Detoxifying the body periodically is beneficial to your overall health, since even with a healthy lifestyle, you still absorb toxins from the pollution in the air and the food you eat. Using herbs to clear the lungs, cleanse the kidneys as well as the liver and the colon, and purify the blood is one way to approach a cleansing program naturally. Exercise is another way to eliminate toxic waste in the body, since it increases your oxygen intake and helps your body cleanse through sweating. High-fiber foods will also help the body eliminate waste.
Step 1
Use a journal to plan out a week-long schedule that includes at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day, a detoxifying herbal tea with a blend of your choice, and a diet rich in fiber and low in animal protein and fat. Always choose organic when you are buying fruits, vegetables and any other types of food, since conventionally grown food contains chemicals that can add further toxicity to your body.
Step 2
Find out what your target heart rate is to burn fat and try to reach it for at least half the time you spend doing your cardio workout. Some ideas for cardio exercises include walking, using a stationary bicycle or even joining a gym where they have additional machines geared to optimize your exercise routine. According to the Good Medicine Clinic, most toxic waste is stored in the fatty cells of your body. Cardiovascular exercise not only promotes sweating, but it also helps you burn fat, helping you detoxify naturally.
Step 3
Make an herbal tea that you can drink throughout the day that supports the organs you choose to detoxify individually. To detoxify the liver, for example, choose bitter herbs such as dandelion and gentian that help cleanse the liver by stimulating the secretion of bile, according to "The New Holistic Herbal"; diuretic herbs such as wild carrot and gravel root that promote urination and cleanse the kidneys; lobelia is good for congestion in the lungs, since it has expectorant qualities that help expel phlegm; and burdock root is considered a general blood cleanser.
Step 4
Eat small portions of fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, brown rice and fruit.
Step 5
Take note of all the changes you experience during your detox program to monitor your progress, energy levels and habits.
Tips and Warnings
- Try doing your detox program with a friend so you can keep each other motivated.
- Always consult your primary physician before performing any detox program if you are under medical treatment.
Things You'll Need
- Herbal teas
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Journal
References
- Good Medicine Clinic: Far Infrared Sauna
- "The New Holistic Herbal"; David Hoffmann; 1995
- "The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism"; Simon Y. Mills M.A., M.N.I.M.H.;1988
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