A body cleanse can help prevent many illnesses that may occur through a build up of toxins in the body. They are also a very popular method of aiding weight loss.

There are many ways to detoxify the body and many companies selling body cleanse products to help with weight loss. You don’t need body cleanse laxatives to rid your body of built up toxins. Although it would be nice if you could drink enough liquid or take enough laxatives to flush your body it just isn’t healthy.

While there are many body cleanse products available it is perhaps best to start using a one week programme initially to see how you handle it.

Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins from your body and there are two main types of toxins that build up in your body over time.

Environmental toxins are the ones that come from your daily interaction with the environment you live in. These are pollutants and chemicals you can’t help being exposed to in the air we breathe, the water we drink and our food.

Some common environmental toxins can be found in carbon monoxide, over-the -counter and prescription medicines, pesticides, herbicides and organic compounds.

Metabolic toxins are the ones made inside your own body. These are produced by every one of your cells in the daily metabolic processes. Metabolic toxins can also be produced by the microorganisms that work on any food not fully digested in your digestive tract.

Your body regularly cleanses itself in five different ways through your lungs, kidneys, lungs, the colon and sweat glands.

While doing a body cleanse you may need to remove junk food from your diet as well as foods containing any artificial ingredients.

It may also be advisable to eliminate potatoes, white bread, soda, candy, chocolate (except 50% dark chocolate), cakes, all processed meats, red meat, chips (except baked tortilla chips or tortilla chips fried in extra virgin olive oil) and refined sugar (natural sugar is fine).

Our research has shown that perhaps regular exercising during the body cleanse helps cleanse the sweat glands and lungs. If exercising isn’t an option substitute with a shower as hot as possible then rinse in water as cold as you can tolerate it. Towel off briskly and add deep breathing to take the place of the breathing you would normally do during exercise. Drinking plain water is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and six bottles minimum daily helps to keep everything flowing naturally though the body.

Breakfast should be fresh fruit. The intake for the rest of your day should be strictly raw and fresh fruit and vegetables to keep the body from taking in extra toxins. No salt, dressings or oil as they will immediately stop the body cleanse.

Follow this diet for one week.
In summary, to experience a full body cleanse remember these most basic requirements. Be sure to try and get as much fresh air as possible. Getting physical and emotional rest will aid the cleansing process. Be sure to stay hydrated with water rich foods and water.

Keep exposure to exogenous and endogenous toxins to a minimum as much as possible and enjoy your body cleanse.

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May we state that before undertaking a body cleanse you should consult a physician if you are unsure of how it may affect your health.