| You've done a body detox plan before and | | | | |
| notice the results where off not too long | | | | 6. Sweat it out........literally. |
| afterwards. What's the problem? The deal is | | | | Perspiration is one way your body naturally |
| that as soon as you stop using your body | | | | removes waste. Try sweating in a hot tub or |
| detox plan, you immediately start putting | | | | sauna to help eliminate toxins. |
| toxins back in your body. While our focus is | | | | |
| on permanent elimination, adapting certain | | | | 7. Take a deep breath. The deeper you |
| tips in your daily life will help your body | | | | breathe, the more oxygen circulates in your |
| stay cleansed. They are as follows: | | | | blood and helps keep it clean. This is one of |
| | | | the easiest ways to promote health. When you |
| 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. | | | | breathe deeply, your stomach should come out |
| This is one of the most basic | | | | as you breathe in and deflate like a balloon |
| recommendations. However, the amount is no | | | | when you breathe out. |
| longer eight glasses a day. The recommended | | | | |
| amount is your body weight divided by 2 in | | | | 8. Exercise, exercise, exercise. This is |
| oz. of water. For example, if you weigh 100 | | | | still one of the best ways to remove toxins |
| lbs/2=50 oz of water. | | | | from the system and help increase energy |
| | | | levels. Yoga is highly recommended, as well |
| 2. While water inside your body is a good way | | | | as other eastern forms of exercise which |
| to detox, using water on the outside of your | | | | specifically have movements to promote |
| body also helps. Try a hot shower for five | | | | detoxification such as qigong. |
| minutes, alternating a few times with cold | | | | |
| water for 30 seconds. Take a rest for 30 | | | | 9. Learn to deal with stress. High levels of |
| minutes afterwards. This will extend the | | | | stress cause hormone changes which actually |
| results of your home body detox. | | | | can hinder the detoxification process. |
| | | | Dealing with stress effectively aids in |
| 3. Look for ways to bolster a clean liver | | | | natural body detox. Try meditation or |
| with herbal supplements and drinking green | | | | therapy. A couple of minutes daily can make |
| tea. Your natural food store can make | | | | all the difference in the world. |
| recommendations. Your liver plays an | | | | |
| important role in keeping your body working | | | | 10. Exfoliate your skin by dry-brushing. |
| properly. | | | | Don't use any salt or sugar scrubs, as these |
| | | | may have chemicals in them that will harm |
| 4. Eat foods which are naturally detoxifying, | | | | your body. You can also purchase special |
| such as leafy greens and seaweed. Bulk up on | | | | baths to help eliminate waste through your |
| fiber. Try to stick to organic fruits and | | | | pores. |
| vegetables. Stay away from caffeine, sugar | | | | |
| and nicotine. | | | | All these recommendations are important to |
| | | | keep your body cleansed. While you may not be |
| 5. An OJ a day does keep the doctor away. | | | | able to do them all at once, slowly |
| Actually, juices are high in sugar, but make | | | | incorporating them into your daily routine |
| sure to take plenty of Vitamin C. This helps | | | | helps bolster your chances for success. |
| the liver function also. | | | | |