Starting Your Winter (New Year) Detox

[Guest guest]

Good Morning!

 

Starting Your Winter Detox

 

Detoxification is a process that occurs within our bodies on a

natural and continuous basis. Detoxifying is the process of releasing

accumulated toxins and waste products that build up throughout our

system. From birth, we are bombarded by toxins, externally from

environmental sources. Internally, our organs give off waste products

that accumulate in our body. Imbalanced emotions also play a part in

polluting our system with excess chemicals such as free radicals,

homocysteine and cortisol.

 

Detoxifying is, in many ways, an easy process. Our body does much of

the detoxification process through urination, defecation and

perspiration. As our bodies age and our immune systems weaken from

illness, poor diet and/or addictive substances, we sometimes need to

give our system an extra helping hand. That is why conscious detoxing

is a great way back to optimum health.

 

For some, counting on a few cups of coffee, having a cigarette, drink

alcohol of doing recreational drugs has become a familiar habit.

Between all the medications, refined foods, additives, alcohol,

pesticides and other chemicals we are exposed to in the environment,

the ability of our systems to adapt and detoxify can become

challenged.

 

Symptoms such as frequent or reoccurring colds, feeling heavy,

sluggish or tired, poor skin, acne or other related skin problems,

allergies, a thick, coated tongue, bad breath, headache, and feelings

of gas and being bloated after meals may indicate problems in the

body's functionality and it's ability to process, digest and excrete

properly. These vague symptoms that are often overlooked tend to be

the results of a congested and sluggish body system.

 

Exposure or toxicity to food additives, solvents, pesticides,

herbicides and other toxic chemicals can cause a number of

psychological and neurological symptoms. Toxins produced by bacteria

in the gut can be absorbed, causing significant disruption of body

functions. Toxins that the body are unable to eliminate build up in

the tissues, typically in our fat stores.

 

One of the best ways to start your detoxification is with the body's

biggest organ, the SKIN. A detox diet strengthens the organs involved

in detoxification and releases stored toxins, expelling them through

the organs of elimination: the skin, as well as the intestines,

liver, lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system.

 

Eating a diet that focuses on fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes,

nuts and seeds and whole grains are extremely important. Adopting a

healthy lifestyle should include regular exercise, quality sleep and

avoiding drugs and alcohol. Taking a high potency multiple vitamin

and mineral supplement can make up for what are bodies are being

depleted of. Nutritional and herbal supplements to protect and

enhance liver function are discussed below. By starting with a three

day fast, four times per year (fasting at the change of the seasons

is a good rule to remember), can improve your system greatly.

 

 

TIPS FOR DETOXING

 

1. Eating a diet that focuses on fresh vegetables and fruits.

 

2. Eat whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.

 

3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise.

 

4. Avoiding drugs and alcohol.

 

5. Taking a high potency multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.

 

6. Take nutritional/herbal supplements to protect and enhance liver

function.

 

7. Go on a three day fast, four times per year.

 

8. Fasting at the change of the seasons is a good rule to remember.

 

9. Take care of your skin and know your skin type.

 

10. Consider a self empowering affirmation to clear your mind.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

[Guest guest]

I've always been curious about trying to detox myself, but I'm a diabetic and if I don't eat, my sugar goes too low and I get the shakes and end up sick. What, if anything can a diabetic do to detoxify?

~AuntyB~

- yogiguruji Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:13 PM Starting Your Winter (New Year) DetoxGood Morning!Starting Your Winter Detox

[Guest guest]

I am at the other end of the spectrum with bad hypoglycemia..I too

cannot do detox's that fast. I found out there are great detox teas

that will detox extremely well. A very good one is Flora's

FlorEssence...drink a couple ounces twice a day...that's it. Eat the

same as you always do (of course as good as you can) but that's a

start...

 

Marci

 

 

, " AuntyB " <auntyb@t...>

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> I've always been curious about trying to detox myself, but I'm a

diabetic and if I don't eat, my sugar goes too low and I get the

shakes and end up sick. What, if anything can a diabetic do to

detoxify?

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> ~AuntyB~

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> yogiguruji

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> Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:13 PM

> Starting Your Winter (New Year) Detox

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> Good Morning!

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> Starting Your Winter Detox

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