8 Ways to Detox Without Fasting, Juicing Or Following Restrictive Diet

Detoxification or detox, in short, is a process to remove toxins, free radicals, waste materials, by-products, and other harmful substances from the body. When harmful substances build up inside your body, you not only feel uneasy, stressed, low in energy, tired, but also have numerous health complications. Therefore, the human body needs regular detoxification. Detoxification not only removes harmful substances from the body but also does inter cleansing of the body so that your bodily functions improves, and cells begin to regenerate.

When you decide to do detox and look online, you might be overwhelmed to see a lot of methods mentioned. Most of these detox methods suggest you go through fasting, start drinking a lot of juice, avoid foods that you love, and drink various concoctions. While fasting in moderation is good for your body, drinking juice and various concoctions might also help. However, when you overdo these things, you might actually damage your body. You can actually detox your body without actually starving from foods you love, drink a lot of juice etc.

Eat whole food: For many people, detox means frequent fasting or eating vegetables and fruits, or living in juice. You can consume whole food and still detox your body. When you eat unprocessed foods, organic food, your body will get vital nutrients naturally, and the body goes into detox process naturally. Say bye-bye to refined carbohydrates and eat whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Say no to caffeine, sugar, and gluten: Caffeine, sugar, and gluten affect our digestive system and nervous system. The foods that contain caffeine, sugar, and gluten will affect on the natural rhythm of your body, they will drain natural energy from your body. Instead of caffeinated drinks and sugary drinks, drink herbal tea and fresh vegetable and fruit juice.

Drink a lot of water: water is the best drink to detox your body. Water not only hydrates your body but also helps your system flush out toxins in the form of urine and sweat. Water also boosts metabolism. Start your day with a glass of water. If you do not have any gastro or acidity problems, you can drink hot lemon or lemonade water.  Hot lemon or lemonade water kills bad bacteria and helps to release harmful elements from your body.

Sleep well: Sleep is very important for your digestive and nervous system. During the sleep, the body begins to repair itself. During your sleep cells will start regeneration. A glass of milk with a pinch of turmeric powder will help you go through good sleep. Avoid sugary and caffeine drinks as these drinks affect your sleep pattern badly.

Eat less, eat frequently: Instead of a large amount of food at one time, eat small quantities of food throughout the day. Chew your food properly as this will not only let you savor the taste but also improves digestion. Avoid snacking junk foods.

Exercise frequently: You do not have to go through an intense workout, you can walk 20-30 minutes a day 4 times a week. Instead of spending long hours exercising, move your body for a couple of minutes throughout the day. You can take a 2 minutes break and do body stretching or breathing exercise. If you are not fond of exercise, you can go hiking, cycling or swimming.

Eat more vegetables and fruits and avoid carbohydrate: Your body, of course, needs carbohydrates; however, your menu already contains a lot of carbohydrates. Restrict on all carbohydrate diet and follow protein diet. Eat plenty of unsaturated fats as fats are good for the body and brain. Include more dietary fiber.

Fight stress: Stress is a major cause of mental problems and it also harms your body. When you are in stressful conditions your body produces more toxins. When you are stressed our, toxins get deposited inside. The toxins and other harmful elements take a toll on your physical and mental health. You can fight stress with meditation, yoga and organic food.