Body Detox: How To Do It Right

Detox is a natural biochemical process of self-purification of the body from toxic substances and metabolic products. Almost all of our organs are used for this: skin, kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and, especially, the liver.

What is body detox

Cosmetics manufacturers have long adopted the detox effect and produce creams, masks and other cosmetics that can have a similar effect on the skin. Although to a greater extent, the appearance depends on the internal state of a person. This means that for a complete detox of the body, diet becomes the first step towards cleansing and healing.

As a result, the metabolism returns to normal, the skin becomes smooth and elastic, acquires a natural color, immunity increases, well-being improves, which positively affects both mood and performance.

Another positive effect of a trendy diet is a noticeable weight loss, which is easily explained by the improvement of the digestive system. Removal of excess fluid relieves swelling, and a restored metabolism helps better absorption of nutrients. Although to a greater extent, the detox diet is aimed at removing harmful substances, toxins that do not come out naturally, but accumulate in the body, poisoning it and interfering with normal life.

Toxins and their types

Previously, toxins were compounds secreted by microorganisms, plants and animals, which, when they entered another organism, poisoned it and could provoke a serious illness or death (snake venoms, toxic mammals and insects)

There are several types of toxins, which we will talk about now.

Mercury particles can enter the human body with fish, medicines and clothing.

Our adipose tissue is like a sponge, it accumulates vitamins, carcinogens, heavy metals. In the future, it is very difficult for the body to get rid of these accumulations.

For example, mercury is excreted from the body from 15 to 30 years.

• Parasites.

• Fungi.

• Pathogenic bacteria.

• Viruses.

• Microbes.

• Metabolites of living toxins.

Xenobiotics are the price to pay for our modern lifestyle and rapid progress.

Inorganic chemical compounds are the most common category of toxins that most often enter our body.

They are considered conditionally safe, as they are used in products in small quantities. But their cumulative effect is not taken into account.

• Artificial dyes.

• Most E-supplements.

• artificial preservatives.

• Pesticides (In almost all vegetables, fruits and cereals).

• Nitrates (found in many vegetables and fruits).

• Phthalates (contained in cosmetics, affect reproduction).

• Bisphenol A (used to make plastic, affect the thyroid gland, increase the risk of developing tumors. Have you noticed on plastic bottles they write without BPA?).

Tobacco, alcohol, trans fats, excessive consumption of refined sugar.

Alcohol, fast food and sugar provoke insulin surges, overload the work of the liver and the whole body as a whole.

Most drugs are toxic in one way or another: paracetamol, omeprozole, and many other drugs.

But there are situations when it is impossible to do without drugs. Do not refuse medical intervention in the name of naturopathy, because. not everything can be cured by plantain.

Preventive methods:

• Fast roast. The longer you fry a product, the more CNG it contains, so if you want fried, fry fast!

• The best marinade liquids are lemon juice, dry wine, vinegar, broth.

• Bake food at low temperatures (longer, but healthier). AGEs are formed during heat treatment above 120C (pies and baked apples also with AGE products). AGE products (Deep Glycosylation End Products).

• Parabens.

• Sulphates (surfactants).

• Lead.

• Triclosan.

• Phthalates.

• In addition, Bitionol, Dihydroxyacetone, Lanolin, Hydroquinone, Propylene Glycol, Formaldehyde, Petrolatum.

• Chlorine. Methods of struggle - add something sour: vitamin C.

• Lead.

• Bacterial microflora.

We now live in a plastic world, and plastic is toxic to us. Often we choose building materials and household goods on the principle of "cheaper" and "beautiful", and by no means "less toxic".

Most toxic:

• Plastic windows.

• Laminate.

• Technique.

• Synthetic fabrics and more.

• Acrylic bathtubs.

• Plastic containers.

What is the meaning of body detox

Body detox is triggered when a person follows a fasting diet by restricting certain nutrients in the diet. You should know what happens to the human body if he refuses to eat for a while:

• At this moment, the body is being restructured, which does not need to spend its strength on processing food that enters it with enviable constancy, but you can direct all your energy to your own recovery and recovery.

