Everyone can benefit from natural internal cleansing. Toxins contained in the air, water, and many chemical products are constantly polluting our bodies. And because it is very difficult to remain on a strict diet all year, doing a natural cleanse at least once a year can have many health benefits. With all the fads and gimmicks out there, it is important that you know the safe ways to do a natural cleanse.
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Cleansing & Detox Benefits:
*Eliminates environmental toxins
*Clears unwanted elements from the body
*Provides antioxidants to combat free radicals
*Maintains overall health & wellbeing
Herbs
Many cultures and experts on nutrition recommend using herbs to cleanse the body. They work great for cleansing the liver, which is the main filter within the body. The liver works to neutralize environmental chemicals, create bile, and filter the blood. Garlic is an anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and pro cardiovascular herb. Milk thistle works to protect the liver from damage caused by free radicals and assists with treating problems with alcohol damage, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Dandelion helps the liver and the brain eliminate toxins, while burdock is high in antioxidants that make it great for cleansing and detoxifying the body.
Fiber
Another great natural internal cleanser is fiber, and there are two different kinds of dietary fiber. The first fiber is water soluble fiber which helps to stop the body from absorbing fat and cholesterol. The second kind is also water soluble and assists with digestion. These fibers help to stop irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and diverticulitis. Research shows that people who consume diets that are high in fiber are able to rid the body of waste faster than people who consume low fiber diets. Not only does fiber get everything within the body moving smoothly, it also gets rid of toxins and helps with weight loss and controlling cholesterol levels. Foods that are high in fiber include bran cereal, split peas, lentils, beans, avocado, oats, brown rice, green peas, and broccoli.
Water
While it may seem too simple, water truly is one of the best ways to internally cleanse your body. The human body is made of 55 to 75 percent water, and all the systems within the body need water to keep running smoothly. There are numerous things that cause the body to lose water, such as sweating, urinating, and even breathing. (Your lungs exhale somewhere between 2 and 4 cups of water each day.) The body is usually fairly good at letting you know when you are thirsty and need to drink some water. When you get older, however, it is more difficult for your body to tell, so that is why you hear that you should drink about 64 ounces of water daily.