After a long winter of being inside sometimes even the warmest days of early spring are no match for the sluggish feelings you are experiencing. Your mind is drained, your body aches and your energy levels are depleted. Welcome to the after math of winter blues, living on comfort foods and/or the decreased levels of physical activity during the shortened light and cold days of winter. Detoxing is a great way to to give your body a little helping hand to get back on track.
Detoxification essentially means blood cleansing through eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin. There are numerous ways to Detox your body ... juicing, fasting, over the counter cleanses ~ all promising a quick fix and some are quite aggressive and deprive your body of proper food and hydration. Causing more harm than good in the long term. It is always best to check with your doctor before starting any detoxification program.
Because of the damage to my internal organs along with the 54 plus units of blood I received right after my accident and medication, I have stayed away from anything that would add further trauma to my body. Instead I have opted for solutions which help my body to detox in a much gentler way.
Eating Habits:
With today's busy schedules fast, easy and ready seems to be the words used to describe tour food choices.Whenever possible I try to avoid processed, fast foods and sugar. Instead eat more whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits
Exercise:
My post-accident physical limitations have meant that I can no longer practice kick-boxing, play volley ball, golf, and do various other activities which helped keep me fit in the past. Restorative Yoga has been a way to help keep my body moving without stressing my joints and lungs. The best part, on days that I can't get motivated to go out of the house I'm still able to do some yoga at home.
Natural Therapies:
In the past few years I have learned through experience, natural therapies such as lymphatic draining massage, hot stone massage, reflexology and acupuncture are beneficial to opening the flow of energy through the body and aiding in the detoxification process. These natural therapies have also been beneficial in helping me get the most from traditional medical therapies.
Skin:
Your skin reveals what's going on inside of you. It is our largest organ and plays an important role in elimination and detoxification. Foot baths, infrared sauna, dry brushing and salt baths are simple ways to detox and keep your skin looking beautiful inside and out.
Detoxification essentially means blood cleansing through eliminating impurities from the blood in the liver, through kidneys, lungs, intestines, lymph and skin. There are numerous ways to Detox your body ... juicing, fasting, over the counter cleanses ~ all promising a quick fix and some are quite aggressive and deprive your body of proper food and hydration. Causing more harm than good in the long term. It is always best to check with your doctor before starting any detoxification program.
Because of the damage to my internal organs along with the 54 plus units of blood I received right after my accident and medication, I have stayed away from anything that would add further trauma to my body. Instead I have opted for solutions which help my body to detox in a much gentler way.
Eating Habits:
With today's busy schedules fast, easy and ready seems to be the words used to describe tour food choices.Whenever possible I try to avoid processed, fast foods and sugar. Instead eat more whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits
Exercise:
My post-accident physical limitations have meant that I can no longer practice kick-boxing, play volley ball, golf, and do various other activities which helped keep me fit in the past. Restorative Yoga has been a way to help keep my body moving without stressing my joints and lungs. The best part, on days that I can't get motivated to go out of the house I'm still able to do some yoga at home.
Natural Therapies:
In the past few years I have learned through experience, natural therapies such as lymphatic draining massage, hot stone massage, reflexology and acupuncture are beneficial to opening the flow of energy through the body and aiding in the detoxification process. These natural therapies have also been beneficial in helping me get the most from traditional medical therapies.
Skin:
What do you do to help Your Body Detox?
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