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Detox Baths Recipes: Bentonite Clay Detox, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dry Skin Brushing, Epsom Salt Bath and More

May 19th, 2009

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Winning Body Detox Program Prep

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Copyright © 2009 John Khu

Herbal colon cleanse, juice fasting, homemade detoxification – you seem to have tried it all! But did any of it work?

Maybe yes, maybe not, or maybe just a little bit.

The problem may not be on the particular body detox program that you were using. It could be that the body wasn’t quite prepared for it that it was suspended in a state of shock.

But don’t fret. You can execute another body detox program after an imperative rest period. This time though, you have to take note of some home body detox preparations to make sure it will work.

The ingredients are easy to find and the activities are likewise pleasurable especially to the skin.

bentonite detoxBentonite Clay Bath

Bentonite is an organic and natural body detox element that comes from volcanic ash. It could come in powder form and bought online or in local health shops.

Bentonite has the capacity to attract toxic materials such as excess lead and mercury from the body. Enjoy a spa-like experience and immerse yourself in this healthful mud.

Apple Cider Vinegar Bath

Apple cider vinegar is safe to use internally and externally as a body detox recipe. It works by helping maintain the essential pH balance in the skin.

It takes off the itch or irritation from the skin. It is even known to treat other bodily infections. health benefits of apple cider vinegar

Add 1 – 2 cups of apple cider vinegar in the bathwater and start relaxing in a nice hot bath.

Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom salts contain an inorganic chemical compound called magnesium sulfate. These salts are easy to obtain from the drug store as bitter salz or bitterzout.

Just mix 1-2 cups of dissolved Epsom salts in your bath water. For more effectiveness, you may cover yourself in a soft towel and sweat off the toxins. Then finish up with a relaxing cold shower.

Contrast Showers

Shifting the water in the shower from hot to cold is a game you can play. But contrast showers actually facilitate the circulation of blood and lymph fluids in the body and gear up the whole body detox process.

Shower in hot water for 3 minutes, then a minute with cold. Do it again and again and the toxins will be gradually eliminated from your system.

skin brushingSkin Brushing

Another way to stimulate blood and lymph circulation in the body is through a skin brush. Every time you dry brush the skin, you are helping this body organ expel the toxic wastes while removing the old skin.

Get hold of a brush with natural and soft bristles and dry brush before your shower time. It can be a bit uncomfortable at first so brush the skin gently until you get used to it.

You can also supplement skin brushing with olive and castor oil skin rub.

Evidently, preparing yourself for a total body detox is already detoxification in itself. The thing about it is that they can be so soothing and comforting that you will tend to forget that you are actually doing the internal cleansing in the process.

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Sugar Detox Made Quick and Easy!

March 13th, 2009

dandelion detoxA Quick And Easy Guide To Internal Cleansing

These days there is a lot of talk and more than a little bit of hype about internal cleansing and detoxification.

In this article I want to clarify what internal cleansing is, identify the types of cleansing and give you an idea of where to start.

The first thing to understand about cleansing and detoxification is that it’s something that the body does everyday, all day long.

The body is perfectly designed to eliminate toxins and unusable substances on its own.

The major cleaning organs of the body are the lungs, the liver, the kidneys, the colon and the skin. When these organs are working at their best, radiant health naturally follows. However, over time, they can start to function poorly, which opens the door for disease.

detoxing the bodyThere are three major factors that determine how well the 5 organs of elimination work.

  • First is the quality of the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat. If any of these is contaminated with chemicals like chlorine and pesticide residues or pollution like dust and carbon, you put extra stress on these organs.
  • Second is the quantity and type of food you eat. The organs of elimination do best with simple whole fresh foods eaten in small quantities.
  • Finally there is the question of exercise. All internal systems work better when you get plenty of exercise.

Simply changing these 3 elements will help your body detox naturally.

It can also help to regenerate and restore your organs.

And that’s where internal cleansing starts – with changing any habits that interfere with the function of the:

  • lungs,
  • liver,
  • kidneys,
  • skin and
  • colon.

Here are 7 things you can do to support these organs.

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1. Practice deep breathing – yoga and chigong are two traditional disciplines that can help you learn how to do this.

2. Take liver cleansing herbs such as dandelion and milk thistle.

3. Drink 1 oz. fresh parsley juice to cleanse the kidneys.

4. Practice skin brushing and stop using any chemical soaps and lotions on your skin.

5. Complete a cleansing program that addresses you colon health.

6. Change your diet to include mostly fresh fruits and vegetables.

7. Learn to fast regularly – this gives your body a chance to regenerate.

There is no doubt that the range of potential health benefits is broad and impressive when you learn to care for internal systems of your body.

For the beginner I recommend starting with a complete program that teaches you how to change your diet and slowly add herbs that will help restore the function of the internal cleansing organs.

By: Mark Ament  Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com  Mark Ament is an expert on internal cleansing and raw foods nutrition. He is the author of ‘Homemade Colon Cleansing Made Easy’ and several other books on natural health. Discover how to make your own safe homemade colon cleanse, using Mark’s proven colon cleanse recipes at: www.safecoloncleanse.com

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