It’s a well known fact that our modern lifestyle creates a great deal of pollution, chemicals, radiation etc. that attack our bodies every day. What you may not know is that our bodies retain excess fat to protect our kidneys, liver and other organs from these toxins. As we flush and cleanse ourselves of these toxins, the body releases fat stores and we lose weight. Here are 7 great tips to help you achieve the maximum benefit from your detox.
1) You do NOT need to fast or starve yourself. A common misconception is that detoxing or cleansing the body involves restricting your food and basically starving yourself for days on end. A perfect example of an unscientific detox is the 'Lemonade Diet'. This detox fad involves consuming nothing but homemade lemonade for up to 14 days and beyond! There is no science to back up any claims that such detox fads help the body detoxify in a safe or healthy way. In fact, most people find that they put all the weight back on, plus extra pounds once this kind of a cleanse is over.
2) Set a daily schedule. In order to be successful, it is best to have a daily schedule that is simple and easy to follow. Consistency over the 7 days is essential. If you forget to eat or miss some steps that are needed for a successful detox, you won’t get the maximum benefit. Print out a daily schedule and put it on your refrigerator for easy referral.
3) Get rid of temptation. We strongly suggest you throw out foods that are unhealthy. You don’t want them around to tempt you during the detox. If they are out of sight, it will help them to be out of mind.
4) Eat a nutrient rich diet. To give your body the tools it needs to detoxify, cleanse and regenerate, a detox must give the body even more vitamins, minerals and nutrients than normal. You want to eat foods rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants that enable your body to flush the toxins and pollutants that have accumulated over your lifetime. See Weight Loss Detox Diet below.
5) Work through a detox reaction. When detoxing, some people experience what is known as a 'detox flu' or 'detox crisis'. As your body systematically cleanses itself of toxins and pollution, some people experience headaches, nausea, cold-like symptoms (blocked nose, shivers etc), spots and pimples. These symptoms are mild and usually last for a short while. The best medicine is to drink lots of fluids to help speed up the toxin flushing process. If symptoms persist, however, you should go see your doctor.
6) Do some light exercise daily. Light exercise improves circulation which helps carry toxins out of the body. Some forms of exercise are beneficial to cleansing and detoxing, such as gentle jogging, walking or rebounding - however you should try not to place undue stress on the body during this time.
7) Get a 1-3 massages. Think about pampering yourself a little bit. A great way to do that is by treating yourself to a massage. It helps with circulation, cellulite and improves the detox process.
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