• When the flow of food noticeably decreases or stops altogether, the intestines gradually become empty. The process is purely individual, it depends on the metabolic rate, the possible presence of diseases of the digestive system, but in the end the contents come out, but there are no new arrivals. The intestinal microflora begins to starve, which cannot exist without constant nutrition. Most microorganisms die, both the good ones that feed on fiber and the bad ones that live on sugar and yeast. If, however, as part of a comprehensive cleansing of the body with a detox diet, a large number of fiber-rich vegetables are included in the diet, then good bacteria will survive.

• With the rejection of high-calorie foods, the intake of fat decreases sharply, the body begins to burn internal reserves. And since it is in the fat pantries that toxins and harmful substances are deposited, they go along with the fat.

In preclinical studies, dietary restriction has been shown to prolong life and reduce the development of age-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

How to diagnose intoxication?

Classic signs and symptoms of intoxication:

• chronic fatigue;

• headache;

• a set of extra pounds;

• lack of energy;

• mood swings;

• constipation;

• bloating and heaviness in the abdomen;

• skin rashes;

• insomnia;

• chronic diseases;

• deterioration of mental abilities, clouding of consciousness;

• lethargy;

• feeling unwell when exposed to chemicals;

• intolerance to chemical odors;

• dull headaches;

• swelling and dark circles under the eyes;

• acne, blackheads, eczema;

• chronic pain in the joints or muscles;

• excessive sweating with an unpleasant odor;

• persistent bad breath, plaque on the tongue;

• hormonal imbalance, fibroids, fibromas, mastopathy.

Liver Detoxification

Typical signs of poor liver function:

• Persistent bad breath.

• Yellowing of the skin.

• The appearance of light spots on the nails (not stripes).

• Redness of the face (alcoholics).

• The appearance of spider veins.

• Redness of the bed of the thumb.

• Enlargement of the salivary glands.

• The feminization of men.

• Red dots on the body.

• Pigmentation.

• Yellowing of the tongue on morning examination.

The liver is the main detoxification organ of our body.

Phase #1.

Detoxification of the first phase (“hydroxylation”) occurs with the participation of more than 100 enzymes, this group is called cytochrome p-450, the activity varies from person to person, so how well people detox goes depends on genetics as well.

During phase 1 detoxification, the liver produces a huge amount of free radicals, which are neutralized by glutathione, (= with a large amount of toxins, the body will have an increased demand for glutathione)

In turn, the processes of phase 2 also depend on the presence of glutathione, so there will be a shortage of it in the body, phase 2 may stop.

Phase #2.

After the fat-soluble toxin has been converted to a water-soluble form during Phase #1, the liver moves on to Phase #2.

At this stage, she must quickly neutralize the products of Phase #1, because. they have become more reactive than the original toxins, and therefore more dangerous, and finally prepare the toxins for excretion in the urine and bile.

With age, the activity of this phase decreases, because. the liver is not getting enough nutrients.

Kidney detoxification

The next organ in the body's detoxification process is the kidneys, which constantly filter the blood. They convert toxins into water-soluble compounds that are excreted in the urine.

The kidneys carry out their detoxifying function with the help of nephrons, which consist of the renal corpuscle and renal tubule. The corpuscle filters the blood to form urine, and the tubules reabsorb what the body needs from the filtered blood.

Products for the kidneys:

• Water with lemon juice.

• Ginger tea.

• Spirulina.

• Quinoa, millet.

• Cranberries, blueberries.

• Parsley, garlic, turmeric, ginger.

• Pure, non-carbonated water.

• Preventive measures: remove proteins from dinner (for hypotension, leave eggs or other light protein, such as soft cheese). Add renimasin (this is a complex of polypeptides that have a selective effect on the cells of the tissues of the kidneys, helps to accelerate the restoration of the function of the urinary system).

Detoxification through the gastrointestinal tract

Our gut plays a huge role in detoxification. It not only absorbs nutrients from food, but also removes toxins through the stool.

More than 80% of the cells of the immune system are located in the intestines.

