Benets of Detoxication

Periodic detoxication can provide great benets to the body when done correctly, it is not something we should be doing every now and then: it is something that the body in fact does naturally on a daily basis. We nd ourselves in a very polluted world, the air, water and soil are contaminated and humans should avoid. Not only are we absorbing toxins from our outside environments, but our bodies also naturally produce toxins as by-products of metabolism. The body consists of many organs that play a vital part in the detoxication system. Keeping them healthy and working well is important. The liver plays a huge role in detoxication. It gathers toxic substances from the blood and recycles them into bile which is later excreted through stool. To keep your liver functioning optimally, drink lemon water rst thing in the morning on an empty stomach, consume foods high in B vitamins, antioxidants and bre (berries, mushrooms, chickpeas, carrots, green bitters) and reduce your alcohol intake. The kidneys are resilient detoxiers. They excrete toxins through urine, and when they do not function well, it can lead to a fatal build-up of toxins in the blood. Having a diet that is low in simple carbs, saturated fats and salt will prevent diseases that cause kidney damage. They can be further supported by foods that are high in antioxidants like cranberries, red bell peppers and cabbage. Drink plenty of water to aid the ushing out of toxins and protect the urinary tract from infection. If you keep your toxic load at a minimum, it lowers the burden on these organs.