Body Detox

       Body detoxification is the thorough cleaning of toxins inside the body by natural means. There are many commercial products out there that are marketed for full body detoxification. If you are going to buy a detox product, make sure that they use only natural ingredients not synthetic detox chemicals. Those synthetic chemicals may do harm in the long run because they can create metabolites that are harmful to the human body.

Simple Full Body Detox

1. Include high amounts of fiber in your diet. Example of high fiber foods are brown rice, organically-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, spirulina, beets, radishes, artichokes, chlorella, and seaweeds

2. Detoxify and protect the liver against damage by taking herbs like as burdock, milk thistle, dandelion root and drinking green tea.

3. Take 2 grams of Vitamin-C which enables the body to produce glutathione. Glutathione is liver compound that drives away toxins.

4. Drink lots and lots of freshwater.

5. Breathe deeply to allow more oxygen in your body.

6. Convert stress and negative emotions into positive emotions or feelings.

8. Encourage sweating by going to a sauna. Sweat carries away toxins especially heavy metals.

9. Dry brush your skin to open up clogged pores.

10. Exercise improves blood circulation which could help in the fast removal of toxins in the body.

Full body detox using Minerals

Selenium - it aids in the generation of glutathione peroxidase which detoxifies the body. One molecule of glutathione peroxidase is composed of four selenium atoms. Studies show that selenium actually protect the liver, this is especially useful for people who are suffering from cirrhosis due to alcohol. Cigarette smoking can decrease the selenium level of the body, thus, smokers need to increase their selenium intake. Selenium rich foods are brown rice, chicken, garlic, broccoli, onions, whole grains and vegetables.

Zinc - this mineral is essential for reducing free radicals in the body. Free radicals are harmful substances that are believed to be a major contributor in the aging process. Free radicals are formed because of toxins, radiation, ultraviolet light and air pollutants. Zinc is also a requirement for the proper absorption of vitamin-E. Natural sources of zinc are lam, oysters, fish, pecans, soybeans. sunflower seeds and parsley.

Full body detox using Mega-Ascorbic Acid - High doses of ascorbic acid can be used to detoxify the body. The amount of ascorbic acid used in detoxification is from 5 grams to 10 grams daily for 1 week. Ascorbic acid increases the detoxification rate of various organs and helps flush out the toxins at a faster rate. Ascorbic acid deactivates free radical formations in the body. For maximum effect, the ascorbic acid should be taken in divided dose which is spread out within the day. For example, if you want to take 5 grams of ascorbic acid in 1 day, you should take 1 gram during breakfast, 2 grams during launch, 1 gram dinner and 1 gram before going to sleep ( taken with milk ). If you have a sensitive stomach take non-acidic mineral ascorbates such as sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate ( Ester-C ) or magnesium ascorbate.