The Importance of Natural Detoxing

Sophie Brown December 14, 2022 in Health - 5 Minutes

Introduction

We’re all well aware of the importance of nutrition, but there’s another way to make sure that what you’re putting in your body is as good for you as possible: detoxing. We’ve all heard about cleansing diets and juice fasts, but what does it really mean to “detox,” and is it actually necessary? The short answer is yes—and here’s why:

Eat cleansing foods like detox fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Eating a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables is a great way to cleanse and detox your body. While you can’t necessarily eat just any type of fruit or vegetable, many foods that are considered “detoxifying” contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help improve your health.

Some fruits and vegetables that are known to support the liver include beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Kelp is also helpful for detoxing the body because it contains iodine and calcium, which help maintain healthy bones. Other herbs like garlic are used for their antibacterial properties, while cilantro helps balance hormones to promote energy levels without increasing blood sugar levels.You can also assist your body by doing an herbal cleanse using products known to cleanse. A popular set of products can be found on Mira Herbal’s website. A review of Raw Maraby’s Kidney Tea and Fabulous 5 is a great place to start your research.

Increase circulation by increasing exercise.

Increasing circulation is a great way to get rid of toxins and boost your overall health. For example, exercise is one of the best ways to increase your circulation. This can be as simple as taking a walk or something more strenuous like jogging or running.

Another way to boost your circulation is through massage therapy. Massage helps relieve stress and tension in the body, which helps improve blood flow throughout the body. Massage also increases lymphatic drainage and can help clear out toxins from cells while increasing oxygen flow to those cells (2).

There are many types of exercises that you can do at home as well! An easy one involves placing both hands on top of each other with palms facing up toward you and elbows pointing straight back behind you with shoulder blades touching each other (1). Now place one foot forward between hands until there’s a 90-degree angle formed between legs and arms (2). Then turn side-to-side for 30 seconds before repeating with other legs/arm combo (3). You will feel how this increases circulation throughout the entire body!

You can also add Epsom salts to your bath and soak them for about 20 minutes. This will help ease muscle aches and pains, relax your mind, and improve sleep quality. You can also try adding it to your favorite lotion or body oil as an all-natural moisturizer.

Eliminate inflammatory foods from your diet.

Eliminate inflammatory foods from your diet. Foods that are high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat should be avoided as they can cause inflammation in the body. These include processed foods containing preservatives, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), refined grains, and other ingredients that may contain harmful chemicals such as sodium nitrite or monosodium glutamate (MSG). In addition to these inflammatory ingredients, saturated fats like red meat or dairy products can also increase inflammation levels in the body.
Eat an abundance of antioxidant-rich foods to help fight off free radicals released during detoxification. Antioxidants help with natural detoxing by neutralizing free radicals before they cause damage to cells or DNA molecules within our bodies; some of these antioxidants include vitamin C, found in citrus fruits like oranges or limes; vitamin E, found in avocados; lycopene, found in tomatoes; polyphenols found in green tea; selenium derived from seafood including tuna fish; polyphenols derived from oolong tea leaves which contain high amounts of catechins — all great ways to help reduce oxidative stress associated with detoxing!

Take a shower or bath with Epsom salts.

Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, a natural mineral that is absorbed through the skin. They can help with muscle aches and pains, constipation, headaches, and stress, to name a few. If you have any of these issues, try taking an Epsom salt bath or shower before bed.

Cleanse your skin.

The first step in any good detox is to cleanse your skin. There are a number of ways you can do this, but here are some ideas:

A detox facial mask. Your skin will thank you for the extra attention, especially if it has been subjected to too many harsh chemicals and pollutants over the years. You can make one yourself at home or buy pre-made ones in stores like Whole Foods Market or Lush Cosmetics Stores.
A detox bath. Use an Epsom salt bath mix and soak away stress from your muscles as well as toxins from your body! It’s important that the water be warm enough so that your pores open up—not too hot though! If you’re feeling adventurous, add some essential oils for aromatherapy purposes too!
A detox scrub. If you have oily skin (or just want to remove dead skin), try using an exfoliating face wash with natural ingredients (like sugar). This will help slough off dead cells while also hydrating new ones underneath.”

Your body probably needs a natural detox more than you think it does!

Whether you know it or not, your body is always detoxing. It’s a natural process that helps to keep our cells healthy and clean. The main difference between the way your body detoxes naturally and a detox program is that with natural detoxing, the process happens without any effort on your part.

With a standard detox program (also called a weight loss program), however, you have to do some work in order for it to be effective—and this type of effort can sometimes backfire if done incorrectly.