| When your mind is drained, your body aches and | | | | eliminates toxin build-ups. Water fasting not only |
| your energy levels are close to zero, its time for a | | | | eliminates obstruction and aids in self-healing, it is also |
| body detox. Imagine yourself having clearer skin, | | | | revitalizing and motivating to make a fresh start. |
| sharper mind, energy revitalized, stronger immune | | | | Other Gentler and Safer Way to Detox the Body |
| system and feeling healthy inside out - these are the | | | | 1.Change in Diet. |
| things that you can enjoy by undergoing a | | | | Whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables instead of |
| detoxification program. | | | | packaged and fast foods that are high on fats and |
| Detoxification basically means blood cleansing through | | | | sugar can become part of your daily lifestyle in |
| eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, | | | | maintaining good health. |
| through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin. To | | | | 2.Sauna. |
| reduce toxins in your body, try to cut down on the | | | | The sauna is widely used by many cultures as a |
| following: cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods | | | | regular part of detox. It is a great method of |
| with saturated fats and refined sugars (cola and | | | | removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are |
| ketchup contains a lot) - these acts as toxins in your | | | | usually combined with diet, exercise and nutritional |
| body and as a hindrance to your healing development. | | | | supplements. |
| There are many ways to detox the body. It's up to | | | | 3.Skin Brushing. |
| you to choose which suits your lifestyle and | | | | Again, with the combination of diet, exercise and |
| preference. | | | | nutritional supplements, skin brushing is also a gentle |
| Juice Fasting - Drinking only fresh fruits and | | | | way of detoxing. It removes old skin cells, stimulates |
| vegetables such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, | | | | the lymph system and draws out toxins through the |
| apple, pineapple and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). An | | | | skin. A dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles |
| effective way of discharging toxins, it also provides | | | | should be used.Before taking a shower, lightly brush |
| loads of nutrients as well as enzymes to lessen the | | | | your feet in circular motion towards the chest area |
| intensity of the cleansing process to an easy stage. | | | | for a minute or two. |
| Fast weight loss is the main benefit from juice | | | | 4.Breathing Exercise |
| fasting. A person may drop 30-40 lbs on a 30-day | | | | Through breathing exercise, the bloodstream |
| juice fast. By juice fasting, a person gains | | | | thoroughly oxygenates thus giving energy and |
| self-confidence and feels light and clean.Duration of | | | | improves the body's physical process. |
| juice fasting is usually 1-3 days. Medical administration | | | | These cleansing methods are just a guide to what it |
| and careful assessment is required for longer fasting. | | | | can do to improve your health. It is necessary to |
| Water Fasting - Only water is consumed during a | | | | know why detox is important and understand the |
| water fast. Water lets the digestive tract and organs | | | | different ways on how to detox the body before |
| to rest completely, allowing all of your energy to | | | | you begin with the different programs. |
| self-repair and strengthen damaged organs. It also | | | | |