Detoxification - An Ancient Ritual Diet

By James Steele


The detox diet represents the clash between Western medicine and alternative approaches. You need to learn all you can about the detox diet if you're interested in trying it. This approach can be used in a variety of different ways. If you have any kind of existing medical condition, then you must exercise caution because this diet is not suitable for those with some diseases.

There are two basic approaches with many types of detox diets. First, the diet calls for avoiding foods that are known to introduce toxins in your body. Naturally, that is probably something every person should do, anyway. Secondly, the particular diet will recommend you eat foods, or drink liquids, that support the body's ability to process and eliminate toxins. There is a fairly large variety of detox diets, and frequently they also require that your intake of calories is reduced, as well. You will find some that have you eat much smaller portions or even go on liquid fasting such as with juices, only.

When properly used, the detox diet can be very beneficial, but it can also be dangerous if you have particular medical conditions. Some examples include heart disease, diabetes, those with intestinal problems and other chronic problems. The main complaint most doctors have with the detox diet is it's a highly restrictive diet. Following a very restrictive diet is how the detox approach usually works. Medical doctors also issue warnings of possible negative side effects for teenagers and younger children.

One of the main purposes of the liver is to purify your blood. Not surprisingly, some herbal detox support blends and individual plants provide direct support for optimal liver function. Many substances are good for cleaning the liver, and some of these are Milk Thistle, which might be the best, and also Burdock root and Chlorella. A healthy liver is important for creating enzymes and antioxidants, which are necessary ingredients for detoxification. Another large organ involved with detoxification is your skin - the largest organ we have. Keeping the skin clean is important, so a couple times a week you should simply brush it. Dry brushing helps remove dead skin cells, thus keeping the skin pores open and stimulating blood flow.

Used for millenniums, detox diets have been seen in different cultures and in different forms. In truth, this is considered a different type of medicine or methods and it has created debates within the Western medicine community. Do venture out in this area carefully and at a slow pace.




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