The intestines, although a strong organ that is reliably protected by mucus, can be damaged by a large amount of toxins in food, especially our beneficial microflora suffers from them.

Why can the intestines not cope with their task?

Regular stools are essential for perfect detoxification. If the stool sits in the intestines for too long (constipation), the toxins can be reabsorbed and released back into the bloodstream.

It is ideal to aim for daily stool.

Preventive measures: restoration of microflora, the use of an adequate amount of fiber, the use of clean water.

What is a detox protocol

We cannot live in a sterile world, fenced off from everything outside. Even if you go to live in a remote village somewhere in remote Siberia, xenobiotics will still be found in the air, soil or water. For example, a dangerous pesticide, 1,1-Di(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane (DDT), which is banned in many countries, has been found in Antarctica although it has never been used there.

The task of detox is to minimize the impact of toxins on our body through special hypotoxic nutrition and the elimination of the most toxic objects and substances from everyday life.

The duration of any protocol is individual, but the minimum period is about a month, but if desired, it can be extended.

The main goal of the detox program is to balance the biochemical processes of the body, improve the condition of the intestinal microflora and eat foods that support detoxification. This is achieved by minimizing the burden on the detoxification organs.

What to eat while detoxing the body and what not

Must-have list:

• Cellulose.

• Cruciferous vegetables and foods rich in sulfur.

• Antioxidants and phytochemicals.

• Vitamins C and E (from greens and vegetables) help to remove heavy metals from the body more efficiently.

• cilantro (coriander).

What can you eat?

• Legumes (lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas).

• White meat, white fish (chicken breast, turkey, white sea fish, salmon).

• Sauerkraut.

• Coconut and almond milk.

• Cereals (gluten-free) - oats and millet (millet), brown, wild, red, etc. rice, buckwheat, quinoa, amaranth.

• Soft cheeses made from goat's or sheep's milk.

• Vegetables.

• Nuts and seeds (raw/dried pumpkin and sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts and pine nuts, almonds).

• Spices and spices (dill, parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, turmeric, peppers, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, garlic).

• Herbal teas (melissa, chamomile, ginger, mint).

• Fruits with a low glycemic index (up to 50).

• Eggs.

What is NOT to eat?

• Alcohol.

• Peanut.

• Bakery products.

• Gluten.

• Coffee.

• Milk and dairy products from cow's milk.

• Soy products (including tofu and soy milk).

• Sugar (all types of sugar, sweet syrups, Jerusalem artichoke, agaves, honey).

• Salt (in large quantities).

• Fruits with a very high glycemic index and dried fruits.

During this period, it is important to read all the labels, to buy ready-made and packaged products to a minimum, since now you can find completely unexpected things in the composition.

Dietary supplements, prebiotics and magnesium for detoxification of the body

Any dietary supplements, in their essence, are also toxins for our body, so it is ideal to cancel all drugs that are taken “for prevention” during the detox program. This applies to vitamin D, and omega, and in general the entire base!

If possible, for the duration of the program, it is optimal to stop taking any drugs at all!

Probiotics restore the intestinal microflora. They are responsible for:

• increased secretion of digestive juices;

• decrease in chyme acidity;

• improved absorption of calcium and iron;

• regulation of peristalsis;

• decrease in pH.

All fermented foods are natural probiotics: sauerkraut (strictly without vinegar and sugar!), kefir, yogurt, kimchi, kombucha.

Pharmacy option: tank set forte. Eicherb: defense "GardenofLife".

Gradual entry into a detox program

During a detox, you need to significantly increase the amount of fiber, so green smoothies come to the rescue.

The optimal time for their use is the first meal (instead of or before breakfast), so the body, firstly, receives a large dose of vitamins, secondly, the fiber absorbs all the excess that did not come out with urine, thirdly, it promotes defecation, and Namely, this is the main thing in the detox program.

Green smoothies are pure fiber.

As in the case of the anti-candida protocol, the client should enter the detox smoothly.

For the 1st week, it is recommended to just give him a smoothie.

In the 2nd week it is recommended:

• Gradually reduce the amount of coffee per day, replacing it with herbal tea.

• Gradually reduce the consumption of industrial food.

