De-tox! De-tox! De-tox!

Well, Purim came and went. I had a wonderful time.

Strangely enough all the leftover goodies and pastries are still around...

Lately, I've been seriously considering doing a de-toxification externally (just throwing out those foodstuffs!) and internally (getting a real de-tox program.)

I've heard that toxins can accumulate in the body, and removing them is essential for good health.

But in choosing a de-tox program, it's always good to go shopping and to ask for solid advice.

Afterall, there was a scam re: detox and foot pads. Apparently, you could attach these pads to your feet, and while you sleep, the toxins would supposedly be removed from the body, evidenced by the pad turning a brown-ish color. However, it was discovered that holding them over a pot of boiling water produced the same effect! (I could just laugh! Foot pads? Gimme a break!)

Ok, maybe that's an obvious one, but what about all those de-tox pills, drinks out there? Cleanse the liver, cleanse the colon, etc.

Well, if it was up to the British Dietic Association that consist of 6,000 dieticans across Britian, they would throw every single de-tox program out, claiming them to be "nonsense" and a "waste of money."

Whoa. Strong words.

What am I supposed to take from all this?

Well, for one thing, yes, there are toxins in the body. (Hello, that's why we breathe out carbon dioxide....)
And two, it's definitely important to get guidance from a trusted source.

Three, is there a "quick fix" to cleansing the body? (Esp. if there's still Purim pastries in the fridge?)

Four, both pro de-tox'ers and anti-de-tox'ers agree that the body has natural ways of removing toxins from the body-which is what I really want to focus on here. Natural, hunh?

You're actually doing it right now.

And so am I.

No, I'm not talking about blogging. lol

Actually, it's breathing! With each breath we take, we are removing metabollic waste from inside us. But know!

DEEP breathing rids the toxins at a FASTER RATE! Now, this isn't something I've tried to do before, but I found a rather simple and safe oxygen therapy to try out...
(Check out some oxygen therapy!)http://www.the-natural-path.com/deep-breathing-exercise.html

Physical activity is another key element. Even here, our breathing definitely becomes deeper. And, of course, it helps us lose the extra weight, 'cuz by the way, excess body fat is the preferred place for toxins to settle. (Excess body fat is also the breeding ground for tumors, including uterine fibroids.)

Aside from helping stabilize blood sugar, getting up and seriously moving allows the blood and lymph circulation to get the nutrients to the right places and the toxins OUT THE DOOR! Or, at least out your pores/openings.

And this is walking, jogging, swimming, etc. If we've got a gym, great. If not, it's NO EXCUSE!

Both groups also agree that drinking fluids is VITAL for waste elimination. Fluids as in water. H20. Not as in soda or coffee. WATER!

Lastly, pro de-tox'ers are really into their juice drinks. They're usually fruits/greens pureed into a smoothie. And anti-detox'ers, like the BDA, say that including fruits and veggies are also important in the body's natural cleansing system. Ok, so whether it's in solid or liquid form, let's get those veggies in!

And how about a green smoothie for breakfast? Ooh...

Ok, I've just inspired myself.
Tomorrow, I might just have to renew my resolve and start again. But that's ok. The important thing is to start! Even if we're starting over each day! By the end of the week, we would've done more than had we not even begun!
And if you're in need of some psychic de-tox, check out
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1519163/psychic_cleansing_exercise_for_yourself.html?cat=34

G-d bless!

Check out
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/4045209/Detox-diets-are-a-nonsense-dieticians-warn.html

http://www.the-natural-path.com/benefit-of-exercise.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/024571.html

http://ezinearticles.com/?Natural-Detox-Diet----Top-Tips-For-Radiant-Health&id=1813668