Frequent exposure to environmental toxins is more common than you may realize. Most of us have varying levels of toxins in our bodies and the scary part is that we live with this threat without being aware of it. This is why I recommend doing a structured Ayurvedic cleanse once a year, preferably in spring and fall. But in the meantime, I'll share some simple steps you can take to begin a natural detox cleanse at home now. You won't get the same results as a structured cleanse, but you can support long-term health by minimizing the buildup of internal toxins.
Why You Should Detox
Although the liver, skin, intestines, kidneys, lungs and lymphatic system perform your body's natural detox function, these organs do not always get rid of all toxins. Much of this has to do with the fact that we're exposed to so many harmful chemicals on a daily basis.
Here are just some of the ways toxins make their way into your body.
- Water treatment chemicals
- Air pollutants
- Food preservatives
- Pharmaceuticals and harmful ingredients found in personal care products.
Although the liver can get rid of toxins on its own, its detox functions often become overwhelmed. So, to boost the body’s ability to clean itself, it needs to receive the occasional helping hand from you.
Health experts recommend doing a detox program at least once a year. Doing so will help you avoid diseases that stem from the cumulative effects of toxin build-up in the body. Here are 10 simple ways to start a natural detox cleanse right now.
10 Ways to Start a Natural Detox Cleanse at Home Right Now
1. Avoid Processed Foods
2. Consume Less Alcohol
3. Cut Back On Caffeine
4. Drink More Water
5. Eat More Organic Foods
6. Take a Hot Bath With Clay & Epsom Salts
Adding bentonite clay and Epsom salts to a warm bath enhance its detox properties. This is because it contains sulfates that flush out toxins and heavy metals from your body’s cells. The Epsom salts also soothe pain, relax your nervous system and ease congestion.
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7. Increase Your Intake Of Fruits & Vegetables
8. Move More
Being active is a simple but effective way to help your body get rid of toxins. Physical activity boosts circulation and makes you sweat which allows waste products to be removed from your body at a faster rate.
9. Spend More Time Outdoors
Stress is a harmful mental toxin that affects your mood, your energy levels and even causes physical damage to your body. Spending more time outdoors and in nature has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and avoid its harmful effects.
10. Reduce Your Sugar Intake
Conclusion
Please leave us your questions or comments below.
Hey there! This is really great article. I’m kinda overweight and I’m looking for a way to trim my weight down. I read your article about natural detox cleanse and I’m interested on doing it since I eat a lot of junk foods. Do you think that if I continue doing this for the rest of my life I will trim down weight? Thank you for sharing this information and I really appreciate your response.
Hey John!
Yes! Ideally, you want to get to a place where your lifestyle is like this at least 51% of the time. If you can do more, great! But at least 51% of the time! What I find is that people who are out-of-balance crave the things that keep them out-of-balance (junk food and such). The folks who are in balance crave the things that keep them in balance. In other words, the healthier you get, the more you want to stay there.
Not only will your weight trim down, but you won’t have to take the dreaded pharmaceutical drugs to cover up some symptom in your body. Symptoms are just our body’s way of telling us we’re living out-of-balance. Most people don’t listen until they can’t ignore it anymore. Don’t be one of them. 🙂 Take good care John. Thanks for connecting!!
Hi great article on ways to detox. Detoxing is something I have never tried before. Mainly because of the fear of cutting down on all the food I love. However your article makes it seem easy and I realise I’m already doing half of these on a daily basis. I will try the rest and see how I feel after.
Awesome Melanie! Report back and let me know? 🙂 Take care. xo Jackie
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I try to do detox (a fast) at least once a year for 5 days. For me it is like a break mentally and physically and it helps me to shift my live to more healthier style. The tip you give a great tips.
Yes, cleanses are a great way to reset your health in spring and fall. I recommend a 14-day Ayurvedic digestive detox and lymph cleanse. This sort of cleanse is unique because it repairs the body’s detox and digestive channels before starting the detox. Cleansing without this preparation can move toxins from one fat cell to another, which defeats the purpose of cleansing and often manifests as stubborn digestive weakness and symptoms of lymphatic congestion. Here’s a link to the cleanse we’ve been doing for the past 18 years. Colorado Cleanse Please let me know if I can help you further. 🙂 Be well!
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