Daily Detox Tip #2 – Detox Bath
A detox bath is one of the easiest healing therapies we can do to facilitate our body’s natural detox system. When we take a detox bath, we not only boost our health and well-being, but also strengthen our immune system and prevent disease. A detox bath is a great way to end the day, fill a tub with hot water, add some epsom salt and baking soda to neutralize the chemicals found in the water, perhaps a few drops of essential oils and soak. It is that easy.
Daily Detox Tip #3 – Oil Pulling
Oil pulling has been used for thousands of years as a holistic detox remedy. It couldn’t be any easier, just put a heaping teaspoon of coconut oil in your mouth, swish around your mouth and between teeth for 10 minutes, then spit it out. There are thousands of bacteria found in the mouth, some healthy and others not so much. The toxic bacteria is a main culprit in plaque buildup, gingivitis, bad breath and cavities.
Daily Detox Tip #4 – Make-Up Make-Over
The average woman puts over 500 chemicals per day on her body. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is also the gateway, for the varied toxins we come in contact with to get inside. It is believed that our skin absorbs 60-70% of any topical products we use. Why not give your make-up a make-over and swap them out for their non-toxic counterparts. Run your current cosmetics through the EWG’s Skin Deep Database and see where they rank. If you are a DIYer Toxic Free is my go to resource for making your own personal care products. I am currently loving this body butter recipe.
Daily Detox Tip #5 – Ditch the Dryer Sheets
Unless you live in a nudist colony, wearing clothes and washing clothes is a part of every day life. One of the most toxic things we do, on a regular basis, is the use of fabric softener or dryer sheets. Those perfume-laden (even fragrance-free) sheets and liquid are full of toxic chemicals. Chemicals that infiltrate the clothes we wear, which in turn get on our skin and absorbed into our body. And according to neurological experts, contribute to dysfunction and disease of the nervous system. Felted wool dryer balls are an easy to make, non-toxic alternative to dryer sheets and commercial fabric softeners. Throw 6 of these in the dryer with your laundry and you will never go back to dryer sheets again. Are you ready to ditch the dryer sheets?
Daily Detox Tip #6 – Clean Up Your Cleaning Products
Most household cleaners are made with toxic ingredients and are labeled with the words CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER. Some are even labeled as HAZARDOUS WASTE meaning they must be disposed of at a permitted hazardous waste management facility. It’s easy to clean up your cleaning products and avoid toxic household cleaners. You can make your own, like this non-toxic all-purpose cleaner for household cleaning, or this easy foaming hand soap for personal hand and body care. If making your own isn’t your forte, this is the only completely all-natural non-toxic cleaner I use for everything from laundry, dog washing, hand sanitizing, baby washing, fruit and veggie washing to natural oven cleaning. I heard a rumor my friend DaNelle uses it for washing her goats.
Daily Detox Tip #7 – Sleep and Slumber
Did you know sleep acts as a “dishwasher” for the brain. When we sleep, the brains cells are cleared of harmful toxins. During sleep, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain increases dramatically, washing away harmful waste proteins that build up between brain cells during waking hours. One of the waste products removed is beta-amyloid, which is why you need sleep if you don’t want dementia. I am not a sleep expert, and I agree, there are some who legitimately have a sleep disorder that requires medical attention. However, a good majority of people do not have a sleep disorder, but need to implement some healthy sleep habits, reduce stress in their lives and balance their hormones.
Daily Detox Tip #8 – Excuse to Exercise
Not only does exercise make you feel better, but it’s an easy way to help your body boost its natural detoxification process. When we exercise, blood circulation improves, bringing nutrients not to just our muscles but all of our organs. Exercise aids the lymphatic sys
tant for daily detox. Toxins not eliminated through our urine or bowel movements can be eliminated though our skin via sweat.
Daily Detox Tip #9 – Master Mindset
Our brain processes negative and positive information differently. And because of this we seem to hold onto the negative toxic stuff and forget the positive. Did you know, we believe more of what we hear ourselves say than anything else? It’s a well-documented fact of human nature! In the early phase of recovering from adrenal fatigue, I did a lot of feeling sorry for myself. I also would say out loud several times a day how tired I was or how miserable I felt. Then I started learning more and more about the battlefield of the mind and how I was prophesying my ill-health instead of my recovery and future robust health. Need a challenge to master your mindset? How about a 40-day no complaining fast.
Daily Detox Tip #10 – Nutrition Reset
Our body’s natural detoxification is dependent on our nutrient sufficiency. This natural process may become sluggish or inefficient due to inadequate vitamins and minerals. When this happens not all toxins are removed from the body, instead they deposit themselves in our fat tissue and nerve cells. Over time this contributes to a wide range of degenerative health conditions. Foods that naturally support our body to detox daily includes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, poultry, meat and even high-quality whey protein. When it comes to the detoxification process, avoiding toxins found in our food supply is also important. Organic, grass-fed and pasture-raised are a wise choice!
VANESSA ROMERO
HEALTHY LIVING HOW TO
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