Detoxifying, or cleansing, has numerous health benefits. Removing toxins is thought to improve immunity and also help reduce or eliminate symptoms of chronic illness.
Sometimes referred to as "toxic overload", environmental poisons can cause headache, allergies, skin disorders, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, poor memory, chronic pain and a lot of other health issues. There are many ways to remove impurities.
Cleansing
- Cleansing from the inside, flushing out toxins can be done with a variety of home remedies, commercial products and therapies. Liver, colon, gall bladder, kidney, bladder, parasite and candida cleansing all rid the body of toxins and work differently to improve health. Fasting is a form of cleansing. All types of flushing should be monitored and regulated, especially if a specific health issue is involved. Pregnant or nursing women should never fast or cleanse, and people with certain illnesses, like diabetes, should check with their doctor before and during a flush.
- Detoxifying Foot Patches and Foot Baths Pads worn while you sleep or special formula foot baths help the body excrete toxins through the pores of the feet. Available through practitioners and health food stores
- Chelation Therapy Used to remove heavy metals and for many chronic illnesses, including heart disease. Should be performed by an experienced, licensed physician.
- Massage In addition to reducing stress and aiding healing, manual therapy will increase circulation , cleanse the body and promote overall well-being.
- Dry Massage Done on dry skin with a natural bristle brush, in circular strokes toward the heart. Skin is actually an organ that breathes. Removing dead skin cells regularly helps eliminate waste, improves circulation, regulates chi, drains the lymphatic system and as a bonus, will reduce cellulite. Shower or bathe after a dry massage.
- Acupressure Pressure point therapy that alters chi, or life force. Modern studies and TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, show acupressure is effective for many health issues and boosts immunity, strengthens the body and cleanses.
- T'ai Chi A simple martial art that works with life energy and overall health.
- Yoga and Meditation Relaxing the body and mind stimulates all of the body's systems.
- Chiropractic Works by balancing and self-healing through proper alignment and functioning of the nervous system.
- Exercise Beyond strength, tone and aerobic health, exercise rids the body of toxins through perspiration.
- Rest Extremely important in healing, the body works extra hard while cleanising and additional rest is important for success
- Steam and Sauna Removes impurities, improves immunity
Herbs
- Caprylic Acid Good for ridding the body of yeast, or candida
- Milk Thistle The best known "liver cleanser" also strengthens and fortifies
- Aloe Vera Very cleansing and healing but can have a laxative effect, use in moderation
- Dandelion Root Cleanses and rejuvenates
- Psyllium Fiber not only cleanses but also supports healthy bowel function
- Wormwood, Black Walnut and Cloves Very good for detoxifying
- Red Clover Cleanses blood and very good for most detox routines
- Nettle Detoxifies kidneys and helps urinary tract function, reduces water retention
- Burdock Cleanses liver, blood and lymphatic system
Water, water, water-not only for flushing, but also to keep a your system hydrated, vibrant and healthy.
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