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Natural Detox: Spring Cleaning from the Inside-Out

 

Now’s a great time to think about spring cleaning. And by this, I’m not just referring to your house or garage or worksite. I’m talking about natural ways to detox or cleanse the body—your “inner” house.

What do I mean by natural detox? I’m referring to organic ways to cleanse the body of toxins, heavy metals, chemicals, and other pollutants. Now, there are a lot of detoxification products out there. Just browse the Internet and you’ll see an abundance of sites that offer any number of cleansing products. They come as beverages and in pill and powder form, and even as trans-dermal patches. Read the rest or post a comment >>

Detoxifying the Body: A Self-Loving Gift

Our bodies go through a tremendous amount of wear and tear on a daily basis, not only on the outside, but on the inside, as well. Just think about the toxic substances that enter your body through the foods you eat and drink, and the products you put on your skin. Add to that the pollutants in the air that you inhale every day, and you have a barrage of toxic substances that your body must regularly process.

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What goes On Inside Your Body When It’s Toxic

It’s important for you to understand what happens inside your body when it’s toxic. Among other things, your digestive, intestinal and bowel functions slow down, resulting in constipation.

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Why Food Is Often Used As A Narcotic

Every time we’re unhappy or very happy, we eat. It pacifies everything. We often use food to calm us down so we don’t have to be conscious because we’re in pain.

Here’s another problem: 6 out of 10 people today, especially those who are the typical sugar eaters, have low- or high-blood sugar problems. You either have hypoglycemia or diabetic problems.
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Detoxification or Cleansing Doesn’t Mean Deprivation

Let me dispel a popular myth. A lot of people associate detoxification with deprivation, but it’s not. Here’s another way to look at it: detoxification is a great way to reinvent your life because it’s all about becoming a brand new you.

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Cleaning House: Your Body

Unless you’re living in a sterile bubble, your body becomes toxic simply through everyday living. It’s a fact of our modern society. Eating cooked and processed foods, breathing unclean air, and drinking less-than-pure water are the norm for most.

But a body cleanse can help to eliminate food and environmental toxins, as well as addictions, bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns. During a cleanse, the brain recovers its natural sensitivity to simple foods. Salt, sugar, fats and processed foods become naturally unattractive.
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Detoxification: An Age-Old Healing Practice

Did you know that in the natural world, fasting is a normal practice, and traditional cultures steadfastly believe in it?

The truth is that detoxification has been practiced through the ages. In fact, ancient philosophers used fasting as a method to strengthen their minds.

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Do We Really Need Another Diet Book?

Simply stated, “No, we don’t need another diet book!” But, then, how do we stay fit and healthy? . . . How do we achieve the energy and vitality needed to truly enjoy our lives?

The answer is quite simple: we have to learn how to embrace change. By that, I mean, we have to make sustainable lifestyle changes that bring healthy food choices into our diets.

We have to bring positive thoughts and a “can do” attitude into our everyday living. We have to love ourselves and recognize that the path we’re on is one of growth and learning.

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Are Food Addictions and Food Cravings Running Your Life? . . . 
And Ruining Your Health?

Here’s a quick test to see if you have a food addiction:

•    Do you eat even when you’re not hungry?
•    Do you continue to eat foods that you know are unhealthy for your body?
•    Do you turn to food when you’re upset, depressed, or stressed?
•    Do you eat inordinate amounts of food and then feel guilty about it later?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then you may be addicted to food.

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Juice Detoxing: A Great Way to Prepare for the Holidays

Now that fall has arrived, we’re beginning to look toward the holidays and all the festivities associated with them. This means planning for parties and lots of special meals with our families and loved ones. And, it also likely means lots of overeating or, at a minimum, eating the wrong types of foods.

So, what better time to strengthen your regular health regimen than by adding juice detoxing to your routine. In fact, why not start today with a one-day, three-day, or seven-day juice cleanse?

Juice detoxing is a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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