Your body requires maintenance to run efficiently, it needs to be cleansed on occasion. The removal of impurities will return your body to a healthy state, providing an overall feeling of well being. According to physician Dr. Andre Weil, founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, salt water flushes aid in the efficient functioning of the body by removing waste from your small intestine and colon. Through the process of eliminating toxins, your body is able to absorb the nutrients required for good health. Be sure to talk with your doctor before embarking on a detox diet.
Preperation
To create the solution, mix together 2 tsp. of unrefined and uniodized sea salt with 2 quarts of lukewarm water. Drink the entire mixture. Some may find the mixture difficult to drink; therefore, add some freshly squeezed lemon to neutralize the taste. Due to the effects of the drink, you may want to stay at home while detoxing, because you will need to be close to a toilet.
After Drinking
You will experience a rumbling sensation in the stomach after drinking the mixture; you will then need to use the bathroom. During the first few hours, expect to have a minimum of 3 bowel movements, as outlined by the MasterCleanse website. The next few days you will experience more bowel movements as you continue to remove waste from your system
Cleansing Requirements
To reap the benefits of the sea salt detox, do not consume foods that will aggravate the digestive tract and conflict with the sea salt cleanse; therefore stay away from alcohol, spicy foods and foods that are heavily processed.
Cleansing the Nose
By using a neti pot and a warm salt water mixture, it is possible to relieve any respiratory maladies you may suffer from. Such issues include: nasal polyps, chronic rhinitis and nasal allergies. Some advocates of the neti pot claim that the use of a neti pot is more effective than over the counter medications reports Mayo Clinic allergy specialist James T. Li.
To make the mixture, simply boil together 8 oz. of water and 1/4 tsp. of non-iodized salt; fully dissolve and allow to cool until just warm. Tilt your head to one side and use the neti pot to pour the water into one nostril. The water will run through to the other nostril and back out. Take care not to breathe in through the nose. Blow your nose to remove all of the salt water and repeat on the other side.
Health Benefits
A sea salt detox provides a number of health benefits, including better sleeping patterns, brighter youthful looking skin, fresh breath and odorless sweat. It also enhances your metabolism, which aids in the weight-loss process. According to the LifeEvents website.
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