Detoxing your body is an excellent way to jump start a weight
loss program. Over time, toxins in the air we breathe, water we drink,
and foods we eat can build up in the body. These toxins are stored in
the fat cells, often causing weight gain, digestive problems, aches and
pains, and even skin issues. A detox regimen can help your liver and
kidneys eliminate the toxins causing these issues more quickly and
effectively. Below we've included a list of five ways you can eliminate
toxins from your body and speed up the weight loss process.
Eliminate Toxins
The first step in any detox regimen is to minimize your intake of harmful substances in your diet. This can include:
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Tobacco
• Refined sugar
• Saturated fat
• Processed foods
The first step in any detox regimen is to minimize your intake of harmful substances in your diet. This can include:
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Tobacco
• Refined sugar
• Saturated fat
• Processed foods
These foods are not only unhealthy they can
hamper your body's natural ability to heal itself. Eliminate these items
entirely or substitute healthier, more natural options instead.
Hydrate Properly
Most
people underestimate the importance of drinking enough water. The
average woman should drink around 3.7 liters of water per day, while men
should consume about 2.7 liters. This number should be increased if you
are following a detox plan or are attempting to lose weight. To
calculate how much water you should be drinking per day, multiply your
weight by 2/3, or.67 in order to determine the number of ounces you
should be drinking each day. You can then increase this by your physical
activity level. You should add at least 12 ounces of water for every 30
minutes of work out activity.
Exercise
Exercising is one of
the most important ways you can help your body detox. Consider martial
art forms such as Qigong and Tai-Chi, as well as practices such as yoga.
Your body eliminates waste through perspiration, so any activity that
can get your heart pumping and help you work up a good sweat is a good
choice.
De-Stress
When you're stressed, your body can
produce a number of hormones and chemicals that encourage your body to
retain water and reduce its ability to eliminate harmful substances.
Furthermore, stress triggers the production of cortisol, which has been
shown to encourage the production and storage of body fat around the
middle. Engaging in any activities that relieve stress in a healthy way
can help eliminate toxins and speed the weight loss process.
Supplements
There
are a number of natural supplements you can take that help your body
detoxify. Herbs such has burdock, milk thistle, green tea extract, and
dandelion root help stimulate and protect the liver, your body's main
organ for getting rid of toxins. Increasing your intake of vitamin C can
encourages the production of glutathione, a compound naturally produced
by the liver to drive away toxins.
By
Gen Wright 