• Gradually reduce your alcohol intake.

• Eat a warm vegetable salad every day.

• Replace refined sugar with stevia leaves (leaves, not stevioside tablets or powder)!

• Replace red meat with white meat, fish.

• Replace hard cheeses with soft ones.

Support for the body in detoxification

Physical exercise and active lifestyle.

During the detox, you need to actively move, the best is a quick walk in the fresh air, besides swimming, yoga, Pilates, non-active group classes).

For the duration of the detox, it is worth refusing to use “drugs” that do not cure, but relieve symptoms, and reduce the use of antiperspirants.

A sweat bath or once a week magnesium salt bath would be ideal.

Side effects of detox

The patient may develop rashes and eczema, headache, loss of energy, constipation or diarrhea, bloating or mood changes. There should be no acute diseases from the gastrointestinal tract, temperature, otherwise this is a reason to consult a doctor.

There are several recommendations:

• Drink more to quickly remove toxins from the blood.

• With a headache, you can use the asterisk balm (anoint whiskey).

• Soak a cotton swab in valerian and alternately insert it into one or the other nostril.

• If the headache is intolerable, drink a large dose of magnesium (800-1000 mg) once. Pharmacy options - magnesium B6 forte or magnesium chelate from Evalar.

• Increase the amount of herbal teas: dandelion root, burdock root, nettle, milk thistle.

• Help detoxification with alternative methods: bath, lymphatic drainage massage with a dry brush, physical activity, contrast shower.

• Symptoms are relieved by magnesium baths (epsom salts, magnesium flakes).

• Sleep is really healing in this situation, so you need to sleep at least 8 hours.

Menu for the day

We will give you a menu for one day from our author's detox program, so that you understand that on the protocol you can eat perfectly, tasty and varied.

It is difficult to introduce many new rules and habits into a person’s life at once, so you can start with exactly 5 meals a day (which everyone is used to thanks to the mass distribution of PP), and then gradually reduce to three times.

Breakfast. Colored smoothie.

• 1 \ 2 - 1 glass of water.

• 100 gr. spinach (or other greens).

• 80 gr. frozen berries.

• 1 cucumber (celery stick).

• 1 kiwi.

• 1/2 ripe avocado

• 1/2 pear.

• 2 tbsp ground flax/chia seeds (soak overnight)

• 1 tsp lemon juice.

• A pinch of cinnamon.

Lunch:

Steamed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers) + Brazil nuts - 3 pcs.

Dinner. Mediterranean salad.

Ingredients (for 3 servings):

• Black beans - 100 gr. (1.5 cups).

• Cilantro - a bunch.

• Garlic - head.

• Green onions - 3 feathers.

• Red bell pepper - 1 pc.

• Red onion - 1\2 pcs.

• Lemon juice - 3 tbsp.

• Quinoa - 75 gr. (1 glass).

• Cayenne pepper - a pinch.

• Salt - 1 tsp Cumin - 1 tsp

• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp Olive oil - 1 tsp

afternoon tea. Avocado pudding.

• Avocado - 1\2 pcs.

• Berries - 150 gr.

• Natural cocoa (without sugar, etc.) - 1 tbsp.

• Water is on the eye.

Dinner. Broccoli and zucchini soup.

• Broccoli - 300 gr.

• Zucchini - 300 gr.

• Leek - 200 gr.

• Greens - to taste.

• Salt pepper.

• Olive oil - 1 tbsp.

• Pumpkin seeds - 1 tbsp. per serving.

• Coconut cream - 1 tbsp. per serving (optional).

Contraindications:

• Smoothies on an empty stomach are contraindicated in case of stomach ulcers, gastritis in the acute phase, in the presence of polyps and erosions in the stomach, and in case of kidney problems.

• The program itself is contraindicated in any autoimmune diseases.

• In the presence of chronic cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder may increase.

Completion of the detox program

To understand how to detox the body at home, you should remember that its duration should be at least one day and no more than 21. It all depends on your condition.

