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Doing a body cleanse can have many benefits from anti aging effects to weight loss. The key is to do the right body cleanse to match your goals. You can design your own program tailored to your personal needs. In order to do this, it is essential to learn a little about body cleansing basics.
A body cleanse can mean many things. It can mean cleansing your colon, your blood, your lymph, your liver or your kidneys. You can do this in many ways from fasting or a simple change in diet to using body work such as massage or colonics. Here are some tips that will help you achieve your desired benefits from your personal body cleanse.
Tip #1 - If weight loss is your goal, a change in diet might be your first body cleansing step. This isn't as easy as it sounds and it takes time. But the results can be phenomenal. Other results that are most reported are more energy, healthier skin and even an anti aging effect.
This is because junk foods and processed foods contain many chemicals that can harm our health. The more processed a food is - the less real food and nutrition it contains. The excess chemicals and lack of nutrients makes these foods more difficult to digest, which can cause your metabolism to become sluggish.
Eliminating these junk foods from your diet means less free radicals that can cause oxidative damage, which prematurely ages your skin. You also eliminate the chemicals that can build up on your thyroid or even imitate hormones which can drastically slow your metabolism. This makes weight gain too easy and weight loss too hard.
Eating healthy cleansing foods such as fresh, whole, organic fruits and vegetables, organic whole grains, gluten free, organic grains and fresh unprocessed proteins helps your body function the way it is supposed to. These foods are far easier for your body to digest, which quickens your metabolism.
Tip #2 - Add supplements to your diet to enhance the power of your cleanse and even help your body heal itself. These may include nutritional supplements that cleanse and some that add nutrition. Some of these can absorb toxins, making it easier to get rid of them. Others add nutrition so your body's own systems that detox and cleanse can work better.
Supplemental, nutritional fibers help absorb toxins while clearing waste. They have the ability to soften old build up in the intestinal tract so your body can eliminate it. Some fibers, such as psyllium, also feed your good bacteria. These bacteria are part of your immune system, so you want them strong.
Green superfoods and whole food vitamins add real nutrition to your diet. If you have health issues, extra nutrients are necessary for healing. This is because it takes ten times the amount of nutrition to heal than it does to just function on a day-to-day basis.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) are another nutrient essential for healing and body cleansing. They reduce inflammation which, when out of control, can lead to chronic disease. EFA's also help your cells eliminate toxins that can cause health problems and make you fat. Adding a supplement can give your body the extra it needs to reverse problems.
Tip #3 - Some people cleanse their bodies for better health, stronger immunity and to handle stress better. Use massage and lymphatic drainage to help your body cleanse and eliminate toxins and waste quicker. Both of these literally push toxins out of the muscles and can have numerous health benefits.
Massage helps relax you, which results in fewer stress toxins circulating through your body. It increases blood flow so your blood then carries more oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Both of these actions enhance a body cleanse and can help you cleanse faster.
Lymphatic drainage is said to break up crystallization that can accumulate in your lymph fluid, causing it to become sluggish. It may also enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid. Your lymph is responsible to carry your protector cells through your body and carries waste out of your body. If it is not in good working order, sickness and disease can set in easier.
Tip #4 - Colon therapy can help those with chronic constipation, or other health issues. It is a type of hygiene practice that can enhance your body cleanse. It is said to help clear the intestinal tract and restore tonality to the muscles that are involved in the movement of this tract. This ensures that waste moves out before it can cause problems.
Many people have reported weight loss when this practice is done properly. If your colon is not working properly, your entire body can back up. Toxins will get stored in fat cells, muscle tissue and where ever else your body can find. Opening up your channels of elimination can help your body work the way it was intended, by constantly eliminating waste instead of storing it as weight.
Tip #5 - Many people use saunas as a way of body cleansing. They are proven to safely increase circulation which is important for transporting nutrients in and waste out.
Proponents of sauna therapies report clearer, healthier skin. This is due to the increased circulation. Saunas are also said to help your body remove harmful chemicals, pesticides and metals. This may also be due to increased circulation. An interesting noted benefit is mental sharpness while feeling relaxed at the same time.
Be sure to educate yourself regarding any of these practices. They are extremely beneficial, but only when done properly. If not done the right way, you can waste a lot of money and time. When done right, a body cleanse can be tailored to suit your needs and your lifestyle.
