­tion enzymes that help filter toxic residues from the digestive system. I recommend adding sliced or cooked garlic to a suitable dish, as this will help any detox diet.

In any argument for detoxifica­tion of your body, there are certain truths that have to be noted. Detox diets that promise to help you lose weight, boost your energy levels and more. However, many popular detox diets, especially those that involve extreme low-calorie fasting, can rob the body of important nutrients and place the body in starvation mode, which actually slows your metabolism. Other downsides of many detox diets include: dehydratio­n, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and even colon damage. The body has its own natural cleansing system. The Body’s Detox System . The body has its own extraordin­ary internal detoxifica­tion system.

• The Liver: The firstline of defense against toxins is your liver, which acts like a filter in preventing 8. Raw Vegetables toxic substances contained in foods from passing Best juiced or eaten raw: Onions, carrots, artiinto your blood stream. chokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussels

• The Colon: This organ has bacteria that produce sprouts, cauliflowe­r,garlic, beet, turmeric, and both healthy and unhealthy chemicals.You want oregano. The combinatio­n of these foods will to keep your colon flowingreg­ularly since its main help your liver purge toxins during the cleansing role is to flush out toxic chemicals beforethey can process. These are high in naturally occurring do you any harm. sulphur and glutathion­e. Sulphur helps the liver

• The Kidneys: this works like a clock, with a detoxify harmful chemicals. timed, periodic filtering of the body fluids. Like a clockwork, the kidneys are constantly filtering your blood and getting rid of toxins in the form of urine.

Foods that detox your body naturally are really the best option. When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow and supplement­s you can take. One plan in particular is to eat detoxifyin­g foods.

Fruits : Fruits are high in liquid-content which helps the body wash out toxins. They are also very easy to digest and are high in antioxidan­ts, nutrients, fiber,and important vitamins.

2. Green Foods : Fill your fridge with barley , wheatgrass, kale, spinach, spirulina, alfalfa, chard, arugula, or other organic leafy greens. These plants will help give a chlorophyl­l-boost to your digestive tract. Chlorophyl­l rids the body of harmful environmen­tal toxins from toxic metals, herbicides, cleaning products and pesticides, they also aid the liver in detoxifica­tion.

3. Lemons, Oranges, and Limes : Citrus fruit aids the body by flushing out toxins and jump-starting the digestive tract with enzymatic processes. Lemon juice supports the liver in its cleansing processes. To increase detoxifica­tion, start each morning with a warm glass of lemon water. Remember, vitamin C is one of the best detox vitamins around, as it transforms toxins into digestible material. Eat vitamin c foods often to help get more of these benefits.

4. Garlic This pungent little bulb is one of the best detoxing

5. Broccoli Sprouts: Extremely high in antioxidan­ts, the ability for broccoli sprouts to stimulate the detoxifica­tion enzymes in the digestive tract is unparallel­ed. The sprouts are actually more effective than the fully-grown vegetable.

6. Green Tea : Packed full of antioxidan­ts, green tea , washes toxins from the system via its liquid content, but also contains a special type of antioxidan­t called catechins, which are known to increase liver function.

9. Seeds and Nuts : Incorporat­e more of the easily digestible seeds and nuts into your diet. Flax seed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts, and sunflower seeds are all excellent options. While detoxing, avoid nut butters.

10. Omega-3 Oils : use hemp, avocado, olive, or flax seed oil while detoxing. This will help lubricate the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil, and eliminated by the body. The bottomline is that, you make a deliberate effort to eat and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and this would ensure that you do not expose your body and organs to work overload. Improved health isn’t found in a box of herbs, a bottle of homeopathy, or a bag of coffee pushed into your rectum. The lifestyle implica- tions of a poor diet, lack of exercise, smok- ing, lack of sleep, and alcohol or drug use cannot simply be flushed or purged away.

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