A toxin is any substance that can cause damage to the body. There are many sources of toxins such as the air we breathe, water, our clothes, and even your cell phones! It is impossible to identify each and everything that causes damage to our body. After all, there are so many in different forms! So, are you worried now? Well, you needn’t be. Even though you can’t control the entrance of each and every toxin in your body but you can rest assured that the damage is not irreparable. Keeping this in mind, let us take a look at some ways to naturally detox your body.
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Exfoliation Of Skin
Before focussing on the internal detoxification, let us discuss some ways to eliminate toxins at the root level, that is, skin. Brushing, oil massaging and gentle scrubbing of the skin will help you get rid of impurities long before they even enter your body. Moreover, the enhanced blood circulation will give the required boost to your immune system that will fight off toxins right away. Get the double benefit at once! Hitting two birds with one stone, aren’t we?
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Sweat It Out
Heavy workouts don’t only facilitates easy weight loss. During the process when you work up quite a sweat, you release toxins that could have been a potential harm. But what if you are too lazy to carry out intense cardio? No issues here. If someday you can’t find the energy to go an extra mile on the treadmill, how about a relaxing sauna?
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Eat organic
Yes, we get it, a hamburger with some cheesy fries and a coke sounds must feel like a trip to Disneyland. But did you know that junk food is one of the leading causes of an increased level of toxins inside the body? It’s okay to give in to delicious junkies once in a while. But as far as your eating routine is concerned, the majority should comprise of organic foods like whole grains, legumes, beans, and dry fruits. The next time when you are craving for an unhealthy snack and a fatty dessert, give a chance to some delicious and colorful veggies and fruits. Who knows, you might discover something that is healthy as well as a treat to your taste buds!
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Increase Your Water Intake
There is no overstatement if I tell you that water is one of the essential parts of life. It naturally flushes toxins out of your system, thus, maintaining your health in the most natural possible way. Wish to make it even more beneficial? Squeeze out a lemon in your morning glass of water to make the process of detoxification even more rapid.
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Cut Down Your Sugar Intake
When you eat more sugar you put a stress on your pancreas to produce more insulin. A balanced sugar intake enhances your overall body health by improving the metabolism.
Do you know what the best part of these natural detoxification methods is? You don’t have to spend loads of money!
Authors Bio – Mitravinda is a Nutritionist at DietChart with a doctoral degree in Food Science and Nutrition. She is a teacher, researcher and an author. Her passion for the subject prompted her to start writing blogs on various nutrition-related topics such as general motors 7 days diet chart, how to control hair fall, home remedies for fair skin etc. Through her blogs, she wishes to help people gain a deeper understanding about the relationship between food, nutrition, lifestyle and health.
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