3 ways to detoxify your body

Portia Arthur

August 17, 2018 9:16 AM

Detoxifying can help protect you from a disease.

Detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. It is the process of removing toxins from the body and feeding it with healthy nutrients.

A detox program can help the body's natural cleansing process by:

Resting the organs through fasting.

Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body.

Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys, and skin.

Improving circulation of the blood.

Refueling the body with healthy nutrients.

Green Smoothies

Replace one of your meals with a smoothie to jump start your metabolism and digestive system. Green smoothie provides your body with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients while getting rid of harmful toxins.

Start your day with this green smoothie to provide energy and boost metabolism.

Put one cup of kale (coarsely chopped), one green apple (coarsely chopped), one ripe banana, and one-half cup of fresh parsley leaves and cilantro in a blender. If you do not have kale, then use collard greens.

Blend the ingredients with about two and one-quarter or two and one-half cups of water.

Start by drinking one cup of this smoothie daily. Gradually increase the dosage to three to four cups a day for at least three weeks.

Lemons

Lemon juice is a natural detoxifier and alkalizer. It also stimulates the liver’s bile production and boosts mineral intake as well as absorption.

lemons, especially the peels, contain an antioxidant called d-limonene, which has been found to activate enzymes in the liver that help remove toxic compounds.

Drink a cup of warm water mixed with the juice squeezed from one lemon. Do this daily, first thing in the morning, until you experience improved health.

Mix one-half cup of lemon juice, one tablespoon of honey, and one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a cup of hot water. Drink this daily for a few days or weeks.

Green Tea

Rich in antioxidants, green tea helps detoxify free radicals. It contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant that may help protect the liver from toxic damage. It also helps promote DNA repair and regulates inflammation.

Regular consumption of green tea will help aid weight loss, improve metabolism, and control hair loss.

Drink two to three cups of green tea daily. You can also take green tea extract supplements (100 to 750 mg per day).

Portia Arthur