Natural Ways To Detox Your Body

If you believe your body deserves the best care possible, it's a good idea to consider undergoing a detox several times a year. Detoxing allows your organs to rest and gives your body a chance to concentrate on eliminating those nasty toxins which accumulate in your system.

You might choose to detox for a couple of days or even for a week. Rule of thumb: the longer your detox, the more effective your results. Whichever your preference, detoxing doesn't have to be a chore. We've found the simplest and most natural methods for helping your body detox.

1. Breathe wellIt's believed that up to 70% of the body's toxins are eliminated through breathing. Many of us have developed unhealthy breathing habits that prevent our respiratory system from working at its best. To counteract this, learn good breathing practices such as taking deep breaths that fill your belly and then releasing slowly. Take the time to breathe well every day until it becomes a new habit.

2. WaterDrink one to two liters of good water each day. This means there is enough to keep you hydrated while flushing out toxins in your system. Some people undertaking a detox may choose to drink only water for the first couple of days, or other fluids like fruit or vegetable juices to provide nutrients too. In some countries, it is normal to spend a day drinking only water to detox.

3. FiberEating plenty of fiber is a good way to help cleanse and kick-start a sluggish digestive system. Toxins that accumulate in this area are picked up by the fiber and then eliminated because the body cannot use fiber as a nutrient. Good foods that contain fiber are most vegetables, fruits and grains like whole wheat bread and brown rice.

4. ExerciseExercising works in three major ways to help you detox. It boosts and drives your bodily functions (including its ability to detox), it makes you sweat a lot which helps the body release toxins through the pores and it is also a great stress-reliever - stress being another factor which creates a build up of unhealthy toxins in the body.

5. SaunasTaking a sauna makes the body sweat and opens up your pores - a great way to relax and detox at the same time! Note - Infrared saunas are the best saunas for detoxing.

Source: This informational bulletin was downloaded from Detox Diet website.