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Detox,
short for detoxification, is the removal of potentially toxic substances from
the body. Although detox is primarily thought of as a treatment for alcohol or
drug dependence, the term is also used to refer to diets, herbs, and other methods
of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body for general health.
Normally it's a two-week detox diet plan to support detoxification by
eliminating toxins from the body and include, cleansing the colon, enhancing
circulation to clear toxic substances, eliminating foods from the diet that
require detoxification or are allergenic, and providing nutrients to support
and protect the liver, the main organ involved in detoxification.
What are detox diet plans?
Body detox diet plans are used quite often when an individual wants to
follow a consistent routine in their eating habits for a period of time to
detoxify the body.
To detox is to get rid of all the toxins and heavy metals in
your body, allowing your internal organs to function properly, making you feel
better and giving you more energy. This creates and anti aging environment
for the body.
Items that include a change in the diet for the purpose of detoxification
are:
- Eliminating foods such as
caffeine, alcohol, processed food (including any bread), pre-made or
canned food, salt, sugar, wheat, red meat, pork, fried and deep fried
food, yellow cheese, cream, butter and margarine, shortening, etc., while
focusing on pure foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
legumes, raw nuts and seeds, fish, vegetable oils, herbs and herbal teas,
water, etc.
- Eating only raw foods
- Fasting, including water
fasting and juice fasting
- Increased consumption of fish
- Restricting calorie intake
- Following a Lemon Cleanse
and the Maple Syrup Diet AKA Master Cleanse. The cleanse involves
drinking only lemonade made from fresh lemon or lime juice, maple syrup,
distilled water and Cayenne pepper.
- Consuming teas. Most detox
teas contain ginger, milk thistle, licorice, rooibos,
black pepper and dandelion, ingredients known in folk medicine as
digestive aids. Other ingredients help to protect the liver, alleviate
urinary problems and help treats stomach ulcers.
Some of the most common of these diet plans can be the 48 Hr.
detox diet along with the 7 Day detox
diet and also the longer 14 day detox diet.
Where do these toxins come from?
An individual will ingest these toxins through the polluted air we breathe,
the preservatives in our food, chemicals and artificial colors and flavors, our
drinking water and the bad habits they are doing like drinking alcohol, doing
drugs and even smoking.
Signs and reasons to detox prior to detox
A person may feel tired, restless and be prone to many diseases like cancer,
heart disease, diabetes and other serious ailments.
The regimin or routine followed can be targeted towards different organs in
the body and can also be for specific periods of time, depending of the
individuals personal needs as to why they wish to detox.
For instance a drug or alcohol dependency detox may last
longer than one that an individual just wants to do a simple cleanse.
Things you must not forget
Again it is very important when going on a specific plan
that you consult a medical professional first. Some types of detox can be
dangerous and should only be done after you consult your doctor.
Before you start a detox you really need to read this book, It explains and customizes your detox program. |
