How to Purify, Detox and Rejuvenate Your Body
How to Purify, Detox and Rejuvenate Your Body
Purifying, detoxing and rejuvenating your body can be narrowed down to body cleansing. This isn’t about starving your body for an extended period of time to drop five pounds before the weekend. (Which is what I used to think it was for, and it worked, but it wasn’t very healthy.) It’s about giving your digestive system a break while attempting to clean your colon out, for the purpose of increased nutrient absorption. There are many reasons why people feel the need to cleanse.
Why do we need to do this?
1. You’re chronically exhausted. This kind of goes hand-in-hand with the second reason on this list. If you’re tired all the time, chances are high that your digestive system is being sluggish or you’re not absorbing the necessary nutrients you need for sustainable energy. If the gut is slow, you’ll be slow, too. A one or two day cleanse can help this problem.
2. You’re beyond constipated. So many people fall into this category. If you’re not moving your bowels at least once a day, then you’re harboring waste that needs an exit strategy, pronto. A one day cleanse can help loosen debris and clear your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
3. You’re always getting sick. Since most of our immune system is in our gut, an inefficient digestive system equals compromised immunity. By cleaning out your intestinal tract, you will give your immune system a much-needed boost.
4. You’re exhibiting a variety of ailments that aren’t being controlled by other means. Seemingly unrelated health issues, such as skin breakouts, depression, insomnia, and inflammation can all be traced back to GI health. A one day cleanse can help clear your system, and resolve many of these ailments without the need for medication.
5. You had too much fun in Mexico. Or Vegas. Or during the holidays. Or just in general. (Been there, done that—all of it.) A week or month or any extended period of over-indulgence can contribute to the need for cleaning out your digestive system, and giving it a wake-up call.
How to cleanse;
1. Water. It can come in the form of fresh-pressed juice or herbal tea, but you’re going to need a decent amount of clear fluids.
2. Vitamins. A huge injection of various vitamins and antioxidants will be better absorbed through liquid than through solid foods. If you’re going to be consuming a lot of liquid, why not make it the most nutritious liquid you can? This is where fresh-pressed fruit and vegetable juices come in. That is, juice you press yourself and drink immediately. Again, you’ll need a juicer for this, folks. Bonus shots of wheatgrass are also great to incorporate.
3. Electrolytes. So… salt. But not table salt. You shouldn’t even have this highly processed version in your home. Drinking filtered water with a pinch of sea salt will do the job, or better yet, drink organic miso broth. It’s better because it’s super high in electrolytes, and also digestive enzymes. You can also get electrolytes from pure, unsweetened coconut water.
4. Sugar. Again, I’m not suggesting you throw back tablespoons of sugar. The sugar you need will come from fresh-pressed juice you’ll drink on the one day cleanse, and you need it for the carbohydrates (energy) that it provides you with.
5. Variety. Don’t just drink water and juice carrots. You need a large variation of fruits and vegetables on the day of your cleanse.
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