Detox Therapy - Your Body and the Benefits
A De-tox is cleaning the of body alcohol, fat and sugar, and restoring nutrients and increasing energy levels. Advocates of detoxing believe it helps individuals regain control of their bodies and their health.
A De-tox helps the individual to consider how eating habits affect health and well being. It encourages people to cut down on fatty, salty and sugary foods and to eat more fruit and vegetables, grains nuts, seeds and fish. It requires cutting back or stopping the use of caffeine and alcohol. It is a cleansing of both the mind and the body.
When De-toxing the body the individual should eat and drink more fruits and vegetables, fresh plant foods, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fish (rather than red meats) pure water, pure juice, and fruit or herbal teas. Foods to decease or cut out completely are alcohol, chocolate, cake, biscuits, pastries, processed meats, sweets, potato chips, cream, deep-fried food, carbonated beverages, red meat and hard cheese, caffeine (coffee, tea, colas) and non-prescription drugs.
The key aims of a detox are to replenish nutrients, to rest and recuperate the liver; to rehydrate the skin, kidneys, restore energy levels, and rebalance bowel bacteria.
Fluid Replacement
Fluid replacement is needed for rehydration, drink at least two litters of water, pure juice, fruit or herbal teas of fluid each day.
When trying a De-tox, it's probably best to cut down on caffeine rather than cut it out complete. For heavy coffee and soda drinkers, sudden withdrawal can leave one irritable. Allow your body to slowly withdrawal from the effects of this strong stimulant.
Eat plenty of plant food during a de-tox. These provide a mix of soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which help beneficial bacteria to flourish in the intestines. Buy organic when possible. Nuts and seeds provide protein, healthy unsaturated oils, magnesium, most B vitamins, potassium and antioxidants, vitamin E and selenium. Eat live yogurt containing lactobacillus and bifidobacteria for protein, calcium, B vitamins and zinc. Fish is your best animal protein, being a rich source of omega-3 fats, B vitamins, magnesium and selenium. Use olive oil for cooking, it is a natural oil and much healthier for the body.
A de-tox can provide increase mental and physical energy. It is a safe way to purge the system of mood altering drugs and chemicals and restore your body to harmony.