If such a diet gives you vigor and strength, you can safely continue. If, however, with the start of detoxification, you have a headache, other unpleasant sensations that persist for more than 3-5 days, then it is better to stop the procedure and return to it after some time, using a more gentle program.

Preparation is required not only before starting a detox diet, but also after it is completed. On this occasion, detailed recommendations can be given in the form of a separate article. But in short, when exiting a detox, do this: keep fiber-rich foods (vegetables) in your diet to support beneficial intestinal microflora.

For at least a week, or a little longer, try not to eat bread, pastries, sweets, cereals, and alcohol. Otherwise, why did you limit yourself to immediately return to the previous state. The task of detox is to cleanse the body, restore and improve the intestinal microflora.

If you have successfully completed one of the programs, then when you exit it, start adding other types of products gradually, in small portions. Things that take a long time to digest, such as raw vegetables, nuts, meat, legumes, save for later. If your detox program was based on vegetable broths, it is better to start with those vegetables from which you prepared the broth.

• If the reaction was on the first day, exclude milk from your life forever. I'm sorry, but this is poison for you.

• If the reaction was on the second day, butter or cottage cheese can be used very occasionally (although it is better not to risk it).

• If the reaction was on the third day, infrequent use of milk is acceptable, but, again, you know that it is poison.

• On the fourth day, we introduce gluten and check the reaction in the same way.

9 golden rules for body detox

Here are the most basic rules for detoxing the body at home:

1. Despite the obvious benefits of a detox diet, it will seem like a shock to your body. Therefore, prepare for the cleaning in advance. At least two weeks before the expected start, gradually reduce the amount of fried, starchy, spicy and salty foods in the diet, give up morning coffee and alcohol. Eating is strictly on time, having dinner no later than three hours before bedtime (however, if you want to eat a lot, eat nuts soaked in water for 12 hours). When less than a week is left before the appointed day, reduce the consumption of meat and fish, replacing them with vegetables, legumes, cereals and dairy products. The absence of a chocolate dessert on the table will successfully make up for a detox smoothie made from fresh fruits with probiotics so that the intestines continue to work.

2. From the first day of the diet, make a daily habit of drinking a glass of warm water with a lemon slice on an empty stomach. Such a morning “shake” will help the digestive system to start working and start the process of removing toxins.

3. Plan to start a detox diet during a relatively quiet period in your life. It is very difficult to follow all the recommendations during a session, rush at work, in preparation for a wedding celebration or a trip to a resort. With food restrictions, proper rest is simply necessary. So try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night.

4. It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive detox of the body, combining a diet with other methods. For example, massages, wraps, sauna visits and other spa treatments these days will enhance the cleansing effect. Do not interfere with light physical activity in the form of hiking, cycling, swimming.

5. Do not forget that fasting and detox diet are different processes. During the cleansing of the body of toxins, you should not experience discomfort and physical pain. The menu and meal schedule are clearly planned out.

6. It is very important to drink more water. This stimulates the kidneys and speeds up the process of removing toxins. The mandatory two liters of fluid that you need to drink daily, in addition to water, can include herbal teas, detox juices, smoothies and shakes.

7. Do not test yourself for strength and immediately carry out a long cleansing. Start with a three day course. After a month, move on to detox the body at home in a week. If there are no health complications, a 10-day cleanse can be tried, although this is a rather serious test.

8. In any case, a detox diet is acceptable no more than once a month.

9. When planning to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, first consult with your doctor. In the presence of certain chronic diseases, acute inflammatory processes and infections, the detox diet is contraindicated. A strict detox ban is set for pregnant and lactating women, as well as those with low blood sugar.

What results can be achieved

A special diet relieves the burden on the digestive and urinary systems. The work of the gastrointestinal tract improves, metabolism normalizes. Excess weight goes away, and a person begins to look and feel much better, more comfortable.

A balanced diet is beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract, the immune system is strengthened, the skin becomes smooth, elastic, the hair becomes silky and shiny, the nails stop breaking, respectively, the appearance improves. The kidneys work actively, removing excess fluid in a timely manner, so swelling disappears, relief comes. A person begins to feel a surge of strength and energy, he has an excellent state of health and increases efficiency.