Showing posts with label Detoxification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Detoxification. Show all posts

Monday, September 27, 2010

Intestine Cleanse - How To Do It Safely

If you're new to the detox and cleansing world you're probably wondering why we need to cleanse our intestines at all. Don't they do that by themselves?

Honestly, in a perfect world and in a perfect body they do. Our intestines - both the large and small - are designed perfectly to eliminate waste products from the food we consume. However we do not live in an ideal world with perfect bodies. The fact is that the common diet is so lacking in dietary fiber and water that up to 50% of people in some countries have major problems with digestion and elimination.

Signs that you may need an intestine cleanse
There are many signs that the colon and small intestine are functioning poorly. Here is a partial list of them. 
  • Infrequent elimination - ideally you should have 1-3 bowel movements per day
  • Digestive disorders like IBS, and colitis
  • Skin problems including acne and ezcema
  • Gingivitis or periodontal disease
  • Elevated cholesterol or triglicerides
  • High blood pressure or hypertension
  • Bad breath
  • Bloating and belching after eating
A well designed and safe intestine cleanse can help these conditions.

There are countless testimonials from everyday people about the benefits of completing a thorough detox and cleanse program. Results range from totally life changing to simply losing some weight and gaining self confidence. Since the body is designed to cleanse and detoxify itself, undergoing a cleanse program only supports it to do more of that. That's why cleansing helps nearly everyone to feel better and healthier than they may have in years.
But can an intestine cleanse be dangerous?

Yes, absolutely. Some types of cleanses must be carried out with the utmost of care. Colon hydrotherapy for example requires that you visit a highly skilled therapist and that he or she uses sterile instruments and high quality water. The fact is, though, that not all hydrotherapists are training well or adhere to medical guidelines.

Other kinds of cleansing, including some cheaply made programs, include herbs such as Senna, which can be dangerous when taken in large quantities. Senna has been seen to cause major and long lived episodes of diahrrea and should be avoided when cleansing.
What should a safe intestine cleanse include?

Number one, it's important that any cleansing program you do gives you clear, concise and helpful information about changing your diet. All cleansing requires that you eat a diet of foods that are easier to digest. However, depending on your state of health, you may need to be careful with how quickly you transition to such a diet. A quality cleanse will give you these sorts of guidelines.
Second, a good intestine cleanse should contain only 100% pure, natural ingredients. Believe it or not, there are some products out there that actually have chemical ingredients in them. Companies do it to save money. If you're serious about cleansing, simply avoid them and stick with a trusted cleanse.

Third, you should have access to great support and advice while cleansing. The best programs will provide excellent customer service.

Finally, you need to make sure that you drink plenty of fresh, pure water throughout your cleansing process. This is crucial to help the body rid itself of toxins.

Friday, July 23, 2010

6 Secrets to Detox Your Body

Are you susceptible to colds and flus? Are you constantly sick all the time? If you are, then what you need to do is to detoxify your body from all toxins. When toxins build up in your body, your immune system will be very weak and hence you are very susceptible to sickness and disease. Here are 6 simple but secret ways to detox your body!

1. Drink only water
To detoxify your body, you should only drink water. This is because water is a very pure and natural substance that will help clean your body of all your toxins. Soft drinks or canned drinks contain a lot of toxins. When you drink plain natural water, it washes all the toxins out of your body.
2. Eat only fruit or vegetables

Fruit and vegetables are natural and organic products that will help clear all the toxins out of your digestive system. This is because fruit and vegetables help to clean out all the oily build up and clotted meat which can accumulate in your intestines. Fruit and vegetables help to wash the entire gunk and oils out from your intestines because fruit and vegetables contain nearly little or no fatty oils and do not stick to your intestines unlike meat.

3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
Exercising is the best way to get rid of toxins from your body. This is because when you exercise, you sweat out all the toxins. To sweat out all the toxins in your body, you must exercise for at least 30 minutes to be effective. The more you exercise, the more you will sweat out all the toxins.

4. Drink green tea
Green tea has been used for centuries by the Chinese. It has been used extensively to help detoxify the body and also make the body more stronger. This is because green tea contains anti-oxidants and anti-cancer herbal additives. Green tea has also been used as an anti-bacterial agent to help kill germs and bacteria.

5. Soak your body in hot water every day
Soaking your body in hot water helps to revitalise your skin and clean your body. A healthy body free of toxins and grime is a body that will last for a long time.

6. Expose your body to the sun for at least 30 minutes a day
You expose your body to the sun for at least 30 minutes a day because it helps your body produce vitamin D which is important to keep your immune system healthy and strong. A strong immune system helps to kill any toxins in your body.