July 28, 2010
Full Body Cleanse To Promote Your Health
A body cleanse helps to rid the entire body of built-up toxins. The first thing that differentiates this process from a regular diet is the elimination of red meats, alcohol, dairy and processed foods. One then begins the cleanse by consuming only water and fruit juices. This is followed by a diet of raw fruits and vegetables, along with their juices and of course, more water.
Why Cleanse? The body detoxifies itself on an ongoing basis by the liver breaking down toxins, then the body eliminating them through the kidneys, skin, colon and lungs. A cleanse helps this process if these harmful compounds collect too quickly for the body to eliminate them. Many of our foods, along with exposure to environmental pollution and toxic chemicals, increase the toxic levels in our bodies. This can lead to a variety of health problems. These include increased stress, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergy symptoms, chronic headaches, lack of energy and depression. A total body cleanse helps release the toxic chemicals stored in the body so it can operate more healthfully.
What you can do to make this process more effective? Before starting the actual body cleanse, taper off consumption of animal products, caffeine and alcohol. Suddenly quitting these things may lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms (e. G. Headaches, nausea, and dizziness). Drink enough water; adopt a cleanse-friendly diet of whole grains, organic fruits, vegetables and legumes, beans.
While it may not sound very enjoyable, fasting will help the body purge itself of toxins. This allows your body to “rest” from the constant onslaught of toxins. Consumption of these harmful chemicals vastly decreases by only consuming water and fruit juice. The next phase of the body cleanse will be more successful.
Cleansing products are available if fasting and a liquid diet are not enough to decrease the level of toxins. These types of products usually target specific organs as opposed to the entire body. In contrast, cleanse diets address overall body function. This type of diet consists entirely of raw vegetables and fruits for a number of days.
When shopping for a cleansing product, look for all-natural ingredients. Many contain artificial ingredients and/or stimulants. These obviously add to already toxic levels, rather than help to reduce or eliminate these harmful levels. Make sure the program promotes fat and weight loss, as many toxins are stored in fat. A total cleanse is most effective, as it reduces fat and promotes weight loss. These are two key factors in ridding oneself of harmful chemicals.
Be careful not to cleanse for too long. This type of dietary change, when followed for extended periods, can lead to loss of valuable nutrients, namely protein. This in turn causes muscle atrophy. Other side effects of a long term cleanse are anemia, irregular heart beat and low blood sugar. An average of ten days at most is usually the norm.
When done over a moderate period of time, a full body cleanse leads to increased well-being. Regardless of whether a person’s regular organs (kidney, liver, colon) are already equipped to get rid of toxins, a body cleanse does leave one with more energy and an increased sense of well-being. This leads to a healthier lifestyle, which by itself decreases the toxicity levels in one’s body.






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