Clean Living in a Chemical World DETOXIFICATION IS THE REMOVAL OF TOXINS FROM THE BODY. Normally, a healthy body can rid itself of toxins naturally through its own elimination systems. But because the body is constantly bombarded with pollutants, pesticides, and chemicals in foods, water, and air, nutrition experts suggest periodic cleansing to support the body’s natural detoxification processes. Here are my top 3 steps for a full cleansing program. Remember that all supplements and dietary changes should be discussed with a health care provider prior to use.
BY MARY ANN O’DELL, MS, RD
Maintain After your cleanse, maintain your overall good health with diet, exercise, and supplement support. Consume a healthy diet, rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables, along with beneficial fats. Maintain a consistent, daily exercise routine. And take a basic regimen of dietary supplements for overall good health including a high-quality multivitamin, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and a daily probiotic that includes a broad spectrum of beneficial bacteria.
Cleanse/Detox During the cleanse, maintain your daily routine, but limit your exercise routine to low-impact activities such as walking, yoga, or swimming. For your diet, eliminate obvious toxins, such as refined and fried foods, alcohol, and excessive caffeine. Instead, focus on organic fruits and vegetables, yogurt, seeds, and nuts, and be sure to drink plenty of pure water. Increase your fiber intake to help eliminate toxins and improve colon function. Utilize appropriate supplement formulas that contain herbs that support cleansing and detoxification, such as flax, milk thistle, dandelion, and fenugreek. Rebuild When coming off a cleanse program, it is important to maintain a good healthy diet of fresh foods, still avoiding fried and rich foods. Use greenfoods (see p. 25) to nourish the body, and probiotics to help rebuild a good intestinal environment.
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