T is for Toxin
Everyday our bodies are bombarded with toxins. They get breathed
in or absorbed by our skin from household cleaners, beauty products, plastics
and cash register receipts to name a few. These can make you feel tired and
sluggish.
Add to that the radiation toxins from medical tests like
x-rays and cat scans, environmental toxins floating in our air, the chlorine in
our pools, our drinking water, even from the sun above. Some toxins your body
stores, like the radiation. Others can be flushed. There are boxed “de-tox”
kits available on the market, but Dr. Oz recently suggested they may be
abrasive or corrosive to your colon.
The longer these toxins stay in your body, the better the
chance of them wreaking havoc on your organs. Your body fights these contaminants,
but there are things you can do to give it a hand:
1) Drink lots of liquids every day to aid in the flushing
process
2)
Drink the juice of half of one lemon every day. It will help
your liver cleanse itself.
3)
Try Dr. Oz’s gentle weekend detox program here: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/48-hour-weekend-cleanse-shopping-list
4)
Try eating the occasional meal without meat to give
your digestive system a break. Use nuts and beans to give you protein.
5)
Once a month soak in a warm bath with Epsom salts and a
few drops of your favourite scent. Lavender is particularly popular for this.
Relaxing is also very good for you.
I do read your blogs - just haven't had a lot of time to do that lately. This sounds interesting. I'm going to give it a try over the holidays - not sure if that's bad timing or good timing...
ReplyDeleteI also add baking soda and freshly grated ginger to my epsom salt baths. It makes me sweat and it feels divine. A few drops of sandalwood or Patchouli oil also add to the experience.